Re: [cobalt-users] Domain Registration (off subject a bit)

[Jeff Lasman <jblists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Kris Dahl wrote:

> > I drove an 11-year-old Cadillac Coupe de Ville which cost me $2500.
> > It's got 210,000 miles on it, and it runs fine with 87-octane gasoline.
> > Most reasonably modern engines run fine on whatever fuel is in the tank
> > when they're tuned up.
> 
> Not true!  In fact most engines nowadays require 89 or higher octane.  My
> car (del Sol VTEC) is a particularly high revving engine (redlines 8250)
> that seriously should never see less than 92 Octane (and it doesn't).  If I
> put racing fuel or octane booster there is a big difference.  And different
> types of gasoline have a huge effect on performance--even from gas station
> to gas station and week to week.

Okay, I stand only on my own experience.  I shall try premium for a few
tanks and see if I notice a difference.

> I've done a lot of research into fuel and its affects on automobile
> performance lately.  It is interesting what they experts say.  One of these
> days I will put up a page with what I have learned.

Good idea <smile>.

> >> FYI aireg is a OpenSRS reseller.  The unfortunate thing about OpenSRS is
> >> that they too have a nasty little clause that pretty much gives them the
> >> ability to take your domain if there is legal trouble.
> >
> > Which clause is that?  I presume you're referring to the ICANN domain
> > dispute policy, though I'm not sure.  As of now, every registrar is
> > supposed to be adhering to that policy.  Which isn't?
> 
> The OpenSRS default policy (which may be required for all OpenSRS resellers,
> because all the ones that I have seen have the same agreement, but don't
> remember if it is or not) has a clause (#15).  Check out
> http://www.aireg.com/agreement.html

Just tried.  Here's what I get:

> HTTP Error 404
> 
> 404 Not Found
> 
> The Web server cannot find the file or script you asked for.
> Please check the URL to ensure that the path is correct.
> 
> Please contact the server's administrator if this problem
> persists.

Do you have a better reference?  The http://www.aireg.com/"; site points
to "http://www.dotcom.am/agreement.html";.

And while checking them out I noticed that aireg offers colocation on
their registration pages, so they're in direct competition with me. 
Good reason not to use 'em.

The language is in the pdf-file document supplied by openSRS; I haven't
carefully read the contract to see if the agrement is required or just
suggested; perhaps an openSRS user can tell us.

However, I don't see how this is much different from the following
language at Domain Bank:

> 8. Representations and Warranties 
> You represent and warrant that all information provided by you in
> connection with your registration is complete and accurate and
> that you have full capacity and authority to enter into this
> Agreement. Domain Bank makes no representations or warranties of
> any kind in connection with this Agreement. Domain Bank does not
> represent or warrant that registration of your domain name will
> immunize you from challenges to your domain name.
> 
> 9. Breach and Revocation 
> You must remedy any breach of your obligations under this Agreement
> within 30 days after notice by Domain Bank. If you fail to cure the
> breach within such period, Domain Bank shall have the right in its
> sole discretion to delete, revoke, suspend, transfer or otherwise
> modify your registration of the domain name. 

> > So based on your post, do you have any suggestions for us?
> 
> Yes.  I would suggest setting up your own registration system and become an
> OpenSRS reseller.  This will give you maximum flexibility at the best
> possible price.  It will cost you a bit in man-hours but may be worth it.
> Otherwise I would parter or co-op with another provider/consultant similar
> to yourselves and pool the resources to make it happen.

Even though the contract language IS theirs, and not aireg's?

Jeff
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