Why do you use a "whois privacy" service.

AdoptableDomains · 04-10-2007, 03:31 PM

I'm making a two part poll post about "whois privacy" or "whois proxy" services. These are services where a registrar or third party puts their name or a proxy name to represent you instead of putting your own name. I'm interested to see what reasons they are found useful.

The first poll question deals with why use use the service. A follow up poll will be posted as to the importance of privacy for the various whois fields.

Please post comments on why you see a need for whois privacy or why you might use whois privacy services.

If you haven't or don't use whois privacy, please don't vote in the poll, but feel free to post comments.

GreenGambler · 04-10-2007, 03:39 PM

EDIT: Sorry I voted other before you edited your post..

So one of those other votes is me saying I don't really pay much attention to privacy...

Cheers!

**Dave Zan** · 04-10-2007, 05:36 PM

Just answered your other poll, Mark, with same reason. It's a personal thing.

webeteran · 04-10-2007, 06:24 PM

Yeah great way to protect yourself

stub · 04-10-2007, 06:31 PM

I posted in the others section. I don't want my identity stolen or anybody else maskerading(?) as me.

*HcDomains* · 04-10-2007, 07:37 PM

I choos "To hide the domain asset (spouse, company, creditors)"

TheBulldog · 04-10-2007, 07:40 PM

Basically I am very very busy during "working hours" with my normal work and the double time domaining. I don't want to be bothered with stupid sales calls, stupid offers, and stupid emails. I just don't have the time.

sibaong · 04-10-2007, 11:10 PM

To hide the domain asset (spouse, company, creditors).

My gmail can handle spam, junk mail and telemarketers

View Poll Results: Why do you use a whois privacy service?
To avoid spam, junk mail, telemarketers.	9	52.94%
To hide the domain asset (spouse, company, creditors).	7	41.18%
To avoid potential conflict (UDRP, TM, competitors).	2	11.76%
To hide my place or country of residence.	3	17.65%
To avoid offers on names that are not for sale.	4	23.53%
I don't want my real name associated with a controversial domain.	6	35.29%
So no one can find out what domains I really own.	6	35.29%
Other: Please post explanation.	3	17.65%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 17. You may not vote on this poll

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AdoptableDomains Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,015	Why do you use a "whois privacy" service. I'm making a two part poll post about "whois privacy" or "whois proxy" services. These are services where a registrar or third party puts their name or a proxy name to represent you instead of putting your own name. I'm interested to see what reasons they are found useful. The first poll question deals with why use use the service. A follow up poll will be posted as to the importance of privacy for the various whois fields. Please post comments on why you see a need for whois privacy or why you might use whois privacy services. If you haven't or don't use whois privacy, please don't vote in the poll, but feel free to post comments. __________________ AdoptableDomains.com ~~~~~Finding Good Homes for Good Names~~~~~ FuelPrices.mobi - Fish.us - ManhattanNewYork.net - Salesmen.info - SoundSystems.org Dickering.com - JobPlacement.biz - LotteryTickets.ws - Deleted.cc - Names.im - MP3.hn Last edited by AdoptableDomains; 04-10-2007 at 03:41 PM.

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GreenGambler Visit -- NameManor.com Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Missouri--USA Posts: 3,458 Follow @ArtlicoiusArt	EDIT: Sorry I voted other before you edited your post.. So one of those other votes is me saying I don't really pay much attention to privacy... Cheers! __________________ Mewv.com is Currently for Sale Original Abstract Art Abstract Artwork For Sale Last edited by GreenGambler; 04-10-2007 at 06:30 PM.

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04-10-2007, 06:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
webeteran New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19	Yeah great way to protect yourself

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stub NamePros Expert Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,313	I posted in the others section. I don't want my identity stolen or anybody else maskerading(?) as me.

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TheBulldog Your Showbiz Connection Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spam-It's what's for dinner. Posts: 4,714	Basically I am very very busy during "working hours" with my normal work and the double time domaining. I don't want to be bothered with stupid sales calls, stupid offers, and stupid emails. I just don't have the time. __________________ ════════════════►◊ Funny Google Voice Translations

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sibaong NamePros Fansâ„¢ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NamePros Posts: 2,701	To hide the domain asset (spouse, company, creditors). My gmail can handle spam, junk mail and telemarketers __________________ Charity Ribbons - Together, We Create A Special World!

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