For Sale Drops Over for Now

[DotDuDe]

hmm really????

 

[daniel]

Yes- Just picked up thomasstock.com as an example. I snapped this as a test today. Had 430 links... Registry info is below, I am confused!


Domain Name: THOMASSTOCK.COM
Registrar: NETWORK SOLUTIONS, INC.
Whois Server: whois.networksolutions.com
Referral URL: http://www.networksolutions.com
Name Server: NS.WEBGENERAL.COM
Name Server: NS2.WEBGENERAL.COM
Status: REGISTRY-HOLD
Updated Date: 23-jan-2003
Creation Date: 15-dec-1997
Expiration Date: 14-dec-2003

 

[Syd]

Any idea what's going on with this whois?

I have edited out the actual name & contact details - but my point is that the expiration date @ the top of the info is different to the date @ the bottom?

Whois Server Version 1.3

Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered
with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net
for detailed information.

Domain Name: ******.COM
Registrar: NETWORK SOLUTIONS, INC.
Whois Server: whois.networksolutions.com
Referral URL: http://www.networksolutions.com
Name Server: **********.COM
Name Server: **********.COM
Status: REGISTRAR-HOLD
Updated Date: 20-jan-2003
Creation Date: 13-jan-1998
Expiration Date: 12-jan-2004


>>> Last update of whois database: Tue, 28 Jan 2003 05:39:32 EST <<<

The Registry database contains ONLY .COM, .NET, .EDU domains and
Registrars.

NOTICE AND TERMS OF USE: You are not authorized to access or query our WHOIS
database through the use of high-volume, automated, electronic processes. The
Data in VeriSign's WHOIS database is provided by VeriSign for information
purposes only, and to assist persons in obtaining information about or related
to a domain name registration record. VeriSign does not guarantee its accuracy.
By submitting a WHOIS query, you agree to abide by the following terms of use:
You agree that you may use this Data only for lawful purposes and that under no
circumstances will you use this Data to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support
the transmission of mass unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations
via e-mail, telephone, or facsimile; or (2) enable high volume, automated,
electronic processes that apply to VeriSign (or its computer systems). The
compilation, repackaging, dissemination or other use of this Data is expressly
prohibited without the prior written consent of VeriSign. You agree not to use
high-volume, automated, electronic processes to access or query the WHOIS
database. VeriSign reserves the right to terminate your access to the WHOIS
database in its sole discretion, including without limitation, for excessive
querying of the WHOIS database or for failure to otherwise abide by this policy.
VeriSign reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.


Registrant:
********

Domain Name: ******.COM

Administrative Contact:
***********

Technical Contact:
***********

Record expires on 14-Jan-2003.
Record created on 13-Jan-1998.
Database last updated on 28-Jan-2003 17:24:57 EST.

Any ideas?

Cheers,

Syd.