As a Domainer, Will You Put a NameBlock Block on Your Names?

[bhartzer]

NameBlock is launching soon (expected in the next month or so). NameBlock will allow you to pay to place a block on a series of characters (such as your product name, brand, company name, etc.).

You'll be able to place that block so no one can register a domain that contains those characters, and a ton of common variations. For example, if PayPal would put a block on PayPal, then domains like PayPa1.com, PayPa1.net, etc. couldn't be registered. They'll show up as being not available to register.

You don't have to have a trademark to put a NameBlock on. But you'll pay annually for the block.

As a domainer, are you planning on putting block on your more valuable names?

 

[branding]

https://domainnamewire.com/2022/08/31/nameblock-launches-to-make-domain-blocking-easier/

https://www.newswire.com/news/nameb...ketplace-for-domain-name-blocking-to-21810816

 

[bhartzer]

NameBlock are on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/nameblock/about/

They say they have 4-10 employees and were registered in 2022. So a different company from the one in Norway? But with similar business? And only one is on OpenCorporates?

My understanding is that they're in Norway.

 

[branding]

NameBlock are on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/nameblock/about/

They say they have 4-10 employees and were registered in 2022. So a different company from the one in Norway? But with similar business? And only one is on OpenCorporates?

They bought the domain '22

 

[bhartzer]

https://domainnamewire.com/2022/08/31/nameblock-launches-to-make-domain-blocking-easier/

https://www.newswire.com/news/nameb...ketplace-for-domain-name-blocking-to-21810816

It's been around and launched in the past year, but it's not "launched" officially, as in no one can place a block yet or purchase the service yet.

 

[branding]

I have gone through the site and their webinar(s).

It's not a scam. It's happening and something all domainers should be aware of.

I'm sure they are providing some service... Not sure registries and registrars are going to buy it.

 

[Bob Hawkes]

Surely something like this to have credibility needs to be a lot more transparent than they are.

Their website does not list their management or directors.

The service is somewhat lacking in details on how it will work.

ICANN consideration at first glance seems hard to find.

Are there any conflicts of interest between those who are pushing this idea and other interests they have.

-Bob

PS I certainly hope the legal minds at ICA have a close look at this.

 

[branding]

Just thinking of the legal exposure of a service like this. Massive risk for both NB and NB clients (registrars/registries)

 

[branding]

It's been around and launched in the past year, but it's not "launched" officially, as in no one can place a block yet or purchase the service yet.

So basically it's just a whitepaper about how they envision registries should work?

Not buying it.

 

[bhartzer]

I'm sure they are providing some service... Not sure registries and registrars are going to buy it.

My understanding is that a lot of registries have already signed on. I don't think they've made the list public, though, as I can't find it.

 

[D Haynes]

It's been around and launched in the past year, but it's not "launched" officially, as in no one can place a block yet or purchase the service yet.

The wording on DNAccess seem to be offering the service.

https://www.dnaccess.com/nameblock/

 

[Future Sensors]

My understanding is

You say this a lot. Please, what's your source?

 

[branding]

My understanding is that a lot of registries have already signed on. I don't think they've made the list public, though, as I can't find it.

Thank god my cctld skipped the 'amazing opportunity '.

 

[bhartzer]

Just thinking of the legal exposure of a service like this. Massive risk for both NB and NB clients (registrars/registries)

What risks and legal exposure are you thinking about? If someone has a legitimate use for a blocked name, they can just fill out a form and appeal. Seems like there's no issues there.

I, too, am assuming that they've already gone though the legal vetting process, especially since it's ICANN approved.

 

[bhartzer]

You say this a lot. Please, what's your source?

Source: I've read through the website and talked with a few people there, and seen their webinars.

Kevin Kopas has been fairly open about answering questions about it that I've had.

 

[Future Sensors]

What's this?

 

[bhartzer]

So basically it's just a whitepaper about how they envision registries should work?

Not buying it.

I haven't read or looked at the whitepaper... mainly at the NameBlock.com website and have asked people associated with it some questions.

 

[Future Sensors]

I can't help but this whole thread feels like a well-designed SEO move. Congratulations.

 

[branding]

What risks and legal exposure are you thinking about? If someone has a legitimate use for a blocked name, they can just fill out a form and appeal. Seems like there's no issues there.

I, too, am assuming that they've already gone though the legal vetting process, especially since it's ICANN approved.

Firstly, show me the ICANN approval.

Secondly, the registry would not be acting in the best interests of its registrants but in those who pay a certain fee.

This alone is against everything the founders of the web stood for. Some registries are just money grabs.

Real registries are there to defend registrant rights.

 

[branding]

I can't help but this whole thread feels like a well-designed SEO move. Congratulations.

Spot on.

 

[bhartzer]

What's this?

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That's my reseller page that I've created already.

NameBlock is my service, and I'm no way associated with NameBlock--I'm just going to be a reseller when it launches in the next few months.

 

[Future Sensors]

Answer to the original question: no, I will definitely not use this service.

 

[bhartzer]

Firstly, show me the ICANN approval.

Secondly, the registry would not be acting in the best interests of its registrants but in those who pay a certain fee.

This alone is against everything the founders of the web stood for. Some registries are just money grabs.

Real registries are there to defend registrant rights.

You should ask NameBlock about that. Good questions.

 

[branding]

That's my reseller page that I've created already.

NameBlock is my service, and I'm no way associated with NameBlock--I'm just going to be a reseller when it launches in the next few months.

How would you know when you don't know exactly what they offer and and what fee? Doesn't make sense.

 

[bhartzer]

Spot on.

Definitely not an SEO move LOLOL

 

[bhartzer]

Answer to the original question: no, I will definitely not use this service.

I think you mean "No, I will definitely not use this service." ?