Nominet Board elections 2025: Kieren McCarthy v Rob Golding

You are all right by wanting to know what the problem is. I'm just a little confused, like Jeff, why Rob who is usually bursting with vast intelligence does not explain to you what is going on here. PS: Totally off the subject, does any of you recall the video Meskonis put up on one of his many outlets where he describes the unacceptable behaviour of one of the male attendees towards a female attendee resulted in the male being banned from future domain summits until he apologised to the people he has offended? I know there are some pretty smart investigators on here so maybe they can assist. I have a copy on my phone but I would prefer a direct link to the original source. Just a heads up, this situation between Golding was brought up briefly on Aaron's UKDNF briefly with one of Robs friends admitting he knew the background to this so I invite that individual to put Rob's version of events forward. PS, It isn't Graeme I'm referring to. I'll create a Ree vs Rob thread shortly so we can slug it out once and for all because I believe Rob may have told porkies where I am concerned in order to self preserve which I must stress is just my opinion. I have the screenshots from the other forum if memories need to be jogged. Don't worry guys, I hate stringing it out but apparently I have to do it this way at this time.
 
Just to add, when Meskonis made his extremely silly post on Acorn 'Section 4 of the Defamation Act 2013' becomes highly relevant should someone feel they wish to do down that route.

Meskonis, I think you should explain your post. Are you calling us liars at this end. If you are then let me know your reasoning before it escalates between us.

I'll remind you that you have certain responsibilities as the person in charge. You did the right thing in the first instance now I see a serious pubic safety issue at your event which now becomes my responsibility as I am fully aware of it. I will be issuing a warning if you continue.
 
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Hello Admin,

I have replied your DM, thank you.

Kind regards,
Ree
 
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I don't think Rob is going to reply is he? Very strange because if he has nothing to conceal then you would think he would have no issues taking me on within this forum where it has been mentioned by some that transparency is paramount. If it was reversed and I was an innocent target of none friendly attention on a forum then I would not hesitate to engage and I believe the vast majority of members here would do the same. Even the seeming very placid Meskonis to respond to what appear to be hostilities and he is a pacifist in the strongest sense of the word. I'm still here and I'm still waiting.
 
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If possible then I would be up for a livestream with Helmuts and Golding or if preferred the 'Female Attendee' will take part herself in my place if preferred. I am sure doing it this way will paint a clearer picture of the facts and expose any deception. Livestream?
 
You seem to be banging into the wrong wall - there is no Helmuts on here (at least in an official capacity) and even if Mr. Golding is "guilty as charged", something tells me it won't be broadcasted live with all involved as a public trial session. If there is a female victim to his actions and if your end goal is to ensure he is not elected to serve as Nominet's non-exec, it is best to notify Nominet with any factual background. If the person you are trying to help is willing to post in a personal capacity as you are suggesting (and apparently she can be recognized as a member of the UK's domaining community) - even a simple appeal not to vote for Rob, without laying bare her reasons, could still be noticed by many Nominet members.
 
@Ree, you've now posted no fewer than 19 times in this thread, and all it boils down to is a series of vague hints that Rob has done something wrong involving a female that makes him ineligible to stand as a NED candidate. Note that I managed to squeeze that into a single sentence, rather than spinning it out over 19 posts.

Ree said:
I don't think Rob is going to reply is he?
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If you want him to reply, perhaps you should make a specific allegation that he can reply to? Just a thought.

You've also suggested that this forum is full of "friends of Rob". For the record I've never met him, and other than occasionally responding to each other's public posts on this forum I've never communicated with him by any other means. It follows that he is neither my friend nor my enemy.
 
I couldn't give a rats ass about who is in the Nominet cesspit, however, I do not want a person like Golding in that cesspit. I have personally told Nominet there setup is to me 'Dirty and Murky' meaning, it is a questionable institution due the very non-transparent nature in which it works. It is already bad enough without Golding. I would have opposed him last year if that was my issue. Now, you know my issue is centred around a personal matter arising from the domain summit 2023. Now, in my opinion, this individual's actions and words ring alarm bells where is character is concerned in my opinion and the opinion of others who are very familiar with what the female attendee endured! Now, he will do whatever is necessary to preserve what little he has and if he is confident he can get away scot-free with what is, in my opinion very inappropriate behaviour he is sadly mistaken. Now, are we now trying to protect Golding? It is an issue that is unpleasant for Nominet and it's members and I'm sure they are all hoping for a magical little elf to make it all go away. I'm afraid that is not going to happen my friend. Rob can invite me at anytime to disclose his text message and we can upload the ACR recordings if is so wishes. I personally do not give a fly hoot about this fucking election, however, as stated in private DM's we don't want some with a character like I, in my opinion, Golding has. I am not a Nominet member, however, I represent the rest of the UK population meaning business and public and I have issues with how Nominet are running the .uk namespace which they are well aware of. Now, if you think I am the type to backdown where someone like Golding is concerned then lets batten the hatches get ready. If Golding is allowed back into the summit which he was banned from then I will act to protect the public if I feel it is necessary and if Nominet let him in then my posts here with cease and I will focus on Nominet and it's members like I said. Nominet are fully aware of my issues and like I said previously we have periodic discussions. I am going raise a safeguarding issue with them which is inline with their public protection policy which again is something I am entitled to do and expected to to regarding any matter I think is relevant to public safety. This can escalate to whatever level necessary. If he gets in or does not then the necessary actions will happen regardless where public safety and the publics best interests are served. With all due respect, I don't think the full gravity or implications of what I am saying is hitting home. Yes, DN, I am aware Helmuts is nothing to do with 4m, however, he is probably here more than his own form. In a nutshell, my time here is simply the depth charge phase to see how other 'old school' Nominet members respond. Is it a case of 'Birds of a feather' or righteousness. We can take it any in any direction as far as I'm concerned. I have asked a couple of questions in DM to I would appreciate answers, thank you.

PS: If your prefer I leave the forum then I have no problem with that as I am aware, Denys, it is mainly for Nominet members of the old school and it belongs to you. The last thing I wish do is ruin by upsetting the majority. Your support for freedom of expression is admirable and appreciated. If you are concerned about any legal aspect regarding my posts and your obligations being the forum owner I will fully respect your decision to remove anything you are uncomfortable with or feel legally obliged to do. I will then expose what needs exposing elsewhere.
 
Ree said:
I couldn't give a rats ass about who is in the Nominet cesspit
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nearly spat my drink out laughing at this

Asked ChatGPT to do some funny one liners from your rant:
  • “I don’t care who’s in the Nominet swamp, but I’ll be damned if Golding’s swimming in it!”
  • “Back in my day, Nominet was murky—but at least the raccoons had better manners than Golding!”
  • “If you let that man back in, I’ll raise a safeguarding issue so big it’ll need its own postcode!”

TLDR of @Ree's rampage:

Nominet is already a shady swamp, and the last thing it needs is Golding splashing around in it. The man’s behavior at Domain Summit 2023 set off alarm bells, and if they try to sneak him back in, I’ll go full watchdog mode. I don’t care about the election, but I do care about keeping the cesspit free of characters like him. Consider this your fair warning: let him in, and things get messy.
 
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Jeff said:
@Ree, you've now posted no fewer than 19 times in this thread, and all it boils down to is a series of vague hints that Rob has done something wrong involving a female that makes him ineligible to stand as a NED candidate. Note that I managed to squeeze that into a single sentence, rather than spinning it out over 19 posts.



If you want him to reply, perhaps you should make a specific allegation that he can reply to? Just a thought.

You've also suggested that this forum is full of "friends of Rob". For the record I've never met him, and other than occasionally responding to each other's public posts on this forum I've never communicated with him by any other means. It follows that he is neither my friend nor my enemy.
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Jeff, my apologies for dragging it on like I have, however, I need to do it this way for a reason. Now, I know it has been said that I have given no reason for members not to vote for Rob but we are getting close to a full disclosure. Yes, frustrating, but I will be be making it very clear what the female attendee endured following the summit. I am equally frustrated by the fact you have not yet had full disclosure but again, I am giving other a chance to get their opinion showing first. Now Denys will say what he is comfortable with what I can do and say on his platform. He has the right to object and the legal obligation to intervene if he feels it is in his best interests.
 
Hook said:
nearly spat my drink out laughing at this

Asked ChatGPT to do some funny one liners from your rant:
  • “I don’t care who’s in the Nominet swamp, but I’ll be damned if Golding’s swimming in it!”
  • “Back in my day, Nominet was murky—but at least the raccoons had better manners than Golding!”
  • “If you let that man back in, I’ll raise a safeguarding issue so big it’ll need its own postcode!”

TLDR of @Ree's rampage:

Nominet is already a shady swamp, and the last thing it needs is Golding splashing around in it. The man’s behavior at Domain Summit 2023 set off alarm bells, and if they try to sneak him back in, I’ll go full watchdog mode. I don’t care about the election, but I do care about keeping the cesspit free of characters like him. Consider this your fair warning: let him in, and things get messy.
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It is 'Murky and Dirty' in my view today where the member setup is concerned. You are a very funny guy hook.
 
Ree said:
It is 'Murky and Dirty' in my view today where the member setup is concerned. You are a very funny guy hook.
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Are you going to publish the evidence you have? Then we can atleast come to our own conclusions
 
Hook said:
Are you going to publish the evidence you have? Then we can atleast come to our own conclusions
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Yes, You will be able to see and hear my evidence hear, especially my case against drop catching. nominetaudit.com is where those in the dark will be enlightened if it proceeds. It is entirely up to you.
 
Oh, before you comeback with one off your extremely witty replies, the audit platform is not yet complete.
 
Ree said:
Yes, You will be able to see and hear my evidence hear, especially my case against drop catching. nominetaudit.com is where those in the dark will be enlightened if it proceeds. It is entirely up to you.
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I'm waiting, eagerly! Update the thread when you add more content your site
 
Lucy said:
Professionalism, integrity, accountability are fundamental requirements of Nominet’s own Member Code of Conduct;-

'Members should deal with any person, business or other organisation that the member deals with in their role as a member of Nominet in a respectful, professional and courteous manner.'

'Any person' - leaves no ambiguity.

As for the added 'business' context, following Domain Summit '23, I made the call to his business card, it was agreed that our engagement - (any in-person) 'would be coffee as a consultant', it was understood from discussions at the Summit '23 that he recognised my vision (especially around the -iferous stuff which was particularly abstract, note: I am speaking at government levels, both UK & internationally).

*** - 'I just want to know you'.

(Nominet Member Code of Conduct, 2022) - As far as I am aware, the most recent copy.

Helmuts has recently moved from not just defending my honour and respecting my experience/concerns, not to neutrality, but to an adverse position in a *corn post, prompting me to reach out to him privately. I understand the motivation- how supporting the male attendee may serve the interests of his Summit, while I, having largely stepped away from the UK 'domaining' scene (aside from quiet purchases & forum contributions), offer him no obviously perceived value.

As an overview and as of my personal, direct experience from two years ago of the male attendee, is that he does not meet even the most basic requirements or uphold the ethics set out in Nominet’s own Member Code, never mind what would be expected of an NED.

Incident No. SYP-20231009-0859.

Additionally, 'sultriest.co.uk' & 'sultrier.co.uk', Astutium-tag, registered - 10/09/2023, continue to be felt as sexual objectification.

Best,
Lucy.
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@Lucy, I’m still confused about how domain registrations are objectifying you? Or what that incident number even means, there are no details? Please at least disclose the details, you appear to like talking around the issue. I’m not saying nothing happened, as something did, but with the latest reveal in the other thread, we as members need more context on Rob Golding, perhaps then, some of us may even be able to approach Nominet professionally and have him removed from the running.
 
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