Posts by Bill Mercer 5 publicly visible posts • joined 22 Jul 2008
Actually, Windows has been doing this just as long as Mac OS if not longer.
Files are tagged with an alternate data stream that identifies whether the file came from the local system, trusted network, internet, etc. When you try to open an executable that is flagged as coming from the internet, you're warned that the file is blocked and you have to unblock it or change security settings to allow it to run.
This comment is utter nonsense. Nobody's obligated to give away anything or stop using anything simply because they are unhappy with one specific vendor. The notion is ludicrous. Furthermore, the idea that Apple's impact on technology is so widespread that it's impossible to find any device or software they were not involved in is equally ludicrous. Frankly, this kind of over-the-top nonsensical response is feeding the stereotype of the Apple Fanboi. Apple's impact on computing is undisputable, but the Apple of today is completely divorced from the early tech innovator.
The point isn't that registrars should enforce laws. The point is that registrars should enforce their OWN POLICIES.
The "Turning a blind eye" thing doesn't mean that the registrars should be actively investigating every single domain name registered with them. It means that when they receive reports that their customers are violating their policies, they should investigate and take appropriate action.
If you're a registrar and you don't want people reporting violations, don't have such a policy in the first place. It's stupid to make a policy and then ignore it.
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