Do Any Reputable Webmasters Use Anonymous Domain Registars?
 

Most of the cheaters we encounter utilize these kinds of anonymous domain registering services and we've pretty much blacklisted anyone that has their domain registered with them. Powerpipe is one of the ones that gives us the most cheaters...

Does anyone else here utilize these kinds of domain registering services, if so why?

DH

Yes, I do. I don't nosy people looking into what I own.
WG

I have for the same reason above but I do agree it makes things difficult when trying to verify identity.

i used them on some old domains because i used to get a shitload of snailmail spam , but i think it was just crappy network solution selling my addy or something as i have lots that arent protected that i never get any snailmail 2 so now i dont bother..

I'd say it this way: Domain anonymity doesn't mean a webmaster is less reputable, but not revealing identity makes it certainly harder for programs/owners/webmasters to build up reputation if they aren't around for a long time or well known anyway.

With google's new "whois patent" many will probably think twice in the future if they use anonymity services, because penalties for domains using them could be just around the corner.

Btw, this anonymity isn't 100% effective anyway...since there are things like whois history publically available.

If you're talking about whois protection, then yeah, lots of legit webmasters use that.

Why? I'd say most use it because they dont have a p.o. box and instead put their real home address, which they dont want being public information.

There are too many fruitcakes and stalkers in the world. I believe in making them work if they're going to harass me.

You are talking about the feature to hide the information that every registar use nowdays ? Yes I do.

yes, I do

my home is my office, i don't want everyone and their mother knowing where I live

Interesting responses, thanks guys :)

DH

Anonymous registrars? Those who offer WhoIs blockage?

If so, yes - all domains are whois protected. Reasons are simply privacy and no ulterior motive. Unless it is any valid enquiry - eg law related, - they have no problem establishing ownership.

Not sure if I am reputable but i use those too.

I used one because I don't really want friends or business associates seeing my name on an adult site

I use them and I'm not any less reputable.

ditto, i dont know what i'd do without it

Yeah I use them for my domains whois info.

If you dont, you get snail mail addressed to your porno .com's which i dont like.

Absolutely, otherwise its really easy to do a reverse DNS and then someone can see all your sites if they know one.

just cause cheaters use it doesnt mean that legit people don't as well


or maybe those saying they are legit ARE the cheaters


hummmmmmmmmmmmm

sounds like a good idea to me.

other then a couple letters I never have been contacted about my domains.

So why pay more for it?

i use such services, to protect my family

I use it too...

Sure do, Why do I want some potential prick spamming me or the potential of being harrased by some jealous piece of shit :2 cents:

I get contacted all the fuckin time about my shit when I don't use it, letters, emails, phone calls, etc....it sucks

how do u do this?

Most of the registrars offer a whois protection for free. I can't see any reason NOT to use it.

Ditto for me.

I don't bother. I do everything openly.

1. Looking to shield yourself from cybersquatting claims? Using such a privacy service (falsifying WhoIs records) may be evidence of 'bad faith' under the ACPA of 1999.

2. Looking to spam or commit fraud? Read the fine print. These services don't protect you against a subpoena.

3. Looking to block spam? You may miss important emails.

I do everything above board and I really despise the anonymous registrar. I wouldn't be surprised to see these things outlawed and I think they should be.

Its against the law to give false information in your registration and this circumvents the whole purpose of having a public whois system anyway.

Well, enough of my soapbox, but I do feel strongly about this.

Matt

In my opinion, the best way to prevent your personal information from appearing in the WhoIs is to incorporate.

Or even a DBA and get a $20 a month PO box.

yeah, I use Anonymous protections to hide some of my whois..there are a lot of weirdos out there..

Fantastic!