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**Domagon** · 11-01-2006, 08:20 AM

IDNs have some very real limitations, which many IDN speculators aren't aware of / don't fully take into account when selecting them.

Chinese / Japanese IDNs along with other various select countries / regions / language IDNs are worth considering.

However, many people speculating in such IDNs don't fully research the definition / common usage of them ... and as a result end up with IDNs that seem valuable, but are basically worthless; computer translation tools are very error proned and can't be solely relied on when choosing what to buy.

People buying latin based IDNs ... some could potentially make a bundle, but more likely will end up with mostly worthless domains that blocked in many browsers / server configurations / unpredictable resolution; endless UDRP hell.

My personal belief is that some IDNs have value, but investing in them must be approached very carefully ... people who haven't been will likely be dropping their IDNs in bulk.

Traditional domain names aren't going anywhere anytime soon, and will likely become even more valuable as IDNs ramp up.

Ron

11-01-2006, 08:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
Domagon DNF Addict Name: Ron Bennett Last Online: 07-14-2009 02:31 PM iTrader: (26) Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,372 DNF$: 7,978 Location: Wyomissing, PA Country:	Re: IDN's dropping like flies IDNs have some very real limitations, which many IDN speculators aren't aware of / don't fully take into account when selecting them. Chinese / Japanese IDNs along with other various select countries / regions / language IDNs are worth considering. However, many people speculating in such IDNs don't fully research the definition / common usage of them ... and as a result end up with IDNs that seem valuable, but are basically worthless; computer translation tools are very error proned and can't be solely relied on when choosing what to buy. People buying latin based IDNs ... some could potentially make a bundle, but more likely will end up with mostly worthless domains that blocked in many browsers / server configurations / unpredictable resolution; endless UDRP hell. My personal belief is that some IDNs have value, but investing in them must be approached very carefully ... people who haven't been will likely be dropping their IDNs in bulk. Traditional domain names aren't going anywhere anytime soon, and will likely become even more valuable as IDNs ramp up. Ron __________________ Domagon Consulting Services - Business Help and Problem Solving SeedCash.com - sow those economic green shoots. Make An Offer!