> because the registrars knew perfectly well that the outcome of refusing service within 60 days after a transfer was that the owner would be locked out of thei

> because the registrars knew perfectly well that the outcome of refusing service within 60 days after a transfer was that the owner would be locked out of their domain. This is a bit disingenuous, the rule was established well beforehand. It's not like they made it up for this specific instance.