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Afternic Removes Adult and Gambling Domains - zach - 11-18-2006 It's hard to believe, but here is the press release Afternic released earlier: Quote: ORLANDO, FL -- 11/10/2006 - Is this a good move or a bad move? Zach Afternic Removes Adult and Gambling Domains - scalamedia - 11-18-2006 It sounds like they are moving the business in a different direction. Part of being successful is about determining what you stand for. I have to respect that and in that aspect I say it is good. Afternic Removes Adult and Gambling Domains - penguinmama - 11-19-2006 That's great! I know a lot of family-friendly people who will be delighted to hear this news! I'm glad they have the guts to stand up and say "We will not support these things!" Afternic Removes Adult and Gambling Domains - Dave Zan - 11-19-2006 Funnily a lot of people in 2 domain forums I participate in heavily objected to this, claiming censorship, hypocrisy and what have you. Perception is everything for some people. I'm not surprised what afternic has done. Others will follow suit depending on whatever circumstances influence their decision-making. Afternic Removes Adult and Gambling Domains - penguinmama - 11-19-2006 Dave Zan Wrote:Funnily a lot of people in 2 domain forums I participate in heavily objected I can't see how they can call it censorship, when there are plenty of OTHER places they can go to do their thing. I can't speak to hypocrisy, as I don't know the company's other business practices. Afternic Removes Adult and Gambling Domains - LyricB - 11-20-2006 I think it's a good move. After all, if I was in their position and I found out some people were using domain names which were hateful and offensive I would feel uncomfortable too. Afternic Removes Adult and Gambling Domains - hokeshel - 11-27-2006 Bad move financially, but, good move in a moral sense accoridng to the direcion they want to go. I see nothign wrong witth that. Afternic Removes Adult and Gambling Domains - Plumley - 11-28-2006 It makes me nervous, just as does anything that intends to tell other people what's good for them. How do they know what people are going to put on their sites? How did they determine that all gambling is self destructive? What's their definition of abusive? If something squicks you and you don't want to sell it, that's fine. But say that, rather than hiding behind a screen of righteousness. I suspect this move has more to do with offended sensibilities, and maybe even some CYA, than it does with setting "professional standards and practices." Afternic Removes Adult and Gambling Domains - scalamedia - 11-29-2006 I love the diversity in this forum and friendly open discussion of ideas and issues. So nice that we can all see the different sides of an issue. I hadn't considered the other point of view and can see why some would be nervous. Afternic Removes Adult and Gambling Domains - LyricB - 11-29-2006 Good point, scalamedia. I can see how it might make some people nervous, but at the same time I applaud the move. Check me out...I'm my own contradiction! Yay! |