Domain offers that come with disclaimers are invalid

It's a very simple argument, really: don't make an offer on a domain, that is tied to some silly disclaimer. Most lawyers will tell you that an offer on paper - real or virtual - is a binding offer. Want to invalidate such an offer? Accompany it with some made-up mumbo-jumbo that seeks various … [Read more...]

Our car dealer – slash – domain broker wants to make you an offer

The growth that the domain industry has enjoyed in the past few years, is marred by the entrance of 'parachuting' professionals. Salesmen are becoming "domain brokers" overnight, with minimal training and no background in corporate or b2b relationships. The notorious 'car salesman' attitude is … [Read more...]

Went to hell and effed myself on the same weekend!

When I'm told to "go f***" myself and "dude u go to hell" on the same weekend, I know I'm doing something right. Of course, none of these high school level insults were told in my face, but there is plenty of keyboard bravado from those that believe talk is cheap. The first one came through a … [Read more...]

Domainer spam and the use of ‘monikers’

There's plenty of email arriving at my mailbox(es) daily; the last thing I need is the type of mass-mailed "announcements" about domain opportunities that somehow suit my business. Of course, the latter is just a false statement; these emails are being sent by other domainers, who have skimmed … [Read more...]

Time stamps for domain services should be localized

A pet peeve I have with online domain venues, such as domain auction web sites or registrars, is the timestamp of various events. Since I am required to have an active profile with such venues, adding an extra field related to my timezone should not be considered a luxury. That extra … [Read more...]