[Hidden-tech] Be aware of "Front-running" by Network Solutions

[fredbliss at comcast.net]

I can verify that this happened just now.  I tested a domain at godaddy.com twice and it maintained availability.  Then, I tested once and verified availability at networksolutions.com.  then, I went back and tested it again at godaddy.com.  Guess what?  It was reserved.

ICANN can't find any evidence of this happening?  Yeah... right, ICANN.

Spread the word people, try it for yourself.

Fred

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From: Rikk Desgres <all at pinehurstpictures.com>
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> I just typed a nonsense name into godayy's website to see if it was
> available. It said it was. Then I re-freshed my browser, and it was still
> available. I then went to Network Solutions to see if it was available. It
> was. Then I immediately went back to Godaddy and refreshed my browser and it
> said it was NOT available. So NS are registering EVERYTHING as soon as you
> enter it. Scums! I once had a website registered at NS, and it was a bear to
> get it moved. They called me and wanted to ask a million questions. All I
> wanted to do was get out of there.
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