Warning: .TV domains are sinking - DNForum - Domain Sales, Domain Forum, Domain Appraisals, Domain Registrars

**Domain Jedi** · 05-01-2009, 12:35 PM

"People trying to register .tv domain names are being warned that the island of Tuvalu, which the domain represents, is sinking.

Domain registrar GoDaddy is even claiming that, because the Pacific Ocean island could go the way of Atlantis, users should opt for .com or .net domains instead.

As a result of global warming Tuvalu - which at it's peak is just 5m above sea-level - could disappear, and if it ceases to exist so will .tv domains."

http://newslite.tv/2009/05/01/warnin...e-sinking.html

**owntag** · 05-01-2009, 01:27 PM

Hasn't this been discussed in 2007?

NostraDomainus · 05-01-2009, 01:33 PM

fearmongering by saying 'are' vs. 'might' or 'may' or 'could' or 'possibly'

mis-leading grab for attention imo

**Domain Jedi** · 05-01-2009, 02:54 PM

I just copied the title of the article and used it as my title. I have previously invested heavily in .tv, love the extension etc and am just wondering what the forums thoughts are regarding this potential issue.

**biggedon** · 05-01-2009, 02:59 PM

i heard the island of .Mobi is sinking too

**victornumber** · 05-01-2009, 03:00 PM

it won't happen any time soon. I say probably decades or centuries into the future it will sink.

Pink Misfit · 05-01-2009, 03:01 PM

i dont want to hear this. I just invested in some. k thanks

**victornumber** · 05-01-2009, 03:20 PM

ok. Sorry. Was a spur in the moment thing.

**copper** · 05-01-2009, 03:31 PM

USA Today don't think so.

**hina** · 05-01-2009, 03:35 PM

I have just bought a .tv domain.
I will be very sad if .tv domains are gone :(

**tetrapak** · 05-01-2009, 03:50 PM

I don't see the logic behind this, although I have not invested in .tv at all, but see the example of .su, you don't need to have an existing country for a domain extension to remain on the market.

Mr. Deleted · 05-01-2009, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tetrapak

I don't see the logic behind this, although I have not invested in .tv at all, but see the example of .su, you don't need to have an existing country for a domain extension to remain on the market.

Exactly what I was thinking, but all I want to know, how can I own the .xom or .con or some simular extention?

**chillking** · 05-01-2009, 05:13 PM

The island of .tel is under water , Most people think .tv stands for television so i dont think its no big deal.

**sdsinc** · 05-01-2009, 05:23 PM

Parsons is nuts.
He's busy hyping up .me

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggedon

i heard the island of .Mobi is sinking too

**wussadotcom** · 05-02-2009, 03:06 AM

Is the .tv handled by the island's registrar? If yes the extension will sink with it anf if no then I don't see any prob.

**DNBA** · 05-03-2009, 12:57 AM

i thought this thread was refering to the face the Demand Media aka enom is charges too much and give no waring to users that reg names at $20 back to $50. what will stop them from making it 2 year min or raising the price again?

The premiums are a huge joke and im speaking from experience. I do own a few but like many i worry and i wouldnt have a huge portfolio of .tv names

05-01-2009, 12:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Domain Jedi Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: Today 10:53 PM iTrader: (27) Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,858 DNF$: 1,010 Location: Jedi Temple Country:	Warning: .TV domains are sinking "People trying to register .tv domain names are being warned that the island of Tuvalu, which the domain represents, is sinking. Domain registrar GoDaddy is even claiming that, because the Pacific Ocean island could go the way of Atlantis, users should opt for .com or .net domains instead. As a result of global warming Tuvalu - which at it's peak is just 5m above sea-level - could disappear, and if it ceases to exist so will .tv domains." http://newslite.tv/2009/05/01/warnin...e-sinking.html __________________ *A Premium Product Specific* .Com: ComputerSpeakers.com**

05-01-2009, 01:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
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05-01-2009, 02:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Domain Jedi Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: Today 10:53 PM iTrader: (27) Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,858 DNF$: 1,010 Location: Jedi Temple Country:	I just copied the title of the article and used it as my title. I have previously invested heavily in .tv, love the extension etc and am just wondering what the forums thoughts are regarding this potential issue. __________________ *A Premium Product Specific* .Com: ComputerSpeakers.com**

05-01-2009, 02:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
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05-01-2009, 03:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
victornumber Exclusive Lifetime Member Last Online: Today 10:49 PM iTrader: (24) Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 887 DNF$: 12	it won't happen any time soon. I say probably decades or centuries into the future it will sink. __________________ buying lll.ca and generics. PM list and prices

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05-01-2009, 03:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
victornumber Exclusive Lifetime Member Last Online: Today 10:49 PM iTrader: (24) Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 887 DNF$: 12	ok. Sorry. Was a spur in the moment thing. __________________ buying lll.ca and generics. PM list and prices

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05-01-2009, 03:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
tetrapak DNF Member Name: Daniel Last Online: Today 07:09 PM iTrader: (28) Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,140 DNF$: 4,104 Location: Near you. Country:	I don't see the logic behind this, although I have not invested in .tv at all, but see the example of .su, you don't need to have an existing country for a domain extension to remain on the market. __________________ Sababa my friend

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chillking Exclusive Lifetime Member Last Online: Today 12:17 PM iTrader: (4) Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 820 DNF$: 4,392 Location: liverpool engla	The island of .tel is under water , Most people think .tv stands for television so i dont think its no big deal. __________________ SchoolLoanConsolidation World-News.com for sale pm me or bid on sedo.com Affordableheadstones for sale ( cranes for sale )

05-02-2009, 03:06 AM	#15 (permalink)
wussadotcom Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: Today 10:05 PM iTrader: (15) Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 554 DNF$: 0 Location: http://sbox.ws	Is the .tv handled by the island's registrar? If yes the extension will sink with it anf if no then I don't see any prob. __________________ Add a cool free Shoutbox to your site now

05-03-2009, 12:57 AM	#16 (permalink)
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