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Re: Emergency! Everyone, please read this.
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Thu, 30 Aug 2001 23:39:20 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Christopher L. Weeks writes:
> In lugnet.general, Larry Pieniazek writes:
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> > The cheapest fee offered, for the simplest dispute is.... 950 USD. (it
> > varies by organization) I did not see any provision for charging the fee
> > back to the cybersquatter, so you eat all of it. Therefore they basically
> > ARE offering you a discount... 550 extortion is less than 950 legal.
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> > Nice. They no doubt are counting on most people doing the math and paying
> > them the lesser sum instead of paying more to deny them any funds at all.
> > That's why they said they will cheerfully ignore any offers for less than 550.
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> Todd stated in another note that he wasn't sure how vigorously he was going to
> pursue this. And he noted that he considers this nothing but a personal site.
Yes, he indicated this in very clear language.
> Todd, if you opt to pursue reaquisition of _your_ site, I would be happy to
> donate toward the $400 difference between the $550 and $950. In exchange for
> this donation, I would expect nothing except that you would pursue the recovery
> in a fairly expedient way, and that you wouldn't just buy it back from them.
> Let me/us know if you're interested in passing the hat.
Why then, if you know the story as far as Todd tells it, would you want to
make such an offer?
> I have no links to fibblesnork. I have no problem with adult content. But I
> do have a problem with the kind of piratical business practice that has
> resulted in this (even if it is really your own fault).
Again, your own words don't really jive with your offer of money. Why help
Todd rescue a 'personal' domain when he makes it plain that it really has
little to do with LUGNET anymore.
I don't mean to criticize your kind offer Christopher, but if you've got
that kind of cash burning a hole in your pocket, why not donate it to a
charity that provides toys to kids in need? Seems it would be money better
spent.
Regards,
Allan B.
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| (...) A) Because I do believe that it impacts the community, whether you (or Todd) likes it or not. B) Because, as I stated, I don't like the business practice -- and I am aware in this instance of something that might possibly be done about it. (...) (23 years ago, 31-Aug-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) Todd stated in another note that he wasn't sure how vigorously he was going to pursue this. And he noted that he considers this nothing but a personal site. Todd, if you opt to pursue reaquisition of _your_ site, I would be happy to donate (...) (23 years ago, 30-Aug-01, to lugnet.general)
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