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Woozle: Reverted edits by 59.93.105.160 (talk) to last revision by Woozle

2011-04-03T23:00:03Z

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	[[redhouse.com]] is a domain I registered in 1995 – back when domain-name space was largely unclaimed territory, and domain names ("domains" for short) cost $50/year with a minimum 2-year initial registry – to use for my business, then known as Red House Media (see [[Red House]]) largely because of the exterior color of the building in which it was located. The domain was sold to {{yp\|SanMar}} in April, 2006.		[[redhouse.com]] is a domain I registered in 1995 – back when domain-name space was largely unclaimed territory, and domain names ("domains" for short) cost $50/year with a minimum 2-year initial registry – to use for my business, then known as Red House Media (see [[Red House]]) largely because of the exterior color of the building in which it was located. The domain was sold to {{yp\|SanMar}} in April, 2006.
	>==Circumstantial Notes==		==Circumstantial Notes==
	As of the end of March, 2006, the focus of the business had changed quite a bit (it now primarily operates at [[vbz.net]]), as had its location and even the exterior color of the original Red House &~~amp;~~ndash; so I really had no need for the redhouse.com domain anymore. What's more, I had received inquiries from several different companies whose business names contain the words ~~"~~red house~~"~~ (sometimes ~~"~~redhouse~~"~~) who were, naturally, rather interested in acquiring the domain. Selling it, therefore, had reached the point where it seemed like a good idea; I could use the capital, and someone else could undoubtedly make better use of the domain.		As of the end of March, 2006, the focus of the business had changed quite a bit (it now primarily operates at [[vbz.net]]), as had its location and even the exterior color of the original Red House – so I really had no need for the redhouse.com domain anymore. What's more, I had received inquiries from several different companies whose business names contain the words "red house" (sometimes "redhouse") who were, naturally, rather interested in acquiring the domain. Selling it, therefore, had reached the point where it seemed like a good idea; I could use the capital, and someone else could undoubtedly make better use of the domain.

	This issue finally came to a head when on March 23 (2006) I was approached by Lee Strom at [[htyp:SanMar\|SanMar]] expressing substantial interest in buying redhouse.com. After [[2006-03-27 thoughts on the possible sale of redhouse.com\|mulling it over for a day or three]], I came around (March 27) to the idea of putting the domain up for auction on Ebay (with a stipulation that certain redirects are to be kept intact for one year after sale), and notifing all ~~"~~Red House~~"~~ businesses who might have an interest.		This issue finally came to a head when on March 23 (2006) I was approached by Lee Strom at [[htyp:SanMar\|SanMar]] expressing substantial interest in buying redhouse.com. After [[2006-03-27 thoughts on the possible sale of redhouse.com\|mulling it over for a day or three]], I came around (March 27) to the idea of putting the domain up for auction on Ebay (with a stipulation that certain redirects are to be kept intact for one year after sale), and notifing all "Red House" businesses who might have an interest.

	When I copied SanMar on this suggestion, however, Mr. Strom suggested that an auction might result in the very negative outcome of the domain being acquired by a buyer who was primarily interested in maximizing profit from resale, rather than finding the best fit for it; he also made an up-front offer of what is to me a substantial amount. (Reading between the lines, this would seem to imply that the domain is ~~"~~worth~~"~~ considerably more than SanMar was able to offer for it; I decided I was comfortable with turning down the possibility of greater profit if I could be reasonably sure that I won't cringe anytime I visit redhouse.com on the web after selling it.)		When I copied SanMar on this suggestion, however, Mr. Strom suggested that an auction might result in the very negative outcome of the domain being acquired by a buyer who was primarily interested in maximizing profit from resale, rather than finding the best fit for it; he also made an up-front offer of what is to me a substantial amount. (Reading between the lines, this would seem to imply that the domain is "worth" considerably more than SanMar was able to offer for it; I decided I was comfortable with turning down the possibility of greater profit if I could be reasonably sure that I won't cringe anytime I visit redhouse.com on the web after selling it.)

	I decided on March 29 or so to seriously consider the offer, with the only proviso being that I should check back with the other companies who previously expressed interest in the domain, in case they had any further issues to raise (although SanMar's offer would still be given preference, as they were good enough to take the risk of being the first one to name a figure &~~amp;~~ndash; as in ~~"~~whoever names a figure first loses~~"~~, a negotiating maxim I heard somewhere).		I decided on March 29 or so to seriously consider the offer, with the only proviso being that I should check back with the other companies who previously expressed interest in the domain, in case they had any further issues to raise (although SanMar's offer would still be given preference, as they were good enough to take the risk of being the first one to name a figure – as in "whoever names a figure first loses", a negotiating maxim I heard somewhere).

	After combing through the list of inquiries, I whittled it down to just one company ([http://redhouserecords.com/ Red House Records]), and contacted them. They offered to consider making a counteroffer if I told them SanMar's offer, but did not name a figure up front and generally seemed quite content to let the domain go elsewhere. I accepted SanMar's offer on Sunday evening (April 2).		After combing through the list of inquiries, I whittled it down to just one company ([http://redhouserecords.com/ Red House Records]), and contacted them. They offered to consider making a counteroffer if I told them SanMar's offer, but did not name a figure up front and generally seemed quite content to let the domain go elsewhere. I accepted SanMar's offer on Sunday evening (April 2).

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59.93.105.160 at 06:05, 18 November 2010

2010-11-18T06:05:55Z

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	[[redhouse.com]] is a domain I registered in 1995 – back when domain-name space was largely unclaimed territory, and domain names ("domains" for short) cost $50/year with a minimum 2-year initial registry – to use for my business, then known as Red House Media (see [[Red House]]) largely because of the exterior color of the building in which it was located. The domain was sold to {{yp\|SanMar}} in April, 2006.		[[redhouse.com]] is a domain I registered in 1995 – back when domain-name space was largely unclaimed territory, and domain names ("domains" for short) cost $50/year with a minimum 2-year initial registry – to use for my business, then known as Red House Media (see [[Red House]]) largely because of the exterior color of the building in which it was located. The domain was sold to {{yp\|SanMar}} in April, 2006.
	==Circumstantial Notes==		>==Circumstantial Notes==
	As of the end of March, 2006, the focus of the business had changed quite a bit (it now primarily operates at [[vbz.net]]), as had its location and even the exterior color of the original Red House – so I really had no need for the redhouse.com domain anymore. What's more, I had received inquiries from several different companies whose business names contain the words "red house" (sometimes "redhouse") who were, naturally, rather interested in acquiring the domain. Selling it, therefore, had reached the point where it seemed like a good idea; I could use the capital, and someone else could undoubtedly make better use of the domain.		As of the end of March, 2006, the focus of the business had changed quite a bit (it now primarily operates at [[vbz.net]]), as had its location and even the exterior color of the original Red House &ndash; so I really had no need for the redhouse.com domain anymore. What's more, I had received inquiries from several different companies whose business names contain the words "red house" (sometimes "redhouse") who were, naturally, rather interested in acquiring the domain. Selling it, therefore, had reached the point where it seemed like a good idea; I could use the capital, and someone else could undoubtedly make better use of the domain.

	This issue finally came to a head when on March 23 (2006) I was approached by Lee Strom at [[htyp:SanMar\|SanMar]] expressing substantial interest in buying redhouse.com. After [[2006-03-27 thoughts on the possible sale of redhouse.com\|mulling it over for a day or three]], I came around (March 27) to the idea of putting the domain up for auction on Ebay (with a stipulation that certain redirects are to be kept intact for one year after sale), and notifing all "Red House" businesses who might have an interest.		This issue finally came to a head when on March 23 (2006) I was approached by Lee Strom at [[htyp:SanMar\|SanMar]] expressing substantial interest in buying redhouse.com. After [[2006-03-27 thoughts on the possible sale of redhouse.com\|mulling it over for a day or three]], I came around (March 27) to the idea of putting the domain up for auction on Ebay (with a stipulation that certain redirects are to be kept intact for one year after sale), and notifing all "Red House" businesses who might have an interest.

	When I copied SanMar on this suggestion, however, Mr. Strom suggested that an auction might result in the very negative outcome of the domain being acquired by a buyer who was primarily interested in maximizing profit from resale, rather than finding the best fit for it; he also made an up-front offer of what is to me a substantial amount. (Reading between the lines, this would seem to imply that the domain is "worth" considerably more than SanMar was able to offer for it; I decided I was comfortable with turning down the possibility of greater profit if I could be reasonably sure that I won't cringe anytime I visit redhouse.com on the web after selling it.)		When I copied SanMar on this suggestion, however, Mr. Strom suggested that an auction might result in the very negative outcome of the domain being acquired by a buyer who was primarily interested in maximizing profit from resale, rather than finding the best fit for it; he also made an up-front offer of what is to me a substantial amount. (Reading between the lines, this would seem to imply that the domain is "worth" considerably more than SanMar was able to offer for it; I decided I was comfortable with turning down the possibility of greater profit if I could be reasonably sure that I won't cringe anytime I visit redhouse.com on the web after selling it.)

	I decided on March 29 or so to seriously consider the offer, with the only proviso being that I should check back with the other companies who previously expressed interest in the domain, in case they had any further issues to raise (although SanMar's offer would still be given preference, as they were good enough to take the risk of being the first one to name a figure – as in "whoever names a figure first loses", a negotiating maxim I heard somewhere).		I decided on March 29 or so to seriously consider the offer, with the only proviso being that I should check back with the other companies who previously expressed interest in the domain, in case they had any further issues to raise (although SanMar's offer would still be given preference, as they were good enough to take the risk of being the first one to name a figure &ndash; as in "whoever names a figure first loses", a negotiating maxim I heard somewhere).

	After combing through the list of inquiries, I whittled it down to just one company ([http://redhouserecords.com/ Red House Records]), and contacted them. They offered to consider making a counteroffer if I told them SanMar's offer, but did not name a figure up front and generally seemed quite content to let the domain go elsewhere. I accepted SanMar's offer on Sunday evening (April 2).		After combing through the list of inquiries, I whittled it down to just one company ([http://redhouserecords.com/ Red House Records]), and contacted them. They offered to consider making a counteroffer if I told them SanMar's offer, but did not name a figure up front and generally seemed quite content to let the domain go elsewhere. I accepted SanMar's offer on Sunday evening (April 2).

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	[[redhouse.com]] is a domain I registered in 1995 – back when domain-name space was largely unclaimed territory, and domain names ("domains" for short) cost $50/year with a minimum 2-year initial registry – to use for my business, then known as Red House Media (see [[Red House]]) largely because of the exterior color of the building in which it was located. The domain was sold to {{yp\|SanMar}} in April, 2006.		[[redhouse.com]] is a domain I registered in 1995 – back when domain-name space was largely unclaimed territory, and domain names ("domains" for short) cost $50/year with a minimum 2-year initial registry – to use for my business, then known as Red House Media (see [[Red House]]) largely because of the exterior color of the building in which it was located. The domain was sold to {{yp\|SanMar}} in April, 2006.
	==Circumstantial Notes==		==Circumstantial Notes==

Peppers of YTMNDWarcraft: THIS MUSIC STORE SUCKS BALLS. IT DOESNT CARRY ANY LED ZEPPELIN, BON JOVI, AC DC OR KISS

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	[[redhouse.com]] is a domain I registered in 1995 – back when domain-name space was largely unclaimed territory, and domain names ("domains" for short) cost $50/year with a minimum 2-year initial registry – to use for my business, then known as Red House Media (see [[Red House]]) largely because of the exterior color of the building in which it was located. The domain was sold to {{yp\|SanMar}} in April, 2006.		[[redhouse.com]] is a domain I registered in 1995 – back when domain-name space was largely unclaimed territory, and domain names ("domains" for short) cost $50/year with a minimum 2-year initial registry – to use for my business, then known as Red House Media (see [[Red House]]) largely because of the exterior color of the building in which it was located. The domain was sold to {{yp\|SanMar}} in April, 2006.
	==Circumstantial Notes==		==Circumstantial Notes==

Woozle: status update (domain sold)

2006-04-06T20:03:43Z

status update (domain sold)

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	[[redhouse.com]] is a domain I registered in 1995 – back when domain-name space was largely unclaimed territory, and domain names ("domains" for short) cost $50/year with a minimum 2-year initial registry – to use for my business, then known as Red House Media (see [[Red House]]) largely because of the exterior color of the building in which it was located.		[[redhouse.com]] is a domain I registered in 1995 – back when domain-name space was largely unclaimed territory, and domain names ("domains" for short) cost $50/year with a minimum 2-year initial registry – to use for my business, then known as Red House Media (see [[Red House]]) largely because of the exterior color of the building in which it was located. The domain was sold to {{yp\|SanMar}} in April, 2006.
			==Circumstantial Notes==
	~~The~~ focus of the business ~~has~~ changed ~~since then~~ (it now primarily operates at [[vbz.net]]), as ~~has~~ its location and even the exterior color of the original Red House – so I really ~~have~~ no need for ~~that ''specific''~~ domain anymore. What's more, I ~~have~~ received inquiries from several different companies whose business names contain the words "red house" (sometimes "redhouse") who ~~are~~, naturally, rather interested in acquiring the domain. Selling it, therefore, ~~would seem~~ like a good idea; I could use the capital, and someone else could undoubtedly make better use of the domain.		As of the end of March, 2006, the focus of the business had changed quite a bit (it now primarily operates at [[vbz.net]]), as had its location and even the exterior color of the original Red House – so I really had no need for the redhouse.com domain anymore. What's more, I had received inquiries from several different companies whose business names contain the words "red house" (sometimes "redhouse") who were, naturally, rather interested in acquiring the domain. Selling it, therefore, had reached the point where it seemed like a good idea; I could use the capital, and someone else could undoubtedly make better use of the domain.

	This issue finally came to a head when on March 23 (2006) I was approached by Lee Strom at [[htyp:SanMar\|SanMar]] expressing substantial interest in buying redhouse.com. After [[2006-03-27 thoughts on the possible sale of redhouse.com\|mulling it over for a day or three]], I came around (March 27) to the idea of putting the domain up for auction on Ebay (with a stipulation that certain redirects are to be kept intact for one year after sale), and notifing all "Red House" businesses who might have an interest.		This issue finally came to a head when on March 23 (2006) I was approached by Lee Strom at [[htyp:SanMar\|SanMar]] expressing substantial interest in buying redhouse.com. After [[2006-03-27 thoughts on the possible sale of redhouse.com\|mulling it over for a day or three]], I came around (March 27) to the idea of putting the domain up for auction on Ebay (with a stipulation that certain redirects are to be kept intact for one year after sale), and notifing all "Red House" businesses who might have an interest.

	When I copied SanMar on this suggestion, however, Mr. Strom suggested that an auction might result in the very negative outcome of the domain being acquired by a buyer who was primarily interested in maximizing profit from resale, rather than finding the best fit for it; he also made an up-front offer of what is to me a substantial amount. (Reading between the lines, this would seem to imply that the domain is "worth" considerably more than SanMar is able to offer for it; I am comfortable with turning down the possibility of greater profit if I ~~can~~ be reasonably sure that I won't cringe anytime I visit redhouse.com on the web after selling it.)		When I copied SanMar on this suggestion, however, Mr. Strom suggested that an auction might result in the very negative outcome of the domain being acquired by a buyer who was primarily interested in maximizing profit from resale, rather than finding the best fit for it; he also made an up-front offer of what is to me a substantial amount. (Reading between the lines, this would seem to imply that the domain is "worth" considerably more than SanMar was able to offer for it; I decided I was comfortable with turning down the possibility of greater profit if I could be reasonably sure that I won't cringe anytime I visit redhouse.com on the web after selling it.)

	I ~~am now (3/~~29~~) inclined~~ to ~~accept that~~ offer~~. I am still thinking~~ that I should check back with the other companies who previously expressed interest in the domain~~, however~~, in case ~~I am overlooking something. I'm also inclined~~ to ~~think~~ SanMar's ~~proposal should~~ be given preference~~, however~~, as they were good enough to take the risk of being the first one to name a figure (as in "whoever names a figure first loses", a negotiating maxim I heard somewhere).		I decided on March 29 or so to seriously consider the offer, with the only proviso being that I should check back with the other companies who previously expressed interest in the domain, in case they had any further issues to raise (although SanMar's offer would still be given preference, as they were good enough to take the risk of being the first one to name a figure – as in "whoever names a figure first loses", a negotiating maxim I heard somewhere).

	~~SanMar has agreed~~ to ~~wait until Monday for~~ a ~~decision.~~ I ~~will be out of town Friday morning until Sunday evening~~, and ~~hopefully~~ the ~~correct choice will seem, at least, not any~~ '~~'less'' clear by then~~.		After combing through the list of inquiries, I whittled it down to just one company ([http://redhouserecords.com/ Red House Records]), and contacted them. They offered to consider making a counteroffer if I told them SanMar's offer, but did not name a figure up front and generally seemed quite content to let the domain go elsewhere. I accepted SanMar's offer on Sunday evening (April 2).

Woozle: tweak

2006-03-30T02:35:21Z

tweak

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	[[redhouse.com]] is a domain I registered in 1995 – back when domain-name space was largely unclaimed territory, and domain names ("domains" for short) cost $50/year with a minimum 2-year initial registry – to use for my business, then known as Red House Media (see [[Red House]]) largely because of the exterior color of the building in which it was located.		[[redhouse.com]] is a domain I registered in 1995 – back when domain-name space was largely unclaimed territory, and domain names ("domains" for short) cost $50/year with a minimum 2-year initial registry – to use for my business, then known as Red House Media (see [[Red House]]) largely because of the exterior color of the building in which it was located.

	The focus of the business has changed since then (it now primarily operates at [[vbz.net]]), as has its location and even the exterior color of the original Red House – so I really have no need for that ''specific'' domain anymore. What's more, I have received inquiries from several different companies whose business names contain the words "red house" (sometimes "redhouse") who are, naturally, rather interested in acquiring the domain. Selling it, therefore, would seem like a good idea; I could use the capital, and someone else could undoubtedly make better use of the domain. ~~(For some ramblings on why it has taken so long for me to come around to this idea, see [[2006-03-27 thoughts on the possible sale of redhouse.com]].)~~		The focus of the business has changed since then (it now primarily operates at [[vbz.net]]), as has its location and even the exterior color of the original Red House – so I really have no need for that ''specific'' domain anymore. What's more, I have received inquiries from several different companies whose business names contain the words "red house" (sometimes "redhouse") who are, naturally, rather interested in acquiring the domain. Selling it, therefore, would seem like a good idea; I could use the capital, and someone else could undoubtedly make better use of the domain.

	This issue finally came to a head when on March 23 (2006) I was approached by Lee Strom at [[htyp:SanMar\|SanMar]] expressing substantial interest in buying redhouse.com. After mulling it over for a day or three, I came around (March 27) to the idea of putting the domain up for auction on Ebay (with a stipulation that certain redirects are to be kept intact for one year after sale), and notifing all "Red House" businesses who might have an interest.		This issue finally came to a head when on March 23 (2006) I was approached by Lee Strom at [[htyp:SanMar\|SanMar]] expressing substantial interest in buying redhouse.com. After [[2006-03-27 thoughts on the possible sale of redhouse.com\|mulling it over for a day or three]], I came around (March 27) to the idea of putting the domain up for auction on Ebay (with a stipulation that certain redirects are to be kept intact for one year after sale), and notifing all "Red House" businesses who might have an interest.

	When I copied SanMar on this suggestion, however, Mr. Strom suggested that an auction might result in the very negative outcome of the domain being acquired by a buyer who was primarily interested in maximizing profit from resale, rather than finding the best fit for it; he also made an up-front offer of what is to me a substantial amount. (Reading between the lines, this would seem to imply that the domain is "worth" considerably more than SanMar is able to offer for it; I am comfortable with turning down the possibility of greater profit if I can be reasonably sure that I won't cringe anytime I visit redhouse.com on the web after selling it.)		When I copied SanMar on this suggestion, however, Mr. Strom suggested that an auction might result in the very negative outcome of the domain being acquired by a buyer who was primarily interested in maximizing profit from resale, rather than finding the best fit for it; he also made an up-front offer of what is to me a substantial amount. (Reading between the lines, this would seem to imply that the domain is "worth" considerably more than SanMar is able to offer for it; I am comfortable with turning down the possibility of greater profit if I can be reasonably sure that I won't cringe anytime I visit redhouse.com on the web after selling it.)

Woozle: update

2006-03-30T02:33:54Z

update

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	The focus of the business has changed since then (it now primarily operates at [[vbz.net]]), as has its location and even the exterior color of the original Red House – so I really have no need for that ''specific'' domain anymore. What's more, I have received inquiries from several different companies whose business names contain the words "red house" (sometimes "redhouse") who are, naturally, rather interested in acquiring the domain. Selling it, therefore, would seem like a good idea; I could use the capital, and someone else could undoubtedly make better use of the domain. (For some ramblings on why it has taken so long for me to come around to this idea, see [[2006-03-27 thoughts on the possible sale of redhouse.com]].)		The focus of the business has changed since then (it now primarily operates at [[vbz.net]]), as has its location and even the exterior color of the original Red House – so I really have no need for that ''specific'' domain anymore. What's more, I have received inquiries from several different companies whose business names contain the words "red house" (sometimes "redhouse") who are, naturally, rather interested in acquiring the domain. Selling it, therefore, would seem like a good idea; I could use the capital, and someone else could undoubtedly make better use of the domain. (For some ramblings on why it has taken so long for me to come around to this idea, see [[2006-03-27 thoughts on the possible sale of redhouse.com]].)

	~~My current thought~~ (~~as of~~ March 27~~, 2006~~)~~, then, is~~ to ~~put~~ the domain up for auction on Ebay (with a stipulation that certain redirects are to be kept intact for one year after sale), and ~~notify~~ all "Red House" businesses who might have an interest. ~~Before~~ I do this, however, I am ~~interested in hearing~~ if ~~anyone has any~~ other ~~proposals~~, ~~so please feel free~~ to ~~[[contact]] me if you have~~ any ~~comments or suggestions~~.		This issue finally came to a head when on March 23 (2006) I was approached by Lee Strom at [[htyp:SanMar\|SanMar]] expressing substantial interest in buying redhouse.com. After mulling it over for a day or three, I came around (March 27) to the idea of putting the domain up for auction on Ebay (with a stipulation that certain redirects are to be kept intact for one year after sale), and notifing all "Red House" businesses who might have an interest.

			When I copied SanMar on this suggestion, however, Mr. Strom suggested that an auction might result in the very negative outcome of the domain being acquired by a buyer who was primarily interested in maximizing profit from resale, rather than finding the best fit for it; he also made an up-front offer of what is to me a substantial amount. (Reading between the lines, this would seem to imply that the domain is "worth" considerably more than SanMar is able to offer for it; I am comfortable with turning down the possibility of greater profit if I can be reasonably sure that I won't cringe anytime I visit redhouse.com on the web after selling it.)

			I am now (3/29) inclined to accept that offer. I am still thinking that I should check back with the other companies who previously expressed interest in the domain, however, in case I am overlooking something. I'm also inclined to think SanMar's proposal should be given preference, however, as they were good enough to take the risk of being the first one to name a figure (as in "whoever names a figure first loses", a negotiating maxim I heard somewhere).

			SanMar has agreed to wait until Monday for a decision. I will be out of town Friday morning until Sunday evening, and hopefully the correct choice will seem, at least, not any ''less'' clear by then.

Woozle at 22:05, 27 March 2006

2006-03-27T22:05:38Z

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[[redhouse.com]] is a domain I registered in 1995 – back when domain-name space was largely unclaimed territory, and domain names ("domains" for short) cost $50/year with a minimum 2-year initial registry – to use for my business, then known as Red House Media (see [[Red House]]) largely because of the exterior color of the building in which it was located.

The focus of the business has changed since then (it now primarily operates at [[vbz.net]]), as has its location and even the exterior color of the original Red House – so I really have no need for that ''specific'' domain anymore. What's more, I have received inquiries from several different companies whose business names contain the words "red house" (sometimes "redhouse") who are, naturally, rather interested in acquiring the domain. Selling it, therefore, would seem like a good idea; I could use the capital, and someone else could undoubtedly make better use of the domain. (For some ramblings on why it has taken so long for me to come around to this idea, see [[2006-03-27 thoughts on the possible sale of redhouse.com]].)

My current thought (as of March 27, 2006), then, is to put the domain up for auction on Ebay (with a stipulation that certain redirects are to be kept intact for one year after sale), and notify all "Red House" businesses who might have an interest. Before I do this, however, I am interested in hearing if anyone has any other proposals, so please feel free to [[contact]] me if you have any comments or suggestions.