I was fooled :-)
frt rgds
--c.a.
On 13/11/2019 23:18, James Gannon wrote:
> The purchasing entity is ethos capital a Delaware corporation formed 4 months ago with many familiar faces involved.
> https://ethoscapital.com/
>
> ---
> James Gannon
>
> On 14.11.19, 02:00, "Carlos Afonso" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Yes, they are the same: Ethos and Ethos Capital are from the same group.
> Even the web pages are almost identical, and several officers sit on
> both. As if this would make a significant difference, but...:
>
> http://www.ethos.co.za/
> https://ethoscapital.mu/
>
> fraternal regards
>
> --c.a.
>
> On 13/11/2019 22:53, James Gannon wrote:
> > Ethos the South African firm is not the same firm that has aquired PIR.
> >
> > ---
> > James Gannon
> >
> > On 14.11.19, 01:48, "NCSG-Discuss on behalf of Carlos Afonso" <[log in to unmask] on behalf of [log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >
> > 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
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> >
> > Carlos A. Afonso
> > [emails são pessoais exceto quando explicitamente indicado em contrário]
> > [emails are personal unless explicitly indicated otherwise]
> >
> > Instituto Nupef - https://nupef.org.br
> > ISOC-BR - https://isoc.org.br
> >
> >
>
> --
>
> Carlos A. Afonso
> [emails são pessoais exceto quando explicitamente indicado em contrário]
> [emails are personal unless explicitly indicated otherwise]
>
> Instituto Nupef - https://nupef.org.br
> ISOC-BR - https://isoc.org.br
>
>
>
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Carlos A. Afonso
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Instituto Nupef - https://nupef.org.br
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