ChatGPT said
Nominet Members and Nominet Registrars play distinct roles within the UK domain registry system. Here's a breakdown of the key differences:
1. Nominet Members:
- Membership Status: Nominet Members are individuals or organizations that have chosen to become part of Nominet, the registry responsible for managing UK domain names (like .uk).
- Role: Members participate in the governance of Nominet, including voting in elections for board members and other decisions that shape the direction of the organization.
- Fees: Members pay an annual membership fee to Nominet, and in return, they often receive discounted domain registration rates.
- Involvement: Nominet membership grants rights like attending member events, voting on resolutions, and contributing to policy decisions. Members do not necessarily act as domain registrars but can offer additional input into the direction of domain management.
- Discounts and Benefits: Members may receive certain perks like reduced pricing on domain registrations compared to non-members.
2. Nominet Registrars:
- Role: Nominet Registrars are companies or organizations authorized to register and manage .uk domains on behalf of their clients. They act as intermediaries between Nominet and domain buyers.
- Accreditation: Registrars must be accredited by Nominet and follow specific rules and guidelines for managing domains. They handle the technical and administrative aspects of domain registration, renewal, and transfers.
- No Voting Rights: Unlike Nominet Members, Registrars do not have voting rights in Nominet's governance unless they are also members.
- Business Focus: Their primary focus is on providing domain registration services and related technical support for individuals and businesses.
- Fees: Registrars typically pay a wholesale rate to Nominet for domains and then set their own prices when selling domain names to customers.
Summary:
- Nominet Members are involved in the governance and decision-making processes of Nominet and can benefit from membership perks like discounts on domain registrations.
- Nominet Registrars are service providers that register and manage .uk domains on behalf of customers but don't have governance roles unless they are also Nominet Members.
Thank you, yes, I did read this as well.. and tried getting through this.. though it is still unclear to me.
Let us say:
@Kieren (I hope you don't mind mentioning me) > Kieren is a Registrar, though does not provide services nor register domains for any customers apart from himself. And still = a Registrar.
Next, are all Registrars that have a Nominet tag > Nominet members?
Ok, you become a Registrar through the application process. How do you become a member?
What are the difference in fees?
Does a member who is also a Registrar pay 2 different fees?
Are Nominet members mostly UK companies, organizations and individuals? If yes - how global companies manage to be members here? Isn't enough for them to be Registrars?
Why Newcastle upon Tyne City Council, Powys County Council and 31 other UK councils are Nominet members?
I am considering to apply for Nominet tag (for the business needs) and find all this seriously confusing..
Tx
