----- Original Message ----- From: "Loren Stocker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "JB" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 5:46 PM Subject: Re: SnapNames switches to auction-based system -- any OpenSRS opportunities?
> Huh? Just what don't I get here? You think I'm against the drop market? That's > nonsense. I love it. Defend it. > > What I'm suggesting here is that Tucows engage in the drop market in a way > that empowering users, rather that simply extract maximum value for themselves > as does Pool, Snap, and Enom. What ever happened to loyality? The problem is that the way domains drop is not within the control of Tucows or any of us. The goalposts could easily change at any time. This could mean husge amounts of wasted time and money for Tucows and resellers. Personally, if I thought the drop business was sustainable long term I would already be offering it to customers in some form. I am not yet convinced that it is a long term business. Of course I could be wrong, but I have so many projects underway right now this is one of the least attractive of the possible avenues to go down. Regards Gordon Hudson Hostroute.com Ltd www.hostroute.net ------------------------------------------------
