INTERNET ADDRESS SHORTAGE PUTS PRESSURE ON REGISTRATION FIRM Network Solutions has come under criticism for attempting to unfairly make profits off of simple domain names that are up for resale and possibly even giving favor to insiders. In order to make up for uncollected registration fees, Network Solutions had announced its intentions to enter the resale market, which can actually hold lucrative domain names because the domain names that were registered earlier tend to be simple and short. Competitors are upset that Network Solutions is not returning the expired domain names to the general pool, and Network Solutions agreed not to resell the expired domain names until ICANN meets in November to work on new policies, although the registrar does maintain that the two sides of its business remain distinct to ensure that it does not gain any unfair advantages. Network Solutions spokeswoman Cheryl Regan says the company is using the new policy to repossess its assets and recoup losses Joe Baptista The dot.GOD Registry http://www.dot.god/
