domain locking-- got lock?

[William R Ward]

Alvin Oga writes:
>yes and no ...
>
>- how you interpret the new ICANN rules will depend on your or
>  the registrar's pov
>
>- the new policy changes WILL ALLOW the registrar to transfer your
>  domains WITHOUT your approval
>
>	- nobody, but *you* will know: 
>	a) whether the registrar is sitting on the legit transfer request
>	b) or if the "spoofer" is trying to steal your domain,
> 	   expired or not

The registrar I use, joker.com, takes a different approach:

>> On November 10th 2004, Joker.com introduced the domain lock feature as
>> announced.
>> 
>> All domains have been protected through "domain lock" per
>> default. Unlocking (and also locking, of course) can be performed in
>> the 'service zone' as needed.
>> 
>> Regular domain administration does not need explicit unlocking/locking
>> cycles from your side, though. Joker.com will automatically handle
>> this for you appropriatly.
>> 
>> The intention for this is to improve security and simplicity for our
>> customers.
>> 
>> Your team from Joker.com

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