Imagine

Imagine Nominet had not disabled the unrenewed domain but had put it back in the pot to be re-registered on a first come, first served. Real live CC data gushing in from online shoips worldwide. My, that would have made TNT's custodianship of the HMRC appear very secure.

Ever had a phone call from the bank?

"Can I just verify who you are sir?"

"No, verify yourself first."

"Sorry we can't for security reasons ..."

Muppets - Paris who knopws a thing or two on first come, first ...