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**Ed30** · 06-21-2004, 07:21 PM

Would you turn down $XXX,XXX for a dodgy Bush domain? Well this guy did - bizarre....

http://www.wired.com/news/business/0...w=wn_tophead_2

Banned: bidawinner · 06-21-2004, 07:29 PM

The guys an idiot and the story just shows how out of touch some people are with the reality of the domain market..

makes for a funny read though

**Nodnarb** · 06-21-2004, 09:11 PM

That is STUPID! This domain will only have any value for another 4-1/2 months. After that, his $8 grand is worth about $25 in reg fees. Some people just have too much money, while the rest of us have to work...

**jberryhill** · 06-21-2004, 11:03 PM

"The guys an idiot and the story just shows how out of touch some people are"

Did you mean Bush, or the guy with the domain?

If you meant the guy with the domain, it would seem he is quite in touch with his principles.

Banned: biznews · 06-21-2004, 11:50 PM

Well said John! Some people who have not seen much money in thier lives look at $135,000 as a windfall. For all the millions these presidential candidates collect, half of which should be deposited for the families of the dead soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The domain names of those dead soldiers are far more valuable. The president and his supporters must buy them to honor their sacrifices.

When most everything in America can be brought by $$$$$, I salute the man for holding his ground.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jberryhill

"The guys an idiot and the story just shows how out of touch some people are"

Did you mean Bush, or the guy with the domain?

If you meant the guy with the domain, it would seem he is quite in touch with his principles.

**linkdomain** · 06-21-2004, 11:55 PM

he must have a lot of cash in the bank that allows him to stay in touch with his principles.

**NameWolf** · 06-22-2004, 03:24 AM

While this case indeed seems like a matter of principle, unfortunately some domain owners are out of touch with the domain world and the prices.

It is his domain and I dont' think I would be comfortable calling him stupid because of his beliefs, choices or idiology.

Regards,

NW

**888** · 06-22-2004, 03:59 AM

Maybe that guy is talking crap hoping somebody will offer more, or to get some traffic and publicity? Just my thoughts...

**seeker** · 06-22-2004, 05:07 AM

I own GeorgeWBush dot info

dot com is owned by the W campaign
I'm selling mine

But that offer for $135000 seems solid, and it is strange that the person didnt sell.
I cant see how he can really effect anything by holding on to these domains?

**Garry Anderson** · 06-22-2004, 06:54 AM

NO POLITICS

**Ed30** · 06-22-2004, 07:28 AM

I did not start this thread to have a discussion about politics, but about domains - can we keep it on the right track please.

**Garry Anderson** · 06-22-2004, 07:54 AM

"I did not start this thread to have a discussion about politics, but about domains - can we keep it on the right track please."

Sorry - the thread got talking about principles - I just gave my opinion.

Personaly, I would not sell my WIPO.org.uk for $XXX,XXX either - despite being on low income.

Some things you cannot put a price on.

Banned: biznews · 06-22-2004, 08:24 AM

Ed
It's like starting a thread on a porn star domain and not expecting anyone to talk about sex. Not likely!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Ed30

I did not start this thread to have a discussion about politics, but about domains - can we keep it on the right track please.

**Ed30** · 06-22-2004, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by biznews

Ed
It's like starting a thread on a porn star domain and not expecting anyone to talk about sex. Not likely!!!!!!!!!!!!

You're probably right, but all politics discussions on this forum usually end up as pointless slanging matches - maybe I'm just trying to avoid the unavoidable.

**URLCollection** · 06-22-2004, 03:23 PM

I agree ED - This fellow should have taken the money and ran on this Bush domain. This guy took some time on his site though - http://www.bush2004.com/

We picked up PRODEMOCRAT.COM/NET/ORG and PROREPUBLICAN.COM/NET/ORG years ago to make sure we had the bases covered.

**dtobias** · 06-22-2004, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by URLCollection

I agree ED - This fellow should have taken the money and ran on this Bush domain. This guy took some time on his site though - http://www.bush2004.com/

That site looks like a mess in the Mozilla browser, with some of the text overlapping other text. It probably uses invalid or substandard HTML.

.org or .info make more sense than .com for election campaign sites, or criticism sites opposing the candidates, since such things are noncommercial informational endeavors.

**zouzas** · 06-22-2004, 05:26 PM

surprised they didn't go after www.GeorgeBush.us the Democrats must need the traffic

**Ed30** · 06-22-2004, 06:01 PM

The guy registered the name over 6 years ago so I suppose you have to credit him with some foresight - although that's all I'm going to credit him with.

Banned: bidawinner · 06-22-2004, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jberryhill

"The guys an idiot and the story just shows how out of touch some people are"

Did you mean Bush, or the guy with the domain?

If you meant the guy with the domain, it would seem he is quite in touch with his principles.

His principles ? lol..like I said the guys an idiot..he paid 8 grand for a domain worth $25 and is now trying to pawn it for 135K + ..

The political talk is just fuel for his nonsense ..

And BTW everyone thanks for putting a brake on the political talk and turning it back where it belongs ..the value of the domain

**Web Identity** · 06-23-2004, 04:15 PM

NO POLITICS