discuss .LINK binge continues

[BoGoKing]

".LINK is no worse than .XYZ".....like the .com loyalists despising the .xyz insurgence, the .xyz loyalists despise the .link insurgence.

While most of the really good "single word" .link domains have been registered still a few remain. For example, the day after Thanksgiving I was able to register Thankfulness.link that happens to be no worse than Thankfulness.xyz or Thankfulness.com.

In the way of an update.....domains under management aka DUM has grown from 200,000 to 221,000 since May, and 1,500 of those I've registered. In addition, i have it from some reliable sources that "Good News is Coming"

 

[BoGoKing]

To be fair to @ThatNameGuy, he has agreed in the past that .com is the better choice. He seems to be trying to make a case for why .link can be a great secondary alternative, and arguing that because of that the extension is a good investment.

To be fair you you Joe, your explanation is SPOT ON and I'd give you a "like", if only I could

 

[MadAboutDomains]

I don't do things very often, but when I do I do it 50 times at once every single time.

 

[BoGoKing]

So you believe that the reason new gTLDs like .link haven't gotten as much uptake is because businesses/consumers:

• aren't aware that they exist; and/or
• aren't aware that they can be used in the same way as a .com name

Besides conversations with people in your own personal circle, have you done any research to suggest that the above is truly the driving factor behind a lack of take-up for most new extensions?

On the flipside, I'll argue that any business owner looking to spend a few thousand on a domain name has likely done some research, and is aware of new extensions and how they're used. If that's the case, it may just be that .com is still the preferred choice because of the authority and brand power that a company gains from using it. The real issue is that people worldwide see .com as the go-to extension, and don't have as much trust in new extensions for a variety of reasons. This trust in .com has been engrained in people for over 20 years, and shifting (or expanding) that trust would take a truly massive marketing and promotional effort. Until that can be achieved, businesses will continue to go where their customers lead them.

What are your thoughts on that?

Joe, i absolutely believe it. Conversations about domains with people in my own personal circle are non existent. Why? Because most old farts like me haven't a clue about domains. However the last conversation I had with the founder of iApp Systems at the gym revealed that he'd heard of .xyz, but not .link. He was slightly familiar with Snap Names, only because he brought it up.

Do you remember Jeannie McPherson of Verisign saying this about the domain aftermarket?

"But there is also an unregulated secondary market – led by domain speculators – hiding in plain sight. There, some speculators buy domain names at regulated low prices, then sell them at a far higher price. This secondary market is as old as the domain name system itself. However, since the wholesale price cap was imposed on .com in 2012, the secondary market has expanded in ways that exploit consumers."

Finally, i don't know "exactly" what the new owners of .LINK have up their sleeve, but I know they're pretty damn smart. Maybe even smarter than you and Brad together Over the years I've invested in successful "turnarounds" where the Jockey/Jockeys have ridden their new horse/business to victory, and i'm here to cheer them on

 

[BoGoKing]

- While we're talking about your latest initiative, do you have any updates for us on these ones?

Joe....it's really freaky how close you follow me. You sort of remind me of those afflicted with Trump derangement syndrome here in America. While I never buy a lottery ticket, I am a calculated risk taker who's not afraid of going out on a limb. That said, I'm a survivor who always has a safety net to fall back on

 

[Joe N]

Joe....it's really freaky how close you follow me. You sort of remind me of those afflicted with Trump derangement syndrome here in America. While I never buy a lottery ticket, I am a calculated risk taker who's not afraid of going out on a limb. That said, I'm a survivor who always has a safety net to fall back on

I always do my research before I discuss a topic, Rich. I can see how that might seem unusual to you.

Have you noticed a pattern in your previous initiatives?

 

[Joe N]

Joe, i absolutely believe it. Conversations about domains with people in my own personal circle are non existent. Why? Because most old farts like me haven't a clue about domains. However the last conversation I had with the founder of iApp Systems at the gym revealed that he'd heard of .xyz, but not .link. He was slightly familiar with Snap Names, only because he brought it up.

Do you remember Jeannie McPherson of Verisign saying this about the domain aftermarket?

"But there is also an unregulated secondary market – led by domain speculators – hiding in plain sight. There, some speculators buy domain names at regulated low prices, then sell them at a far higher price. This secondary market is as old as the domain name system itself. However, since the wholesale price cap was imposed on .com in 2012, the secondary market has expanded in ways that exploit consumers."

Finally, i don't know "exactly" what the new owners of .LINK have up their sleeve, but I know they're pretty damn smart. Maybe even smarter than you and Brad together Over the years I've invested in successful "turnarounds" where the Jockey/Jockeys have ridden their new horse/business to victory, and i'm here to cheer them on

Do you not feel that markets naturally regulate themselves, Rich?

I know how fascinating those comments from Verisign are, but feel free to go out on a limb and express your own opinions on this topic.

 

[MadAboutDomains]

Never said .link is better than .com....see Joe Nichols explanation. I'll be using a lot of quotes like the following seen here when you ask Google "what does a link do";

"A link (short for hyperlink) is an HTML object that allows you to jump to a new location when you click or tap it. Links are found on almost every webpage and provide a simple means of navigating between pages on the web. Links can be attached to text, images, or other HTML elements"

In layman's terms this is sufficient enough explanation to justify .link as an extension imo

Painful isn't the word.

 

[bmugford]

Painful isn't the word.

I don't know. I had no idea what a link was until the education by Rich.

The post by @Joe N really illustrates how Rich has jumped from idea to idea and extension to extension, doing the same thing over and over again with the same results.

"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."

Brad

 

[Joe N]

The post by @Joe N really illustrates how Rich has jumped from idea to idea and extension to extension, doing the same thing over and over again with the same results.

"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."

Brad

It's fascinating seeing them all together like that! And if he had taken one or two of those ideas individually and followed through, they could have had some chance at success.

The thing about these "outside the box" efforts in domaining is that you really need to commit time and effort to them to see if they bear fruit. How long was Swetha building her .xyz portfolio before it started taking off? Five years?

Same with the early pioneers of the industry. How many years did they spend holding on to names while people laughed at them?

@ThatNameGuy, you do indeed have some interesting ideas that are worth pursuing, but you seem to get easily distracted. Is it possible that in your former businesses, it was actually your partners who "made something happen" while you funded the projects and thought up new ideas?

 

[BoGoKing]

Do you not feel that markets naturally regulate themselves, Rich?

I know how fascinating those comments from Verisign are, but feel free to go out on a limb and express your own opinions on this topic.

Of course not.....all markets are regulated to some degree.

Verisign only confirmed what I'd already learned about the domain industry. It wasn't long after I arrived here at NP that I was falsely accused of cyber squatting for which I never got an apology. I'm sure you recall the incident Joe, and one would think you might have apologized on behalf of the industry, but that was obviously above your pay grade.

You've also heard me share personal stories about the corrupt nature of the industry. When industry leaders like jmcc of Hosterstats speaks of educating "uninformed" consumers/businesses as being a "laudable goal", it speaks volumes......don't you think Joe

laud·a·ble

ADJECTIVE

1. (of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation:

 

[BoGoKing]

Painful isn't the word.

This only confirms why you're not a "social creature"......not everyone can be charming

 

[BoGoKing]

It's fascinating seeing them all together like that! And if he had taken one or two of those ideas individually and followed through, they could have had some chance at success.

The thing about these "outside the box" efforts in domaining is that you really need to commit time and effort to them to see if they bear fruit. How long was Swetha building her .xyz portfolio before it started taking off? Five years?

Same with the early pioneers of the industry. How many years did they spend holding on to names while people laughed at them?

@ThatNameGuy, you do indeed have some interesting ideas that are worth pursuing, but you seem to get easily distracted. Is it possible that in your former businesses, it was actually your partners who "made something happen" while you funded the projects and thought up new ideas?

Speaking of Swetha Joe.....what's happened to her? Just two sales in the last 45 days. Guess I was right about .LINK being no worse than .XYZ

 

[BoGoKing]

I don't know. I had no idea what a link was until the education by Rich.

The post by @Joe N really illustrates how Rich has jumped from idea to idea and extension to extension, doing the same thing over and over again with the same results.

"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."

Brad

Brad....what do you think of the domain Gaslighting.xxxx. Gaslighting.com has been terminated and Gaslighting.xyz is for sale at Sedo for God knows how much?

 

[JB Lions]

JB.....if you were to price Dollar.link, how much would you ask for it and why? Another question? Are you on Linkedin, and what do you think of the new registry owners plans for .LINK?......thanks in advance.

Nope, my last post here, will be staying out of your threads. Trying to stay out of time wasting threads. You're not serious about this, like I said, not even setting up your domains to sell after many years.

Just on .link alone, these are the threads you started. You've started 8 different threads, many probably should have been combined.

.LINK binge continues​

.LINK binge progress​

Binge Buying and .link​

.LINK News and more​

LINKedin and .LINK​

.LINK THREAD - Sales, Regs, Discussion, News, Debates​

Single word .XYZ vs single word .LINK​

.xyz Versus .link​

 

[BoGoKing]

Nope, my last post here, will be staying out of your threads. Trying to stay out of time wasting threads. You're not serious about this, like I said, not even setting up your domains to sell after many years.

​

JB....i can't say how glad I am that you're gone, but I'll take this opportunity to share with others my .LINK binge continues with Visionary.link.

I'd thought all the Premium domains were gone at this stage, but I was able to pick this great single word domain up for $120 and best of all it renews for $10.95 according to my screen print from Namecheap.

So what's a visionary like me intend to do with this domain? I intend to have it listed for sale by the end of January and in the mean time i intend to reach out to the founders of Visionary.com. As it turns out Linkedin is my connection to them.....whoulda thunk

Hasta la juego JB

 

[Joe N]

Of course not.....all markets are regulated to some degree.

You really struggle with English comprehension, Rich. That's not what I asked. And besides that, you're wrong. What about the market for NFTs? Trading cards? Comic books? Artwork? Collectibles? They all self-regulate based on supply and demand, same as the domain name aftermarket.

Verisign only confirmed what I'd already learned about the domain industry. It wasn't long after I arrived here at NP that I was falsely accused of cyber squatting for which I never got an apology. I'm sure you recall the incident Joe, and one would think you might have apologized on behalf of the industry, but that was obviously above your pay grade.

Rich, it's comments like these that make me wonder if you have a full grip of your mental faculties. Firstly, what on Earth do Verisign's comment have to do with the years-old issue of you being butt-hurt over a single person's remarks? And second, when did I start representing the domain name industry to the extent that I would offer an apology on its behalf to an over-sensitive grown man who can't seem to fight his own battles (lame and unimportant as they may be)?

Speaking of Swetha Joe.....what's happened to her? Just two sales in the last 45 days. Guess I was right about .LINK being no worse than .XYZ

I suspect she's not reporting publicly as much because a lot of people have been quite rude in how they question the validity of her sales.

 

[Joe N]

You've also heard me share personal stories about the corrupt nature of the industry. When industry leaders like jmcc of Hosterstats speaks of educating "uninformed" consumers/businesses as being a "laudable goal", it speaks volumes......don't you think Joe

laud·a·ble

ADJECTIVE

1. (of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation:

Do you think you deserve praise, Rich?

 

[bmugford]

It wasn't long after I arrived here at NP that I was falsely accused of cyber squatting for which I never got an apology. I'm sure you recall the incident Joe, and one would think you might have apologized on behalf of the industry, but that was obviously above your pay grade.

Rich, it's comments like these that make me wonder if you have a full grip of your mental faculties. Firstly, what on Earth do Verisign's comment have to do with the years-old issue of you being butt-hurt over a single person's remarks? And second, when did I start representing the domain name industry to the extent that I would offer an apology on its behalf to an over-sensitive grown man who can't seem to fight his own battles (lame and unimportant as they may be)?

Rich, since I am the totally real and not fictional at all official domain ambassador, if you want to fill out the following form we can go ahead and get the official process started.

On a serious note, why should @Joe N be expected to apologize for the entire industry for some random event you were offended by years ago?

Just like Elsa said, Let It Go.

Brad

 

[Joe N]

Rich, since I am the totally real and not fictional at all official domain ambassador, if you want to fill out the following form we can go ahead and get the official process started.

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On a serious note, why should @Joe N be expected to apologize for the entire industry for some random event you were offended by years ago?

Just like Elsa said, Let It Go.

Brad

Amazing. @ThatNameGuy, you need to bookmark this form.

 

[BoGoKing]

Do you think you deserve praise, Rich?

Did i say that

You really struggle with English comprehension, Rich. That's not what I asked. And besides that, you're wrong. What about the market for NFTs? Trading cards? Comic books? Artwork? Collectibles? They all self-regulate based on supply and demand, same as the domain name aftermarket.


Rich, it's comments like these that make me wonder if you have a full grip of your mental faculties. Firstly, what on Earth do Verisign's comment have to do with the years-old issue of you being butt-hurt over a single person's remarks? And second, when did I start representing the domain name industry to the extent that I would offer an apology on its behalf to an over-sensitive grown man who can't seem to fight his own battles (lame and unimportant as they may be)?


I suspect she's not reporting publicly as much because a lot of people have been quite rude in how they question the validity of her sales.

It appears her hibernation was short lived. You may have read that I recently registered Visionary.link, and if you were to check @ Visionary.xyz you'll see that she's asking the absurd price of $129,888 via a Dan/GoDaddy lander.

Bottomline Joe, i don't trust anyone in this industry, and for good reason