Joss Whedon has made it clear more than once that he has little time for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. He’s not alone and to underline this Whedon has gathered together a really impressive array of stars in a clever and witty PSA that encourages people to vote – but not for Trump. The video… Continue reading Joss Whedon’s Brilliant Anti-Trump PSA Features a Host of Stars and a new TLD
Month: September 2016
Cruz and Other GOP Senators Continue Crusade Against IANA Transition
Senator Cruz has been joined by 10 other Republican Senators in yet another “call to arms” regarding the IANA transition. While the statement, reproduced below, is quite brief it is packed with emotive buzzwords that will probably resonate with the more conservative element. The amount of mainstream media attention on the IANA transition has increased… Continue reading Cruz and Other GOP Senators Continue Crusade Against IANA Transition
Domain Geek? Amazon Are Hiring A Domain Portfolio and Risk Control Program Manager
Big companies hold huge portfolios of domain names. We aren’t talking about a few hundred domain names, but in many cases literally thousands of domain names. While most of the big companies rely on specialised domain registrars to look after their domain registrations, they often have internal staff who deal with the day to day… Continue reading Domain Geek? Amazon Are Hiring A Domain Portfolio and Risk Control Program Manager
Senator Cruz’ ICANN Witch-hunt In Full [Video]
If you’ve got about 3 hours to spare you can watch the hearing about the IANA transition that was held earlier today. The witnesses’ written testimony can be accessed here. Here’s the full video of the hearing, which is in two parts: It’s worth watching, with some of the highlights in the first part being… Continue reading Senator Cruz’ ICANN Witch-hunt In Full [Video]
Cruz Is Protecting Your Internet Freedom (Apparently)
Senator Cruz’ crusade against ICANN and the US Government has included plenty of references to “freedom” and how ICANN is in bed with enemies of the US and the world. His latest video underlines this and, like his speeches, is very artfully done, even if it’s all based on a false premise. Enjoy or cringe.… Continue reading Cruz Is Protecting Your Internet Freedom (Apparently)
LegitScript’s CEO John Horton Takes Aim At ICANN
LegitScript‘s CEO John Horton has been an outspoken critic of ICANN and what he perceives as its lack of oversight of registrars for many years. Horton is one of several witnesses who will be participating in Senator Ted Cruz’ organised hearing today in Washington DC. As is normal with Congressional hearings, the witnesses prepare written… Continue reading LegitScript’s CEO John Horton Takes Aim At ICANN
Tech Heavyweights To Congress: Transition Has Our Support Do Not Delay It
Earlier today some of the biggest names in the tech industry sent a letter to Congress in support of the IANA transition and urging Congress not to delay it. The IANA transition relies on the expiry of the contract between the US Government’s Department of Commerce and ICANN which is scheduled for the end of… Continue reading Tech Heavyweights To Congress: Transition Has Our Support Do Not Delay It
Cruz’ Speech To Senate 8 September 2016
The US Senate provides full transcripts of all speeches, though there’s a delay of a day or so between a speech being read and the transcript being published. So here’s the full transcript of Senator Ted Cruz’ speech on the IANA transition from last week (source): “Mr. President, today our country faces a threat to… Continue reading Cruz’ Speech To Senate 8 September 2016
IEDR Launching New Radio Ad Campaign
The IEDR are launching a new radio advertising campaign across Ireland. Unlike some of their previous campaigns the focus this time round is firmly on .ie domain names and does not mention IEDR at all. The campaign features two adverts (below) which emphasise how the .ie ccTLD is linked to Ireland. They also mention that… Continue reading IEDR Launching New Radio Ad Campaign
Cruz Takes FUD To New Level With Emotive Speech
Senator Cruz’ campaign against the IANA transition is, in many ways, the gift that keeps on giving. Unfortunately, however, Cruz is an able orator. Earlier today Cruz addressed the US Senate and while his speech is full of misleading rhetoric, and some gross factual inaccuracies, you can see how a good orator could win over an… Continue reading Cruz Takes FUD To New Level With Emotive Speech