[HCoop-Discuss] .coop tld?

[Justin Hart]

I have to wonder if chicken.coop, or foxinthe.coop are taken, just for
humorous reasons.

Justin

On 10/15/06, leitgebj at hcoop.net <leitgebj at hcoop.net> wrote:
> Welcome to the list, Ketty!
>
> I wrote to the list a few months ago in support of moving to a .coop TLD.
> Some of the same issues with cost were brought up at that time, as well as
> the fact that our legal name is HCoop, Inc.
>
> Despite these concerns, I think that the benefits of moving to a name like
> hosting.coop would offset the disadvantages.  Specifically, I like the
> facts that: it would be easier to relay in communication, it emphasizes
> what we do (i.e., hosting), and that it emphasizes our established
> organizational status as a cooperative.
>
> Along with the benefits mentioned above, I also think that it would help
> to strengthen relationships to other cooperatives who have already jumped
> on the .coop bandwagon such as my local grocery store, the  The Lexington
> Real Foods Community Co-op (http://www.lexington.coop).
>
> I think that we should do it in conjunction with the server move if at all
> possible.  Let me know if I can help out in any way, e.g., by filling out
> the necessary paperwork.
>
> Justin
>
>
> > Hi, this is my first time posting here :)
> >
> > On 10/15/06, David W. Bettis <dwb at hcoop.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> When we get our new server setup, having hosting.coop might increase our
> >> visibility.  I've been using "hcoop.net" as the domain for my email
> >> address, and when I write it down for people, most of them say "what?  h
> >> coop?" (as in a bird coop).  Hosting.coop would stick in people's minds
> >> better.  Moreover, what if -another- hosting.coop comes along?  That
> >> would be confusing.
> >
> >
> > Another posibility is webhost.coop, that would be even more self
> > explanatory
> > :)
> >
> > Since we have more members now, it wouldn't be quite as painful to cough
> >> up $100/yr.  That's what, $1 or $2 extra per member per year?
> >
> >
> > I too think it is reasonable.
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Justin W. Hart