On Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 10:17 PM, 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.
Most domain registrars do that. What fix do you suggest to make Clojure look more "professional"? Regards, BG -- Baishampayan Ghose b.ghose at gmail.com -- 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
