On Thu, 28 Sep 2000, Adam Beecher wrote:
> Marc Schneiders <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
>
> > That is about when you transfer a name *to* them :-)
> >
> I dunno, seems a bit "open" to me. Maybe they'll use that against you when
> you try and transfer away from them. There's also this:
Not open at all. It is in a FAQ in a part that deals with transfers TO
register.com. I did not agree to the FAQ moreover.
> http://staples.register.com/service-agreement.cgi?1||CO2999#15
>
> "You acknowledge and agree that register.com may suspend, cancel, transfer or
> modify your use of the Services at any time, for any reason, in
> register.com's sole discretion."
>
> "for any reason"? How about, "because we want to".
Isn't that in many (all?) registration agreements? Also at other
registrars? (Sorry, I posted the OpenSRS one, didn't lesrn it by heart.)
> The phrase "too good to be true" springs to mind. As their share price
> demonstrated, register.com are pretty stupid, but they're not *that* stupid.
> Are they? :)
There are companies here in Holland that give you a free domain plus
webhosting (for companies only). All you need to do is dial in through
them. It beats me, but it happens.
Anyway, if there is some sort of trouble, I had a nice gamble for some
dollars and just drop them. See it as a lottery.
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