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🗣 This thread is dedicated to our fellow investors and forum members who are bilingual and/or value the power of language both online and offline. We’re talking about those who respect culture, history, inclusiveness and diverse representation in the digital age.
In a perfect world, everyone would be an extension of the aforementioned; but we’re all aware the real-world is NOT perfect. Much of humanity’s not-so-flattering nature is conveyed through bias, discrimination and hatred. All of which are prevalent in domain investing too.
An obvious indicator that bias, discrimination and hatred exist in the domain space can be spotted in the overarching disdain many investors have for IDNs. (International Domain Names). Some go to EXTREME lengths to convince others IDNs have no place online.
In fact, they do. They exist right?!
IDNs are names that support the ability to connect with others in more languages than English. They type and resolve just like their standard counterparts; but have the unique ability to resolve in two ways instead of one. In essence, they’re equipped with dual-resolution.
It’s disheartening to see domain investors shame IDN purchases and use; while clearly being aware English isn’t the only language in existence. It’s something unethical about the company with a Spanish name being led to believe an English domain is their only option.
️ Granted, the origins of language eradication throughout history go a lot deeper than the domain space. However, this thread is meant to acknowledge the various languages that exist; while reiterating that representation, without shame, in domain investing is well overdue.
May the centralized domain space do better.
As usual, The Downvote Gang will likely come out swinging; and the mods might even move this thread to an obscure part of the platform for whatever reason. Nevertheless, the truth expressed here will be valid regardless. It should be considered a nod to the opportunity for us all to progress forward……TOGETHER.
QUAD Domains
In a perfect world, everyone would be an extension of the aforementioned; but we’re all aware the real-world is NOT perfect. Much of humanity’s not-so-flattering nature is conveyed through bias, discrimination and hatred. All of which are prevalent in domain investing too. An obvious indicator that bias, discrimination and hatred exist in the domain space can be spotted in the overarching disdain many investors have for IDNs. (International Domain Names). Some go to EXTREME lengths to convince others IDNs have no place online. In fact, they do. They exist right?! IDNs are names that support the ability to connect with others in more languages than English. They type and resolve just like their standard counterparts; but have the unique ability to resolve in two ways instead of one. In essence, they’re equipped with dual-resolution. It’s disheartening to see domain investors shame IDN purchases and use; while clearly being aware English isn’t the only language in existence. It’s something unethical about the company with a Spanish name being led to believe an English domain is their only option.️ Granted, the origins of language eradication throughout history go a lot deeper than the domain space. However, this thread is meant to acknowledge the various languages that exist; while reiterating that representation, without shame, in domain investing is well overdue. May the centralized domain space do better. As usual, The Downvote Gang will likely come out swinging; and the mods might even move this thread to an obscure part of the platform for whatever reason. Nevertheless, the truth expressed here will be valid regardless. It should be considered a nod to the opportunity for us all to progress forward……TOGETHER. QUAD Domains
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Come on 
Agreed. People do in fact like different things. Preference is one of the greatest perks of being an individual. Consider the thread to be an acknowledgment of how expressing preference can double as an attack depending on one’s approach. That’s all.
I wholeheartedly agree with investing where the revenue is. That’s simple business logic. Never once was it stated IDNs are where the money is. It’s not. However, IDNs are where the culture is. This has its own value. It may not appeal to everyone; but it does to some. 
Mel
Shucks.
There are some companies whose native operating names are in languages other than English. It’s these entities who are taken aback by the fact they don’t hold the IDN version of their name. A little education goes a long way.
Hmm.
Individuals and businesses that pride themselves in speaking the Spanish language would likely find these types of names appealing/valuable. Even if just for their cultural relevance. Language IDNs might be a niche in the eyes of some; but they surely have an undeniable place in the grand scheme of inclusive digital representation. Kudos!
Not sure on windows and android phones, but on iPhones and Macbooks many IDN letters can be accessed by holding down each letter for 1 second. Now both of the IDN's I sold were "1 char" IDNs, which many investors say there not 1 char because of the whole "xn--" thing, but if you type œ with one key and add a .com after it, to me œ is one character so its 1 character! 
Agreed! Love your take. Congrats on the sales. There's an obvious opportunity with IDNs. You made a great point about selling single-character IDNs and how they merely require you to hold a key for literally 1 second to type. It seems some investors conveniently overlook this obvious variable when arguing their stance on IDN value. In many respects, the "xn--" doesn't really matter when typing the single character. Furthermore, the fact IDNs can be typed two ways rather than one just means they have an edge on their one-way counterparts.
In closing, IDNs have value too. Whether they're better web addresses is a matter of preference. Truthfully, IDNs have a stylized element that can be leveraged by any 'creative investor'. If it's a shortsighted investor who doesn't believe in evolving, then maybe not. Many of the shortsighted types will argue that "sales talk"; but even with a high-figure IDN sale most would merely say it's a fluke or money laundering. Never that it was a name with value based on something other than the status-quo and centralized industry politics. It's a reality that hinders the industry's growth.
