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Originally Posted by Seraphim  Does anyone here understand the query process, where the queries are pulled from, where they could be collected and possibly mined, etc.? I've had domains picked up by Chesterton Holdings, and each query was sent through different websites [some with domain.com, some with GoDaddy, etc]. So obviously there is a leak in the data pool way up the food chain above and beyond the registrars themselves. How that works out, I have no idea. Any information would be much appreciated. |
If you query the registry directly you cut out most of the potential trouble. So if you want a .com go to verisign registry whois, .org go to PIRG's whois, etc. There are free script around so you can set up your own web page that does this or just collect the links to the various registries.