Hello, > 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."
I'd be interested in knowing what's going on here as well. The domain drops are an important source of names these days, and for OpenSRS to be giving one party inside information, or to appear to be giving that preferential access, seems unfair to me. The owner of DirectSeek.com, apparently Frank Schilling, has a large portfolio of domain names, many of which are obtained from drops. Many are "traffic catcher" names, acquired via drop club memberships, SnapNames, etc. at the usual 2 pm drops. They then go to "Targeted Search" pages hosted by "HostStart", an "UltSearch" clone, essentially. Although, they're popup hell (e.g. try visiting www.financialformula.com, a name they caught recently). Many of their names are caught at IARegistry.net, so unless OpenSRS is getting extra cash for these, in the long run they're not going to benefit from this arrangement. Plus they're losing goodwill from those who have been loyal to OpenSRS (I've moved almost all my names to OpenSRS, even those caught elsewhere). I agree with the original poster that there needs to be a level playing field, and the current situation is a step in the WRONG direction. Sincerely, George Kirikos http://www.kirikos.com/ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Check out Yahoo! Shopping and Yahoo! Auctions for all of your unique holiday gifts! Buy at http://shopping.yahoo.com or bid at http://auctions.yahoo.com
