Why not on line?

[charbar]

Hello Fellas,
Forgive these newb questions, please.
I never see the omnipotent "on line" mentioned, or used in names. Why?
Is it because one assumes that someone is online?
Is it because whatever name is typed in -if you follow it with "on line" - it makes no difference?
I ask because of the millions that type in that phrase.
And when they do - do they type in "on line" before or after the subject name?

Thankyou to any replies.
charbar.

 

[hotrod12]

Well it makes the domain longer but sometimes if you cannot find the name you want plain then you could add online to the end or beginning and then it would still be the same thing but a little bit longer if the plain name is taken.

 

[charbar]

Yes, I see.
Given the many times that the phrase "on line" is typed in, would it suggest that people dont mind typing it, (before or after the name) or the phrase is required, one way or another?
Perhaps it's also a case of whatever product or service is required.
I've an idea that perhaps people would tend to type in the phrase, particularly if they require something immediately.
Your views appreciated.

charbar.

 

[hotrod12]

Yeah although now most people just search google instead of typing in random domains for something that they are looking for.

 

[worldstar]

if a keyword is taken, we sometimes have to add online or net! the meaning dose not change nut the name becomes long, yet it is still a good choice!

 

[charbar]

Thanks for the response, chaps.

charbar.