Domain Name Front Running

[Paullas]

found this interesting

http://www.nominet.org.uk/digitalAssets/27763_Domain_Name_Front_Running.pdf

 

[Sound]

Thanks for the link

Paul

 

[Ashton]

Thanks for the link, interesting - must say I was confused reading about the drop catching, but then read the line stating they see no point in pursuing it!

 

[foz]

Interesting, but over three years old now.

 

[Paullas]

Interesting, but over three years old now.

does it matter how old it is? just shows 3 years ago nominet classed it as domaining and domainers

 

[Edwin]

Ironically, domain front running seemed to exist around the time of the report - Network Solutions for example had to settle a class action suit about the practice
http://www.domainnamenews.com/legal...-leads-1-million-class-action-settlement/4966

 

[disruptive]

DNFR is just a common aspect of human behaviour amongst those that will cheat, only the technology changes. Think of shares, insider deals, buying a house, etc etc. Knowing how much somebody else whats that item/thing/ makes us want it all the more. Sad but true...and assuming that data is not mined is simply naive....topical case in point: Facebook.