Re: [FreeDNS] Inactive domains

[Christiaan Keet <hostmaster@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, Jul 12, 2006 at 02:20:42AM +0100, Jan Henkins wrote:
> Hello there,
> 
> I would like to know what the resolution process would be for reclaiming 
> inactive domains. In at least one such case, I have tried to get in 
> touch with the registered owner of the domain, but nothing came back. In 
> fact, the DNS servers listed as primary for that particular domain 
> doesn't exist any more. What can we do in such cases? Commercial 
> registrars have workflows in place for such situations ranging from the 
> sublime to the rediculous, but what would the process be here?
> 
> Thanks in advance! :-)

Jan,

Excellent question. We've actually got this question fairly regularly,
especially in the last few months. I'm ashamed to say that we've
never got round to working out a proper solution for this scenario.
So far the answer has pretty much just been "sorry, can't help you".
I guess for "regular" registrars that charge recurring fees for
domains it's easier to deal with... customer doesn't pay, domain
expires, domain gets released for re-registration after X period.

If someone has a bit of time and wants to think the whole process
(and pitfalls!) through and come up with some suggestions we'll
definitely see if we can work it in though!

- Christiaan

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