Getting someone to relinquish their domain

aplefka

Lifer
Feb 29, 2004
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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?
 

aplefka

Lifer
Feb 29, 2004
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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

Lifer
Aug 12, 2001
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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
 

aplefka

Lifer
Feb 29, 2004
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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

Lifer
Nov 9, 2000
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You'll just have to buy him/her/them out. They probably didn't get it for free either.
 

FoBoT

No Lifer
Apr 30, 2001
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fobot.com
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

Lifer
Feb 29, 2004
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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

Lifer
Jun 1, 2001
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Money is the only way...the only thing that entitles him to it is that he decided to register it before you did
 

Krk3561

Diamond Member
Jun 12, 2002
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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
 

pyonir

Lifer
Dec 18, 2001
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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

Grand Nagus
Feb 24, 2000
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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

Lifer
Feb 29, 2004
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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

Lifer
Mar 18, 2000
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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

Diamond Member
Jun 12, 2002
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Just out of curiosity, whats the domain? Its not like we're gonna take it and try to sell it to you...