Is the Domain sky truly falling? A strategic cure for domainer anxiety.

What happens when one makes hasty decisions under the introduction of artificial pressure? They cave in to the pressure - something that they regret later on. The truth is, speculation of the markets is not by itself an indication of direction. But let me be clear here: life is not all about … [Read more...]

The End is in fact another Beginning

Less than a week ago, I emphasized the importance of having an exit strategy as part of a business plan. Foreseeing the future is not easy; predicting the impact of changing course is easier. The news about the demise of the Bido service arrived in 'shock and awe' waves yesterday; most domainers … [Read more...]

The Parthenon is not for sale – BringThemBack.org

Since January, a game of massive proportions has been launched against the euro and the European economy, by American banks - led by Goldman Sachs. The very bank that is currently under scrutiny at the US Senate, has been known for years to play dirty games not just against institutions but also … [Read more...]

Drastic changes to the domain security methodology

Today's domain security status is marked by several issues that affirm the system's weaknesses - along with the observation that the underlying managing forces do not wish any such change to occur. Very simple methods of domain security are being neglected or even avoided. Registrars should lock … [Read more...]

The 1980s and the 2000s – LL.com domains registered in both eras

Who would have thought, back in the 80's, that an online network of interconnected computers would be used one day to relay information, almost unrestricted around the globe? Surely, the oldest domain registered, Symbolics.com, is a landmark in the history of "manual" domain registrations and … [Read more...]