.us With all the hoopla around .euHow many here own .us domains that are not from the US

[equity78]

I could care less I don't agree with the restrictions Just curious to see how many non US own .us

 

[ilcesco]

:hehe:

 

[kev]

i bought one and got it taken off me :hehe: I wouldnt advise it 2 b honest as i thought id get away with it, but didnt

 

[ilcesco]

i bought one and got it taken off me :hehe: I wouldnt advise it 2 b honest as i thought id get away with it, but didnt

Taken off you? how?

 

[kev]

i got an email from some american agency asking it to hand it over or face a fine? Maybe i was just scammed :imho:

 

[slaughterbeck]

i got an email from some american agency asking it to hand it over or face a fine? Maybe i was just scammed :imho:

I’m interested to know how this transaction took place. I won’t ask for specific details (names, correspondence, etc.) but I would like to know how this process ended in you turning over ownership of your domain(s) with the possibility of fraud looming.





Best wishes,
Kimmy

 

[fonzie_007]

People should abide by the restrictions. If you aren't eligible to reg a particular extension, then don't!

 

[Badger]

well, i own lots and lots of the little beauties (.US domains) and, as far as im concerned, Im perfectly valid as a registree... Most of mine are at enom and i remember when i first tried to buy one, i filled in the form honestly, I marked it as a non-US citizen, for commercial gain and I got my domain..

So, before I get the "you are in violation blah blah blah" reply, I did everything honestly, with a US registrar and they let me buy...

But again, that said, because my registration is with a US registrar and I do a lot of lawful business with US companies and individuals, does that qualify me as having "Real and substantial lawful connections with, or lawful activities in, the United States of America" - In my mind "I do".....

May i now kiss my NeuStar bride...?

 

[Shorty]

I don't own any .US's, but equally as Badger indicated, I wouldn't be discouraged by the limitations if I did actually want to buy one.

I personally think it's stupid that only people are allowed to register certain extensions. If anything, it's unfair business practice by registrars to discriminate customers.