Branding a new domain name - should I use 'porn' in light of new law? - GoFuckYourself.com

jojojo · 04-18-2003, 01:39 AM

I am starting a site and I want to brand the domain name for the long haul - and in light of this new law about misleading domain names etc - should incorporate the word 'porn' 'adult' 'xxx' 'sex' into the domain name to play it safe?

It obviously much easier to have an easier name to remember if it's smaller and without these terms.

Your thoughts...

Jon · 04-18-2003, 01:41 AM

As long as it's got something to do with the adult industry then it's okay, doesn't necessarily mean you need to have porn or sex in the domain name, or something sexual for that matter. Erotic is still fine, just make sure it's not mortgagequotes.com or some shit.

jojojo · 04-18-2003, 01:37 PM

any other opinions on this?

nicchick · 04-18-2003, 03:13 PM

Why take a chance ? No one knows how this domain crap is going to play out. Play it safe- If the site is good, surfers will bookmark it anyway. Unless you have a great type-in name.

smack · 04-18-2003, 03:15 PM

wait a minute...a law against misleading domain names? who gets to decide what exactley constitutes being mislead? and if this is a US thing, how will they persue out of country offenders?

m0rph3us · 04-18-2003, 03:20 PM

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Originally posted by smack
wait a minute...a law against misleading domain names? who gets to decide what exactley constitutes being mislead? and if this is a US thing, how will they persue out of country offenders?

1. The name of this corporation is Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (the "Corporation").

2. The name of the Corporation's initial agent for service of process in the State of California, United States of America is C T Corporation System.

You're pretty much fucked if the FBI says it's a no no, no matter what offshore registrar you use.

kenny · 04-18-2003, 03:21 PM

this-is-a-pornsite.com

Scootermuze · 04-18-2003, 03:22 PM

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Originally posted by NiteChatDotTV
As long as it's got something to do with the adult industry then it's okay, doesn't necessarily mean you need to have porn or sex in the domain name, or something sexual for that matter. Erotic is still fine, just make sure it's not mortgagequotes.com or some shit.

I think the latter part of your reply is the most important thing to go by..

I don't think they'd go after anyone unless the domain name showed an obvious attempt to deceive.

kenny · 04-18-2003, 03:24 PM

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Originally posted by Scootermuze

I think the latter part of your reply is the most important thing to go by..

I don't think they'd go after anyone unless the domain name showed an obvious attempt to deceive.

whitehouse.com

Webby · 04-18-2003, 03:54 PM

This is yet another US law... It does not concern anyone operating outside the US ... long live freedom :-)

But yea.. whitehouse.com is contentious when kids expect to see some pics of the "US leader" grinning stupidly.

sumphatpimp · 04-18-2003, 04:20 PM

LOL LOL
Yeah, Bill Clinton and the infamous Stained dress, that is a fine representation of your leaders at work.
I think I would rather have kids go to the real whitehouse.com, at least I would know what they are seeing.

rossiya2 · 04-19-2003, 06:35 PM

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Originally posted by sumphatpimp
LOL LOL
Yeah, Bill Clinton and the infamous Stained dress, that is a fine representation of your leaders at work.

How to spot a coppertop who is not yet ready for unplugging: determine if the most signifigant factor of a politician is his sex life.

Relief is coming to you on 2003:05:15 just hold on!

04-18-2003, 01:39 AM	#1
jojojo Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,318	Branding a new domain name - should I use 'porn' in light of new law? I am starting a site and I want to brand the domain name for the long haul - and in light of this new law about misleading domain names etc - should incorporate the word 'porn' 'adult' 'xxx' 'sex' into the domain name to play it safe? It obviously much easier to have an easier name to remember if it's smaller and without these terms. Your thoughts... __________________ Learn SEO - make $$ residually - icq me 333485092

04-18-2003, 01:41 AM	#2
Jon Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 2,578	As long as it's got something to do with the adult industry then it's okay, doesn't necessarily mean you need to have porn or sex in the domain name, or something sexual for that matter. Erotic is still fine, just make sure it's not mortgagequotes.com or some shit. __________________ WickedFire.com - Stay here. We don't need more of you. Not unless you have money, then, fine...

04-18-2003, 01:37 PM	#3
jojojo Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,318	any other opinions on this? __________________ Learn SEO - make $$ residually - icq me 333485092

04-18-2003, 03:15 PM	#5
smack Push Porn Like Weight. Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Inside .NET Posts: 10,652	wait a minute...a law against misleading domain names? who gets to decide what exactley constitutes being mislead? and if this is a US thing, how will they persue out of country offenders? __________________ Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war.

04-18-2003, 03:13 PM	#4
nicchick Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 316	Why take a chance ? No one knows how this domain crap is going to play out. Play it safe- If the site is good, surfers will bookmark it anyway. Unless you have a great type-in name.

04-18-2003, 03:21 PM	#7
kenny Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,245	this-is-a-pornsite.com

04-18-2003, 03:54 PM	#10
Webby Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Far far away - as possible Posts: 14,956	This is yet another US law... It does not concern anyone operating outside the US ... long live freedom :-) But yea.. whitehouse.com is contentious when kids expect to see some pics of the "US leader" grinning stupidly.

04-18-2003, 04:20 PM	#11
sumphatpimp Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,235	LOL LOL Yeah, Bill Clinton and the infamous Stained dress, that is a fine representation of your leaders at work. I think I would rather have kids go to the real whitehouse.com, at least I would know what they are seeing.