Nominet announces new policy consultation for expiring .UK domains

super-whois · Jul 28, 2020

Derek said:
Resign from what exactly? I'm not David. I don't work for Nominet. You're making yourself look stupid.

Prove that you aren't David then. Your anonymity suggests you have something to hide.

Derek · Jul 28, 2020

I've been posting complaining about the Bulgarian scammers and the other cheaters. What sort of proof would you post if you were me? A selfie with my passport outside my house with the address showing? Perhaps holding a printout of my own and clients domains?

I'm telling you I'm not David. I don't work for Nominet. You can choose whether to believe it or not.

DesD · Jul 28, 2020

Derek said:
Someone that has an opinion that differs to yours doesn't mean they're a troll.

Saying there is a conflict of interest is just silly. A conflict to what exactly?

Look, you've been a member of this community for under two weeks and you're disrupting every important topic on the forum (there aren't many admittedly, but some are clearly important), which is extremely odd behaviour for a new member.

There's a suggestion you're a member of the Nominet board; which is a conflict if you are.

As for policy, other than offering Susannah a bit of technical support over the past few weeks - during which she earned my respect, I have very little interest in this entire subject. I'm no more than a casual buyer.

What I do have an opinion on is the chaos that you and the troll have caused over the past two weeks.

Quite why @Admin hasn't sorted it is beyond me. At minimum, I'd have put these threads into a sub-forum with some member length criteria attached.

If I can ask one favour of you, 'Derek'. Don't respond.

aZooZa · Jul 28, 2020

It's quite obvious who 'Derek' is. I'm surprised he hasn't 'outed' himself. He's NOT from Nominet.

Derek · Jul 28, 2020

I signed up this account specifically to have my say on these issues as they affect me personally. You're just trying to restrict the voice of someone who's opinion you don't like by crying "troll" or "Nominet employee". I just want a fair system for the high value domains, I don't want them stolen by Hay or the Bulgarians.

aZooZa · Jul 28, 2020

mcrick said:
Is anyone aware of any commercial activity involving Susannah and the domain name industry?

Yes, I'm aware of such activity.

DesD · Jul 28, 2020

No, we only out perceived weaknesses on this forum. Unfortunately for the guilty, Susannah is a good deal stronger than the coward who is attempting to oppress her.

DesD · Jul 28, 2020

Derek said:
I signed up this account specifically to have my say on these issues as they affect me personally. You're just trying to restrict the voice of someone who's opinion you don't like by crying "troll" or "Nominet employee". I just want a fair system for the high value domains, I don't want them stolen by Hay or the Bulgarians.

That's perfectly healthy, no issue with that and if there wasn't troll like behaviour going on there would be absolutely no need for suggestions to restrict it to members of standing.

Am I right to assume you've been a member here previously? If so, why aren't you using your original login details? Is multi-accounting allowed in this community? At minimum, you'll face trust issues. You know this.

Finally, if you're Andrew Bennett then why in the name of God don't you just say so and go from there? You're producing a ton of interesting content on Twitter if you are. I don't understand the cloak and dagger, it's as if you're enjoying people speculating on who you are...and frankly that's immature.

So let's get back to developing a fair system.

Siusaidh · Jul 28, 2020

I'm out of this thread, out of respect for forum members who don't want the serious issues about their future repeatedly de-railed. Just to put one thing straight on departing, Des: the man of many flags who presents as Derek - he is not Andrew Bennett. Andrew and I get on well, and correspond very regularly (almost daily at the moment). I think it's fair to say that Andrew is one of the grown ups in the room on Nominet issues, and his opinions are almost the complete opposite to 'Derek's'.

Admin · Jul 28, 2020

I'm really out the loop here but it seems clear and fair that the high profile 'new' posters of contention in a thread like this should be transparent about who they are or cease posting.

As I understand it @mcrick is David Thornton, please confirm or face another banning.

@Derek - please reveal yourself if you want to contribute to a thread of this nature.

I think it might be wise to remove Susannahs' mod status so that cannot be used against her until this is over. And yes she is actively involved in buying and selling domains and has been for a very long time, that was a rather sad and pathetic accusation David.

Admin · Jul 28, 2020

By mutual agreement, @Siusaidh is a regular user and not a moderator of this forum until further notice. One less mudslinging opportunity so we can get back on track and have civilised discussion.

Siusaidh · Jul 28, 2020

I totally agree.

Just so people know, I wrote to Steve last night to suggest I withdraw, because all this stuff just derails everyone, at a time when people need to be able to discuss serious matters that impact their lives. Plus, conflicts of interest.

Murray · Jul 28, 2020

Ben Thomas said:
Perhaps Derek is Denys..

definitely not Denys

JMI · Jul 28, 2020

Ben Thomas said:
Perhaps Derek is Denys. Doesn't sound as conceited as Denys though, so perhaps not.

Names both start with D and are 5 letters long... I'm gunna call you Sherlock from now on

webber · Jul 28, 2020

DesD said:
@Admin i believe @mcrick may be a member of Nominet’s board as has been suggested elsewhere on the forum.

I will also be bringing this thread and others to the attention of Beverley Hamblet-Bowes, Nominet’s HR Director.