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Re:Best TLD that can't be taken down by US/etc? by mhansen on Sunday January 15, 2012 @10:14PM (#3469183)
FYI to people considering .nz: WHOIS Privacy is not allowed in .nz.

I'm very happy with my .nz domain, but it's lame that I have to have my home address in a publicly accessible database.

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Re:Best TLD that can't be taken down by US/etc? by taf2 on Sunday January 15, 2012 @10:58PM (#3469298)
use a PO box? unless there are some downsides, like ssl cert issuers not issuing for PO box?

this looks easy enough: https://poboxes.usps.com/poboxonline/search/landingPage.do

I'd assume other countries provide something similar?

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Re:Best TLD that can't be taken down by US/etc? by JS_startup on Monday January 16, 2012 @01:26AM (#3469620)
PO boxes are not a legitimate solution for someone needing total anonymity. Anyone can fill out a request for boxholder information form to find out the identity of the person who registered it.

edit: The USPS will provide this info no questions asked, no subpoena or court order required.

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Re:Best TLD that can't be taken down by US/etc? by MatthewPhillips on Monday January 16, 2012 @01:51AM (#3469678)
Don't use domain privacy. By using it you give up legal ownership of your domain. The entity listed in WHOIS legally owns the domain.
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