discuss (Poll) New gTLDs At Namescon 2019

[Silentptnr]

So far, in the 2019 Namescon auction, there are a total of 335 domains currently in the auction list.

Of those, there are only 6 8 new gTLD domains.

 

[cooljub]

Millenials do not like .com, the like new tld.

Millennials are maybe too young yet to be wise

 

[bmugford]

Millenials do not like .com, the like new tld.

That doesn't make much sense. Seems more like wishful thinking.
Virtually all the popular sites they use are .COM.

Brad

 

[Silentptnr]

Don't get me wrong, these are some amazing domains. But they could maybe do a separate auction for great lower priced names.

With the money they spend on the event, they could sell so many more names. Maybe have some categories including new gtlds.

Just my opinion.

 

[The Durfer]

Didn't submit any.

what?! you have a bunch of winners. You should

 

[eurorealtor]

So far, in the 2019 Namescon auction, there are a total of 335 domains currently in the auction list. Of those, there are only 6 8 new gTLD domains.

Not sure if that's even possible to have more New gTLD names. The "premium" ones renewal cost more than my new car and the limit for submitted names is $75 as mentioned in their TOS.

I also am amazed they ask people to submit on a website that is not https. Bob

25% commission and they are broke to pay hundred bucks for SSL certificates.

 

[eurorealtor]

I also find disturbing the fact that they force you to redirect your DNS to ParkingCrew and in my understanding, if you refuse, they won't even consider your domains.

Explanation:

this helps us choose what names go into the pre-bidding process and helps to increase value and improves chances of selling the domains. Why would you not be interested in that?

 

[wot]

I also find disturbing the fact that they force you to redirect your DNS to ParkingCrew and in my understanding, if you refuse, they won't even consider your domains.

Explanation:

I think that is based mainly on traffic of which most ngtld get very little so that's a non starter.

 

[atinc]

NamesCon auction 2016

enjoy watching

 

[namezest]

I submitted Were.Global so lets see huh...

 

[atinc]

I submitted Were.Global so lets see huh...

good luck.

did you put a reserve on it?

 

[Bob Hawkes]

I also find disturbing the fact that they force you to redirect your DNS to ParkingCrew and in my understanding, if you refuse, they won't even consider your domains.

Explanation:

So do I understand it correctly that
(1) You need to set DNS to ParkingCrew to even have your name considered?
(2) Am I also correct that ParkingCrew use zero click techniques?
If both so, highly concerning. Note I am not sure re either just seeking clarification.

 

[namezest]

@atinc no I put no reserve, and yeah I agree with you all on Monty asking for them to be added to parking crew. Parking is the number one way to mess up good names since nobody checks the trojan linked ads. I have a domain in .one extension gets over 3k visits every month no way I will park it. I am going to develop it.

 

[Bob Hawkes]

btw I have contacted Monte about this and said,

You might want to fix it for the folks who are submitting their personal information online.

and His response was this;

Doesn’t need one - its just a domain submission page

While true not credit card or PP information, it does ask for my mailing address, full name, phone number and more. Without SSL it makes it relatively easy for a hacker to intercept this data and associate it with the domain names, not just selected but entire list I submit. In turn a phishing response email or phone call could seem legitimate as they have all of that information, including your Skype credentials if you give them.

While SSL is no guarantee it at least makes it harder. They could buy a commercial one and implement it easily or even use a free Lets Encrypt. Not doing so seriously weakens my view of the Namescon auction process.

Bob

 

[Internet.Domains]

So far we know this much. All of which is troubling.

1. The Terms and Conditions are lopsided.
2. The submission form is unsecure.
3. Parking is required for some people, but not all.
4. The chief "domain decider" lobbied for the New Gtld's, but doesn't put them in auction.
5. The word "premium" is used in an undefined manner, meaning different things at different times.
6. Many domains are from one portfolio with suspected reserves as high as 2 million.
7. The auction platform used was involved in a highly controversial issue regarding shill bidding and insider trading that took advantage of domain investors.

 

[PHILIPPE RAVEL]

.co.com is not a new gTLD

Actually it is not even an extension.

It's a private subdomain managed by CentralNic.

.co.uk
.co.za
.co.nz
.co.th
.co.jp
.co.kr
.co.in
.co.at

are also sub-domains... and they work .

 

[~ The 34 Year Buzz!!]

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While SSL is no guarantee it at least makes it harder. They could buy a commercial one and implement it easily or even use a free Lets Encrypt. Not doing so seriously weakens my view of the Namescon auction process.

Bob

Looks like Namescon is so amateur, that they leave room for some serious ((())) competition.

 

[Silentptnr]

Looks like Namescon is so amateur, that they leave room for some serious (()) competition.

I agree

 

[atinc]

.co.uk
.co.za
.co.nz
.co.th
.co.jp
.co.kr
.co.in
.co.at

are also sub-domains... and they work .

Yes they are called ccTLDs, not new gTLDs.

In my opinion they could add this brand new GTLD

.co.com

and I am not sure if co.uk is a subdomain cause if I am not mistaken .uk came after .co.uk. but you might be right, I don't know much about this extension.

 

[atinc]

Do you know any nP user who sold a domain at these auctions? Anyone?

And can anyone tell us if these domain auctions attract end-users or start-ups in any way? Like do they attend to the auction?

Never attended this event, anyone have an 1st hand experience?

Let's keep in mind that Monte Cahn and Michael Berkens are reputable internet entrepreneurs, but I totally agree with these;

So far we know this much. All of which is troubling.

1. The Terms and Conditions are lopsided.
2. The submission form is unsecure.
3. Parking is required for some people, but not all.
4. The chief "domain decider" lobbied for the New Gtld's, but doesn't put them in auction.
5. The word "premium" is used in an undefined manner, meaning different things at different times.
6. Many domains are from one portfolio with suspected reserves as high as 2 million.
7. The auction platform used was involved in a highly controversial issue regarding shill bidding and insider trading that took advantage of domain investors.

Looks like Namescon is so amateur, that they leave room for some serious ((())) competition.

 

[Internet.Domains]

Do you know any nP user who sold a domain at these auctions? Anyone?

And can anyone tell us if these domain auctions attract end-users or start-ups in any way? Like do they attend to the auction?

Never attended this event, anyone have an 1st hand experience?

Let's keep in mind that Monte Cahn and Michael Berkens are reputable internet entrepreneurs, but I totally agree with these;

Yes, MB is reputable. However, I don't believe he has been involved for many years.

 

[imadoer]

I voted for no. If there was a HELL NO option I would have chose that

 

[SuzanneChambers]

I voted for no. If there was a HELL NO option I would have chose that

You can't avoid ntlds, it is the future. Many people trying to hold them down. You can't hold back a volcano!

 

[imadoer]

You can't avoid ntlds, it is the future. Many people trying to hold them down. You can't hold back a volcano!

Can't hold back diarrhea either

 

[SuzanneChambers]

Can't hold back diarrhea either

Afraid of the future, afraid of the way naming is going? Better to adapt to change than be run over by it.

Fortune 500 companies & startup companies are all shifting to new tlds. Hundreds applied for there own tld. Those who missed out are sorry. Google switched to abc.xyz. Who would have thought? That world has changed!

 

[imadoer]

Afraid of the future, afraid of the way naming is going? Better to adapt to change than be run over by it.

Fortune 500 companies & startup companies are all shifting to new tlds. Hundreds applied for there own tld. Those who missed out are sorry. Google switched to abc.xyz. Who would have thought? That world has changed!

Afraid of what your .frogs Ngtlds will never become crap just over produced worthless baseball cards. I better adapt lol man get out of here. You probably dont even own one good domain name. Idiots that make no sales allways have a lot to say