Per Sharon's request, this is what I sent to the side list on the issue of
Domain names.
On 27 July 2000 Horace Peele stated:
Hello All NC CC's
Please, let's discuss a Domain name. Having a Domain Name for like
NCGENWEB.ORG is exactly what we need to do to get the full recognition that
we need for the NC Gen Web Project. That is the same logic that your
Mother and Dad gave you a unique name, for recognition purposes.
But there are those of you who are confused about a Domain name. It does
not mean necessarily that anything has to be moved from where ever your
currently have your pages. Of course it could mean that but it does not
have to mean that. There is the term of "Hosting" a domain name. There is
also a "domain redirection" capability that many providers offer. I, for
example, have "horace.peele.com" as my web site address however it is
redirected (not hosted) by my domain name provider to the actual address of
"www.txdirect.net/~hpeele" which is located right on my independent
provider in San Antonio. I have them redirect my subdomain name of
"Horace" within the domain name of "Peele.com". I do not own
"Peele.com",
I only own the subdomain of "Horace". My site is not located on their
machine. I have been using this feature now for two years.
I enter a motion that we obtain the "NCGENWEB.ORG" domain name and then
find a provider that will redirect subdomain addresses like
"richmond.ncgenweb.org" to where the actual web site where the Richmond
County Site is physically located. It would work just like my address
above. That way, those who like to use
Rootsweb.com may do so and stay
there while those of us that do not prefer Rootsweb may use their own like
I do. Just think of your own county address for
example "gates.ncgenweb.org", "surry.ncgenweb.org", how cool!
I am in contact with two such providers who may be able to provide such
"redirection" services for a minimum fee for redirecting the subdomain
names Like "gates" to it proper location. I will let you know my findings
as soon as they become known. On the last two Fridays in a row , I have
had two operations so please relax while I work on this. Terria, please
develop the Bylaws for the eventuality. It only makes sense.
In that light, let it be known that I have leased "NCGENWEB.ORG" for a
period of ten years in support of this action. It is registered in my
name. Transfer of ownership to the project will occur when the appropriate
bylaws and controls are in effect that will allow it to be properly
implemented, used and supported.
I am seeking a second to this motion.
For those who disagree with my independent action, so be it, I am only
trying to protect the project. My action is not up for discussion. The
only discussion is how to develop the appropriate bylaws, to find a
provider that will "redirect" the county addresses to their current
location, and then start using "NCGENWEB.ORG" name. Therefore, I will not
discuss the issues of my actions, only those to get it implemented. If the
combined body of CC's does not care to use it then it will simply be mine
Domain for the next ten years.
Horace