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Originally Posted by thevirtual  Not sure if new new rules should be introduced because of a scammer who claims to be under 18. The same member also claimed to not be directly involved in the scam... Yet there is a whole thread of people threatening legal and other actions to be taken against member and even posting personal information even thought the member is supposedly a minor.
I think in some ways the focus should be on getting rid of the "Snow Bill" not adding new limitations on domainers in a similar way by addressing issues that are not part of the major problem. |
This rule is not a limitations on domainers, it is another step in our evolution to professionalize our business. We cannot ask congressmen and women to hear our voices if we don't police ourselves. We must be better too, we have to get away from certain practices that have harmed our industry and do a better job of showing a better image to world and media. it's not all on the Snowe Bill. Do you think a congressional member will make a decision based on a 16 year olds opinion when his or her voice does not yet count?
Again, there are wonderful people in here under 18 and I have learned from them myself. To conduct business with a person under 18 is actually somewhat irresponsible. Let's think about it, do they have permission from their parents, can they use credit cards, can they vote, can they drive to the bank, can they be sued, can they sue, can they sign a legally binding document without parental consent? Too many concern, and I too feel this rule would protect them as well as the elders. They need protection as well as they are listed as minors in my country.