http://iwi.gandibar.net/ en Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:54:10 +0100 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Dotclear http://iwi.gandibar.net/post/2010/01/06/CN-domain-creation-suspension urn:md5:db14c0879cdaa936ba89bb6ff6c9c851 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:41:00 +0100 Ryan cn Hello, <br /> <br /> Following a change in the Chinese registry, which is (in)directly managed by the Chinese government, it is no longer possible for us to sell .CN domains. <br /> <br /> After an initial change at the end of last year that surprised everyone in limiting purchase of these domains to companies only, the registry has just added a very clear and simple rule: in order to have stricter control over the domains that are sold, they simply and plainly forbid new registrations to registrars that are not Chinese! <br /> <br /> Renewals and transfers do not appear to be concerned by this for the time being, though we are not immune to unwelcome surprises. <br /> <br /> We will keep you informed as events unfold. http://iwi.gandibar.net/post/2008/05/22/Gandi-and-the-CN urn:md5:8d500ddc965ae9b1293ca9a533a7c0e0 Thu, 22 May 2008 11:43:00 +0200 Ryan cn Or the tribulations of Gandi in China... <br /> <br /> To manage or not to manage this ccTLD? <br /> <br /> In this time of consternation of the attitude of the Chinese leaders notably with regards to individual freedom, we have also been faced with a decision concerning this ccTLD: do we support it or boycott it... <br /> <br /> Why? <br /> <br /> Let's say that we are not Olympic athletes (even though some of us do remarkable things^^), and that this is not the only way to support Tibet. <br /> <br /> To truly understand, it is necessary to refer to the <a href="http://www.gandi.net/contracts/en/cn/pdf/">special conditions</a> imposed upon this ccTLD by the Chinese government, which are (for the least)...particular. I'd like to bring your attention to the first articles, accompanied by a magnificent description. <br /> <br /> I will let you reach your own conclusions and express them (democracy, even flouted every day, gives us at least this possibility), though I will nonetheless explain why we have finally decided to manage this ccTLD: <ul> <li>many of our customers have been requesting it,</li> <li>we believe that we must be open and try to act 'from the inside',</li> <li>we cannot ignore such an ancient and large country</li> </ul> For us, it is important to remain aware of the situation, because it is this conscience and our capacity to not reject them, but rather, to show them the right path, which is what will make the difference. Yes, I know, we are Utopians. But we love it.<br /> <br /> For more information on this ccTLD, visit the <a href="http://www.gandi.net/domaine/cn/info?lang=en">.cn description page</a>.<br /> <br /> If you would like to comment on this topic, please feel free to join us at the <a href="http://www.gandibar.net/post/2008/05/22/Gandi-and-the-CN">Gandi Bar</a>.