Now is the time to let Scott know how you would like to see this handled.
It is currently #2 on his list of things that must get done immediately.
We haven't started coding yet, but I believe things kick off on Monday (?)
On Wed, 13 Sep 2000, Douglas M. Friend wrote:
> Hi Ross,
>
> Is it possible for resellers to have some input as to how this will work? My
>preference would be that OpenSRS provide the reseller with a ping when domains are
>near expiration, and that this period would be set by us (similar to the low points
>threshold). The reseller would then be responsible to send a reminder notice out to
>their clients for renewal. This will give us the freedom to keep our in the
>forefront, and the flexibility for different types of account management designs.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Doug Friend.
> http://register4less.com
>
> "Ross Wm. Rader" wrote:
> >
> > <humor>
> > Actually, it's a lot simpler than that - we plan on shutting the service
> > down, run away with the clients and live off the renewals.
> > </humor>
> > ;)
> >
> > Seriously, we are working throught the specifics as we speak. My general
> > understanding is that our system will send out messages from you to your
> > clients requesting that they renew their registration at a URL you
> > specify. These messages will go out regularly prior to the expiry of the
> > domain. We haven't nailed down specifically how grace periods will work
> > etc., but financially I expect renewals to be charged out at the sames
> > rates as new registrations and in the same manner.
> >
> > On Wed, 13 Sep 2000, Robert Chalmers wrote:
> >
> > > ok, I'm pretty new to this stuff, but it just dawned on me.
> > >
> > > A person registers with our service.
> > > We've paid the $10 to OPS, and the client pays $XX to us for a years reg.
> > >
> > > What happens next year? Do OPS 'bill' me $10, and I bill the client? Or
> > > what? Does the client renew with me for whatever fee I've set, and I send
> > > (figurativly speaking) 10 bucks to OPS.
> > >
> > > or. say I have 1000 domains registered with me, I simply pay OPS 1000 x 10
> > > each year, plus what ever the next requirement of 'registration slots' is?
> > >
> > > I can't find any references to this in the FAQ's anywhere.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Robert
> > >
> > > "Life is a Cabernet..."
> > >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > -rwr
> >
> > Ross Wm. Rader
> > Director Product Management,
> > Channel Platform Group
> > Tucows Inc.
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > t. 416.535.0123 x335
> > f. 416.531.5584
> >
> > "Embrace the cow, love the cow.
> > And remember, Winsock means love."
>
> --
> http://www.register4less.com
>
Thanks,
-rwr
Ross Wm. Rader
Director Product Management,
Channel Platform Group
Tucows Inc.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
t. 416.535.0123 x335
f. 416.531.5584
"Embrace the cow, love the cow.
And remember, Winsock means love."
