On Thu, 16 May 2002, [iso-8859-1] Mr Grumpy wrote:

> > Nobody cares about this crap. If you have something
> > worthwhile to say,
> > then say it - and if you don't (and I would class
> > the above as "don't")
> > then stay away from the 'send' button.
> > 
> > Regards,
> > 
> > Saliya
> > 
> 
> Actually I do. I have been waiting 4 years for
> generics to be released to the public. I do recall

I don't think that the majority of the list *cares* for what fish.com.au
'went for' - or whether or not it's available.

> being a rather large thread concerning the value and
> merits of generic domains. Perhaps you missed it. As
> members of auDA you should be concerned about what
> they will spend the money on. You may be surprised at
> what some domains have gone for.

What auDA spends money on, of course, has *absolutely nothing* to do with
'fish.com.au' or *most of the stuff* that 'Ginger Fish' has to say. And
while I *may* be concerned about what auDA spends the money from the sale
of domains on; I am most emphatically *not* concerned about 'fish.com.au'.
It's another generic name. Big deal. See the difference ?

> Does anyone know when the new domain name policy will
> come into effect. Will it happen when the databases
> move over to the new registrar. Ie in 2 weeks?

Sounds like what you're looking for is an *official* answer:

"Importantly, the DNS list is not operated by auDA, nor is it an official
communications channel of auDA. auDA kindly provides the hosting
facilities for the list, but posts to this list do not necessarily reflect
the opinions of auDA. We recommend if you seek comment from auDA on
particular issues in an official capacity, you use these contact details."

- you really need to speak directly to auDA about this.

Regards,

Saliya