Tucows is now taking over domains that used to be deleted from their
system. Below is one example for oceanis.org. Instead of deleting a
domain after 40 days the DNS is changed to DIRECTSEEK.COM in order to
count the number of clicks. Even the DNS is wildcarded so that
*.example.com goes to the DIRECTSEEK.COM server to be counted. I don't
know who DIRECTSEEK.COM is. Their web page is a search portal that
opens up some pop-up windows and tries to change your home page. Their
whois records show the domain is registered through Dotster.
I have asked Tucows several times if DIRECTSEEK.COM domains will be
transferred directly to DIRECTSEEK.COM and I cannot get an answer. If
they were setting up a service to compete with SnapNames I can
understand that but taking over deleted domains and counting clicks goes
way beyond that. Whenever I ask about what is going on I am told it is
a "testbed."
Awhile back I had a discussion about a similar situation about domains
which were registered and then a chargebacks were issued. I got big
long-winded answers from Ross Rader and Scott Allen how they didn't want
to violate any provisions in the ICANN contracts because they wanted to
be around for a long time. Now they are involved in the shenanigans
described above and they won't give a straight answer.
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WHOIS whois.opensrs.net oceanis.org:
Registrant:
Tucows marked for deletion
96 Mowat Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6K3M1
CA
Domain Name: OCEANIS.ORG
Administrative Contact:
Tucows, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
96 Mowat Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6K3M1
CA
416-535-0123
Technical Contact:
Tucows, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
96 Mowat Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6K3M1
CA
416-535-0123
Billing Contact:
Tucows, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
96 Mowat Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6K3M1
CA
416-535-0123
Record last updated on 17-Dec-2001.
Record expires on 06-Nov-2001.
Record Created on 06-Nov-2000.
Domain servers in listed order:
NS2.DIRECTSEEK.COM 216.187.118.219
NS1.DIRECTSEEK.COM 216.187.118.218
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Domain names in the .com, .net, and .org domains can now be registered
with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net
for detailed information.
Domain Name: DIRECTSEEK.COM
Registrar: DOTSTER, INC.
Whois Server: whois.dotster.com
Referral URL: http://www.dotster.com/help/whois
Name Server: NS1.DIRECTSEEK.COM
Name Server: NS2.DIRECTSEEK.COM
Updated Date: 01-dec-2001
>>> Last update of whois database: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 05:16:44 EST <<<
The Registry database contains ONLY .COM, .NET, .ORG, .EDU domains and
Registrars.
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WHOIS whois.dotster.com directseek.com:
The data contained in Dotster, Inc.'s WHOIS database, while
believed by the company to be reliable, is provided "as is",
with no guarantee or warranties regarding its accuracy. This
information is provided for the sole purpose of assisting you
in obtaining information about domain name registration records.
Any use of this data for any other purpose, including, but not
limited to, allowing or making possible dissemination or
collection of this data in part or in its entirety for any
purpose, such as the transmission of unsolicited advertising and
solicitations, is expressly forbidden without the prior written
permission of Dotster, Inc. By submitting an inquiry, you agree
to these terms of usage and limitations of warranty.
Please limit your queries to 10 per minute and one connection.
Registrant:
PTI
W.R.P.O Box 75149
White Rock, BC V4B 5L3
CA
Registrar: Dotster (http://www.dotster.com)
Domain Name: DIRECTSEEK.COM
Created on: 16-NOV-01
Expires on: 13-NOV-03
Last Updated on: 16-NOV-01
Administrative Contact:
Schilling, Frank [EMAIL PROTECTED]
PTI
W.R.P.O. Box 75149
White Rock, BC V4B 5L3
CA
604-536-1811
Technical Contact:
Schilling, Frank [EMAIL PROTECTED]
PTI
W.R.P.O. Box 75149
White Rock, BC V4B 5L3
CA
604-536-1811
Domain servers in listed order:
NS1.DIRECTSEEK.COM
NS2.DIRECTSEEK.COM
Register a domain name at www.dotster.com
End of Whois Information
