Actually, I would like to see Tucows continue with experiments in the secondary market. This idea of returning expired names to the general pool because it's "the right thing to do", seems questionable to me. Although some may truly believe it, I'm wondering how many just want to get their hands on expired domains for a cheap price. The fact is, an expired domain probably is worth more than a new one, and so should cost more. We need a marketplace of some type that can determine the price.
Would it be possible to list the expired domain names with their admin contact? Then for 40 days, anybody has a chance to contact them and make an offer. If original owner wants to keep the name, they can. If they don't, they renew it, and then transfer it away. If nothing happens, the name drops and then goes back to the general pool. If there is a buyer for the name, the RSP gets the renewal, and the name stays with Tucows. (At least for a while.) Everyone should be happy. (old customer, new customer, reseller, tucows). The only ones who aren't happy, are those trying to scoop up names for a price below fair market value. Thanks, Dennis Hisey ----- Original Message ----- From: "zxcvb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Ken Joy'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Scott Allan'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Charles Daminato'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 12:27 PM Subject: RE: Scott Allen is full of x- that is way out of line > >And.....please.....if you're going to defame someone, get the name > right. > > >Ken > > Nobody "defamed" anyone. Scott Allan lied about dealing with the issue > within 24 hours. In fact I sent you a message several days before Mr. > Allan started posting to the list. You didn't answer that message but > you spent your time answering this. Clearly Mr. Allan instructed the > staff to lie and/or ignore inquires about this matter which was kept > quiet until I posted to this list. Posting factual information does > constitute defamation. > > He also lied about ending the "testbed" as domains that should have been > deleted are STILL being diverted to DirectSeek.com. > > Tucows also still needs to return the hijacked domains back to the pool > of available domains as there is still a complaint pending with ICANN. > > Why don't you spend your time putting in the features that were promised > months ago instead of trying to cover up for your domain hijacking > schemes. > > > One example of a domain still being diverted: > > > Whois Server Version 1.3 > > 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: GAMMA-RAYS.COM > Registrar: TUCOWS, INC. > Whois Server: whois.opensrs.net > Referral URL: http://www.opensrs.org > Name Server: NS1.DIRECTSEEK.COM > Name Server: NS2.DIRECTSEEK.COM > Updated Date: 18-dec-2001 > > > >>> Last update of whois database: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 05:13:40 EST <<< > > The Registry database contains ONLY .COM, .NET, .ORG, .EDU domains and > Registrars. > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > -------- > > WHOIS whois.opensrs.net gamma-rays.com: > > Registrant: > Tucows marked for deletion > 96 Mowat Avenue > Toronto, Ontario M6K3M1 > CA > > Domain Name: GAMMA-RAYS.COM > > 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 18-Dec-2001. > Record expires on 08-Nov-2001. > Record Created on 09-Nov-1998. > > Domain servers in listed order: > NS2.DIRECTSEEK.COM 216.187.118.219 > NS1.DIRECTSEEK.COM 216.187.118.218
