WTF is it with a lot of these domainers (people who buy and sell web domains) being total arrogant, narcissistic assholes?
Seriously. It seems like no matter where I go, what forum I'm on or at a convention a lot of these people act like they're god's gift to humanity. People, you're not. Get your head out of your ass and smell reality.
I've seen some high-end domainers tell people that they are not worth their time because they didn't know an industry niche acronym. I spent the day being flamed on a forum because I asked of a domain I registered could be considered typo-squatting (registering a domain that is a common typo of a common one, say mocrosoft, and trying to make money off of it) while "private" forums in this forum PROMOTE typo-squatting and tell people how to get around it. Talk about hypocracy.
Also, a friend of mine (who is a very knowledgeable person in his field and well known in it) got .com'ed by someone who is profiting off of my friend's name and also possibly tarnishing his reputation by posting links and ads to sites he wouldn't approve from (plus illegally publishing books with stolen money).
Why the hell do we have ethics and karma? Hell, people who do things illegally or shady make it big and live a life of luxury in their homes in the Caribbean while people who try to do things the right way have a hard life living off of Ramen noodles and macaroni&cheese.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Domainers - why the attitude?
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I know exactly what you mean. The other day I sent an offer for a domain at $600 which I though was a bit low but hell what if...
The guy replied "we" as these basement guys call themselves "we" all the time.. who is that? you, yourselves and your hands in your pants?
Anyways, he tells me that "we" don't sell anything under 5 figure so I don't think we have anything for you" like I'm some kind of low life.
You are right, many domainers think they are all that when they are starving for money like the rest of us.
My 2 cents.
D.
Frankly, with your attitude, proudly displayed by your verbiage, it's perfectly understandable that you're getting mud slung at you.
Obviously, you've checked at the wrong forum, as i personally know of places where people treat you with respect, whether you're a new domainer or old pro.
Typo squatting is equally unethical as the ones that offer advice on how to bypass it. There might be a gray zone in terms of Trademarks, but that's about it.
About the "we" part; Most entrepreneurs are trimmed to "fake til they make it". It's common practice that people ruffle their feathers. Granted, the attitude that this person replied with was a bit uncalled for, but it's equally uncalled for to make an offer, knowing that you're low balling - so, let's call that a wash, shall we ;)
In all essence; look for the largest domainer community on the web, i can pretty much assure you that you'll be well taken care of there. :)
From a domainer's desk - i bid you happy domaining!
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