Domain searches question.......

Ann Omness · 2005-11-28, 12:11 PM

It's probably paranoia, but the same thought always crosses my mind when I'm checking the availability of a domain name. And you never know with GoDaddy. I've heard a lot of strange stories about a lot of strange occurences from people with domains registered there.

Surfn · 2005-11-28, 12:19 PM

I always register domains if they are available. I do know of a couple people that use scripts to watch for domain names.

japamor · 2005-11-28, 01:37 PM

[quote=Surfn]I always register domains if they are available. QUOTE]

Me too. If you like it and its available, go for it!

KG Gary · 2005-11-28, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ann Omness

It's probably paranoia, but the same thought always crosses my mind when I'm checking the availability of a domain name. And you never know with GoDaddy. I've heard a lot of strange stories about a lot of strange occurences from people with domains registered there.

A paranoid friend! Yay!

Quote:

I do know of a couple people that use scripts to watch for domain names.

So it's possible? Darn. That sucks.

Many thanks for the responses. I'm not sure if I feel a bit cheated or not!

More lessons learned:
1. Don't hesitate to snap up a domain name as soon as I can.
2. Don't trust anybody. Except the members of this board, well most of them, anyway. Okay, some of them. Alright, a few! Only trust a few!

Linkster · 2005-11-28, 11:37 PM

To answer your eal question - yeah there are employees at registrars that spy on the domain requests - and do register them in hopes of reselling them to the person that wanted it

That said - (being a true domain name fetish addict) - please do post the name LOL - Id love to see if I could find you something better.
I tend to keep a little stock money at my favorite registrar so that if I see something I can buy it immediately - of course that just feeds my addiction even more - guess thats why Ive got over 500 domains that dont have sites on them

KG Gary · 2005-11-29, 04:50 AM

Five hundred? Impressive!

I can see how getting hooked on domain-naming is possible. When I search and I'm shown possible alternatives I find myself spending way too much time hunting.
It's great!

The domain was called "wristlist.com". I'd created a nice logo, some animated banners etc, ready for future use. I had no idea that I could lose it before I'd even got it. Lots of work for nothing but a lesson learned for the future.

KG Gary · 2005-11-29, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Linkster

Ive got over 500 domains that dont have sites on them

I'm curious, Linkster.
Are they mostly adult-related domains or a vast mix of anything and everything?
How many websites do you actually run? Or is that too nosey?
My sincere apologies if it is.

Surfn · 2005-11-29, 06:41 PM

Linkster is like me, he knows the value of web real estate. It isn't what it once was, but it can be great for certain things

KG Gary · 2005-11-29, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Surfn

Linkster is like me, he knows the value of web real estate. It isn't what it once was, but it can be great for certain things

I'd love to hear more - it's a fascinating subject.
Do you also have a ton of domains-in-waiting?

Surfn · 2005-11-29, 06:52 PM

I have about 5,000 undeveloped that I broker. I have several hundred that are active.

2005-11-28, 12:11 PM	#1
Ann Omness If something goes wrong at the plant, blame the guy who can't speak English Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 308	It's probably paranoia, but the same thought always crosses my mind when I'm checking the availability of a domain name. And you never know with GoDaddy. I've heard a lot of strange stories about a lot of strange occurences from people with domains registered there. __________________ Blue Wave Adult Links www.bluewavelinks.com/

2005-11-28, 12:19 PM	#2
Surfn If you don’t take a chance the Angels won’t dance Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Earth on occasion Posts: 8,812	I always register domains if they are available. I do know of a couple people that use scripts to watch for domain names. __________________ Surfn's Links Are you a partner?

2005-11-28, 01:37 PM	#3
japamor I Love Turkish Delight, they're very moreish. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 578	[quote=Surfn]I always register domains if they are available. QUOTE] Me too. If you like it and its available, go for it! __________________

2005-11-28, 11:37 PM	#5
Linkster NO! Im not a female - but being a dragon, I do eat them. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sex Delta Posts: 5,084	To answer your eal question - yeah there are employees at registrars that spy on the domain requests - and do register them in hopes of reselling them to the person that wanted it That said - (being a true domain name fetish addict) - please do post the name LOL - Id love to see if I could find you something better. I tend to keep a little stock money at my favorite registrar so that if I see something I can buy it immediately - of course that just feeds my addiction even more - guess thats why Ive got over 500 domains that dont have sites on them __________________ Pussy Chompers Porn Links NSCash

2005-11-29, 06:41 PM	#8
Surfn If you don’t take a chance the Angels won’t dance Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Earth on occasion Posts: 8,812	Linkster is like me, he knows the value of web real estate. It isn't what it once was, but it can be great for certain things __________________ Surfn's Links Are you a partner?

2005-11-29, 04:50 AM	#6
KG Gary I can now put whatever I want in this space Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South East UK Posts: 744	Five hundred? Impressive! I can see how getting hooked on domain-naming is possible. When I search and I'm shown possible alternatives I find myself spending way too much time hunting. It's great! The domain was called "wristlist.com". I'd created a nice logo, some animated banners etc, ready for future use. I had no idea that I could lose it before I'd even got it. Lots of work for nothing but a lesson learned for the future.

2005-11-29, 06:52 PM	#10
Surfn If you don’t take a chance the Angels won’t dance Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Earth on occasion Posts: 8,812	I have about 5,000 undeveloped that I broker. I have several hundred that are active. __________________ Surfn's Links Are you a partner?