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  • Bladewire
    StraightBro
    • Aug 2003
    • 56220

    #1

    BREAKING:Register.com now wants all domain contacts verified or you lose your domain!

    I just received the below email from Register.com. They want all contact information updated for domains or they will be cancelled. Has anyone else run into this? I think I'm gonna just switch registrars. What do you think?

    ************************************************** *

    The following email is an important account notification.

    ************************************************** *

    Dear Register.com Customer:

    As a domain name holder, you are required to keep your
    contact information up-to-date.

    This is a requirement established by the Internet
    Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). ICANN
    is the non-profit corporation that accredits domain name
    registration providers, like Register.com.

    ICANN requires domain name registration customers to keep
    their WHOIS contact information up-to-date.

    Please be aware that under the terms of the Register.com
    Services agreement that you agreed to when you registered
    your name, the provision of false contact information is
    sufficient basis for cancellation of a domain name
    registration.

    To comply with this notice, please follow these steps to
    update your contact information:

    1. Go to: http://www.register.com/whois_lookup.cgi?
    2. One at a time, type each of your domain names into the
    search box.
    3. Check to see if your contact information is correct.
    4. If not, click here to log into your account:
    http://mydomain.register.com/index.cgi?
    5. Click the "Contact Info" link at the top of the screen
    to update your records.

    For your convenience, your user name is: likeimgonnapostit

    Thank you for your cooperation.

    Register.com Customer Support
    http://www.register.com


    ***********************************************


    Skype: CallTomNow

  • mrthumbs
    salad tossing sig guy
    • Apr 2002
    • 11702

    #2
    and how will they verify i entered correct contact information.....?

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    • MattO
      The O is for Oohhh
      • Feb 2003
      • 10861

      #3
      THEY CAN BLOW ME GODDDAMMIT

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      • Reak
        So Fucking Banned
        • Mar 2003
        • 17920

        #4
        Sounds like a lot of domains coming free this weeks.

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        • juicylinks
          So Fucking Banned
          • Apr 2001
          • 122992

          #5
          they can lick my massive testicles

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          • Hooper
            Confirmed User
            • Jul 2001
            • 2210

            #6
            why is it so unreasonable for them to enforce the rules everybody else enforces?

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            • sextoyking
              Confirmed User
              • Dec 2001
              • 6034

              #7
              Well will joker.com do the same with whois info for spews.org??
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              • Bladewire
                StraightBro
                • Aug 2003
                • 56220

                #8
                Who knows.. wondering if a lawsuit is headed my way and they were notified the contact info was wrong? Anyone else get this email?

                Reads like a standard notificatioin.. I think everyone with register.com got one. Maybe they are pissed they just lost their class action suit and the payouts are going out soon.

                What do you guys think?


                Skype: CallTomNow

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                • Hooper
                  Confirmed User
                  • Jul 2001
                  • 2210

                  #9
                  you get em every so often. just make sure your contact info is legit and politely let them know that it is. you wont have problems i imagine.
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                  • Ludedude
                    Suck it!
                    • Jun 2001
                    • 4432

                    #10
                    If you're worried about personal information leaking then form a corporation to hold your domains. What the fuck makes you so special that you're supposed to be allowed to hide your contact info? Unless you're a spammer of course, then I understand why you'd want that

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                    • Bladewire
                      StraightBro
                      • Aug 2003
                      • 56220

                      #11
                      " If you're worried about personal information leaking then form a corporation to hold your domains. What the fuck makes you so special that you're supposed to be allowed to hide your contact info? Unless you're a spammer of course, then I understand why you'd want that "

                      No I'm not a spammer or doing anything illegal. I've been online for 3 years with my sites and this is the first time I've been notified to update my info or risk losing my domain.

                      Privacy is important to me and I don't think it should be mandatory that EVERY PERSON on the net have access to my name, phone, address etc. on whois. Don't you agree?

                      BTW went to the IMPA.org site. Good job! Do you know Brandon from fightthepatent.com? You both have similar goals.
                      Last edited by Bladewire; 09-30-2003, 10:44 PM.


                      Skype: CallTomNow

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                      • baddog
                        So Fucking Banned
                        • Apr 2001
                        • 107089

                        #12
                        Originally posted by mrthumbs
                        and how will they verify i entered correct contact information.....?
                        I bet if they don't do random checks, ICANN does. They have a right to know this stuff if you want them to be able to verify ownership in a domain dispute.

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                        • baddog
                          So Fucking Banned
                          • Apr 2001
                          • 107089

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Squirtit
                          " If you're worried about personal information leaking then form a corporation to hold your domains. What the fuck makes you so special that you're supposed to be allowed to hide your contact info? Unless you're a spammer of course, then I understand why you'd want that "

                          No I'm not a spammer or doing anything illegal. I've been online for 3 years with my sites and this is the first time I've been notified to update my info or risk losing my domain.

                          Privacy is important to me and I don't think it should be mandatory that EVERY PERSON on the net have access to my name, phone, address etc. on whois. Don't you agree?
                          I am trying to think of any business that you could not find out personal information about the owner.

                          As stated before, incorporate.

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                          • Bladewire
                            StraightBro
                            • Aug 2003
                            • 56220

                            #14
                            Originally posted by baddog


                            I bet if they don't do random checks, ICANN does. They have a right to know this stuff if you want them to be able to verify ownership in a domain dispute.

                            Dude I have no problem with then knowing my info, but for the whole web to see is a different story. I think I have a right to privacy.


                            Skype: CallTomNow

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                            • Bladewire
                              StraightBro
                              • Aug 2003
                              • 56220

                              #15
                              Originally posted by baddog


                              I am trying to think of any business that you could not find out personal information about the owner.

                              As stated before, incorporate.
                              Thanks for the info Baddog. I appreciate your input. I hope it doesn't come to that thow. Incorporating is expensive and take about a month to do. Any other options you can think of?


                              Skype: CallTomNow

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                              • Ludedude
                                Suck it!
                                • Jun 2001
                                • 4432

                                #16
                                Originally posted by Squirtit
                                " If you're worried about personal information leaking then form a corporation to hold your domains. What the fuck makes you so special that you're supposed to be allowed to hide your contact info? Unless you're a spammer of course, then I understand why you'd want that "

                                No I'm not a spammer or doing anything illegal. I've been online for 3 years with my sites and this is the first time I've been notified to update my info or risk losing my domain.

                                Privacy is important to me and I don't think it should be mandatory that EVERY PERSON on the net have access to my name, phone, address etc. on whois. Don't you agree?

                                BTW went to the IMPA.org site. Good job! Do you know Brandon from fightthepatent.com? You both have similar goals.
                                Incorporate. It's that simple. Domains are leased to you and part of the terms that you agree to when you lease a domain are that you'll provide accurate contact information. There are many reasons for this, some of them posted above.

                                There are some domain registrars that have so-called anonymous whois info services; you might look into one of those. But really, if you're worried about personal information getting out (and that's a legitimate concern in any industry) then incorporate and use a business address/phone for contact info. It's commonly done.

                                I'm not involved with IMPA in any way shape or form other than I believe in what they're doing and want to draw attention to their site.

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                                • baddog
                                  So Fucking Banned
                                  • Apr 2001
                                  • 107089

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by Squirtit



                                  Dude I have no problem with then knowing my info, but for the whole web to see is a different story. I think I have a right to privacy.
                                  This is a requirement established by the Internet
                                  Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). ICANN
                                  is the non-profit corporation that accredits domain name
                                  registration providers, like Register.com.

                                  ICANN requires domain name registration customers to keep
                                  their WHOIS contact information up-to-date.
                                  doesn't sound like they have any say in the matter

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                                  • Bladewire
                                    StraightBro
                                    • Aug 2003
                                    • 56220

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by Ludedude


                                    Incorporate. It's that simple. Domains are leased to you and part of the terms that you agree to when you lease a domain are that you'll provide accurate contact information. There are many reasons for this, some of them posted above.

                                    There are some domain registrars that have so-called anonymous whois info services; you might look into one of those. But really, if you're worried about personal information getting out (and that's a legitimate concern in any industry) then incorporate and use a business address/phone for contact info. It's commonly done.

                                    I'm not involved with IMPA in any way shape or form other than I believe in what they're doing and want to draw attention to their site.
                                    Thanks for the info man I appreciate it. Do you know of any anymous registrars off the top of your head?

                                    I like the idea of drawing attention to IMPA. Good job!


                                    Skype: CallTomNow

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                                    • eatapeach
                                      Confirmed User
                                      • Dec 2001
                                      • 493

                                      #19
                                      godaddy.com has a special private whois feature that runs about $10 a year or so.

                                      just open an account, transfer the domain to godaddy under the private whois and your privacy will be somewhat assured.

                                      take it easy,
                                      eatapeach

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                                      • Rochard
                                        Jägermeister Test Pilot
                                        • Dec 2001
                                        • 75762

                                        #20
                                        Every domain should lead to proper contact information. I see nothing wrong with this.

                                        When I need to contact someone who owns a domain, I don't want to have to call my attorney to get a damn phone number.
                                        Herschel Savage
                                        Brooklyn, NY

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                                        • SomeCreep
                                          :glugglug
                                          • Mar 2003
                                          • 26118

                                          #21
                                          people still use register.com?

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                                          • Bladewire
                                            StraightBro
                                            • Aug 2003
                                            • 56220

                                            #22
                                            Originally posted by RocHard
                                            Every domain should lead to proper contact information. I see nothing wrong with this.

                                            When I need to contact someone who owns a domain, I don't want to have to call my attorney to get a damn phone number.
                                            Yeah like I said I have no problem providing info, just not to the whole net. To many fucking crazy people out there to deal with.


                                            Skype: CallTomNow

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                                            • Bladewire
                                              StraightBro
                                              • Aug 2003
                                              • 56220

                                              #23
                                              Originally posted by SomeCreep
                                              people still use register.com?
                                              It was about 3 years ago I registered with them.

                                              I think I'll transfer my domain to Godaddy.. Thanks for the info eatapeach.

                                              I don't like getting a threatening letter from Register.com.. holding my domain over my head. I think it's for one domain that's expired and about to go public... but still.

                                              Nobody else has gotten this email from Register.com?


                                              Skype: CallTomNow

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                                              • baddog
                                                So Fucking Banned
                                                • Apr 2001
                                                • 107089

                                                #24
                                                Originally posted by Squirtit


                                                Yeah like I said I have no problem providing info, just not to the whole net. To many fucking crazy people out there to deal with.
                                                the crazies don't know how to use Whois

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                                                • Ludedude
                                                  Suck it!
                                                  • Jun 2001
                                                  • 4432

                                                  #25
                                                  Originally posted by baddog


                                                  the crazies don't know how to use Whois
                                                  LOL If only that were true.

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                                                  • Bladewire
                                                    StraightBro
                                                    • Aug 2003
                                                    • 56220

                                                    #26
                                                    Originally posted by baddog


                                                    the crazies don't know how to use Whois

                                                    I think plenty of crazies know how to use Whois. I used to get marketing material all the time to my address when I had my accurate info online. Adult crap that was very obvious. That's when I changed the info a while back. I figured if they could get it, obsessed surfers could get it.


                                                    Skype: CallTomNow

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                                                    • baddog
                                                      So Fucking Banned
                                                      • Apr 2001
                                                      • 107089

                                                      #27
                                                      Originally posted by Squirtit



                                                      I think plenty of crazies know how to use Whois. I used to get marketing material all the time to my address when I had my accurate info online. Adult crap that was very obvious. That's when I changed the info a while back. I figured if they could get it, obsessed surfers could get it.
                                                      well, I have accurate info since 96, and never once got anything via snail mail other than some checks

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                                                      • nutzella
                                                        So Fucking Banned
                                                        • Oct 2003
                                                        • 40

                                                        #28
                                                        This isnt breaking news they sent the same stock email out awhile ago, they arent actively searching out false users , if someone complains then your domain is invalid, period regardless of your regsitrar.

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                                                        • Theo
                                                          HAL 9000
                                                          • May 2001
                                                          • 34515

                                                          #29
                                                          i got it too,i have only 1 domain with them and i got the impression someone is after me

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                                                          • foolio
                                                            ICQ: 178725656
                                                            • Nov 2002
                                                            • 12366

                                                            #30
                                                            its prob just a scare letter to try to get you to worry about it and actually follow the rule...

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                                                            • Marv
                                                              Confirmed User
                                                              • Feb 2002
                                                              • 227

                                                              #31
                                                              It can be a pain. I get a few unsolicited phone calls from hosting companies(Earthlink is annoying) wanting to host some of my domains. 25/bucks month for 2 gigs on virutal?
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                                                              • ADL Colin
                                                                Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                • Feb 2001
                                                                • 11929

                                                                #32
                                                                If you're in the US, you can get a DBA (doing business as) locally and easier than incorporating and use that name. You can get an anonymous email address. You can get a PO Box for that DBA.


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                                                                • oberheimer
                                                                  So Fucking Banned
                                                                  • Jul 2003
                                                                  • 791

                                                                  #33
                                                                  Originally posted by Squirtit
                                                                  Who knows.. wondering if a lawsuit is headed my way and they were notified the contact info was wrong? Anyone else get this email?

                                                                  Reads like a standard notificatioin.. I think everyone with register.com got one. Maybe they are pissed they just lost their class action suit and the payouts are going out soon.

                                                                  What do you guys think?

                                                                  use godaddy they have private reg look below, it cost´s $9 per year not much

                                                                  godaddy

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                                                                  • FightThisPatent
                                                                    Confirmed User
                                                                    • Aug 2003
                                                                    • 4090

                                                                    #34
                                                                    http://www.domainnamesystems.com rocks!

                                                                    You can put in bogus info to keep !@#!@ spammers from hitting you via whois trolls.

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                                                                    • Dusen
                                                                      Confirmed User
                                                                      • Aug 2002
                                                                      • 2251

                                                                      #35
                                                                      I agree with the godaddy thing. $9/year and you keep everything legit while hiding from others.
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                                                                      • Flow
                                                                        Confirmed User
                                                                        • Aug 2002
                                                                        • 518

                                                                        #36
                                                                        Originally posted by SomeCreep
                                                                        people still use register.com?
                                                                        This is exactly what I was thinking. I mean why spend $35 a domain when you get use godaddy.com or starget.net and spend under $10.

                                                                        Flow

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                                                                        • Praguer
                                                                          Confirmed User
                                                                          • Dec 2002
                                                                          • 991

                                                                          #37
                                                                          What I really do not understand is why people, specially in our industry, deal with stiff, unflexible, bureaucratic, overpriced, main stream oriented, companies like them. It really goes beyond my logic.

                                                                          Godaddy has also private registrations that hide your personal information from spammers, etc. and their prices are reasonable, their support is great and the attitude is just very cool.

                                                                          Besides being expensive The Registrar guys are a bunch of spammers themselves. Try parking one domain with them, anyone visiting your domain will get 3-5 pop ups.

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                                                                          • Gramma
                                                                            Confirmed User
                                                                            • Apr 2002
                                                                            • 402

                                                                            #38
                                                                            I got the exact same letter - only it was from network solutions - i use register.com mainly and didn't get anything from them
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                                                                            • TheSaint
                                                                              Confirmed User
                                                                              • Jun 2003
                                                                              • 991

                                                                              #39
                                                                              I use corporations for all my domains.

                                                                              Its not very good at keeping anonymous though, most states now have online web searches where you can enter a corporate name and get the officers names and addresses.

                                                                              You can however pay an attorney or someone else to be a nominal director and keep your name out of the public records, however you still need a legitimate phone number.

                                                                              Personally I don't mind having my contact information available and would never run a business or deal with a business that wanted to cover up who they were.
                                                                              I have no signature

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                                                                              • BVF
                                                                                Black Vagina Finder
                                                                                • Jan 2002
                                                                                • 13975

                                                                                #40
                                                                                how come the sig that caused 50 popups on my screen in this thread hasn't been deleted? what the FUCK??

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                                                                                • Bladewire
                                                                                  StraightBro
                                                                                  • Aug 2003
                                                                                  • 56220

                                                                                  #41
                                                                                  Originally posted by Flow


                                                                                  This is exactly what I was thinking. I mean why spend $35 a domain when you get use godaddy.com or starget.net and spend under $10.

                                                                                  Flow

                                                                                  I used Registr.com 3 years ago! I've been using http://www.gkg.net for a couple years now and they're great $8.50 per domain!


                                                                                  Skype: CallTomNow

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                                                                                  • evildick

                                                                                    #42
                                                                                    Originally posted by Squirtit
                                                                                    Who knows.. wondering if a lawsuit is headed my way and they were notified the contact info was wrong? Anyone else get this email?

                                                                                    Reads like a standard notificatioin.. I think everyone with register.com got one. Maybe they are pissed they just lost their class action suit and the payouts are going out soon.

                                                                                    What do you guys think?
                                                                                    I use register and I haven't received it yet. I was going to switch registrars anyway because of their outrageous prices. I'm not worried about whois info though as mine are all correct.

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                                                                                    • brand0n
                                                                                      been very busy
                                                                                      • Nov 2002
                                                                                      • 26983

                                                                                      #43
                                                                                      Originally posted by nutzella
                                                                                      This isnt breaking news they sent the same stock email out awhile ago, they arent actively searching out false users , if someone complains then your domain is invalid, period regardless of your regsitrar.
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                                                                                      • Lensman
                                                                                        GFY Chaperone
                                                                                        • Jan 2001
                                                                                        • 9846

                                                                                        #44
                                                                                        Originally posted by brand0n


                                                                                        its this mother fucker with the fucked up sig.. SO FUCKIN BANNED
                                                                                        Cocksucker is fixed, for now.

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