> Should web surfers have to right to see who owns a domain (via whois) even if the domain owner doesn't publish that info on the site? By "who owns", this mea

> Should web surfers have to right to see who owns a domain (via whois) even if the domain owner doesn't publish that info on the site? By "who owns", this means, "give out their name, address, phone number and e-mail address." So in that context, that depends. If they are a business, then yes. There should be corporate contact information there. If they are a non-commercial hobbyist site, then no. Absolutely not. Think about the incredible harm this would have on stalking victims. Or how about enabling more swatters? Like domain registrars and certificate authorities; domain proxy services are just another tax on citizens wanting to participate on the web.