discuss: Dead links; linuxdoc.org (was: Dead link in a HowTo)
Subject:
Re: [discuss] Dead links; linuxdoc.org (was: Dead link in a HowTo)
From:
Rick Moen ####@####.####
Date:
21 Nov 2008 08:59:16 +0000
Message-Id: <20081121085815.GR28362@linuxmafia.com>
Quoting David Lawyer ####@####.####
> One approach would be to try to contact the speculator. Explain the
> situation: that we are non-profit and work for free, that we would
> like our old domain back for a nominal fee (like say $50), and that
> if he refuses our offer, then we will make an effort to change the
> links that currently point to linuxdoc.org.
The downside to that idea is that, if they're not generous to professed
non-profit groups (and I think a moment's reflection would make you
realise why they wouldn't be), all you've done is call their interest to
others' desire for a domain that otherwise might be let drop when it
fails to pass the automated earnings tests. In that scenario, all
you've done is deferred the domain's availability and raised its price.
> But the speculator might think that if he responds there might be some
> chance that we might sue him and thus he might not respond at all.
The only legal threat a professional domain-speculating company is
likely to take seriously is one announced by a credible trademark
complaint.
