Registrar Contact Info

[Jonathan Hutchins]

I've had mine published probably since the 90's - since registration got 
down out of the three figure range and open to everyday people.

Sure, I get lots of spam, but I can't see any connection between the 
contact info and any particular spam.  When my registrars have stupidly 
assumed that they can just default to not publishing it, I haven't seen 
any drop off.

Remember when we started out with modems and dial-up internet?  People 
who had their name and address published in the Phone Book would freak 
out because someone posted their real name (and phone number!) on the 
internet.  I think it's a lot like that.

I know there are circumstances where it can be dangerous to publish 
contact info for someone responsible for a web site.  I still think that 
it's irresponsible to let just anybody throw up a web site with no 
direct contact info available without jumping through hoops.  What do 
you have to hide?

I think there are links on the web page for an address that should 
forward to more than one person who could respond to a problem or 
question, so it probably doesn't provide any advantage for KCLUG.

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Jonathan