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"I get that you #define cybersquatting in a way" This is such a self-defeating effort, but I don't define it that way, most everyone does. Because the root --
by endorphone 7y ago
"I get that you #define cybersquatting in a way"
This is such a self-defeating effort, but I don't define it that way, most everyone does. Because the root -- squatting -- refers to occupying someone else's property. This isn't a point in debate -- a quick search verifies that every single authoritative source seemingly in existence is in agreement with me.
"And even with physical property, it is possible to seize underutilized land in the name of public good."
That is an extraordinary action that happens incredibly rarely and is extremely contentious. It does happen, but it's certainly not comparable with "I got an idea and I want that domain".
And let's be real here -- those domain resellers usually sell the domains they are "squatting" [sic] on for an absolute _pittance_. If a couple hundred dollars is what ruins some great startup plan, I'm going to go on a limb and say it wasn't such a great startup plan.
Indeed, what most people want is to say "Hey that's unfair that he's parked on that! Let ME park on that and sit on it indefinitely because I've got a Great Idea that I'm going to get around eventually". That's what 99% of the parked domains already are.
- craftinator 7y agoYou're right honey, now just calm down and have another biscuit