> -----Messaggio originale----- > Da: Daryl C. W. O'Shea [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > However, mostly they say that: > > > > "Whois database is provided by XXXXXX for information purposes > only, > > and to assist persons in obtaining information about or related > to a > > domain name registration record." > > > > So, I don't see the problem here: we are attempting to obtain > information > > about or related to a domain name registration record. We don't even > care of > > contacts... > > It appears that you selectively missed the part that applies: > > "You agree that you will use this data only for lawful purposes and > that, under no circumstances will you use this data to: (a) [...] or > (b) > enable high volume, automated, electronic processes that send queries > or > data to the systems of Registry Operator or any ICANN-Accredited > Registrar, except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or > modify existing registrations."
This means nothing: what is a "high volume"? Also, you normally use the "whois" command. Isn't it an "automated, electronic process"? They are to say: "If we like to ban you, don't scream!". These terms comes from early internet ages, when spammers were used to scavenge their data from whois records too. They were meant to "scare" people abusing this service. Today, most domain registrars don't even public e-mail addresses anymore... What is the source, by the way? Which TLD? Giampaolo > > > Daryl
