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The Domains
Simple question – Are you planning to still do business with NameJet
Obviously the biggest story in domaining this week was NameJet. There was some shady behavior uncovered, there were some that jumped to conclusions that may have proven to be premature or wrong. I tend to agree with Shane Cultra when he said the indu...
Discussion
Simple question – Are you planning to still do business with NameJet
Obviously the biggest story in domaining this week was NameJet. There was some shady behavior uncovered, there were some that jumped to conclusions that may have proven to be premature or wrong. I tend to agree with Shane Cultra when he said the indu...
Discussion
July 23, 2017, 9:00 pm
The Domains
Our Post About Namejet’s PR On Shill Bidding From 2009: “What Happened At SnapNames Could Not Happen Here”
I was looking back through some posts over the years that we wrote relating to the SnapNames bidding Scandal and found this one which I wrote arising from a from November 2009 press release by Namejet. Our post was entitled “Namejet...
Discussion
Our Post About Namejet’s PR On Shill Bidding From 2009: “What Happened At SnapNames Could Not Happen Here”
I was looking back through some posts over the years that we wrote relating to the SnapNames bidding Scandal and found this one which I wrote arising from a from November 2009 press release by Namejet. Our post was entitled “Namejet...
Discussion
July 22, 2017, 6:33 pm
The Domains
Are you satisfied with NameJet’s changes?
NameJet put out a press release tonight, letting everyone know what changes they plan to make. Are you satisfied by the their announcement or what else would you like to see? Are you satisfied with NameJet’s announcement? Yes No quiz gen...
Discussion
Are you satisfied with NameJet’s changes?
NameJet put out a press release tonight, letting everyone know what changes they plan to make. Are you satisfied by the their announcement or what else would you like to see? Are you satisfied with NameJet’s announcement? Yes No quiz gen...
Discussion
July 22, 2017, 3:59 am
The Domains
Oliver Hoger posts his side on Namepros
Oliver Hoger has been at the heart of the discussion on Namepros with regards to NameJet bidding. Oliver posted today and gave his side of the story. It’s an important read because it let a lot of those with less auction experience see how the ...
Discussion
Oliver Hoger posts his side on Namepros
Oliver Hoger has been at the heart of the discussion on Namepros with regards to NameJet bidding. Oliver posted today and gave his side of the story. It’s an important read because it let a lot of those with less auction experience see how the ...
Discussion
July 21, 2017, 1:24 am
The Domains
Michael Sumner’s research work is excellent
With so much negativity going on this week, I always think it’s right to find balance and highlight some good. The work Michael Sumner (Namebio) has done as an unrelated, unbiased participant in the NameJet situation has been excellent. Here is...
Discussion
Michael Sumner’s research work is excellent
With so much negativity going on this week, I always think it’s right to find balance and highlight some good. The work Michael Sumner (Namebio) has done as an unrelated, unbiased participant in the NameJet situation has been excellent. Here is...
Discussion
July 20, 2017, 7:02 pm
The Domains
What do you see as the biggest problems in the domain industry?
There are many opinions on what’s right and what’s wrong with the domain industry. In this post give your comments on what you think needs to be changed about the domain industry. What do you see as the most glaring problems or concerns? ...
Discussion
What do you see as the biggest problems in the domain industry?
There are many opinions on what’s right and what’s wrong with the domain industry. In this post give your comments on what you think needs to be changed about the domain industry. What do you see as the most glaring problems or concerns? ...
Discussion
July 20, 2017, 12:10 am
The Domains
A lot of shady things coming to light this week
The thing about domaining is there are always people in the know on certain topics but they don’t go mainstream. It takes a post on a blog or Namepros for the majority of domain owners to see the full picture. DomainNameWire wrote about a topic...
Discussion
A lot of shady things coming to light this week
The thing about domaining is there are always people in the know on certain topics but they don’t go mainstream. It takes a post on a blog or Namepros for the majority of domain owners to see the full picture. DomainNameWire wrote about a topic...
Discussion
July 19, 2017, 8:31 pm
The Domains
Sedo weekly sales led by Trustwork.com
Sedo released their weekly sales and Trustwork.com led the way at $30,000. SeedCompany.com was right behind at $28,000. The new gtlds had a few sales this week, Token.sale sold for 9,999 Euros, the domain was registered by a German registrant in 2015...
Discussion
Sedo weekly sales led by Trustwork.com
Sedo released their weekly sales and Trustwork.com led the way at $30,000. SeedCompany.com was right behind at $28,000. The new gtlds had a few sales this week, Token.sale sold for 9,999 Euros, the domain was registered by a German registrant in 2015...
Discussion
July 18, 2017, 8:35 pm
The Domains
Domain violence – Burglar tries to force a domain transfer, shots ring out
Interesting article from The Gazette about an incident in Cedar Rapida, Iowa. A burglar actually shot a man to get him to transfer a domain name to someone else, the burglar was also shot by the home owner. From the article: “(Hopkins) then for...
Discussion
Domain violence – Burglar tries to force a domain transfer, shots ring out
Interesting article from The Gazette about an incident in Cedar Rapida, Iowa. A burglar actually shot a man to get him to transfer a domain name to someone else, the burglar was also shot by the home owner. From the article: “(Hopkins) then for...
Discussion
July 18, 2017, 7:40 pm
The Domains
Namepros member questions if people are bidding on own auctions at NameJet
WebQuest started a thread at Namepros that is picking up steam fast. The topic is on people bidding on their own names at NameJet. Once in awhile I see people bidding on their own domains at NJ. I would think it would be frowned upon. Today’s s...
Discussion
Namepros member questions if people are bidding on own auctions at NameJet
WebQuest started a thread at Namepros that is picking up steam fast. The topic is on people bidding on their own names at NameJet. Once in awhile I see people bidding on their own domains at NJ. I would think it would be frowned upon. Today’s s...
Discussion
July 18, 2017, 6:51 pm
