I agree that the title is linkbait, but an ineffective amount of bureaucracy can definitely be turned or perceived as malicious.
I read about this originally when they made the rule and it seemed arcane and ridiculous, I dont know how it ever was passed. I believe everyone who some experience with whois info knows the information is either false or hidden behind privacy emails and contact information. If they are not, they are subject to annoying or even abusive misuse. (I remember someone back in the day calling me repeatedly because they found my website after I beat them in some video game, the internet is filled with nutters.)
If ICANN wants to know the details, I dont care, but if all the internet wants my phone number, they can take a long walk off of a short pier.
I read about this originally when they made the rule and it seemed arcane and ridiculous, I dont know how it ever was passed. I believe everyone who some experience with whois info knows the information is either false or hidden behind privacy emails and contact information. If they are not, they are subject to annoying or even abusive misuse. (I remember someone back in the day calling me repeatedly because they found my website after I beat them in some video game, the internet is filled with nutters.)
If ICANN wants to know the details, I dont care, but if all the internet wants my phone number, they can take a long walk off of a short pier.