Goodbye from Brands.International - It was lovely beying here.

[Brands.International]

Hello friends,

during last 4 years, I enjoyed participating on this forum. It was very lovely time to be here.

As some of you maybe know, I am pure new gTLD investor, and I have spend many days here discussing this domain asset class. I hope I have helped some of you to form an opinion about new domain opportunities, and maybe also debunked some myths and half-truths which were pretty common here few years ago about them. This has now much improved, to my pleasure.

Along the way I have build one of the best new gTLD private portfolio out there, which is a nice side effect of this journey. I hope in future it will result in nice (and large) pay-off..

Maybe some of you noticed, that to get nice new domain names is not that easy or cheap anymore. For me, as I was spoiled with early convenience of low entry prices as an early investor and fan, today's enviroment is not bringing much excitement anymore. For one, registries are getting much better in their pricing, which then results in less opportunities for domain investors. But also, there are more and more investors now, which are getting prices for good new gTLD combos in auctions to pretty high levels (study recent new gTLD auctions at Dynadot, for example). This, in return, brings less topics, which can be actually meaningfuly discussed between domain investors.

In addition, I started to have feeling that very nice community which was once here, is not here anymore. Atmosphere changed, and although I have voiced my concern for more balance repeadly over last few months, I just have feeling I was not heard really, or that those who should care, did not much. I like quality discussion which brings value to everyone, but it seems my time here was literally wasted by those who care only about their personal profits. It bothered me several times, because I cared about people and community here, but I do not see any improvement - so this is the main reason I am leaving you. Unfortunatelly (I guess for me), I am fan of fairness and rules which are valid for everyone, and if this is not the case for longer period of time, it does not go well with me, and I vote with my feet. Again, it is probably my loss, but I can not change that.

I hope you liked the appraisal thread for new gTLDs I ran for 1,5 years, and that it gave you some value!

So, I am leaving you now (although I wish my account to stay active) and will not log-in again. I believe all my friends are already connected via LinkedIn with me, but those who are not yet, here is my profile, please do: : https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandsinternational/

Or you can leave me a message via my website www.brands.international, where you will also find my email, if you want to write me and you are not at LinkedIn.

GL to everyone and I wish everyone great sales and happy domaining

PS: when/if more balance and substance and good atmosphere of community is restored, call me back friends.

 

[frank-germany]

ummm Frank... telling newbies not to begin with anything other than .com actualy IS fooling them

yes of course
I had never done so

the best is .de anyway

 

[griff]

we need more mods in a variety of timezones to help maintain the site for sure.. seeing reactionary/rule-breaking posts not being acted on will make some feel worn out.

thanks for all the help and good luck in your future!

 

[Mister Funsky]

As suggested above, should you decide to stay or return, take advantage of the ignore button. It took me a while to utilize it (felt like I might be missing something) but once I did it made things so much better.

Best of luck to you and may your investments pay off well for years to come!

 

[iAdam]

Good luck with your future endeavors.

 

[The Durfer]

wow, you'll be missed Marek, with your knowledge of new gtlds. Sorry to see you go. Good luck!

 

[frank-germany]

As suggested above, should you decide to stay or return, take advantage of the ignore button. It took me a while to utilize it (felt like I might be missing something) but once I did it made things so much better.

Best of luck to you and may your investments pay off well for years to come!

much better indeed

 

[Pay.My.id]

Hello Marek ... @Brands.International


I feel many namepros members so sad when they hear that you want to leave this forum , but we couldn't control your final decision , we only pray that you would get more successful , make more sales , and never stop to share your great experience in domaining, especially for newGTLD

 

[BrandPlease]

Hope we see you back soon. Although not an investor in the same names, I have learned much from you and appreciate all the time you put into your passion. Wish you all the best - and do pop in and say hi, when you have a chance. You are always a great presence and offer thoughtful responses. Good Luck and all the Best!

 

[xynames]

Where this guy lolwarrior / brands.international had problems was with unsubstantiated claims that were in fact sometimes positively contradicted by evidence that he was making up or inflating sales. Such as in his dot live thread. Otherwise, no one gave him a hard time.

 

[frank-germany]

Where this guy lolwarrior / brands.international had problems was with unsubstantiated claims that were in fact sometimes positively contradicted by evidence that he was making up or inflating sales. Such as in his dot live thread. Otherwise, no one gave him a hard time.

I bet he knows better

 

[Pay.My.id]

His analysis is relevant to some changes in the domain industry. He often uses new variables that strengthen newGtlds position in the market

 

[Pay.My.id]

Hope we see you back soon. Although not an investor in the same names, I have learned much from you and appreciate all the time you put into your passion. Wish you all the best - and do pop in and say hi, when you have a chance. You are always a great presence and offer thoughtful responses. Good Luck and all the Best!

He like trying to start applying what most people don't do in acknowledging existence of newGTLD

 

[lennco]

Hello friends,

during last 4 years, I enjoyed participating on this forum. It was very lovely time to be here.

As some of you maybe know, I am pure new gTLD investor, and I have spend many days here discussing this domain asset class. I hope I have helped some of you to form an opinion about new domain opportunities, and maybe also debunked some myths and half-truths which were pretty common here few years ago about them. This has now much improved, to my pleasure.

Along the way I have build one of the best new gTLD private portfolio out there, which is a nice side effect of this journey. I hope in future it will result in nice (and large) pay-off..

Maybe some of you noticed, that to get nice new domain names is not that easy or cheap anymore. For me, as I was spoiled with early convenience of low entry prices as an early investor and fan, today's enviroment is not bringing much excitement anymore. For one, registries are getting much better in their pricing, which then results in less opportunities for domain investors. But also, there are more and more investors now, which are getting prices for good new gTLD combos in auctions to pretty high levels (study recent new gTLD auctions at Dynadot, for example). This, in return, brings less topics, which can be actually meaningfuly discussed between domain investors.

In addition, I started to have feeling that very nice community which was once here, is not here anymore. Atmosphere changed, and although I have voiced my concern for more balance repeadly over last few months, I just have feeling I was not heard really, or that those who should care, did not much. I like quality discussion which brings value to everyone, but it seems my time here was literally wasted by those who care only about their personal profits. It bothered me several times, because I cared about people and community here, but I do not see any improvement - so this is the main reason I am leaving you. Unfortunatelly (I guess for me), I am fan of fairness and rules which are valid for everyone, and if this is not the case for longer period of time, it does not go well with me, and I vote with my feet. Again, it is probably my loss, but I can not change that.

I hope you liked the appraisal thread for new gTLDs I ran for 1,5 years, and that it gave you some value!

So, I am leaving you now (although I wish my account to stay active) and will not log-in again. I believe all my friends are already connected via LinkedIn with me, but those who are not yet, here is my profile, please do: : https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandsinternational/

Or you can leave me a message via my website www.brands.international, where you will also find my email, if you want to write me and you are not at LinkedIn.

GL to everyone and I wish everyone great sales and happy domaining

PS: when/if more balance and substance and good atmosphere of community is restored, call me back friends.

So sorry to see you go lolwrrior. You are a great asset to this forum.
I wish you all the best and hope someday you comeback.
Good luck my friend.

 

[lennco]

I despise the discussion of politics, I am sure there are some crazy and heated debates in the political thread, I don't know, because I have never entered, no interest. Others have interest and are welcome to participate.

I started the political thread back in 2012 to divert the discussion of politics away from all other threads.

I don't know if you remember but before 2012 people would get really nasty about politics in a lot of the domain related threads so I just tried to funnel all of that craziness into one thread and yes you are correct it does get really crazy and heated in the political thread but it is better to try and have it in one place then to have it spread out into other threads and effecting good people at NPs like you and lolwarrior and so many others.

 

[equity78]

I started the political thread back in 2012 to divert the discussion of politics away from all other threads.

I don't know if you remember but before 2012 people would get really nasty about politics in a lot of the domain related threads so I just tried to funnel all of that craziness into one thread and yes you are correct it does get really crazy and heated in the political thread but it is better to try and have it in one place then to have it spread out into other threads and effecting good people at NPs like you and lolwarrior and so many others.

Yes I do, and that was a good job, my point was people here can all do what they enjoy and others not be subjected to something they don't when things are done right like that thread.

Thanks Lennco

 

[Joakim]

Sorry to see you go, Marek. But I'm hopeful we'll see you back.

Your passion for nGTLD's caught my attention early on, and I wish you the best going forward.

As I've learned through many ups and downs, it is critical being able to block negativity and only focus on what can bring value. This is what I do in real life, and on all social platforms as well.

 

[.X.]

Take a rest and revisit your options, take care of yourself and enjoy life.

 

[branding]

Sad to see you go but perfectly understand your reasoning. Godspeed!

 

[frank-germany]

its going to be a deserted place ....

I will miss you @Grilled

 

[MarkedMarket]

@Grilled certainly is a maverick with a brain the size of a planet. His meticulous analyses are legendary and I guess he will soon return again...

What he and @Brands.International have in common is that they are both rebels, independent thinkers who don't follow follow the beaten track, but make their own trail. I hope in 5, 10, 20 years, @Brands.International will reap the benefits of his contrarian investing (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contrarian_investing) and will be recognized as a ngTLD Nostradamus.

 

[Name Trader]

Bon Voyage @Brands.International & @Grilled. Both your contributions will be sadly missed. Both of you, PLEASE come back soon. Thanks @frank-germany

 

[Silentptnr]

Best of luck. Don't share you NP password. We might think it's you.

 

[awwalmb]

Sad to see you go. Hope you change your mind. Wish you all the best, friend.

 

[Corey]

Do what's Best for you, good to see you have left the door open to return.

Cheers
Corey

 

[Lox]

I am leaving the NP forum for a while...(a year-two). My account will stay active but it goes straight to hibernation box. I wish you all the best!

Regards