Search Again: [ot] From: ahclist Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 Time: 2:20:50 pm ><personal opinion> >Even after the .com, .org, .net, .edu TLDs were opened up to other registrars, >NSI retains a monopolistic attitude toward their customers. They apparently >feel that they're still the biggest fish in the pond and they don't need to >put much effort into customer support. Hence, things like whois updates >sometimes don't happen in a timely manner. FWIW, though, I don't think I've >ever had a request of my own that was not reflected by whois within 48 hours >of its completion (although I don't really check whois very rigorously for >that sort of thing). ></personal opinion> NetSol also sells their whois query database to anyone who can pony up $10,000. Cybersquatters such as BuyDomains.com datamine the files and grab domains which show interest with an automated system -- precluding individuals from having what I idealistically consider to be a fair chance (silly me). To be fair to NetSol, this is actually a policy statement created by ICANN by which all registrars must abide (sell data when asked). Clearly, ICANN must have been high on crack when they wrote that policy, for it does the exact opposite of leveling the playing field for domains -- it creates a cartel by which the common person is placed squarely out of the registration market. NetSol will also not release a public policy on when they release expired domains to the public, citing privacy concerns. When a domain is released, it is often snatched up by BuyDomains.com to be made available for resale at a modest markup, say from 20 to 300 times their purchase price. If you elect to use NetSol as your register, you contribute to this behavior. There are other registers available. A qualified list is available from internic.net. Enjoy your hosting. paul vail after hours

Messages In This Thread: [ot] by ahclist on May 16, 2001 at 2:20:50 pm