I think it is appropriate of all of us OpenSRS RSP's to come together, buy
the Network Solutions WHOIS database, and direct-mail all of their customers
too.
It's the only way we can fairly compete, by using similar marketing tactics.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Tony
> Sent: Monday, February 12, 2001 1:25 PM
> To: Discuss-List@Opensrs. Org
> Subject: Whoa!! NetSol gets REAL slimy
>
>
> Snail Mail SPAM received today:
>
> Dear Prospective Customer,
>
> It pays to renew your domain name before it expires..........
>
> Switching to Network Solutions automatically renews your Web
> indentity..................
>
>
> Attached to the bottom of the letter is a response form: "It's simple to
> switch right new...Just complete, sign and return this form...."
>
> Listed with a 'check here to renew all domain names' is a list of EIGHT
> domains that I registered exclusivley through OpenSRS...they were never
> with Netsol. The renew offer is for $50 for 2 years.
>
> This is bad. We've already established how weak-minded and
> confused some of
> our OpenSRS customers get when dealing with transfer issues now NetSol
> is going to try to STEAL registrations that never touched their system???
> They even throw in a Postage Paid return envelope. (Which I will
> stuff with
> invalid deactivation notices and a few lead bars and maybe a cat
> hairball or
> two and mail back to them)
>
> Questions:
>
> 1. Did they legally purchase the OpenSRS whois database?
> 2. How else could they have gotten my OpenSRS hostmaster postal address?
> 3. Anyone else get one of these?
>
> Letter is 'signed' by Linh DePledge, Senior Manager, Network Solutions
>
> Tony
>
>
>
