AFTERNIC stops listing ADULT DOMAINS - GoFuckYourself.com

polish_aristocrat · 11-10-2006, 05:16 PM

stupid decision, but Afternic sucks compared to Sedo anyway

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Dear Members, Domainers and Friends:

We want to share with you a recent decision that we believe will put Afternic in an even better position to serve the small business, SOHO community and greater domain industry.

After extensive consideration, we have decided to no longer accept domain names that promote hate, sex, obscenity or self-destructive behavior, such as substance abuse, violence and gambling. The sole rationale behind our decision is to make Afternic a more comfortable site for mainstream domain name shoppers, especially small business owners. We recognize that taking a leadership role on this issue may have a negative financial impact on our business in the near term. Nonetheless, we believe strongly that it's the right thing long-term decision for our industry and Afternic.

In the next few days, we will de-list these kinds of domain names currently posted on our site. Members who own such names will receive a letter from us informing them which names will no longer be listed. We hope that they, and others, will understand that we have no interest in censorship and that we fully support First Amendment rights to freedom of speech and expression. And, there is certainly no lack of other Internet sites where such names are welcomed.

The Internet, much like the early days of television, is still a new frontier. We believe it is up to the industry leaders-and we include Afternic here-to step up and determine what constitutes professional standards and practices. We take this action in the interest of socially responsible corporate behavior and hope that it leads to further healthy industry dialog and discussion on the topic.

We greatly appreciate your business and support of Afternic, and will continue to endeavor to earn your confidence and trust.

Very best regards,
Roger Collins
President of Afternic, Inc.

madawgz · 11-10-2006, 05:18 PM

and gambling too, what the fuck :\

polish_aristocrat · 11-10-2006, 05:20 PM

better to hear this than "VISA stops adult processing" though

or "Google stops accepting adult sites at AdWords"

Love Sex · 11-10-2006, 05:41 PM

they should have just made an adult section

jacklaidlaw · 11-10-2006, 05:56 PM

fucking do gooders

Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE · 11-10-2006, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by polish_aristocrat

better to hear this than "VISA stops adult processing" though

or "Google stops accepting adult sites at AdWords"

or google stops sending traffic to adult sites...

Jace · 11-10-2006, 06:22 PM

they should just create a seperate afternic for adult stuff

gfx3 · 11-10-2006, 06:25 PM

How many of you have a Roger Collins as a member?

Verbal · 11-10-2006, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Madrox

or google stops sending traffic to adult sites...

Jesus ... I hope you're knocking on wood!

Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE · 11-10-2006, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Verbal

Jesus ... I hope you're knocking on wood!

knocking on wood? no, i hired 100 iraqi's to stand in the woods in my back yard and knock on wood all day long in hopes it doesn't happen

marketsmart · 11-10-2006, 08:58 PM

wow i never saw that one coming...strange...

Dcat · 11-10-2006, 09:05 PM

"We take this action in the interest of socially responsible corporate behavior.."

Looks to me like they are preping to sell.

will76 · 11-13-2006, 11:33 AM

I hate companies like this with a passion. Stupid fucking move on their part. I bet they lose a ton of business.

" hate, sex, obscenity or self-destructive behavior, such as substance abuse, violence and gambling "

I would punch Roger if I met him. How do you take:
Sex (legal)
Gambling (legal in most states)

and compare them to:
Violence
self-destructive behavior
hate
drugs

s9ann0 · 11-13-2006, 12:02 PM

stupid non-adult companies scared of pussy

Masterchief · 11-13-2006, 12:05 PM

I saw this coming a year ago when I saw that their company was ran by hardcore Christians, no surprise here.

RawAlex · 11-13-2006, 12:42 PM

Will, look at it from the biblical point of view - hate, sex, abusing your own body (drugs) etc are all things that the bible is against. They are christian, and they look at sex and gambling in the same way they look at hate and violence.

There is no surprises here, and I suspect it will actually add value to their non-adult sales, as they will certainly have much fewer listings.

Alex

tombarr · 11-13-2006, 12:58 PM

Are they a private company setting up for an IPO? Maybe looking forward to a cash out vehicle for the founders?

LiveDose · 11-13-2006, 12:59 PM

Another company to avoid.

Kimo · 11-13-2006, 01:44 PM

this was posted a few days ago

gooddomains · 11-13-2006, 01:47 PM

Roger may have some reasons for doing it

Dcat · 12-01-2006, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Dcat

"We take this action in the interest of socially responsible corporate behavior.."

Looks to me like they are preping to sell.

"NameMedia buys Afternic" ...BINGO!

http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-art...rida_company-i

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polish_aristocrat Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 40,377	better to hear this than "VISA stops adult processing" though or "Google stops accepting adult sites at AdWords"

11-10-2006, 05:41 PM	#4
Love Sex Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,905	they should have just made an adult section

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Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	they should just create a seperate afternic for adult stuff

11-10-2006, 08:58 PM	#11
marketsmart HOMICIDAL TROLL KILLER Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sunnybrook Institution for the Criminally Insane Posts: 20,419	wow i never saw that one coming...strange...

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Dcat Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mexico Posts: 1,607	"We take this action in the interest of socially responsible corporate behavior.." Looks to me like they are preping to sell.

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s9ann0 Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Boston Posts: 4,873	stupid non-adult companies scared of pussy

11-13-2006, 12:05 PM	#15
Masterchief Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 530	I saw this coming a year ago when I saw that their company was ran by hardcore Christians, no surprise here.

11-13-2006, 12:42 PM	#16
RawAlex So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In a house. Posts: 9,465	Will, look at it from the biblical point of view - hate, sex, abusing your own body (drugs) etc are all things that the bible is against. They are christian, and they look at sex and gambling in the same way they look at hate and violence. There is no surprises here, and I suspect it will actually add value to their non-adult sales, as they will certainly have much fewer listings. Alex

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gooddomains Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 10,127	Roger may have some reasons for doing it