Chuck... The true story is what you tell with regards to the new registrars.
They are giving name business and a bad name by their tactics, and are widely known for only being in this business for scalping names whenever and wherever they can. But as far the reference to Real Estate, having been in the field myself for a couple of years, I will refer you to the remarks I just made to Loren's comments. And add that R.E. is "real property" in a sense that domain names are not. Taxes are not assessed on names, obviously, which is the only reason the "tax man" ever has anything TO sell. It is also the only reason the state gives a rip about it and developed the process of laying liens on the titles. Suffice it to say that I still believe that ownership and any right to profit on it leaves the hands of the person when thet "forfiet" their rights upon expiration of the term of their "ownership", according to the current rules. So why is an auction of the expired names even on the table to discuss?? Why aren't the names simply going back into the open pool of names that anyone can register?? As I wrote in my last post, I think auctioning off expired names by any organization or group is a fundamental departure from the current and accepted methods. Auction the name before it expires, or simply let them go back into the open pool of available names. Barry -- Sincerely, Barry W. Black aka GldnEagl [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Quite possibly... the most Certified IT Professional in the World" * see my web profile, now on 392 Owner/GM iEngineer/Webmaster Golden Eagle Enterprises Access-coop.com - my World Online ================================= http://www.access-coop.com/bwblack/index.htm ================================= Brainbench - 373 including, 48 Master Certifications, All 12 Brainbench Certified Internet Professional ratings for Web Administrator, Web Designer, and Web Developer #1 of 5 Master Certified World-wide in Fiber Optics, and... 37 of my target of 45 Job Roles Have you seen my transcript lately at http://www.brainbench.com/transcript.jsp?pid=2387750 ? ================================= 3 time Microsoft Certified Professional http://www.microsoft.com CompTIA A+, iNet+, Network+ http://www.comptia.com Certified Internet Webmaster Associate http://www.prosoft.com Nine certifications from SkillDrill http://www.skilldrill.com ================================= Authorized SCO - United Linux Group Partner 3 Certifications at the Master-level Caldera OpenLinux 4 SCO UnixWare 5 SCO OpenServer 5 =================================
