Hi Nicholas,

yes, Google (and similar generalized search engines) do serve a purpose -- and that is quite similar to the traditional white pages (so if I type in ebay into google.de then the top result is ebay.de -- in other words: google.de is like a German "white pages" directory and google.com is currently like an american "white pages" directory [as the Internet grows, google.com will actually become more of a commercial white pages directory, and google.us may become the american white pages directory]).

Link based search engines have been more/less played out.

In the future, I think there might also be a .eco (and then housing-groups.eco might be a good place to find ecological housing groups) -- but I wouldn't hold my breath on that one! ;D

Do you think "ethics" and "rights" might fit in with "advocacy" and/or "interest" groups? As you may be aware, I mostly pay attention to what people actually search for (and far more people search for "advocacy groups" and/or "special interest groups" than "rights groups" and/or "ethics groups").

Also: a wiki is also planned at http://wiki.cx

:) nmw

Edit - cross-posted with your cross-post: Thanks!! ;D