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This  5 day grace deletion has been exploited by the big domain traders from the beginning. Domain traders used to register domain names in bulk and park them or try to sell them quickly. And if the domain name proved to be not worth the reg fee, they simply delete the domain and get back all the money from the registrar. This is also known as Domain Tasting. In January 2007 the top 10 domain tasters accounted for 95% of all deleted .com and .net domain names [Source].

Now, ICANN has changed the rules of the game. Domain tasting is still allowed but the domain registrar won’t be getting the $0.20 ICANN fee per domain refunded. So, this will discourage the registrar’s to let there users delete the domains and get back the refund Or at-least registrar;s would deduct that fee for deletion of the domain names(Domain Tasting).

I think it is a good move for the freedom of the Internet. I’ve been deleting the domain names, which I registered by mistake or the client simply changed his/her mind and asked me if I could get them another domain. Still I support the new rule. I don’t mind paying extra fee for grace deleting of the unwanted domains. At-least, this will now discourage the bulk registration of the domain names and leave some nice domain names for those who want them for genuine reasons.

And you can read the Frequently Asked Questions here: http://www.google.com/forms/user_faq.html

Now, the interesting part: Google would pay you for the surveys you participate in. According to FAQ they’ll pay about $75 per hour:

Do I get paid?

Yes – it depends on the type of study, but typically we pay $75 for each hour that you spend with a Google researcher, either in person or on the phone. Most studies last for one to one-and-a-half hours. We don’t pay for your travel time, or travel expenses, though. For online surveys, which you complete from your own computer, the amount varies, depending on the length of the survey.

 It is well known that Google’s main policy is “Do no evil”. And now they are also moving a step further and trying to adopt changes as per user feed backs. Google Rocks!

 Google has recently updated its Google Reader favicon, and now its turn for its main favicon.

  It looks like Google is doing a whole brand identity update.

I am the partner in legally registered import export company. Our company conducts a part of our business through eBay and PayPal. We have eBay Store and use other paid services of eBay, also the attached PayPal account is verified. We have already submitted all the required documents to PayPal including  our Company’s ‘Certificate of Incorporation’ and ‘Telephone Bill’ etc.

We have 100% positive reputation on eBay through over 150 feed backs. I also have another eBay and PayPal account for personal use, which is also very old(over 7 years old) with 100% positive feedback.

But still we faced this weired problem with eBay and PayPal. Few days ago paypal limited our company’s paypal account for no valid reason and asked for various documents(address proof, dealer information etc.) for verification, which we provided immediately. Mean while company’s eBay account and my personal eBay accounts were also suspended. After few days wait and some attempts we received email from PayPal stating that : They are “not comfortable with the amount of risk your business exposes itself to.”  and they “would like to begin the process of ending our relationship in a manner that is least disruptive to your business.”

The Disbursement options they provided are:

1. Your remaining account balance can be used to provide refunds to your buyers (if applicable).

If you choose to provide refunds to your buyers, please provide a list of transaction IDs for the buyers that you would like to refund.

OR

2. Your remaining funds will be held in your PayPal account for 180 days from the date your account was limited. After 180 days, you will be notified via email about how to receive your remaining funds.

Now, we’ve already shipped the items to the buyers(we tend to ship the items within 24 hours of the payment received), So we can not refund the money. Now, the only option for us is to wait for 6 months(?) for our honestly earned money. Not only that we have to bear the debt for 6 moths on the items we sold and shipped, as there is no other option to get the money from PayPal before that.

On top of that, our eBay accounts are lost. We received the following canned response from the eBay support representative:

“I’ve looked at our records and see that your account was suspended because you owned or are associated with previously suspended eBay accounts.

We have reviewed your appeal and decided that your account will remain suspended. Our decision is based on evidence in our records as well as any additional information you may have provided.

At this point, we will not accept any additional appeals or requests for more information. Although we will read emails you send us in the future, we may not respond.”

Now, PayPal has our hard earned money(hopefully for 6 months only), also they have restricted our access to our eBay accounts and they would not even listen to our appeal.

This is really frustrating, the scampers easily con people on eBay and run away with the money. And the genuine users like us loose access there hard earned money and also the online reputation for no obvious reason. I think this is how PayPal compensates for there own loss. They get the money from honest people, when they lose it to the fraudsters.

I am kindda obssesed with the technological gifts by Google, So I tend to look for new features announcements in upper right corner of gmail. Today I noticed a unique feature called Gmail Custom Time™, It wasn’t I needed but still a new innovation is worth detailed observation for potential usage planning.

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For example, here is an quick snippet from her listings:

I have tried running after the mail truck, following to it’s destination to make sure that your package doesn’t get lost or damaged. But quite frankly all that exercise is wearing me out. So, if you are shipping USPS and want protection please take insurance so I can stay home and get some rest…….

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PLEASE DON’T BID IF……….

• You have been asked to appear on the “Today” show because of your pig calling talent, which is currently the rage on You-Tube….
• You are suffering from a severe case of rabies or are in a self induced coma and have neglected to appoint an eBay administrator to handle your bids and payments……
• You are being sent overseas on a top secret mission and won’t be around to respond…..
• The President called you to the White House for a consultation on the economy and foreign affairs……
• Your computer is located just too far away to check emails more than once a month…..
• You just have fun pressing all those cute little buttons on your keyboard……
• You love to window shop, but don’t want to spend your money….
• You just won the lottery, but you are only going to use the money to “Save the World”….
• You are just too busy with your “My Space” page….
• I am sure there are other ways you can have your fun……Like Eating Pig Intestines and Camel Regurgitation on FEAR FACTOR……

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LOL. And here is a link to one of her listings: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370029309676

I hope you also enjoy window shopping at eBay, If you haven’t tried it yet I suggest you should try eBay at least once. Click Here to be a part of the largest online community. Register Now!

enJoy…

enJoy.

Now, I’ve to manage the recovered data and put it in place, as the recovered data has been put in alternate locations. I would also take regular backups of my important data from now on.

All is well if the end is well.