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I don't think that's why they mentioned "criminal complaint." I suspect (correct me if I'm mistaken) that it's a necessary step to obtaining a subpoena or othe

I don't think that's why they mentioned "criminal complaint." I suspect (correct me if I'm mistaken) that it's a necessary step to obtaining a subpoena or other process needed to unveil the domain registrant.

1000units 7y ago
I don't see the distinction.
giancarlostoro 7y ago
Yeah it reads to me (IANAL) as some "legal blackmail", hey give us this info or we sue you for the registrants crimes.
- HenryBemis 7y ago
  It's an arm twisting move to force give out the name. Once they comply the will move to the next link of the chain and try to twist that arm. It never ends.
  - giancarlostoro 7y ago
    Wonder what happens if the registrant has a fake name and address. I guess the domain gets removed?