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First and last name domains are a type of domain that I love buying. But some other people think that these types of domains should not purchased.
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What do you think about First and Last Name domains? Ethical or not?
it's squatting.First And Last Name Domains - Are They Ethical?
Yes they are unless we choose one that is not targeting a specifsp and populap person
The only first + last name I'm interested in is my own . . but it's taken.
Since johnsmith and mohammedali, and zhangwei are all taken i am out of ideas.
it's squatting.
If it is a popular name, why not? No one has exclusive rights to a popular name shared by thousands of people.
If it is targeting one specific end user that is another story.
Brad
I completly agree with @bmugford
If you buy a first + last name just to target one specific enduser then it's just squatting but if you buy a popular name shared by thousands of people it's a fair game.
I personally never sold a first + last name .com but i know lots of domainers that do so and they make good money doing so, plus the buyer's normally are happy for being able to own their name (who doesn't want to own their name).
I sold some popular first name in other extensions in the past (have one in auction now) and had good results plus the people i contact normally thank me for letting them know the domain is available.
The only first + last name I'm interested in is my own . . but it's taken.
ColdTrigger.com is owned by Huge Domains
Many brands (company names) are feminine given names...
Yes .. I agree .. I actually have a small number of such names (obscure-ish first names)Many brands (company names) are feminine given names...
That is most definitely not accurate. There has even been at least one case where a domain was taken away from someone with the exact full name (and yes .. certainly cases where they haven't .. but just saying it's not always taken for granted depending on the case).And it is 100% ethical because even by UDRP they are considered as generic domains.
Why just "celebrities"? It seems everyone should have the right to use their own name. And to use the web address if it is not being used by another (for legitimate reasons).I agree, UDRP cases are possible with very popular celebrities if exact combination FirstLast.
No problems in all other cases.
Me too .. lol .. I see nothing wrong with that .. particularly if they are generic not-made-up names.Regarding me... I take only First or only Last.
Because "bad faith" in case with celebrities is significantly easier to prove. Everyone has no any chances via UDRP.