Deleting a name under DRS threat

Brassneck · 14-02-2006, 01:02:46 PM

If somebody threatens you with a DRS/lawyers and you delete the name straightaway I presume that should be the end of the matter?

Or is it? If they are then vindictive enough to follow up through official challenges is there anything they can actually successfully pursue, e.g. they say I had bad intentions of ruining their business my registering the name in the first place even for only a few hours.

Am I just being paranoid and worrying needlessly.

They had the .com but do not seem intent on registering the .co.uk. Seeing as I deleted it and it had traffic there is a good chance somebody else is going to pick it up later today!

Stephen.

retired_member11 · 14-02-2006, 01:13:52 PM

What damage could it be shown that you have inflicted on the company by having registered the domain?

bb99 · 14-02-2006, 01:14:06 PM

I could only see them taking it further if they had very deep pockets and they wanted to make it personal and just cause you as much trouble as possible.

In reality, once the domain is cancelled, they're just throwing money away.

Is there a dark coloured saloon car, or maybe a maintenance van parked outside your house??

Brassneck · 14-02-2006, 01:18:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bb99

Is there a dark coloured saloon car, or maybe a maintenance van parked outside your house??

I'll just check!

Yes, I think they are just getting it out of their system.

What would be amusing, however if somebody else picks it up later. It dropped earlier today so there is a chance.

bb99 · 14-02-2006, 01:36:37 PM

You can't say that without naming the name!

Brassneck · 14-02-2006, 01:43:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bb99

You can't say that without naming the name!

Ok - before registering anything that doesn't sound generic check out if .com exists! If it does think twice - for obvious reasons I'm not going to broadcast the name here.

rob · 14-02-2006, 01:58:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brassneck

Am I just being paranoid and worrying needlessly.

Nope, They are out to get you. RIGHT NOW.

Tinfoil hats at the ready lads!

Brassneck · 14-02-2006, 02:06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob

Nope, They are out to get you. RIGHT NOW.

Tinfoil hats at the ready lads!

eeeek

melitaweb · 16-02-2006, 10:05:13 PM

I just got sued for 250,000 euros over a .co.uk I owned. Even though it is now deleted the company is still going for damages in a French court. Don't be fooled into thinking deletion is a safe option.

murph · 16-02-2006, 10:20:05 PM

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Originally Posted by melitaweb

I just got sued for 250,000 euros over a .co.uk I owned. Even though it is now deleted the company is still going for damages in a French court. Don't be fooled into thinking deletion is a safe option.

Bloody hell!

14-02-2006, 01:02:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brassneck Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 2,068 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 73)	Deleting a name under DRS threat If somebody threatens you with a DRS/lawyers and you delete the name straightaway I presume that should be the end of the matter? Or is it? If they are then vindictive enough to follow up through official challenges is there anything they can actually successfully pursue, e.g. they say I had bad intentions of ruining their business my registering the name in the first place even for only a few hours. Am I just being paranoid and worrying needlessly. They had the .com but do not seem intent on registering the .co.uk. Seeing as I deleted it and it had traffic there is a good chance somebody else is going to pick it up later today! Stephen. __________________ XEC Internet Domain Name Services Cheap Hotel Finder Top Christmas Toys Sussex Parenting Tips Haslemere

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bb99 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,547 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 4)	I could only see them taking it further if they had very deep pockets and they wanted to make it personal and just cause you as much trouble as possible. In reality, once the domain is cancelled, they're just throwing money away. Is there a dark coloured saloon car, or maybe a maintenance van parked outside your house?? __________________ Droppr - finely tuned .uk dropcatching for Nominet members Gazebo \| Flyers, Postcards \| Tree Surveys \| Dent Repairs Leeds \| Poster Printing

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