hmmm

tifosi · 08-01-2005, 12:55:27 PM

my imagination of are names not dropping when they are expected to at the moment?

AcornDomains.co.uk · 08-01-2005, 01:06:42 PM

You are correct, very few have dropped at all this week so nominet are building up a back-log.

This has happened before apparently.

keys · 08-01-2005, 04:52:58 PM

The drops stopped on Monday night, apart from an odd few sinc then. It may be coincidence but this is the same time as the introduction of new restrictions for tag holders.

The day when the backlog is cleared will be good for the automated systems, and tagholders who are only after one or two names. There might even be a few left over for the man in the street if he is online at the right time.

What we would most like to know, is the date of the next drop.

tifosi · 08-01-2005, 06:00:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keys

What we would most like to know, is the date of the next drop.

I bet you would!

AcornDomains.co.uk · 11-01-2005, 09:34:50 AM

Nominet are catching up today with the drops..

booze.co.uk
drinking.co.uk
greatsavers.co.uk

all gone this morning.

storebuilder · 13-01-2005, 11:35:29 AM

I'm watching several names which "should" have dropped by now. Ooohh! The anticipation

domaingenius · 13-01-2005, 11:41:38 AM

Which ones are you waiting for, not mine I hope ,lol

DomainGenius

AcornDomains.co.uk · 13-01-2005, 11:46:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by storebuilder

The anticipation

Sounds like Domain Addiction:
http://www.gusworld.com.au/writing/addict.htm

happens to us all...

storebuilder · 13-01-2005, 12:10:34 PM

Great article - thanks Admin.

With the lack of dropping domains I just realised how addicted I was.

I mean it's not like I own a huge amount of names but looking for them is great fun - and so addictive!

I love seeing that "suspended" message and then the build up to the anticipated drop....... then the big day... and then.. the wait....

Why is it that Nominet seem to be able to make the rules up as they go along? I mean with .com it's so simple, the cycle is more or less set in stone. But with nominet - anything can and does happen!

AcornDomains.co.uk · 13-01-2005, 12:29:33 PM

I think the uncertainty of it makes it more interesting and gives the man in the street some chance of getting lucky. Still not very likely.

Things are always changing, we picked up a 3 letter domain last year on a manual reg! That would be impossible now, too many Tags watching these type of names.

I actually prefer it to the US system which has allowed Companies like Pool.com to muscle in and the effect is even hideous .COM domains can go for high prices as people get "Domain Fever".

Happy Hunting!

08-01-2005, 12:55:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
tifosi Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,906 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 9)	hmmm my imagination of are names not dropping when they are expected to at the moment?

08-01-2005, 01:06:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
AcornDomains.co.uk Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,353 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	You are correct, very few have dropped at all this week so nominet are building up a back-log. This has happened before apparently. __________________ Domain Name Registration from 7p a year!\| Sold Domain Prices \| UK Shopping

11-01-2005, 09:34:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
AcornDomains.co.uk Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,353 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	Drops Nominet are catching up today with the drops.. booze.co.uk drinking.co.uk greatsavers.co.uk all gone this morning. __________________ Domain Name Registration from 7p a year!\| Sold Domain Prices \| UK Shopping

13-01-2005, 11:35:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
storebuilder Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Telford UK Posts: 237 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	I'm watching several names which "should" have dropped by now. Ooohh! The anticipation __________________ Get Your Bet On!

13-01-2005, 12:10:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
storebuilder Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Telford UK Posts: 237 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	Great article - thanks Admin. With the lack of dropping domains I just realised how addicted I was. I mean it's not like I own a huge amount of names but looking for them is great fun - and so addictive! I love seeing that "suspended" message and then the build up to the anticipated drop....... then the big day... and then.. the wait.... Why is it that Nominet seem to be able to make the rules up as they go along? I mean with .com it's so simple, the cycle is more or less set in stone. But with nominet - anything can and does happen! __________________ Get Your Bet On! Last edited by admin; 13-06-2005 at 07:10:47 AM. Reason: typo

08-01-2005, 04:52:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
keys Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 759 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 11)	The drops stopped on Monday night, apart from an odd few sinc then. It may be coincidence but this is the same time as the introduction of new restrictions for tag holders. The day when the backlog is cleared will be good for the automated systems, and tagholders who are only after one or two names. There might even be a few left over for the man in the street if he is online at the right time. What we would most like to know, is the date of the next drop.

13-01-2005, 11:41:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
domaingenius Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,387 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 1)	Which ones are you waiting for, not mine I hope ,lol DomainGenius

13-01-2005, 12:29:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
AcornDomains.co.uk Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,353 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	I think the uncertainty of it makes it more interesting and gives the man in the street some chance of getting lucky. Still not very likely. Things are always changing, we picked up a 3 letter domain last year on a manual reg! That would be impossible now, too many Tags watching these type of names. I actually prefer it to the US system which has allowed Companies like Pool.com to muscle in and the effect is even hideous .COM domains can go for high prices as people get "Domain Fever". Happy Hunting! __________________ Domain Name Registration from 7p a year!\| Sold Domain Prices \| UK Shopping

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