VeriSign Site Finder
Open Letter to VeriSign
Dear VeriSign,
I am a "consumer". I am an internet user. I am also a web master and programmer. I am also a VeriSign customer. Now you know about me.
You've stated that 84% of U.S. citizens have "preference" in favor of Site Finder". I'm sure I wasn't one of the citizens polled. I'd have said, "No Thanks! If I want to 'find a site' I know how to use a search engine and have my own preferences about which to use. If I make a mistake typing a URL, I want to know it's a mistake so I have the opportunity to correct the error. If it was one of my bookmarks, I want to know it was an error so I can choose to delete it. I do not want someone 'helping me' until and unless I've asked for the help. I do not want someone telling me, 'oh, you must really have meant THIS'.
In the course of software development and web site development, I participate in a number of news groups. I've read many posts about Site Finder and have NEVER seen one that was positive or argued in favor of it. I guess all of the thousands of people from around the world who participate in these computer and internet related discussions are in that 16%, that are in the group "unduly focused on the travails".
I'll bet you really could be more condescending if you tried harder.
If you do decide to restart this service, be advised you have lost a domain registration customer. Given the attitude you've presented on this issue, I'm sure that is of no concern for you. I will also encourage ICANN to consider transfer of root DNS authority to another company - one who perhaps doesn't think so little of opinions such as mine and customers such as me.
Sincerely,
Dale Sampson
www.dalesplace.net