What business do you forsee for .ASIA? - DNForum - Domain Sales, Domain Forum, Domain Appraisals, Domain Registrars

**TheWatcher** · 03-20-2008, 03:58 PM

If you're able to registered a premium name, well congrats. But for everyone here investing .asia what's your thought?

Are you going to register .asia names, why?
- for investment purpose?
- for deep branding of your existing .com .net .org name?
- to capture asia market space?
- to create new market in asia?
- for domain speculation
- post your other reason

Cheers,
em

**aZooZa** · 03-20-2008, 04:02 PM

'Deep branding'/defensive - one registration only.

**PRED** · 03-20-2008, 04:10 PM

complete waste of time and won't be touching with a bargepole

you did ask

Banned: domain newbie · 03-20-2008, 04:16 PM

.asia sux if you ask me

**1john2004** · 03-20-2008, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aZooZa

'Deep branding'/defensive - one registration only.

the same

**mjnels** · 03-20-2008, 04:23 PM

.asia sucks. there is no point to .asia......... in fact, its obsolete because there is already .com!

....well that was fun.

**wmloz** · 03-20-2008, 04:23 PM

asia is like mobi, **** all waste of time. 25% more letters in the extension and 100% equal geographical counterparts such as .kr, cn, sg, my, etc. ABSOLUTE WASTE

**aZooZa** · 03-20-2008, 04:26 PM

No there's no point to it, but if you're maintaining a portfolio for a single brand that operates in Asia, there is a justification for it. Yes it 'sux', but that's life. I just renewed a HK reg for $250 today. I will probably never use it, but I have a brand to defend.

**PRED** · 03-20-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjnels

.asia sucks. there is no point to .asia......... in fact, its obsolete because there is already .com!

....well that was fun.

LOL

**robmac** · 03-20-2008, 04:26 PM

what for 6 dollars a generic domain? and it sux, good grief!! I picked up about 20 .asia's all good generics for $120 ( good business )

Fact: atleast 1 country in asia will be a bigger economy than the U.S.in less than 10 years
Fact: atleast 3 asian economies have 4 times the growth rate than the us.
Fact: as Azooza was saying - its a good defensive idea the reg one or two.

I

**Doc Com** · 03-20-2008, 04:28 PM

I have issues with members of that region finding it to be stereotyping and to the point of almost being racist. And I have to agree.

It is a good idea but too late. Just like .eu. Had these been first before all the ccTLD's of individual countries then there would perhaps be some justification. But taking all cultures and nations of a continent and grouping them together is not going to fly.

Very few will actually profit from this. We all know what the keywords are that have a chance.

**wmloz** · 03-20-2008, 04:28 PM

Again, HO HUM... just nothing there for me. At least with an .it or other ccTLD if I'm in that country there is some benefit, but asia isn't a country, it's a continent and it's jus a way for "them" to make money. Useless as the pope's peter.

Pretty much what I just said. doc.. KUDOS

**mjnels** · 03-20-2008, 04:30 PM

no, i will not accept logic people.... you guys need to face the facts, .asia sucks and you all wasted your money... how does it feel to be a sucker!

......Fearless was right, this bashing stuff is a recreational sport.

**Doc Com** · 03-20-2008, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjnels

......Fearless was right, this bashing stuff is a recreational sport.

don't you hate agreeing with him?

**PRED** · 03-20-2008, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc Com

don't you hate agreeing with him?

yes

**aZooZa** · 03-20-2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjnels

no, i will not accept logic people.... you guys need to face the facts, .asia sucks and you all wasted your money... how does it feel to be a sucker!

......Fearless was right, this bashing stuff is a recreational sport.

Run that by me again - the part about "I will not accept logic people..."

Thanks. You may save me a lot of bread if you can convince me of your 'argument'.

**Doc Com** · 03-20-2008, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aZooZa

Run that by me again - the part about "I will not accept logic people..."

aka, sarcasm.

**aZooZa** · 03-20-2008, 04:53 PM

Ineptitude Doc. Sarcasm is a refined skill.

**mjnels** · 03-20-2008, 04:54 PM

well now im confused... i thought for sure that .asia bashing takes the place of .mobi bashing.

i was just trying to fit in..... anyone got any pointers on how to do this correctly? should i put more emphasis on the words "sucks" or what.... what im saying is i would like to learn how to properly bash an extention if someone is willing to teach me.

**aZooZa** · 03-20-2008, 05:08 PM

Step 1: Ensure you have no interest at all in the extension other then brand protection.

Step 2: If you haven't, then bash away because it's a total waste of space.

On the basis that you don't fall into the 'Step 1' category, then I'm all for fun and games. No pointers needed

03-20-2008, 03:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheWatcher I'm KING.NET Last Online: Today 12:04 AM iTrader: (103) Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,762 DNF$: 12,173 Location: KING.NET Country:	What business do you forsee for .ASIA? If you're able to registered a premium name, well congrats. But for everyone here investing .asia what's your thought? Are you going to register .asia names, why? - for investment purpose? - for deep branding of your existing .com .net .org name? - to capture asia market space? - to create new market in asia? - for domain speculation - post your other reason Cheers, em __________________ Become a Reseller $7.99 NeedName.com ETP \| Moscom.com - Let me help you setup your email. YourName@YourOwnBusinessName.com \| Send email EM @ KING.NET \| My Blog KING.NET

03-20-2008, 04:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
aZooZa Name: Dale Hubbard Last Online: Today 06:33 AM iTrader: (45) Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,876 DNF$: 5,873 Location: Exeter, UK Country:	'Deep branding'/defensive - one registration only. __________________ UK Drop Catching Services: Dropsystem.co.uk New! Canada TBR Drop Catching: Dropping.ca New! QUALITY MiniSites: NOTsoMINI.com

03-20-2008, 04:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
PRED Last Online: Yesterday 08:48 PM iTrader: (118) Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,966 DNF$: 1,081 Country:	complete waste of time and won't be touching with a bargepole you did ask __________________ For Sale for a Limited Time. Offers via PM

03-20-2008, 04:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
mjnels DNF Addict Last Online: 11-21-2009 11:24 AM iTrader: (20) Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,761 DNF$: 1,036 Location: Sunny Florida Country:	.asia sucks. there is no point to .asia......... in fact, its obsolete because there is already .com! ....well that was fun. __________________

03-20-2008, 04:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
aZooZa Name: Dale Hubbard Last Online: Today 06:33 AM iTrader: (45) Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,876 DNF$: 5,873 Location: Exeter, UK Country:	No there's no point to it, but if you're maintaining a portfolio for a single brand that operates in Asia, there is a justification for it. Yes it 'sux', but that's life. I just renewed a HK reg for $250 today. I will probably never use it, but I have a brand to defend. __________________ UK Drop Catching Services: Dropsystem.co.uk New! Canada TBR Drop Catching: Dropping.ca New! QUALITY MiniSites: NOTsoMINI.com

03-20-2008, 04:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Banned: domain newbie Account Terminated Last Online: 06-19-2008 12:08 PM iTrader: (22) Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,891 DNF$: 12,706 Location: my home is where my bank account is Country:	.asia sux if you ask me

03-20-2008, 04:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
wmloz Last Online: Today 07:02 AM iTrader: (6) Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,253 DNF$: 8,555	asia is like mobi, **** all waste of time. 25% more letters in the extension and 100% equal geographical counterparts such as .kr, cn, sg, my, etc. ABSOLUTE WASTE

03-20-2008, 04:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
robmac Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: 09-20-2009 03:25 PM iTrader: (3) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 514 DNF$: 272 Location: London Country:	what for 6 dollars a generic domain? and it sux, good grief!! I picked up about 20 .asia's all good generics for $120 ( good business ) Fact: atleast 1 country in asia will be a bigger economy than the U.S.in less than 10 years Fact: atleast 3 asian economies have 4 times the growth rate than the us. Fact: as Azooza was saying - its a good defensive idea the reg one or two. I __________________ PROXY

03-20-2008, 04:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
Doc Com Dances With Dogs Name: info [@] gerry.mobi Last Online: Today 01:49 AM iTrader: (73) Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10,298 DNF$: 25,497 Country:	I have issues with members of that region finding it to be stereotyping and to the point of almost being racist. And I have to agree. It is a good idea but too late. Just like .eu. Had these been first before all the ccTLD's of individual countries then there would perhaps be some justification. But taking all cultures and nations of a continent and grouping them together is not going to fly. Very few will actually profit from this. We all know what the keywords are that have a chance. __________________ Conservative With A Conscience

03-20-2008, 04:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
wmloz Last Online: Today 07:02 AM iTrader: (6) Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,253 DNF$: 8,555	Again, HO HUM... just nothing there for me. At least with an .it or other ccTLD if I'm in that country there is some benefit, but asia isn't a country, it's a continent and it's jus a way for "them" to make money. Useless as the pope's peter. Pretty much what I just said. doc.. KUDOS Last edited by wmloz; 03-20-2008 at 04:29 PM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

03-20-2008, 04:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
mjnels DNF Addict Last Online: 11-21-2009 11:24 AM iTrader: (20) Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,761 DNF$: 1,036 Location: Sunny Florida Country:	no, i will not accept logic people.... you guys need to face the facts, .asia sucks and you all wasted your money... how does it feel to be a sucker! ......Fearless was right, this bashing stuff is a recreational sport. __________________

03-20-2008, 04:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
aZooZa Name: Dale Hubbard Last Online: Today 06:33 AM iTrader: (45) Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,876 DNF$: 5,873 Location: Exeter, UK Country:	Ineptitude Doc. Sarcasm is a refined skill. __________________ UK Drop Catching Services: Dropsystem.co.uk New! Canada TBR Drop Catching: Dropping.ca New! QUALITY MiniSites: NOTsoMINI.com

03-20-2008, 04:54 PM	#19 (permalink)
mjnels DNF Addict Last Online: 11-21-2009 11:24 AM iTrader: (20) Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,761 DNF$: 1,036 Location: Sunny Florida Country:	well now im confused... i thought for sure that .asia bashing takes the place of .mobi bashing. i was just trying to fit in..... anyone got any pointers on how to do this correctly? should i put more emphasis on the words "sucks" or what.... what im saying is i would like to learn how to properly bash an extention if someone is willing to teach me. __________________

03-20-2008, 05:08 PM	#20 (permalink)
aZooZa Name: Dale Hubbard Last Online: Today 06:33 AM iTrader: (45) Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,876 DNF$: 5,873 Location: Exeter, UK Country:	Step 1: Ensure you have no interest at all in the extension other then brand protection. Step 2: If you haven't, then bash away because it's a total waste of space. On the basis that you don't fall into the 'Step 1' category, then I'm all for fun and games. No pointers needed __________________ UK Drop Catching Services: Dropsystem.co.uk New! Canada TBR Drop Catching: Dropping.ca New! QUALITY MiniSites: NOTsoMINI.com

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