Re: FCN.NET, ML.ORG, EU,ORG: Free DNR

[Bob Allisat <bob@wtv.net>]

Kent asked:
> Just one question, Bob:  if you were granted a TLD, what guarantee
> do we have that you will continue to offer free registrations?  Or
> ml.org or eu.org, for that matter?

Chris replied:
>>
>> Perhaps I can help.
>>
>> Bob, make sure that you put in the contract for your free domain names
>> that FCN will never charge a renewal for the same level of service that
>> you're giving away now for free. Make sure it's legal and binding.
>>
>> If you want to start charging new customers down the line, that's
>> your decision - they may or may not buy. But as long as any existing
>> customers are contractually assured of free base-level service,
>> you're set.
>>
>> Much like Image Online Design has stated time and again that
>> it will gladly put into any contract that prices won't be raised
>> more than a specified amount, perhaps tied to some indicator.
>> Also, you can purchase a name for any number of years in advance
>> (to some reasonable limit). Bob could "sell" free domain names
>> with a renewal period of 10 years.
>>

 Thank you Kent for asking and your
 ideas are much valued Chris. Until
 now we havn't thought of a policy
 on this matter. We considered a minor
 fee but it just wasn't worth the
 trouble. We hope the generousity
 of the community will help us through
 any difficulties. So far so good!

 One of the reasons I sent out the
 information about FCN was to elicit
 just such input. I would be honoured
 if both Chris Ambler and Kent Crispin
 would consider being on an advisory
 board for FCN. Both of you fellows
 would assist us greatly in setting
 policy and dealing with the problems
 an independant, no profit registrar
 and registry will surely encounter.

 Respectfully,

 Bob Allisat
 Director, World TeleVirtual Network
 bob@wtv.net - (416) 534-1999 - http://www.wtv.net
 Free Community Network - .FCN free TLD Registry - http://fcn.net