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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Domain page is still under construction. I added a few comments (below) to the Wikipedia discussion area. To emphasize the pointless damage:
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Thanks for the links!
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | What's interesting is how Ron Jackson becomes indignant and protective of domainers' reputations in this case, while throughout the year he highlights and glorifies typosquatters and other ethically-challenged domainers because they've made a bundle of cash squatting, hoarding, and manipulating domain auctions. Jackson's righteous indignation would have more credibility if he was truly fair and balanced all year 'round. Knowing his track record, this episode reads more like a joke now. |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedia's deletion policy. wtf
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????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=600178 For laughs ... Wikipedia - Rotten Core with Deceptively Shiny Skin
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????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=600178 it redirecting to domain name speculation page now
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Wiki's attitude is not unique unfortunately. I often encounter prospects who shoot back comments like "So you're a cybersquatter", when I introduce myself as a domainer. This paints myself, my business , the industry as a whole and the domain name I am attempting to sell in an extremely negative light, and makes the potential transaction much more difficult. Perhaps it is time for a class action, as Wiki's deliberate and willful actions have slandered and/or defamed an entire industry and financially harmed us all. Time to shine a light in the dark.
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | There have been more developments on the Wikipedia misrepresentation issue. Yes, they are now directing domaining, domainer, and domainers to the "Domain Name Speculation" page. The "Domaining" page is no more. I hate to say this, but its true. Wikipedia is predominantly moderated by a contingent of somewhat dishonest bullies (know-it-alls) who hide behind anonymous screen names. Wikipedia is highly subject to the personal biases of these "volunteer administrators". They screwed domainers and the domain name industry by pre-empting our fair and comprehensive descriptions of our industry with their jaded & narrow views. It's a fact. On the bright side, the domaining related phrases are not forwarding to "cybersquatting". Trying to communicate and negotiate with Wikipedia anonymous administrators is by design an exercise in futility. The entire system is designed to be quite self-contained. If they want to block you, they'll block you. If they want to erase large blocks of relevant text without good reason, or persuasive arguments, or reliable verification sources, they'll delete them with no explanation. This is particularly destructive, and even dangerous, as the potential to misinform the general public is enormous ... and left in the hands of one or two admins at Wikipedia. I am not the definitive expert of all domaining, but I know alot. And compared to the Wiki admins who literally knew nothing, it was very frustrating to have one Wiki admin destroy tons of useful information. And then suspend my account weeks later as I questioned their flawed content development process. Icing on the cake was this person's cowardice and avoidance never responding to my email for further conversation after he suspended my account. Very delicate ego's at Wikipedia. I have learned that admins at Wikipedia do not like their "decisions" to be questioned or challenged. They emphasize (and even repeat numerous times on the site) the importance of "politeness" in order to have entries recognized, but then when you begin to ask questions about the integrity of their process, you will be penalized with account suspension. The "politeness" requirement is more accurately translated as "don't question our decisions". Sinister. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=600178 Bottom line at Wikipedia -> There is no real credibility, and practically no accountability. There is almost no recourse or person to whom you can direct questions or address unjust decisions. You will ultimately be left, if lucky, negotiating with a faceless screen name admin who is overly focused on being right, and in control. Not very healthy. Since getting involved, I have found numerous internet articles discussing my same experience. There are many disclaimers on their site including a somewhat humorous don't contact us since we really don't have any editorial staff. Funny. Wikipedia has enormous potential, but is sick from top to bottom.
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | @optimalnames - That is a good response and I also use the physical real estate analogy when confronted with this type of closed-mindedness. The problem is that by diverting focus away from the selling of the product I'm already losing the battle. Countering objections to a purchase is one thing, countering objections to my ethicalness, morality and business credibility due to a too common misconception is often pointless. Would you buy a product from a hobo, street tramp or shyster? This is often how this industry is perceived. From all the silly Michael Jackson names to exploitation of tragedy after tragedy, the public, through many forums (many of which have less than factual information) have very little reason to think otherwise. @SDSINC - Not me!! I have more than enough on my plate! There is a new domain association, I believe it's the DNOA. Perhaps they can take on Wiki and make their name. I'm not associated with them and I'm not plugging them, I'm merely suggesting. There is a similar situation in my old industry, pressure washing with several industry associations lobbying levels of government and the EPA etc. They have been modestly successful in dispelling commonly held myths and extremely successful about educating contractors about the proper use of their equipment, chemical handling and storage, business education, marketing training - essentially the whole nine yards. They use a roundtable format and draw in contractors from around North America with demonstrations of new equipment, proper cleaning and restoration techniques, seminars on new accounting rules etc. Once gathered, press releases go out to local media outlets, some charity work gets done, every one has a good time and more importantly the PW'rs leave the city cleaner than they found it with good print and TV reports behind. It essentially raises the level of professionalism among the attendees and this then translates to higher professional standards as the contractor trains his staff (who often become his competitors). Over time, it raises the expectations of potential clients who now know what to expect from a professional contractor in comparison to Johnny Lowballer. It's a successful model that is easily adaptable to this industry. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=600178 Just some food for thought.
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????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=600178 Regards...jmcc
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After thinking on it more, Wikipedia needs to operate strictly with paid professionals. To leave such a popular and well known "information resource" in the hands of volunteers is not realistic. As time marches forward, more and more misinformation and misrepresentations will occur. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=600178 It's a ticking time bomb. The most insidious element is a total lack of accountability ... thus the need for paid writers and editors who are answerable to a higher authority. This would include a formal appeal process based on policies and procedures that are well-defined and available to contributors. The domaining page was butchered and undermined by unpaid administrators who chose their opinion over evidence, logic, and irrefutable facts. Moreover, they suspended several people's accounts when challenged.
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | God no! Most of them use Wikipedia as a reference. The problem is that there are very few experts capable of writing well about a subject and good editors are even rarer. With Wikipedia anyone can edit and can revert another's edits. Eventually it grinds down even the best and after a while you just wonder why you are wasting time contributing. Sometimes the edits might bring some clarification or improvement and that can make it worthwhile.Regards...jmcc ---------- Post added at 10:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:56 PM ---------- ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=600178
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | I am thinking some Wikipedia Administrator is just mad that he didn't reg beer.com and sex.com back 20 years ago..... if he had he would no longer be living in his parents basement....
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