Oct. 29, 2010
5:01 p.m.
Thank you for the report. I was only partially available on this call due, so please let me ask my question again on the list. I'd like to volunteer for a survey about "whois usage" in order to find out for which purpuse whois data is collected and for which purpose the databases are queried. I fear, that both usage profiles (intended vs real) will differ significantly. Based on this survey, I'd propose a definition on basic "whois goals" and then focus on the methods to reach them. A possible outcame might be, that whois data is not used in any intended way, so we can conclude to stop providing whois services at all. If I get a positive response on this proposal, I'll prepare a draft questionary.