Comments for Joe Wein's blog https://joewein.net/blog Comments from Tokyo, Japan Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:18:27 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Comment on “Team Mirai”, a “technocratic” new party in Japan by Ali https://joewein.net/blog/2026/02/08/team-mirai-a-technocratic-new-party-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-522600 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:25:48 +0000 https://joewein.net/blog/?p=3771#comment-522600 As someone who isn’t from Japan and got curious about the rise of Mirai, thank you for this; it’s very insightful. Quite a bummer for a “technocratic” party not to be that aligned with science and modern technology.

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Comment on Domain registration scam in China by Joe Wein https://joewein.net/blog/2008/12/08/domain-registration-scam-in-china/comment-page-12/#comment-516601 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 04:15:45 +0000 http://www.joewein.net/blog/?p=169#comment-516601 Another one:
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Subject: YOUR-DOMAIN
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:19:49 +0800
From: Nick Liu <[email protected]>
To: REDACTED

(This email is very urgent, so we kindly ask you to send it to your CEO. If you believe this was sent to you wrongly, please simply disregard it. Thank you.)
Dear CEO,
We are the domain name registration service company in Shanghai, China. We got a request from Baokang Ltd on January 16, 2026. They want to register “YOUR-DOMAIN” as their internet keyword and Chinese domains (YOUR-DOMAIN.cn, YOUR-DOMAIN.com.cn, YOUR-DOMAIN.net.cn, YOUR-DOMAIN.org.cn). But after checking it, we notice this name conflicts with your business name or trademark. In order to handle this matter properly, it’s necessary to send a message to you and ascertain whether Baokang Ltd is your business partner in China?

Best regards
Nick Liu

General Manager

NET Registry

NET REGISTRY
https://www.netregistry.com.cn

Tel: +86-2161918696 | Fax: +86-2161918697 | Mob: +86-13816428671
12F Kaike Building, No. 1801 Hongmei Road, Shanghai 200233, China

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Comment on Replacement Chainrings for Sugino Compact Plus Cranks (OX601D, OX801D) by Don Rintoule https://joewein.net/blog/2021/05/07/replacement-chainrings-for-sugino-compact-plus-cranks-ox601d-ox801d/comment-page-1/#comment-502021 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:42:34 +0000 https://joewein.net/blog/?p=3377#comment-502021 Dan

Sugino sell a 44t 110 BCS ramped and pinned chainring. They also sell 8 speed 74 BCD inner chainrings in many sizes that work perfectly with the 44t larger chainring even on 11 speeds. I use 44/28 combo. However you may need to file the smaller chainring bolt holes outer shape round to get bottom bracket clearance.
If you want lower gearing, then the TA Zelito and Zephyr chainrings are excellent. Sometimes a little shimming is required but they are excellent durable quality and have worked on many bicycles though time for me.

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Comment on Domain registration scam in China by Wes https://joewein.net/blog/2008/12/08/domain-registration-scam-in-china/comment-page-12/#comment-449096 Mon, 05 May 2025 00:19:57 +0000 http://www.joewein.net/blog/?p=169#comment-449096 Dear Manager,

We are a Network Service Company which is the domain name registration center in Shanghai, China.

On April 28, 2025, we received an application from Weisheng Holdings Ltd requested “XX ” as their internet

keyword and China (CN) domain names( XX).

After checking it, we find this name conflict with your company name or trademark. In order to deal with this matter

better, we send email to you and confirm whether your company have relations with this Chinese company or not?

Best Regards

Robert

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Mr.Robert Liu | Senior Manager

No. 98 Xinhua Middle Road, Zhangyan,

Shanghai 201500,China

Mobi: 0086 134 8281 9147

Tel: 0086 21 61 91 86 96

Fax: 0086 21 61 91 86 97

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Comment on Domain registration scam in China by Sumeet https://joewein.net/blog/2008/12/08/domain-registration-scam-in-china/comment-page-12/#comment-441046 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:29:22 +0000 http://www.joewein.net/blog/?p=169#comment-441046 A new alias in the mix. Received it this morning.

Dear Manager,

(If you are not the person who in charge of this, please forward this to your CEO, because this is urgent. Thanks!)
This email is writing from a Network Service Company which is the domain name registration center in Shanghai, China.On March 24, 2025, we received an application from Xinshuan Holdings Ltd requested “appstrato” as their internet keyword and China (CN) domain names( appstrato.cn/ appstrato.com.cn/ appstrato.net.cn/ appstrato.org.cn).

After checking it, we find this name conflict with your company name or trademark. In order to deal with this matter better, we send email to you and confirm whether this chinese company have a link with your company or not?

Kind regards

Homer
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Homer Lee(Mr.) | Services & Operating Manager

Room 1714, Building A, No. 172 Yuyuan Road, Shanghai 200040, China
T: 0086-13 48 28 191 47 Tel: 0086 21 61 91 86 96 Fax: 0086 21 61 91 86 97
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Comment on Reiwa Shinsengumi and Putin by Reiwa Shinsengumi and the Environment | Joe Wein's blog https://joewein.net/blog/2022/03/16/reiwa-shinsengumi-and-putin/comment-page-1/#comment-439203 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:42:21 +0000 https://joewein.net/blog/?p=3589#comment-439203 […] years ago I wrote about how Reiwa Shinsengumi, often described as a “left-wing populist” party, and its leader Yamamoto Tarō refused […]

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Comment on Domain registration scam in China by Joe Wein https://joewein.net/blog/2008/12/08/domain-registration-scam-in-china/comment-page-12/#comment-438435 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:14:31 +0000 http://www.joewein.net/blog/?p=169#comment-438435 From: Simon Liu < [email protected] >
To: YOURNAME
Sent: 2025-03-12 20:35:54
Subject: YOURNAME

(If you are NOT CEO, please kindly forward this to your CEO, because this is urgent. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please ignore it. Thanks)
Dear CEO,
This email is from China domain name registration center, which mainly deal with the domain name registration in Shanghai, China. We received an application from Hongfei Ltd on March 12, 2025. They want to register “YOURNAME” as their internet keyword and China (CN) domain names (YOURNAME.cn, YOURNAME.com.cn, YOURNAME.net.cn, YOURNAME.org.cn). But after checking it, we find this name conflict with your company name or trademark. In order to deal with this matter better, it’s necessary to send email to you and confirm whether this company is your business partner in China?

Best regards
Simon Liu
General Manager

Domain Registry

Tel: +86-2161918696 | Fax: +86-2161918697 | Mob: +86-13816428671

12F Kaike Building, No. 1801 Hongmei Road, Shanghai 200233, China

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Comment on Domain registration scam in China by Kelsea https://joewein.net/blog/2008/12/08/domain-registration-scam-in-china/comment-page-12/#comment-373907 Wed, 15 May 2024 14:00:54 +0000 http://www.joewein.net/blog/?p=169#comment-373907 Dear Manager,

(If you are not the person who is in charge of this, please forward this to your CEO, because this is urgent. Thanks!)
This is a formal. We are a Network Service Company for registering Brand name and domain names in Shanghai, China.

On May 13, 2024, we received an application from Kaqi Holdings Ltd requested “childs-play” as their internet
keyword and China (CN) domain names( childs-play.cn/ childs-play.com.cn/ childs-play.net.cn/ childs-play.org.cn).

After checking it, we find this name conflict with your company name or trademark. In order to deal with this matter
better, it’s necessary to send email to you and confirm whether this company is your distributor in China?

Kind regards

Anthony Liu
Operating Manager
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NETCHINA Headquarters

No.572 Dongping South Road, Zhangyan,
Shanghai 201500,China
Tel: 0086 21 6 191 869 6
Fax: 0086 21 61 91 86 97
Mobi: 0086 134 828 19 147

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Comment on Domain registration scam in China by Marie https://joewein.net/blog/2008/12/08/domain-registration-scam-in-china/comment-page-12/#comment-370930 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 07:50:38 +0000 http://www.joewein.net/blog/?p=169#comment-370930 Dear Manager,

(If you are not the person who in charge of this, please forward this to your CEO, because this is urgent. Thanks!)

I’m Clark Lee, Services & Operating Manager of the domain registration and solution center in China. On April 22, 2024, we received an application from WeiRong Holdings Ltd requested “testo” as their internet keyword and China (CN) domain names( testo.cn/ testo.com.cn/ testo.net.cn/ testo.org.cn).
After checking it, we find this name conflict with your company name or trademark. In order to deal with this matter better, it’s necessary to send email to you and confirm whether your company is associated with this chinese company?

Kind regards
Clark
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Clark Lee(Mr.) | Services & Operating Manager

No.572 Dongping South Road, Zhangyan, Shanghai 201500,China
T: 0086-13 48 28 191 47 Tel: 0086 21 61 91 86 96 Fax: 0086 21 61 91 86 97
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Comment on Domain registration scam in China by Bella https://joewein.net/blog/2008/12/08/domain-registration-scam-in-china/comment-page-12/#comment-370181 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:19:17 +0000 http://www.joewein.net/blog/?p=169#comment-370181 I just received it now, thanks for your sharing. Your posts should be the top of the search results. Relevant replies are attached. I even got mail, a reply from a third party company insisting on registration.

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Dear Manager,
(If you are not the person who is in charge of this, please forward this to your CEO, because this is urgent. Thanks!) We are a Network Service Company which is the domain name registration center in Shanghai, China. On April 15, 2024, we received an application from Siweier Holdings Ltd requested “popfoxi” as their internet keyword and China (CN) domain names( .cn/ .com.cn/.net.cn/ .org.cn).
After checking it, we find this name conflict with your company name or trademark. In order to deal with this matter better, we send email to you and confirm whether your company have affiliation with this chinese company or not?
Kind regards
Jack
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Jack Lee(Mr.)
Services & Operating Manager

No.572 Dongping South Road, Zhangyan, Shanghai 201500,China
T: 0086-13 48 28 191 47 | Tel: 0086 21 61 91 86 96 | Fax: 0086 21 61 91 86 97
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Tip: Please Add mail sender account to your contacts to make sure our response does not end up in your spam folder.
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Dear Manager,
We have already advised them to choose another name, but they insist on this name as China domain names ( popfoxi.cn/ popfoxi.com.cn/ popfoxi.net.cn/ popfoxi.org.cn) and internet keyword. In our opinion, maybe they do the similar business as your company then register it to promote his company.
As is known to all, domain name registration based on the international
principle is opened to company and individual. Any company or individual have the right to register any domain name and internet keyword which are unregistered. Your company haven’t registered this name as China domains and internet keyword, so anyone is able to obtain them by registration. But in order to avoid this conflict, the trademark or original name owner have priority to register China domain name and internet keyword during our review period. If your company is the original owner of this name and wants to register these China domain names( .cn/ .com.cn/.net.cn/ .org.cn) and internet keyword to prevent anybody from using them, we can send you an application form with price list to help your company register these China domains and internet keyword during our review period.
Kind regards
Jack
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