On Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 12:29 PM, Mike Meyer <m...@mired.org> wrote: > On Tue, 5 Apr 2011 10:00:28 -0400 > Ken Wesson <kwess...@gmail.com> wrote: >> And why would it come up as a page full of ads (mostly pretty scammy >> looking ads, like fake Windows messageboxes and such) instead of a >> Host Unknown error?! > > Because the registrar for clojure.org chose to resolve lapsed domain > names to a page that it thinks could make it some money instead of > failing. If you look closely (assuming you can still get the page), > you're liable to find a "buy this domain" link somewhere on it.
That's pretty evil. Their behavior makes Clojure look unprofessional, or even hacked, and is confusing to users trying to reach the page. It's like going to your local mall and finding a big, neon-encrusted casino or something in its stead, rather than either the mall or a vacant lot. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Clojure" group. To post to this group, send email to clojure@googlegroups.com Note that posts from new members are moderated - please be patient with your first post. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to clojure+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/clojure?hl=en
