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Old 2008-08-21, 01:52 AM   #7
faxxaff
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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I am fine with a private whois as long as the owner does not run any scams.

There are various reasons why people use a private whois as many countries do not allow porn to be published on the internet. Some countries crack down on whois info and blacklist adult webmasters or people who have voiced concerns over political topics such as human rights on websites, etc.

Two years back the government of a Latin American country approached me about an escort directory I own. They were offended that I listed prostitution related sites from their country and asked me to remove them. I denied their request. They said they would try to investigate my identity and blacklist me.
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