Sex.com

iamrofe · Jul 31, 2014

Anyone read the book?

Got it on amazon for 1p + delivery, half way through it atm and absolutely loving it.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1905204663/?tag=acorn06-21

mally · Jul 31, 2014

never knew the background, looks very interesting!

iamrofe · Aug 1, 2014

mally said:
never knew the background, looks very interesting!

yeah I had no idea either. It is very interesting, surprised it's not been made into a film.

sdsinc · Aug 6, 2014

I read the book.
A great asset turned out to be a true nightmare for the owner of sex.com.

BTW porn.com has reportedly been stolen and a WIPO is under way.

Edwin · Aug 6, 2014

It's a little old now, but if you think you'd enjoy reading about the history of domaining, this is worth a look http://thedomaingame.org/

You can read the introduction (PDF format) here:
http://www.goodreads.com/reader/28028-the-domain-game

If you think that sounds interesting, the cheapest way to buy it new is in Kindle format:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001BHECAU/?tag=acorn06-21

(You can download a free Kindle reader for your PC or smartphone - you don't actually have to own a Kindle device to read Kindle books)

I admit to a slight degree of bias as I am name-checked at one point in the book

sdsinc · Aug 6, 2014

Edwin, the Domain game is a nice book.
Even the veterans will learn a few interesting anecdotes

Murray · Aug 6, 2014

http://www.domainsherpa.com/rick-schwartz-domainking-interview/

Domainsherpa interview with Rick Schwartz is good

Talks about how he got porno.com and ass.com etc

Also briefly mentions sex.com

iamrofe · Aug 6, 2014

Edwin said:
It's a little old now, but if you think you'd enjoy reading about the history of domaining, this is worth a look http://thedomaingame.org/

You can read the introduction (PDF format) here:
http://www.goodreads.com/reader/28028-the-domain-game

If you think that sounds interesting, the cheapest way to buy it new is in Kindle format:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001BHECAU/?tag=acorn06-21

(You can download a free Kindle reader for your PC or smartphone - you don't actually have to own a Kindle device to read Kindle books)

I admit to a slight degree of bias as I am name-checked at one point in the book

Thanks Edwin! You get name-checked? haha amazing. Just ordered from Amazon.

Edwin · Aug 6, 2014

iamrofe said:
Thanks Edwin! You get name-checked? haha amazing. Just ordered from Amazon.

It's just a couple of lines, blink and you'll miss it stuff. Still, I was pretty chuffed when I read it since I had no idea the author had put that in...