CNET has a great article about the politics behind the .xxx domain name extension. The big issue is whether politicians will try to make .xxx mandatory for adult web sites. I don't think this will ever happen, and I hope it doesn't. Look, I'm not a ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
The coming fallout at New.net
· Domain Registrars, Policy & LawWith .travel and .xxx domains on the horizon, trouble abounds thanks to New.net. You may have heard of Net.net, which already sells domains with extensions like .travel, .xxx, and .law. These aren't "real" domain names, as they go through an alternative ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
.xxx domain name extension ready for lift-off
· Domain Registrars, Policy & LawBy as early as this fall, you might be able to register domain.xxx. Reports have surfaced tonight that ICANN is finalizing its work with the ICM registry to manage the domain extension. .xxx will surely be one of the most sought after new extensions. ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Patenting domain name processes
· Policy & LawA patent was recently granted to an Ohio inventor that relates to domain names. The system/method allows people to search for a domain name and other registerable names at the same time (e.g. vanity phone number, license plate, etc). There are a number ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Falwell domain fight could have implications for free speech on internet
· Policy & LawThe 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is hearing a case about a domain name critical of Rev. Jerry Falwell. A lower court decided that the domain Fallwell.com was basically trademark infringement. Celebrities usually win rights to their domain names ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
2 domain name industry conferences kick off this week
· Policy & Law, ServicesThis week has been marked on the domain name industry's calendar for quite some time. Anticipation is growing for 2 different and unique domain name conferences kicking off later this week. In Seattle, the Domain Name Roundtable runs May 25 to May 27. ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Wal-Mart fights for domain names
· Policy & LawWal-Mart is fighting to get domain names from some of its critics, and recently took the domain name walmartfacts.biz away from Jeff Milchen, a self-described Wal-Mart critic. This is according to a recent ZDNet Blog posting. Whether or not you ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Pope site goes to charity
· Domain Sales, Policy & LawRogers Cadenhead has donated his BenedictXVI.com domain name to charity. My question: will a charity effectively use this domain name? I assume it will try to generate advertising from the domain for funding purposes? Nope. It will just us the domain ... Continue Reading4 Comments
And the Popesquatting winner is…
· Domain Sales, Policy & LawA number of people registered domain names of potential new Popes. And the person I covered in our previous posting won by registering BenedictXVI.com. According to an article in Wired.com called Picking the Pope's Domain Name, Rogers Cadenhead is ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
“Popesquatting” provides new reasons to register domains
· Domain Sales, Policy & LawRogers Cadenhead opines on his blog about betting on who will be the next Pope. He's not betting money at a sportsbook, but instead by snapping up a half dozen domains that might be the next Pope (e.g. ClementXV.com). He doesn't think they have ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment