.name Termination (neil.fraser.name)

Article summary

The .name domain hierarchy is being terminated by Verisign, affecting 22,000 registered domains, including the author's neil.fraser.name, which has been in use for nearly 25 years. The termination was approved by ICANN, despite the author's domain being registered and paid for until 2036. This change may allow others to register the author's domain name, potentially hijacking associated accounts and services. The author plans to take legal action.

Main themes

• Domain name termination
• Verisign controversy
• ICANN approval process
• User disruption and impact
• Domain registration rules
• Potential for domain hijacking

What commenters say

• Verisign's actions are seen as problematic and untrustworthy by some commenters.
• The termination of .name domains will cause significant disruption to affected users, including loss of email addresses and IoT device functionality.
• Some commenters question the lack of public comment period or consultation with affected users before the ICANN approval.
• Others note that registering a new domain name, such as fraser.name, may not be a viable solution due to existing registration rules and potential conflicts with other users.
• The handling of the domain termination process is viewed as inadequate, with some arguing that it should have been more transparent and considerate of user interests.
• There are concerns about the potential for domain hijacking and exploitation of affected users' accounts and services.
• Some commenters defend the idea of registering domain names for children shortly after birth, while others view it as unusual or inappropriate.