> -----Original Message-----
> On Behalf Of George Kirikos
> 
> > Privacy is not just a right, it is a responsibility as well.  If
> > registrants are concerned about personal privacy, then, like in
> > personal property ownership, they can go to lengths to protect their
> > privacy.   For a domain name, an agency service like the one Hugh
> 
> I agree. I've cc'd Dan Halloran of ICANN, as I'd be curious to know how
> ICANN interpets "Postal Address" in the context of their advisory at:
> 
> http://www.icann.org/announcements/advisory-10may02.htm

*If* you hear back, please share with the group. The answer should be
interesting.

> Is a P.O. Box Number, with no physical address considered a valid
> postal address given the aims and objectives of the public WHOIS,
> either by ICANN or the various bills floating around the U.S. Congress?

Very good point. That's why I would never use a PO Box, although I sure
can't stop others from doing that.

> George Kirikos

I interpret the regulations for WHOIS as requiring a valid and working
email, a physical address, and a real phone number. Until I hear
differently, I'll keep registering using these parameters. I can be
wrong. 

-- 
   Hugh
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