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Missed by *THAT* much!
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
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This was the word I came up with and confused now. Wouldn't the word be CORRODE. How is tense playing a role here in CCC? 
[this is just a learner's query]
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Let's deconstruct the clue:
Pole -> ROD
in -> inserting letters
the middles -> CORES (plural)
makes rust -> meaning .. CORRODES (present tense).
The letter S is multitasking!
Hope this explains it.
Cheers,
Peter
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
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Peter_in_2780 wrote: the middles -> CORES (plural)
I got that as clue in first place itself - my original post was in this reference.
Hence the query now:
as a final word, can it be a different tense word too?
middle -> CORE
why make it plural and confuse. Is this allowed or okay with CCC?
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The tense matches:
"makes rust" === "corrodes"
Using "makes" in that way is part of the cruciverbalist's deception. It's part of the meaning, not a "scaffolding" element of the clue.
Many clues are of the form "(anagram pieces) make/s (meaning)", but not this one.
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
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Remember, the idea of a cryptic clue is to send the solver off on the wrong heading if he isn't very careful. That's why there are so many words that could be an anagram indicators that are also sometimes used to not indicate an anagram at all! 
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I was able to get the word but was confused on why CORRODES(8) and not CORRODE(7)
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The reality[^] and the reaction[^]
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony
"Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt
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It seems they eat well on Venus... 
Quote: Phosphine is a colorless, flammable, and explosive gas at ambient temperature that has the odor of garlic or decaying fish.
"The only place where Success comes before Work is in the dictionary." Vidal Sassoon, 1928 - 2012
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And at 400C, it smells of burning nasal hair ...
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony
"Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt
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Hey - now I get the joke!
You alluded to yourself,albeit indirectly, doing something normal! Pretty funny!*
* Personally, I'd never admit to such behavior.
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Hi all, I couldn't see anywhere else to post this so apologies if this is not the place. I have an account with an email provider 123-reg.co.uk who allow me to use a domain name of my choice I've been with them for years but lately their prices have increased exponentially. Two email accounts 5 years ago was £25.80 per year and it's now £86.00 - plus I have to renew the domain name every three years. I'm thinking of moving to another hosting company but want to retain my email address - is this doable ?
"We can't stop here - this is bat country" - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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As the domain name belongs to you, all you need is an other provider that allows to use your own name (very common)...
But before you move remember to do some backup...
"The only place where Success comes before Work is in the dictionary." Vidal Sassoon, 1928 - 2012
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Hi and thanks for replying - I don't really understand the domain ownership part - if I want to completely sever links with my current provider how can I keep my domain name and email address ?
"We can't stop here - this is bat country" - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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Is you email address xxxx@123-reg.co.uk? If so, you are b*gg*r*d!
Or is it xxxx@whatever-your-domain-is.com? If so, mail providers like Google will allow you to continue to use your own domain. Some fiddling about with MX records is, I think, all that is needed.
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My email is myname@mydomain.com
"We can't stop here - this is bat country" - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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If I understand you correctly you not only 'enjoy' the email service but bought the domain name via the provider?
If so you have to check in the registrar who listed as owner...
Form that point it can get nasty...
"The only place where Success comes before Work is in the dictionary." Vidal Sassoon, 1928 - 2012
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You understand correctly - whois shows 123-reg Limited as the registrar
"We can't stop here - this is bat country" - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
modified 15-Sep-20 3:40am.
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Now it can be something for lawyers... You have to check the agreement with the provider... It is probably not in your favor... In most cases that is the true profit, charge money for sale but actually rent it...
You may come to terms with them peacefully, or wait until the 'rent' is over and buy it via a true domain seller (however it is not granted that your current provider will really release the name, they may hold to it to annoy you)...
An other option is to dump the email service but keep the domain with them...
In the best case scenario you can force them to list you as owner (which means they have the worst lawyers in the neighborhood)...
EDIT:
I saw OG's post - it seems you are good (I had very bad experience with a very similar situation some years ago)...
"The only place where Success comes before Work is in the dictionary." Vidal Sassoon, 1928 - 2012
modified 15-Sep-20 4:23am.
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Just maybe worth a try:
I use NameCheap - and one of the things they let you do is use their email forwarding for free - even if they're not doing any business with you at all. I used this feature to move my email forwards away from evil GoDaddy and then transfer the domain seamlessly.
That would let you redirect your email away from your own sleaze to any sort of account - like a yahaoo.com mail - and your senders wouldn't see the difference. When you send mail, however, you'll need a home-rolled SMTP application so you can put in any return address you like (instead of, for example, Your_Escape_To@Yahoo.com.
Now, I also use them to host one website (their minimal level), and that is something else to look into (their pretty cheap and don't hide their renewal costs).
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I moved my stuff to another host but got stuck with the domain being managed by my original provider, however it all works fine. I pay the original provider/registrar (BizLand) every couple of years to keep the name going but everything else is hosted and handled by my new provider (DiscountASP) who provide an excellent service. I could move it I suppose but I didn't want to get into that tangled mess - it works fine as it is and BizLand don't charge too much for the name renewal.
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Domain names can be transferred to other registrars, but the exact instructions likely depend on the registrar. As for the email address, several registrars offer mail services so if you move the domain, you can check if the new registrar does. If they don't, there are still other services that let you link your domain to their service, such as ProtonMail.
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Cheers Paul I've seen that but I wanted to get some advice here before I do anything - now the hunt for a new provider
"We can't stop here - this is bat country" - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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