Re:Domain-squatting parasites not interested in haggling, ap...
by Djehngo on Thursday August 18, 2011 @11:21AM
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I think that some people consider domain squatting parasitic because it creates little or no value and takes a corresponding level of effort.
The analogy would be bridge with a toll booth vs a gate in a natural mountain pass with a toll booth.
In both cases there is a service (passage from one area to another) for a fee. However the former is providing a service, the later is removing an intentionally created obstruction.
The only value I can see it providing is that the system places a valuation on domains based which prevents desirable ones from being bought by people who don't "seriously" want them. However that logic is shaky (transfer domain from non-serious to serious) and the value is questionable.
The analogy would be bridge with a toll booth vs a gate in a natural mountain pass with a toll booth.
In both cases there is a service (passage from one area to another) for a fee. However the former is providing a service, the later is removing an intentionally created obstruction.
The only value I can see it providing is that the system places a valuation on domains based which prevents desirable ones from being bought by people who don't "seriously" want them. However that logic is shaky (transfer domain from non-serious to serious) and the value is questionable.