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RE: The Future - Nick Luick - 11.10.2025
PowerBasic.Com is with the original owner, as it was renewed within the grace period. They have parked it probably as a sub-domain
RE: The Future - Stuart McLachlan - 11.10.2025
(11.10.2025, 06:46 PM)Dale Yarker Wrote: now is DOMAIN_COM-VRSNThat's just the "domain privacy" system that many domains are using now to conceal owner details.
Yes, I think it was PowerBASIC Tools LLC before too.
Speculator/scalper hoping someone wants it bad enough to pay extra to register????
(that's part of why I've got yarker-dsyc.info instead of yarker.info)
It doesn't mean the registration has been transferred to someone else.
RE: The Future - Dale Yarker - 12.10.2025
okay, WHOIS is pointless now
added: seemed to be within waiting period after THAT post
IMO a privacy step too far. Public records are public records.
RE: The Future - Stuart McLachlan - 12.10.2025
(12.10.2025, 02:35 AM)Dale Yarker Wrote: okay, WHOIS is pointless now
added: seemed to be within waiting period after THAT post
IMO a privacy step too far. Public records are public records.
Yep, the vast majority of WhoIs records are now behind a privacy screen.
Forced by spammers scraping exposed contact details.
Google say:
Key benefits of WHOIS privacy
Reduces spam and unsolicited contact:
Spammers and marketers mine the WHOIS database for email addresses and phone numbers to build marketing lists. WHOIS privacy replaces your personal details with those of a proxy service, significantly cutting down on unwanted communications.
Protects against identity theft and fraud:
Your personal information can be used by cybercriminals to launch targeted attacks like spear-phishing or social engineering. By keeping your details private, you create a barrier that makes it much harder for them to gather the information needed for these attacks.
Shields your business from competitors:
Businesses can use WHOIS data to spy on competitors' activities, such as new domain registrations for product launches. A privacy screen keeps your strategic plans confidential, preventing competitors from getting a premature look at your business strategy.
Safeguards sensitive contact information:
When you register a domain, your name, address, and phone number are publicly listed. WHOIS privacy hides this sensitive data from public view, keeping it out of the wrong hands.
Provides peace of mind:
With your personal contact details protected, you can focus on your website or business without constantly worrying about unwanted attention or cyber threats.
ChatGPT says:
Around 70-75% of [i]new domain registrations currently have their WHOIS data redacted or use a privacy/proxy service. For existing domains, particularly those under jurisdictions affected by GDPR, it may be 85% or more in many cases. [/i]
RE: The Future - Dale Yarker - 12.10.2025
Oh - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of European Union. Had to search it.
( Seeing just acronym I thought of the former East Germany. But, German Democratic Republic did not include the word "Peoples"; and huh??
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