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A Speculator? A Creator? A Developer? A Investor? A Artist? A Domainer? or none of the aforementioned? I'm about to register a couple of domain names that clarifies exactly who I am, and I'm proud of it. Having hand registered 1,500 domains in the last 12 months I've finally determined I'm a Domain Originator and not a a domainer (which still isn't a word btw). One would have thought that leaders in this industry would have clarified this by now?

Originator defined: a person who creates or initiates something.

Domainer
defined: No Definition....sad:xf.sick:

I've been creating names for businesses all my life, and it wasn't until recently that I started creating domain names. There's really little difference imho, and I feel I'm getting better at it every day.

So I'm a Domain Originator similar to a Mortgage Originator. I create internet domain names for .coms etc. I also recently originated the name DomainOrigination(.)com to coincide with DomainOriginator(.)com. Google shows that both Wiki and Investopedia have a page description for "Mortgage Originator" but none for Domainer or Domain Originator:xf.frown:

For those of you who create domains like me (keeping in mind every domain was created by someone), now you can proudly say you're a Domain Originator adding credibility to your profession:xf.wink:

If you create domains like me, share your profession with the world. I know I will.

Crappy domains:xf.rolleyes:? I think not, but what do I know....I'm just a newbie who hasn't a clue:xf.grin:

Cheers Everyone!
 
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Hi there...are you Tarek? The reason I ask is I learned who you are from your website @ChicagoLandAdvertising(.)com. Tarek, before I get into your comments about my appearing to be pompous, arrogant and condescending, I just wanted you to know that I didn't say I'd originated the domain StartUpsInternational(.) com, however I did say that I had "registered" it, and I even referred to it as a RescueDomain:xf.rolleyes:.....please reread my post. When I visited your site Tarek I see where you have more of a local focus for the Chicago area, and your domain name reflects it. I also noticed that your site (clean and sharp btw) caters to local businesses and even states, "Ask about our Small business Startup Packages Starting at $15 a month." Since you may have gotten a taste of what I'm thinking regarding local startups under the rescue domain, StartUpsInternational(.)com, maybe we should talk, but that's up to you.

Moving on, we all miscommunicate things when we read, write and even speak every day. My troubles, challenges, opportunities first started here on NP when I was falsely accused of cyber squatting and criminal activity due to my name being "Richard Morris", and a particular member from downunder believing the individual in this UDPR filing was me:http://www.adrforum.com/Domaindecisions/1093690.htm Tarek, between the states of Virginia and North Carolina I would venture to say there are more than 25 Richard Morris's, and the Richard Morris in this filing is not me....I swear to God. Ever since, I've been targeted by this member and other members who believe and support her. Bottomline, that's what this is all about, and I can tell you more via messaging, or via your personal email if you would like, for this is not the place to discuss it. Thanks Tarek, and it's nice to meet you.

Do you know after a year, you're not even setup to sell? I took a look at a couple of your hand regs:

http://www.shellyeh.com

http://briefReleaf.com

They go to a GoDaddy page where somebody has to click:

Learn how you can get this domain »

Which goes to a Domain Buy Service where somebody has to spend $49.99 just for a broker to contact you:

"One of our personal domain brokers will contact the current owner to see if he or she is willing to sell the domain name you want. We'll do all we can to get the name at the lowest possible price for you. The Domain Buy Service fees do not include the cost of the domain name."

That's more of a hindrance for you in getting a sale. You should spend your time getting all your domains setup so people can actually make offers/buy.
 
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Addict aka .X. aka John-from your Profile page. Also from your profile page;
"Since my beginning in the Domain Name Industry in 2003, My niche has been Domain Name Mining, My purpose is to find names that slip the cracks of auction houses and drop. I research, Inspect, And make sure each and every name i acquire is clean of blacklists and ready for it's repurpose. To meet the needs of my tasks. I use several different methods when mining for my domain names, I use a personal script to go mining for my names as well. I am not a domain name reseller, I develop and park the vast majority of my names.Usually two times a year i have the need to sell off some of my names that i have to cover expenses for my web developments and renewal fees of my portfolio."

I should do a little write up like you explaining the "niche" I'm carving out in this space. I like your style and your approach and plan on using some of it in the evolution of my domain business where I mainly "originate" domains, thus Domain Origination. Somehow or other, this name in conjunction with DomainOriginator(.)com seems to offend my critics, noting the domain firestorm from last night:xf.frown: Regardless of what they might think, I'm reasonably sure these names will be good for me and my business.

Moving on, much to the "chagrin" (i just luv that word) of some, I have in fact registered around 1,500 domains since coming on board here a little over a year ago. While it may seem I just randomly pick names with no rhyme or reason, nothing could be further from the truth. I've spent well over 2,000 hours, and maybe as many as 3,000 hours, eating, sleeping and breathing the domain name business.It's because of my business background that the vast majority of the names I register have a purpose behind them. For instance, I registered the following name just a few hours ago;

StartUpsInternational(.)com

Here is the history on it: http://www.hosterstats.com/historicaldns.phpdomain=startupsinternational.com Note, it was just dropped in August, 2018...btw, thanks to whoever provided the link to hosterstats(.)com. It's incredible(n). I guess that's what my critics mean when they say at least I should pick up some valuable information from their presence, and that's not the only thing I've picked up:xf.smile: That's why on occasion I thank them, and even pray for them. I don't think praying is illegal, and I tend to think we can all benefit from it. Moving on to how and why I registered the RescueDomain:xf.rolleyes:, StartUpsInternational.(.)com, I've renewed a relationship with a local university where I plan to be a guest lecturer about the Domain Industry. This university like many these days has an entrepreneurial school that offers what is called an EIR, or an Entrepreneur in Residence. Start Ups of all kinds are at the very core of the entrepreneurial school, and I have in mind the idea of originating domains for target areas around the world where business start ups are a big deal...take Austin Texas for example. I have an idea that I can't share with you now about creating domains that specifically target these areas, and will all come under; Start Ups International. The idea could be franchised, but more important it could create an opportunity for local lawyers, accountants, business consultants, developers, designers etc. to work together to help start ups do their thing. OMG, I forgot Domain Originators....duh! The name StartUpsInternational(.)com appraises at Go Daddy for $1,975, and unlike GameswithNames(.)com that appraises for just $798, it's appraisal seems to me to be more accurate:xf.confused: Note, I'll list this name on the Reg of the Day thread later.

My point is here, while it may be to late in my life to start, own and operate another business, I can certainly help an EIR get off to a good start. The one thing I know is that Start Ups International has the real potential to be a multi million dollar business.

Enjoy your day everyone, I'm headed to the gym where some of my best friends and ideas evolve:xf.grin:









Everything is spot on except the domain parking, I stopped parking names for click revenue, that was a very profitable niche back in the day.

Also the selling twice a year, I used to sell off some inventory here at auction, I have stopped doing that as well, my sales picked up via Sedo, so I am pretty much letting the inbound Sedo, undeveloped.com and ect, take care of my renewals and my beer money these days.

My love for spinning names and catching what falls the cracks will never stop, the auction houses don’t let much fall through the cracks these days, but they do drop the ball now and then. The thrill of the catch is an adrenaline rush.
 
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Everything is spot on except the domain parking, I stopped parking names for click revenue, that was a very profitable niche back in the day.

Also the selling twice a year, I used to sell off some inventory here at auction, I have stopped doing that as well, my sales picked up via Sedo, so I am pretty much letting the inbound Sedo, undeveloped.com and ect, take care of my renewals and my beer money these days.

My love for spinning names and catching what falls the cracks will never stop, the auction houses don’t let much fall through the cracks these days, but they do drop the ball now and then. The thrill of the catch is an adrenaline rush.
It's funny what you're addicted to...I'm addicted to Domain Origination aka Games with Names. It might take me an hour or two, but like a fly fisherman perfecting his presentation, sometimes you hook a citation. I hooked one a few minutes ago....HalfHash(.)com and I might just put it on the menu at the Doobie Diner:wacky:
 
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It's funny what you're addicted to...I'm addicted to Domain Origination aka Games with Names. It might take me an hour or two, but like a fly fisherman perfecting his presentation, sometimes you hook a citation. I hooked one a few minutes ago....HalfHash(.)com and I might just put it on the menu at the Doobie Diner:wacky:

Hehehe, yep, it is a lot like fishing.

I do still buy my share of names though, the majority being Liquid names, but I also buy 4 or 5 one and two worders a year here or at an auction house.
 
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Hehehe, yep, it is a lot like fishing.

I do still buy my share of names though, the majority being Liquid names, but I also buy 4 or 5 one and two worders a year here or at an auction house.

I was up early this am fishing, and Originated...no Created...no Rescued DomainsMyWay(.)com. Here's the skinny: http://www.hosterstats.com/historicaldns.php?domain=domainsmyway.com

Someone once said "you can judge a man by the company domains he keeps." Well said(n)
 
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I register domain names...

I buy & sell domain names...

I create my own sales landing pages...

Cheers
Corey
 
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Based of the wealth of the majority that domainers claim to have, I would strictly fit into the hobbist category I reckon, which is totally awesome with me. How could I possibly compete with as many as claim to be so wealthy and prosperous in the domain industry.

Life is just a dream 👀
 
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Looks like Bulloney is out for the count.
 
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A Speculator? A Creator? A Developer? A Investor? A Artist? A Domainer? or none of the aforementioned? I'm about to register a couple of domain names that clarifies exactly who I am, and I'm proud of it. Having hand registered 1,500 domains in the last 12 months I've finally determined I'm a Domain Originator and not a a domainer (which still isn't a word btw). One would have thought that leaders in this industry would have clarified this by now?

Originator defined: a person who creates or initiates something.

Domainer
defined: No Definition....sad:xf.sick:

I've been creating names for businesses all my life, and it wasn't until recently that I started creating domain names. There's really little difference imho, and I feel I'm getting better at it every day.

So I'm a Domain Originator similar to a Mortgage Originator. I create internet domain names for .coms etc. I also recently originated the name DomainOrigination(.)com to coincide with DomainOriginator(.)com. Google shows that both Wiki and Investopedia have a page description for "Mortgage Originator" but none for Domainer or Domain Originator:xf.frown:

For those of you who create domains like me (keeping in mind every domain was created by someone), now you can proudly say you're a Domain Originator adding credibility to your profession:xf.wink:

If you create domains like me, share your profession with the world. I know I will.

Crappy domains:xf.rolleyes:? I think not, but what do I know....I'm just a newbie who hasn't a clue:xf.grin:

Cheers Everyone!

I am newbie in this field, but that does not mean I cannot express my opinion.

In my opinion, when domainer registered a domain name that was completely new that had never been registered in the past, then he was the domain origination or originator for that domain.

In connection with your statement below
"I also recently originated the name DomainOrigination (.) Com ..."

All I know is that you are not the domain origination for the DomainOrigination (.) Com and you are domain originator for DomainOriginator (.) Com.

Below is historical data for both domains.

DomainOrigination.com history - 4 changes and 1 drops over 11 years
DomainOriginator.com history - 12 changes and 1 drops over 16 years

Thank's
 
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Poor Bulloney. I was so looking forward to how long this thread was going to go on ...
 
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Poor Bulloney. I was so looking forward to how long this thread was going to go on ...
He might just be on a time-out. If he returns you can be sure he will start another thread that is made to antagonize everyone and brag about how he invented electricity back in the 1800's when he was just starting out.
 
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Poor Bulloney. I was so looking forward to how long this thread was going to go on ...

It would be 12 pages if not for all the reported and deleted posts. Even with Bulloney gone it's still at the top. You have to give it to him though.... controversy makes for popular topics and he consistently ends up with the most popular topics. Mind you I'm not sure it counts when the majority of the posts are made by the op. :xf.grin:

Now about originator or inventor or re-animator or whatever you might want to call it. The name Domain Investor resonates the most with me. I don't care who made up a domain, I don't care about any other aspect except what the end sale value potential is, so therefore I will invest in what I think has the most potential to sell.

I used to run a multi million dollar company with 35 employees and never ever put a title on my card. My name was my title because my reputation was everything. Now with every transaction and every blog post I focus on MapleDots. No other title is necessary or required, my past clients come to the only title that matters to me and that is the name of my company.

Got it Bulloney?
Focus on your company (if you even have one) and drop all the childish titles. Trying to justify a domain name to a domain investor, it means nothing until the domain is sold. SOLD is justification so sell a few and your fellow domainers will respect your ideas, everything else is made up titles and innuendos.
 
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Got to be another 'Bulloney' infringement there somewhere or other, I wondered if he speak to the mods the same way he posts on here, that's bound to guarantee a time-out.

I reframe from posting on his live threads because you have No way of knowing how he is going to take it. Anyway I'm sure we all have acquaintances that are as stubborn, The Flat-Earth types etc, Always fascinating but nevertheless always flawed
 
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I am an Originator and Developer.
 
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No JayT....Go Daddy's appraisals act as a selling tool for me. While they may not impress you, I know for a fact they impress "non domainers" and potential investors. I'm not trying to sell my domains to other domainers, but rather to business persons like myself. Here are five reasons why GD appraisals are good for sales;

1. Go Daddy is the most recognizable name in the industry
2. Go Daddy provides "comparable" sales for their appraisals
3. Go Daddy provides other reasons for their appraisals like; "High Value Word", "Easy to Remember" etc.
4. Go Daddy makes it easy to access it's appraisal system
5. While just a third of my domains are registered at Go Daddy, I've made the decision to originate future names for resale at Go Daddy because it adds to my credibility.

Finally, I use to own a medical billing business and the software my partner developed/created ran on IBM hardware to include a IBM System36 and IBM PC's when they first came out. Even though we weren't a reseller for IBM hardware at the time, it added a whole lot to our credibility when we were selling our service to end users. Go Daddy and Go Daddy's appraisals service the same purpose as the name IBM did when marketing.

Does this make any sense to you JayT? I know I'm not the only one that gets it, but some people just can't see the forest for the trees:xf.frown:


IBM also had the nickname 1 BIG Mutha! back in the day.
 
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Looks like Bulloney is out for the count.

He might be banned from NamePros for the 3rd (or 4th) time now, but that did not stop him from spamming me with an unsolicited email this morning talking about his 10 most recent registrations. I saw some others on the CC like Recons, Rob Monster, etc.

Brad
 
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He might be banned from NamePros for the 3rd (or 4th) time now, but that did not stop him from spamming me with an unsolicited email this morning talking about his 10 most recent registrations. I saw some others on the CC like Recons, Rob Monster, etc.

Brad

Hope you reported the spam to all the proper authorities :xf.grin:
 
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He might be banned from NamePros for the 3rd (or 4th) time now, but that did not stop him from spamming me with an unsolicited email this morning talking about his 10 most recent registrations. I saw some others on the CC like Recons, Rob Monster, etc.

Brad

I have now received (6) emails from Richard with several other people CCed as well.

I am not interested in these unsolicited spam emails. I am sure Bulloney is reading this, but can't respond as he was banned yet again.

The funny thing is when I responded asking to be removed from the email chain, I got the following response from his server -

Your message was rejected for possible spam/virus content.

Here you go Bulloney, here is the email I sent to you -

Number of domains bought - 1500+
Number of domains sold - 0
Number of times banned from NamePros - 3

Make some actual sales and people might care. Otherwise you are just
collecting domains that are not assets, but liabilities.

Please remove me from this email chain. I don't feel like receiving daily
unsolicited email updates.

Thanks,
Brad
 
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I have now received (6) emails from Richard with several other people CCed as well.
I can't wait until next year when all of his "incredible" domains come up for renewal. Maybe he will have to apply for an "incredible" loan to pay them all off. :ROFL:
 
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The character count for the posts in this topic seems to have gone down :xf.laugh:
 
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Makes me wonder who Richard the banned one is and what hechas been doing.
 
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Guess he's now the email unsolicited-tor.
 
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