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Re:Cybersquatted in a restaurant or how I wish they had SSL ... by Tycho on Monday December 20, 2010 @10:50PM (#2026869)
yet another reason why I laugh at the 'ideas are worthless' mentality: blab about your idea and someone might register the best domain, even if they don't intend to implement
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Re:Cybersquatted in a restaurant or how I wish they had SSL ... by chc on Monday December 20, 2010 @11:57PM (#2026998)
A domain is not an idea. The fact that somebody might beat you to registering a domain that you intend to point to an implementation of an idea doesn't mean the idea itself is particularly valuable.
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Re:Cybersquatted in a restaurant or how I wish they had SSL ... by Tycho on Tuesday December 21, 2010 @10:34AM (#2028067)
True but the idea is worthless philosophy is usually brought up in regards to keeping your ideas secret
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