On 26 Aug 2011, at 17:47, John R. Levine wrote:
You point out the following:
o if money is not exchanged until a condition is met, that such offers are not consumer fraud, false advertizing, etc.
It could be useful to know if this view is informed by competent legal advice, and for which jurisdictions this view is supported by competent legal advice.
I work with law enforcement in a variety of countries dealing with online crime, and I can confirm that they are vastly less interested if the victim has no financial loss. Arguments about opportunity costs due to being misled aren't persuasive.
So I agree that it's sleazy, but it rates fairly low on the big list of things to be outraged about.
John I'd agree with your sentiments, however, while it may not be as big an issue as phishing fraud or other criminal activity, is it necessarily wrong to condemn it? Or if "condemnation" is the wrong line to take, then maybe it's a good opportunity to educate people about the new TLD program and its realities. Regards Michele Mr Michele Neylon Blacknight Solutions Hosting & Colocation, Brand Protection ICANN Accredited Registrar http://www.blacknight.com/ http://blog.blacknight.com/ http://blacknight.mobi/ http://mneylon.tel Intl. +353 (0) 59 9183072 US: 213-233-1612 UK: 0844 484 9361 Direct Dial: +353 (0)59 9183090 Fax. +353 (0) 1 4811 763 ------------------------------- Blacknight Internet Solutions Ltd, Unit 12A,Barrowside Business Park,Sleaty Road,Graiguecullen,Carlow,Ireland Company No.: 370845