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IDN Blog
Will ICANN Clarify How IDNs Should Work?
It is critical that IDN.com owners own the same IDN.com-in-IDN equivalent to avoid massive user confusion. However, ICANN has still not yet incorporated this point in their draft proposal. For instance, it is imperative that the owner of פרחים.c...
Discussion
Will ICANN Clarify How IDNs Should Work?
It is critical that IDN.com owners own the same IDN.com-in-IDN equivalent to avoid massive user confusion. However, ICANN has still not yet incorporated this point in their draft proposal. For instance, it is imperative that the owner of פרחים.c...
Discussion
September 19, 2013, 2:39 pm
Domain Name News
Go Daddy Acquires Afternic [Press Release]
So here’s the official Press Release for the acquisition of Afternic and Smartname by Go Daddy from Namemedia. GoDaddy Acquires Afternic – Primes Domain Aftermarket For New TLDs Move Also Delivers Improved Service, Selection & Speed t...
Discussion
Go Daddy Acquires Afternic [Press Release]
So here’s the official Press Release for the acquisition of Afternic and Smartname by Go Daddy from Namemedia. GoDaddy Acquires Afternic – Primes Domain Aftermarket For New TLDs Move Also Delivers Improved Service, Selection & Speed t...
Discussion
September 19, 2013, 12:50 pm
Domain Name Wire
Donuts loses another objection to .Pets domain name
Another panelist finds that .pet and .pets are too similar to both be delegated as top level domain names Apparently two panelists agree: .Pets and .Pet should be in a contention set because they’ll cause confusion amongst internet users. Inter...
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Donuts loses another objection to .Pets domain name
Another panelist finds that .pet and .pets are too similar to both be delegated as top level domain names Apparently two panelists agree: .Pets and .Pet should be in a contention set because they’ll cause confusion amongst internet users. Inter...
Discussion
September 19, 2013, 12:12 pm
Elliot's Blog
My Thoughts on Go Daddy’s Acquisition of Afternic
I haven’t had much time to digest the news about Go Daddy’s acquisition of Afternic, but I want to share some of my thoughts and lingering questions in the wake of this news. I think this is going to impact domain investors in many ways. ...
Discussion
My Thoughts on Go Daddy’s Acquisition of Afternic
I haven’t had much time to digest the news about Go Daddy’s acquisition of Afternic, but I want to share some of my thoughts and lingering questions in the wake of this news. I think this is going to impact domain investors in many ways. ...
Discussion
September 19, 2013, 10:49 am
IDN Blog
Will ICANN Clarify How IDNs Should Work?
It is critical that IDN.com owners own the same IDN.com-in-IDN equivalent to avoid massive user confusion. However, ICANN has still not yet incorporated this point in their draft proposal. For instance, it is imperative that the owner of פרחים.c...
Discussion
Will ICANN Clarify How IDNs Should Work?
It is critical that IDN.com owners own the same IDN.com-in-IDN equivalent to avoid massive user confusion. However, ICANN has still not yet incorporated this point in their draft proposal. For instance, it is imperative that the owner of פרחים.c...
Discussion
September 19, 2013, 10:39 am
The Domains
Godaddy.com Also Acquires SmartName.com From Name Media
As part of the press release just sent out by Godaddy.com announcing its purchase of Afternic.com from Name Media, Godaddy reveals it is also buying the parking company owned by Name Media SmartName.com as part of the purchase: Industry partners Web....
Discussion
Godaddy.com Also Acquires SmartName.com From Name Media
As part of the press release just sent out by Godaddy.com announcing its purchase of Afternic.com from Name Media, Godaddy reveals it is also buying the parking company owned by Name Media SmartName.com as part of the purchase: Industry partners Web....
Discussion
September 19, 2013, 10:03 am
Domain Name News
Go Daddy to acquire Afternic and Smartname from Namemedia
As announced in an email to members of AfterNIC and Smartname, Go Daddy is to acquire the two platforms from Namemedia. Afternic and Smartname will continue to operate as separate brands and the business terms are going to continue to be the same. Go...
Discussion
Go Daddy to acquire Afternic and Smartname from Namemedia
As announced in an email to members of AfterNIC and Smartname, Go Daddy is to acquire the two platforms from Namemedia. Afternic and Smartname will continue to operate as separate brands and the business terms are going to continue to be the same. Go...
Discussion
September 19, 2013, 9:52 am
The Domains
Breaking: Afternic.com Acquired By Godaddy
In a email that just went out to customers of Afternic.com, the online domain name marketplace owned by Name Media, Godaddy has acquired Afternic. According to the email, Name Media which owns Afternic.com, is just selling Afternic.com the marketplac...
Discussion
Breaking: Afternic.com Acquired By Godaddy
In a email that just went out to customers of Afternic.com, the online domain name marketplace owned by Name Media, Godaddy has acquired Afternic. According to the email, Name Media which owns Afternic.com, is just selling Afternic.com the marketplac...
Discussion
September 19, 2013, 9:30 am
The Domains
12 Year Old Domain DIMY.com Saved In UDRP
The Complainant INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO DE CONFECÇÕES DI MIRMAY LTDA of Brazil, lost its bid to grab the domain name DIMY.com from a chinese registrant. The domain name was registered on November 16, 2001. The Complainant was...
Discussion
12 Year Old Domain DIMY.com Saved In UDRP
The Complainant INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO DE CONFECÇÕES DI MIRMAY LTDA of Brazil, lost its bid to grab the domain name DIMY.com from a chinese registrant. The domain name was registered on November 16, 2001. The Complainant was...
Discussion
September 19, 2013, 9:27 am
Domain Name Wire
Breaking: GoDaddy acquires Afternic from NameMedia
Acquisition will make it easier for customers to buy domain names that are already registered. GoDaddy has acquired domain name sales platform Afternic from NameMedia in a move that will make it easier for people to buy domain names that are already ...
Discussion
Breaking: GoDaddy acquires Afternic from NameMedia
Acquisition will make it easier for customers to buy domain names that are already registered. GoDaddy has acquired domain name sales platform Afternic from NameMedia in a move that will make it easier for people to buy domain names that are already ...
Discussion
September 19, 2013, 9:26 am
