New Dot Net Names ?

Mark · 06-12-2004, 09:19 PM

New Dot Net Names ?

Anyones opinions changed ?

Any new thoughts ?

Don't own any (some .names) myself -

Wondering about lower ld's Eg: .shop etc .......

***armstrong*** · 06-13-2004, 12:33 AM

These are technically not real domains, and inaccessible by the vast majority (as in 99%+) of web surfers. Not worth the trouble acquiring even if they were free (which they are not), imo.

DomainSage · 06-13-2004, 03:51 AM

I agree, don't see any value in them either for resell or just use.

Rob · 06-13-2004, 03:53 AM

Junk!

Jeff · 06-13-2004, 07:03 AM

Link: www.new.net

Quote:

Originally posted by Rob
Junk!

Mark · 06-13-2004, 08:17 AM

Thought so - Just checking !

Thanks guys -

Anthony · 06-13-2004, 08:57 PM

These are (fake) domain names. Very many long threads with boring responses from company reps on these forums. Do a search

suthra · 06-14-2004, 01:42 AM

Thatz pure junks., WHen i first heard of them some years ago, i was tempted to register several premium domains, but when i found that you need to install some software for using them , i backed off.

SirSpider · 06-14-2004, 05:06 AM

Don't waste your time.

snoopi · 06-14-2004, 06:56 PM

However, there are 174,661,619 New.net enabled Internet users worldwide. Niche market?

suthra · 06-14-2004, 07:26 PM

Most of them might have been bought by people who are new to the domain market. Their target is to attract customers who are not aware of new.net 's software download stuffs.

***armstrong*** · 06-14-2004, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by snoopi
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/33883-new-dot-net-names.html
However, there are 174,661,619 New.net enabled Internet users worldwide. Niche market?

Frankly, I don't believe that quoted number. Current internet population is about 900million, so 175million means about 1 in 5 internet users. If you conduct a poll right now within namepros on who can access the site http://www.babyworld.shop (instead of its real url http://www.babyworld.shop.new.net ), I doubt if you can get even 2% (or 1 in 50). Why don't you start a poll to find out?

It seems that their bloated number was achieved in large part because the reuired plugin was surreptitiously installed like spyware together with some freeware, and with the growing awareness of spyware, their 'new.net-enabled' base can only decrease.

Anthony · 06-14-2004, 10:21 PM

I can't reach their fake names and I'm happy about that...

snoopi · 06-15-2004, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by armstrong
Frankly, I don't believe that quoted number. Current internet population is about 900million, so 175million means about 1 in 5 internet users. If you conduct a poll right now within namepros on who can access the site http://www.babyworld.shop (instead of its real url http://www.babyworld.shop.new.net ), I doubt if you can get even 2% (or 1 in 50). Why don't you start a poll to find out?

It seems that their bloated number was achieved in large part because the reuired plugin was surreptitiously installed like spyware together with some freeware, and with the growing awareness of spyware, their 'new.net-enabled' base can only decrease.

Please note that I'm not a new.net representative

, the quoted number is actually from their website, where they make the specific statement.
To tell you the truth armstrong, I was interesting on those domains too just because i thought it would be nice to have a generic domain within a market of 175.000.000 internet users. But I haven't register any domain with them till now, don't ask me-I don't know why...

William9 · 06-16-2004, 05:32 PM

In my opinion, if you take a survey of the professionals on this forum, the statistics may be that only one in 10,000 registered names ever sold! Maybe another one in a thousand gets adequate traffic. The other 9,998 dropped.

Sure some had better luck (4 in a 1,000) and others only wish to forget their poor acquisition of 100s..

The fact that they don’t resolve without a software plug-in in addition to only being a sub-domain is a killer.

Regardless, everyone will agree, the odds will only be getting worst.

Good luck.

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06-13-2004, 12:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
*armstrong* Man from Manila Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Net Posts: 6,022	These are technically not real domains, and inaccessible by the vast majority (as in 99%+) of web surfers. Not worth the trouble acquiring even if they were free (which they are not), imo. __________________ Apollo's excellent 3-letter .BIZ auction; $1 starting bid!

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06-13-2004, 03:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rob Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: England, UK Posts: 2,335	Junk!

06-13-2004, 08:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Anthony NamePros Expert Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 9,132	These are (fake) domain names. Very many long threads with boring responses from company reps on these forums. Do a search

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snoopi Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: E.U. Posts: 1,038	However, there are 174,661,619 New.net enabled Internet users worldwide. Niche market? __________________ WebProxy.cc - Browse what & when you want! :kickass: Brand New Media Site Script MyMediaScript.com:kickass:

06-14-2004, 07:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
suthra Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,656	Most of them might have been bought by people who are new to the domain market. Their target is to attract customers who are not aware of new.net 's software download stuffs. __________________ A single smile can be a solution to several problems.:) www.adult.ec is for Sale! Why not make an Offer?

06-14-2004, 10:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
Anthony NamePros Expert Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 9,132	I can't reach their fake names and I'm happy about that...

06-16-2004, 05:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
William9 NamePros Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 200	In my opinion, if you take a survey of the professionals on this forum, the statistics may be that only one in 10,000 registered names ever sold! Maybe another one in a thousand gets adequate traffic. The other 9,998 dropped. Sure some had better luck (4 in a 1,000) and others only wish to forget their poor acquisition of 100s.. The fact that they don’t resolve without a software plug-in in addition to only being a sub-domain is a killer. Regardless, everyone will agree, the odds will only be getting worst. Good luck. __________________ Place links in your signature using -RJ-â€˜s vB Code List UHDV.com parking link

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