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So you're a domainer, eh? Prove it.
This seems to be the sentiment some folks lead with in the NamePros forum and a few other "accessible" domainer circles. Looking in the domain industry's rearview, we can see the 90s have come and gone. Some notable sales have been made; but the space seems to be a shell of itself. Every now and then there's a trend that gets certain domainers talking, making money and on their way. A majority of domainers though are holding out hope they'll be among the lucky ones that'll get a sale this month - maybe even next month.
Here's the reality: It's not just new domainers that are hoping for sales. It's folks who've been around for some time too. Most won't say it; but the critique of certain "successful" domainers doesn't necessarily make it the coolest thing to do. Before anyone comes with their favorite line about "buying quality domains", let us not forget the space hasn't innovated enough to support substantial growth opportunities. So while quality names are one part, lethargic evolution of the space is another.
For the sake of full transparency, I - along with some partners - fall within the category of folks who've been privileged to have some decent sales. They haven't been mega sales - but enough to say we can pick, hold, develop and move em if the market and the universe's favor permits. Nothing too flashy. We like to joke that we sit at the intersection of what domaining was and could become. More than anything, we value people, love language and believe the domain space hasn't scratched the surface of its potential.
With all of this stated, I'd simply like to petition those who care about the domain space, and not just the money, to rethink how WE advise folks who are new to the space and even those who've been here for a while. There's nothing like being blessed to make money in a rather low-key and unregulated sector. This allows more room to strengthen the domainer community as a whole without the divisiveness and superiority complexes some folks SEEM to have. Yes, there's money to be made, but there's PEOPLE to be uplifted.
And because the peanut gallery always needs addressing, here's the sharper end of the blade:
Nobody is saying coddle and lie to folks. I'm merely saying lift your foot off the criticism-gas and remember domain sales don't guarantee YOU have REAL respect, morals, dignity or class. They don't mean you're worthy of being loved or that life will provide you with an abundance of anything that really matters - peace, joy and balance. Say what you want; but remember there's a batch of folks who move in silence. They know it's best to stay in the shadows, make sales and let folks speculate about who's really doing what. Every now and then, they step out to say there's room to do better. That's exactly what THIS thread is intended to signal.
Let us do right by one another and move the space forward. After all, it's well overdue.
This seems to be the sentiment some folks lead with in the NamePros forum and a few other "accessible" domainer circles. Looking in the domain industry's rearview, we can see the 90s have come and gone. Some notable sales have been made; but the space seems to be a shell of itself. Every now and then there's a trend that gets certain domainers talking, making money and on their way. A majority of domainers though are holding out hope they'll be among the lucky ones that'll get a sale this month - maybe even next month.
Here's the reality: It's not just new domainers that are hoping for sales. It's folks who've been around for some time too. Most won't say it; but the critique of certain "successful" domainers doesn't necessarily make it the coolest thing to do. Before anyone comes with their favorite line about "buying quality domains", let us not forget the space hasn't innovated enough to support substantial growth opportunities. So while quality names are one part, lethargic evolution of the space is another.
For the sake of full transparency, I - along with some partners - fall within the category of folks who've been privileged to have some decent sales. They haven't been mega sales - but enough to say we can pick, hold, develop and move em if the market and the universe's favor permits. Nothing too flashy. We like to joke that we sit at the intersection of what domaining was and could become. More than anything, we value people, love language and believe the domain space hasn't scratched the surface of its potential.
With all of this stated, I'd simply like to petition those who care about the domain space, and not just the money, to rethink how WE advise folks who are new to the space and even those who've been here for a while. There's nothing like being blessed to make money in a rather low-key and unregulated sector. This allows more room to strengthen the domainer community as a whole without the divisiveness and superiority complexes some folks SEEM to have. Yes, there's money to be made, but there's PEOPLE to be uplifted.
And because the peanut gallery always needs addressing, here's the sharper end of the blade:
Nobody is saying coddle and lie to folks. I'm merely saying lift your foot off the criticism-gas and remember domain sales don't guarantee YOU have REAL respect, morals, dignity or class. They don't mean you're worthy of being loved or that life will provide you with an abundance of anything that really matters - peace, joy and balance. Say what you want; but remember there's a batch of folks who move in silence. They know it's best to stay in the shadows, make sales and let folks speculate about who's really doing what. Every now and then, they step out to say there's room to do better. That's exactly what THIS thread is intended to signal.
Let us do right by one another and move the space forward. After all, it's well overdue.
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