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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6991719.stm

The island of Tokelau sold it's .tk in 2001 to the company that allows domain registering for free (with ads), whilst giving the island a set amount for each domain registered.

Apparently the island's GDP (wealth per person) has risen by 10% since then, and has allowed every resident to own a computer / net access.

So now when you find a .tk website that's riddled with adverts, you can feel better knowing that some small insignificant island is gaining from it!

Smart Island Interesting news, not much else to say


BP

I have 2 .tk domains through this service. I abandoned them though, because of all of the ads.

Damn i can remember them just after they started out and had no ads before they sold the domain extension.

I used them a lot back then but have not used them or even really thought about them for a while good to see they are getting something from it after all these years.

Fishntassie...

Cool. Indeed a very smart thing to do

.tk is the suckiest service ever. Srsly.

Yes i like what they they have done but i dont use them any more as i ever pay for a domain or use a different free service

BUT I LIKE WHAT THEY HAVE DONE

I used a couple of .tk domains too from the start. At first it was cool, but later the ads came and I got my own domain.

Thanks for the news I have a much better regard for .tk domains now!

it's good to see these stories and how well we have it?