Re: FN-FORUM: Absolute b******s

date posted 20th April 2006 14:16

Simple letter suggestion:
"I would like my domain [name], for my business. I've used that domain
name for [x] years and have a legitimate right to it, which you don't. I'll
pay you what I normally pay - [£10 for .co.uk, whatever]."

Follow up, if no go and they're in the UK:
"I repeat my offer. I would be grateful for your fast response and
acceptance of my offer, failing which I shall make a complaint of extortion
to the Police."

Perhaps more diplomatic, but hope you get the point.

Mike A.

Ian Copeland wrote:
> Yeah I've seen the posts, but wanted to check.
> I do! Lol
> It used to be mine (and I ran my freelance business from it) and they
> buy domains to sell, so they aren't going to put anything on the
> domain.

>> Hey,
>>
>> My hosting company screwed me over earlier this year and, with no
>> request from myself, the registrar sent my domain (which I'd had for
>> 2.5 years) into "redemption period". Seeing as I am a poor student, I
>> couldn't afford the fee they were asking for (over £150 per year) so
>> I had the option of leaving it until it had gone out of the
>> redemption period, then getting it back with my new host (who I know
>> personally). We found out that it would run out yesterday and were
>> trying to get it every half an hour for the whole day, but some
>> cheaky company have bought it and want to sell it for at least £65.
>>
>> I am assuming I don't, but just in case, is there anything I can do
>> but pay for it?
>
> See posts on this subject a few days ago. Once again, the phrase
> "extortion" comes to mind. Who has the legitimate interest to this
> domain name?
>
> Mike A.
>
>
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