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We compared [..] GeoTrust [..] when deciding on a CA partner. [...] Symantec upsell IE5-level export encryption as a security feature. We don't want to support that.

Didn't you rather mean to say "The DigiCert referral program pays us much better than GeoTrust"?

Or would GeoTrust somehow force you to participate in that IE5 upsell if you were to sell their EV-certs instead of DigiCerts?

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No, not really. I have code written for the Comodo API from before I spoke to Digicert. I would get a MUCH larger cut for that than I do Digicert.

> Or would GeoTrust somehow force you to participate in that IE5 upsell if you were to sell their EV-certs instead of DigiCerts?

Yes. The Symantec reseller agreement (remember, GeoTrust is a brand not a company) explicitly forbids you from contradicting their marketing.

Also: part of doing good in the world in not supporting people who trick others.

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