Getting someone to relinquish their domain

[aplefka]

I'm trying to get a site started up, but the domain I want is already taken. The asshat has the worst site design, and doesn't know anything about the intraw3b as he lists a Yahoo email addy instead of one from the domain. The site has 44 total visitors, 6 of which I account for (the tracker is on every page, so I highly doubt that the other hits were all unique visitors.

I sent him/her an email seeing if they'd be willing to give it up, any ideas as to what else I can do? I don't really want to pay the person, cuz the site sucks, but can ATOT give me any creative ideas about ways to lure him into doing it?

 

[Hammer]

buy him out. everyone has a price.

if that fails, kill him.

 

[Megatomic]

Why do you think you should be able to get the domain name for free?

 

[aplefka]

Because I doubt he's even updated it since the year 2000, that's how horrible it looks. And my idea is really good. He's basically just sitting on the domain. I doubt he even remembers he has it.

 

[dighn]

Originally posted by: aplefka
Because I doubt he's even updated it since the year 2000, that's how horrible it looks. And my idea is really good. He's basically just sitting on the domain. I doubt he even remembers he has it.

that still doesn't entitle you to the domain

 

[gabemcg]

Link?

 

[elektrolokomotive]

<Al Capone> I want him dead! I want his family...dead! I want his house.. burned to the ground! </Al Capone>

 

[aplefka]

Originally posted by: dighn

Originally posted by: aplefka
Because I doubt he's even updated it since the year 2000, that's how horrible it looks. And my idea is really good. He's basically just sitting on the domain. I doubt he even remembers he has it.

that still doesn't entitle you to the domain

It doesn't, but I'd at least use it.

 

[Megatomic]

You'll just have to buy him/her/them out. They probably didn't get it for free either.

 

[Krk3561]

when does his registration expire?

 

[aplefka]

I dunno Krk, how do I check that?

 

[FoBoT]

use a different one, all you have to do is mix up the letters in a different order and i bet you can find one that is not currently used

 

[aplefka]

Well, there is only one variation I would settle for, but it might make the site too nerdy if I put a 00 to replace oo. We'll see though. The guy may just give it up.

 

[b0mbrman]

Money is the only way...the only thing that entitles him to it is that he decided to register it before you did

 

[hevnsnt]

send me the domain, I will tell ya

 

[Krk3561]

Originally posted by: aplefka
I dunno Krk, how do I check that?

Go to this site, enter the url in Find a domain name now:

http://www.godaddy.com/

Then click:
(click here for info)

then enter the code and click verify password

You might be able to get this guy's address or phone number too

 

[aplefka]

I was using GoDaddy to register... awesome.

*tabs back to GoDaddy*

 

[shimsham]

sounds like a job for Guido

 

[hevnsnt]

Just steal it..

ICANN changed rules.. Makes it easier

J/k of course

 

[aplefka]

Bah... he just registered it 4 days ago. I sure do hate my life sometimes.

 

[pyonir]

Originally posted by: aplefka
Bah... he just registered it 4 days ago. I sure do hate my life sometimes.

You aren't the only one that hates your life.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: aplefka
Because I doubt he's even updated it since the year 2000, that's how horrible it looks. And my idea is really good. He's basically just sitting on the domain. I doubt he even remembers he has it.

Then I would NOT bring it to his attention by contacting him. Just let it expire or if you think you can buy it for a reasonable price, then contact him.

 

[aplefka]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: aplefka
Because I doubt he's even updated it since the year 2000, that's how horrible it looks. And my idea is really good. He's basically just sitting on the domain. I doubt he even remembers he has it.

Then I would NOT bring it to his attention by contacting him. Just let it expire or if you think you can buy it for a reasonable price, then contact him.

Well, too late. Besides, it turns out he registered it 5 days ago. Gotta love life's irony.

 

[hevnsnt]

Originally posted by: aplefka
Bah... he just registered it 4 days ago. I sure do hate my life sometimes.

Well then your choices are limited.

1. Tell us the freaking domain.

 

[Krk3561]

Just out of curiosity, whats the domain? Its not like we're gonna take it and try to sell it to you...