Also, the official statement from ISOC mentions that Ethos Capital is "a
strong strategic partner that understands the intricacies of the domain
industry and has the expertise, experience and shared values to further
advance the goals of .ORG into the future".

Just checked their two main websites (Ethos Capital and Ethos) - there
is no trace of former experience in dealing with domain names (the
acquisition of a South African service provider in 2018
notwithstanding). "Shared values" with a financial speculator whose aim
is just profit?

But, let us face it, everyone knows that PIR was as flexible as any
other registry in accepting anyone with a valid international credit
card for .org. When the domain was auctioned, APC was the other
contender, with a clear proposal to keep the domain as the lair of
non-profits. Pity it did not win...

fraternal regards

--c.a.

On 13/11/2019 15:55, Sam Lanfranco wrote:
> Thanks Stephanie, 
> While PIR said, as recently as last week to me, that PIR was not
> considering raising .org registration fees, 
> 
> I suspect that the new owners will feel that they are under no obligations
> to observe the PIR position. 
> Oddly, the Ethos website misspells the title of the CEO:  Peter
> Hayward-Butt, CHEIF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
> We shall see.
> Sam Lanfranco
> ---- Original Message ----From: Stephanie Perrin 
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Wed, Nov 13, 2019, 12:41 PM
> Subject: ISOC sells PIR
> 	 I must say, this casts the decision to drop price caps for .org in a
> slightly different light.  I will keep you posted as I learn more. 
> 
> 	https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191113005661/en/Ethos-Capital-Acquire-Public-Interest-Registry-Internet
> (https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191113005661/en/Ethos-Capital-Acquire-Public-Interest-Registry-Internet)
> 
> 
> 	Stephanie Perrin 
> 
> 	NCSG Chair
>   
> 

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