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[equity78]

Well as we conclude the first full calendar year of the .TV subforum the thread about a domain extension that sucked and was too expensive became the FIrst EXT specific SUB FORUM on what I think is the best DOMAIN FORUM on the net. I would like to thank those who have made this place THEE place on the net to DISCUSS the .tv extension and all things TV. People can argue the best hosting forum or overall domain forum or whatever else. THere is no arguement THIS IS THEE PLACE #1 That is not arrogance that is just a fact as true as the Sun is Hot.

THis place is a success because of the founding members of what I am calling "DOT TV NATION" and they are BADGER (the first person I ever discussed .tv with when I joined here in 04 everyone elses opinion on .tv was it sucked. I was glad they thought it sucked stay out go reg a five word three hyphen .com . Badger was the first one who I spoke to who owned and understood .tv. The list continues with .mike, Argos we had DVD and LCD in the Afternic SHOWCASE for awhile together congrats on the sale finally ARGOS. JOHNTV the first geotv guy who many have emulated, AMCY.org who I have not seen in awhile posting here, lastly the two guys that have become good friends who I have spent much more time on thephone with at weird hours WESTBLOCK and ELEQUA
THis subforum was started because of them because I thought that there was enough of a group to get our own sub forum. Subforums work I think .mobi and .us are good too you notice you don't see SPAM here, offtopic posts, attacking posts DELETED right away the Subforum has its own rules it runs smoother IMO.

DOT TV NATION has grown with new, valuable, constantly contributing members that came into the fold once the subforum got going Rogue Writer who is a trmenedous available domain asset, Antonis12, AAAmaretto, SKG,WINE GUY, Fleaking who is rookie of the year with the amount of sales in one year with no previous interest in the extension before. DOTTVFAN congrats on the WEDDING GRANT, SILICON FINANCE, Gamehouse, Searchingtv and yes even you Millers hahaha

For those who have dropped in from time to time thank you for the input and hope you have learned something or got something outof spending time here.

Moving forward the time is for development for those with 15 or more .tv domains, for those just starting our check out some of the geo threads and channel threads . They are not for everyone but at least have a built in audience and with lots of development options.

2006 with a week left produced 27 reported .tv sales not a lot for sure. So you can see owning a bunch with hopes of turnover quickly is not really the best play IMO take your best domains leverage them, find partners promote them you can make more than the top sale this year from development.

I believe Demand Media will get .tv more mainstream channelme.tv will appeal to younger USER GENERATED CONTENT web surfers. We need to see what the premium pricing structure will be and formulate strategies there.
Demand Media will provide free tools to help build a channel that is good, Brightcove is making more features available also good. IF you do not know about Brightcove go there and learn this is not an endorsement but at least get to know them.

Lastly remember it does not matter what other domainers think of .tv absolute 0 you got your domains you have more knowledge on the ext than anyone anywhere. Build your channels, cross promote with other like minded individuals and do it. You will have more tools in 07 than you could ever imagine. and the tag line for DOT TV NATION "If you develop it they will watch "


We will start holding a weekly .tv chat in the new year

As a Christmas present the 25th post #25 to this thread will receive a free .tv domain at ENOM so you need an account at ENOM.tv Only rules are poster 25 must be different from poster 24 . GOOD LUCK THanks for being here in 06 Lord Willing 07 will be better.


THANK YOU RJ and DB for buying into the SUB forum idea and being great owners

 

[dpari]

Equity78

I am a newbie and I am learning every day here at NamePros, thank you.

There are some really great people here who are sincere and give an honest opinion, good or bad, I appreciate that!

Great Site!

I wish the TV Nation the very best going forward into the new year...

-dpari

www.alternativefuels.tv

 

[elequa]

Equity has done so much for .tv names his passion had made me reg a few more
Thx Ray

 

[equity78]

Nice try larry but you and mindwrecker have same ip address nice try but no way BANNED

Thank you to ELEQUA as the premier .tv investor in the world it is good to have you as a member and a friend

 

[Badger]

Equity has done so much for .tv names his passion had made me reg a few more
Thx Ray

My God, hadnt seen this thread before, but first up thanks for your kind words Ray, we had a lot of fun regging those non-premium gems a while back and you are a credit to this forum.

My confidence remains even higher in the extension and it should be interesting to see how things pan out in 2007. Ive been blankly refusing mid $$,$$$ offers on two of my .tv's over the past 6 - 8 weeks but if either buyer comes back again with an improved offer, I may (depending on circumstances) have some good news to report.

And who better to sum up your achievements than the man himself... Dont suppose many domainers have the world no1 domain buyer posting good things about you..... Way to go... Were not worthy, were not worthy...

 

[Ammudamus]

Equity,
Not sure I have been able to extend my thanks for your dedication, belief and effort in helping us build a good foundation in the .TV namespace. There are many of us who are reading carefully and making better decisions because of your past experience. You truly are a value to this forum and TLD.

Thanks again,
A

 

[*AllThings.tv*]

This forum has become a great place to share ideas, receive feedback, and exchange valuable information from other members. Lately, its growth is indicative of the growth .tv is taking on. Thanks to all the regular contributors for your insight, humor, and most of all your support in making my .tv adventure what it is today!