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Namepro's Forum is great. Nobody can argue with it's success as a community. But we got hit again, first on twitter a few days ago now on a blog. Instead of commending the work done by some, they get slammed in the comments and labeled as trolls.
The NamePros moderators do a great job of keeping the rules enforced, this is a great forum- one of the best I have participated in. We all should be thankful to have this to share information, unlike some of the bloggers who do censor when comments are made that do not fit their own agenda's.
Well, trolls are non-profit. Bloggers are paid. Trolls are not in the majority here- there are many people who become "Questioners", like myself. I guess that I "Don't know how domains work". Well, since I don't manipulate information or belong to a club, I guess I don't know what goes on behind the scenes in the fraternity house. What I have observed is rather strange, that domains get passed around from account to account. Is this how this the wholesale business works?, each price bump creates artificial value and demand?
Am I a troll? Do I post B.S.? If so, bring on the criticism.
There are key people who have contributed with many hours of work researching the data to provide to this community, who have not been given credit enough for exposing the July mess. Their hard work has made the entire forum aware of what is going on behind the scenes. Some have chosen to believe it, some have chosen to look the other way.
I have spent 100's of hours studying the going's on in this small industry and have concluded many, many things. There are a ton of people I see struggling for various reasons. Then there are those who are in the headlines of the weekly sales reports. You cannot argue with success, nor should you be jealous of it. If the success is with hard HONEST work. Great for them, I am happy for the success of those who are selling end user names that help companies become a great brand. There are way too many domains that are parked. Most of the great sales that occur it seems to me are done by the silent people who do not write blogs or have self promotional exposure.
I am not new to business nor the games "Business" people play to advance their agenda's. I am not a politician either and I do this for fun, not for income.
Today reading this piece- an actual participant in this forum has made me disappointed. I am glad that he actually posts here. I hope he continues to do so. But Hate? This forum isn't about that at all. There are ton's of skeptics like myself, who have become cynical after reading, watching and seeing the behavior. I have posted sarcasm of it it too.
Most Domain Bloggers get paid. Some promote good products, some promote questionable products. They create an image for themselves good or bad. They bring industry news and humor. They include their honest opinion or an opinion with a spin on it. Some are worth listening to, some aren't. Some participate here, some do not. One even stated that Namepros is the place to "get rid of names". Shame on him.
It isn't about growing thick skin, it's being honest and about having integrity and not willing to compromise it to make money.
If you choose to respond to this, I would gladly like to see you post some example of posts here that are "Guesses", and untrue.
And if any of you visit the blog and you read the comments, some of which are members here- make your own conclusions.
Todays page at DSAD:
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http://domaingang.com/domain-news/domian-buisness-bid-on-my-domain-ill-bid-on-yours/
On the other hand, here is an example of a parody blog, and I enjoy reading it:
This is a funny Parody published yesterday by the ever witty @Acroplex on his blog which
I enjoy his candid humor.
However, if you look at it closely, it is really sad that there is a "Steve" or "Steve's" lurking around.
"The essence of domian buisness is to make money no matter what.
For example: you gots a domain, and I gots a domain. So we both gots one.
If you bid on mine and I bid on yours, we both win.
If we don’t, then it won’t sell, catch my drift?
Best way to do that, is to call your buddy Steve."
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I have questions- anyone please tell me:
1. So who’s Steve?
2. What kind of image does Steve have?
3. How many Steve's are there?
4. Is Steve a real person or an API?
5. Does Steve have a Partnership?
6. If so, is it a “Limited Partnership” or is it a shell corporation with bearer share’s?
7. Does Steve "accidentally" bid on his own names?
8. Does the "Partnership" prevent fair and open bidding competition?
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Enjoy every sandwich: Warren Zevon
The NamePros moderators do a great job of keeping the rules enforced, this is a great forum- one of the best I have participated in. We all should be thankful to have this to share information, unlike some of the bloggers who do censor when comments are made that do not fit their own agenda's.
Well, trolls are non-profit. Bloggers are paid. Trolls are not in the majority here- there are many people who become "Questioners", like myself. I guess that I "Don't know how domains work". Well, since I don't manipulate information or belong to a club, I guess I don't know what goes on behind the scenes in the fraternity house. What I have observed is rather strange, that domains get passed around from account to account. Is this how this the wholesale business works?, each price bump creates artificial value and demand?
Am I a troll? Do I post B.S.? If so, bring on the criticism.
There are key people who have contributed with many hours of work researching the data to provide to this community, who have not been given credit enough for exposing the July mess. Their hard work has made the entire forum aware of what is going on behind the scenes. Some have chosen to believe it, some have chosen to look the other way.
I have spent 100's of hours studying the going's on in this small industry and have concluded many, many things. There are a ton of people I see struggling for various reasons. Then there are those who are in the headlines of the weekly sales reports. You cannot argue with success, nor should you be jealous of it. If the success is with hard HONEST work. Great for them, I am happy for the success of those who are selling end user names that help companies become a great brand. There are way too many domains that are parked. Most of the great sales that occur it seems to me are done by the silent people who do not write blogs or have self promotional exposure.
I am not new to business nor the games "Business" people play to advance their agenda's. I am not a politician either and I do this for fun, not for income.
Today reading this piece- an actual participant in this forum has made me disappointed. I am glad that he actually posts here. I hope he continues to do so. But Hate? This forum isn't about that at all. There are ton's of skeptics like myself, who have become cynical after reading, watching and seeing the behavior. I have posted sarcasm of it it too.
Most Domain Bloggers get paid. Some promote good products, some promote questionable products. They create an image for themselves good or bad. They bring industry news and humor. They include their honest opinion or an opinion with a spin on it. Some are worth listening to, some aren't. Some participate here, some do not. One even stated that Namepros is the place to "get rid of names". Shame on him.
It isn't about growing thick skin, it's being honest and about having integrity and not willing to compromise it to make money.
If you choose to respond to this, I would gladly like to see you post some example of posts here that are "Guesses", and untrue.
And if any of you visit the blog and you read the comments, some of which are members here- make your own conclusions.
Todays page at DSAD:
-----------------------------------
http://domaingang.com/domain-news/domian-buisness-bid-on-my-domain-ill-bid-on-yours/
On the other hand, here is an example of a parody blog, and I enjoy reading it:
This is a funny Parody published yesterday by the ever witty @Acroplex on his blog which
I enjoy his candid humor.
However, if you look at it closely, it is really sad that there is a "Steve" or "Steve's" lurking around.
"The essence of domian buisness is to make money no matter what.
For example: you gots a domain, and I gots a domain. So we both gots one.
If you bid on mine and I bid on yours, we both win.
If we don’t, then it won’t sell, catch my drift?
Best way to do that, is to call your buddy Steve."
—————-
I have questions- anyone please tell me:
1. So who’s Steve?
2. What kind of image does Steve have?
3. How many Steve's are there?
4. Is Steve a real person or an API?
5. Does Steve have a Partnership?
6. If so, is it a “Limited Partnership” or is it a shell corporation with bearer share’s?
7. Does Steve "accidentally" bid on his own names?
8. Does the "Partnership" prevent fair and open bidding competition?
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Enjoy every sandwich: Warren Zevon
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