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Old 03-01-2008, 07:35 PM   #45 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by NameCharger View Post
Today I've been sending emails to organizations (including the ACLU), citing the bill's name & number, noting "protecting First Amendment rights, serving the common good of the people and not Big Business, protecting citizens from predatory legal actions and preventing Corporations the power of 'Eminent Domain' in the Internet space".

We need lots of people to send letters to organizations, grassroots movements, and media making them aware of this issue. If we can get more organizations to pick up the fight the better chance we have of getting this bill revised or shot down entirely.
This is great. I think we need to be respectful and clearly explain the impact of the language in the bill. I think we can all agree that Phishing needs to be stopped. However, the language in the bill will harm all domain owners.

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Originally Posted by Keyword Factory View Post
The major sponsors of ICA are:

Oversee.net
Sedo
SevenMile.com
T.R.A.F.F.I.C.

the ICA will do what is best for them, or whover else pays them the most. That may or may not be what is best for you.

You need to look at your busniess plan and decide where to put your money. If you think sending it to DC lobbyists will help you then have at it.
Regarding the major sponsors... The ICA needs funds to operate. The biggest people in the industry have the most money to give. If everyone were to contribute the most they could, the ICA wouldn't have to rely so heavily upon a few of the biggest industry leaders. If I could give more, I would. I am looking to protect our freedom to own domain names. I think everyone should do what they can to support this.
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