Why privacy for a domain

[ScriptMan]

We were discussing the cost of privacy here in this thread but I felt like it might be better to start a new thread to ask

Why does anyone feel the need for privacy on a domain registeration?


I really do not understand. If your name and phone number are on the Federal do not call list to prevent unwanted phone calls which is the only thing I can think of, that you would be trying to prevent.

Please tell me your reasons.

[SiberForum]

Why does anyone feel the need for privacy on a domain registeration?

I suppose they are people which are dislike being seen in the real life as well. That is private I'm sure

[Bob Barr]

Originally Posted by ScriptMan

We were discussing the cost of privacy here in this thread but I felt like it might be better to start a new thread to ask

Why does anyone feel the need for privacy on a domain registeration?


I really do not understand. If your name and phone number are on the Federal do not call list to prevent unwanted phone calls which is the only thing I can think of, that you would be trying to prevent.

Please tell me your reasons.

I primarily use privacy to avoid being put onto every bleeping snail-mail advertising mailing list in the world. I get more than enough 'toss-before-reading' mail already. I really don't want my mailing address out there for the world to see.

[ScriptMan]

I primarily use privacy to avoid being put onto every bleeping snail-mail advertising mailing list in the world. I get more than enough 'toss-before-reading' mail already. I really don't want my mailing address out there for the world to see.

I get one of two scam letters per year wanting to renew my domain. I just don't think the records are ever used that way. And for that there is a do not mail list that you can sign up for. It is a non issue.


edit: The only time I ever used privacy was when I was trying to aquire of full set of one domain name and some were already registed. That is the valid reason I can think of for using it.

[Bob Barr]

Originally Posted by ScriptMan

I get one of two scam letters per year wanting to renew my domain. I just don't think the records are ever used that way. And for that there is a do not mail list that you can sign up for. It is a non issue.

That's your opinion; mine differs.

A client of mine has a restaurant site and found herself constantly being put on advertising mailing lists. A minor misspelling in the domain registration indicated that at least some of them were being generated through it.

Since I get free privacy through my hosting company, there's no downside at all to using it and I prefer to do so.

[ScriptMan]

Originally Posted by Bob Barr

That's your opinion; mine differs.

Absolutely. And that is what make the world go round.

[Bob Barr]

Originally Posted by ScriptMan

Absolutely. And that is what make the world go round.

I agree. While we may have different opinions regarding privacy/open listing, I will continue to use it, especially since it doesn't add any cost to my domain registrations.

Your post did get me thinking about it, though.

[InterShark]

Dont forget that a lot of us have businesses run from our homes, this could be one reason why people choose to add privacy to their domain name registrations, i know i wouldnt want an unhappy blog post reader stopping by my house at 9pm one night.

That being said, there are many tools available to find out the information of who registered a domain name, even if privacy protection is included that its actually a moot service imho.

[Zap]

I never get privacy on my domains.
I trust everyone on the internet.

[Bigger]

Originally Posted by Zap

I never get privacy on my domains.
I trust everyone on the internet.

That's right! If you not doing anything.. and need to hide your name, that s right way, without privacy

[marble hill]

At one time i thought it was a great idea, but if you own many domain names it becomes a cost issue.

I would rather deal with a bit of spam then pay these extra fees.

Now if you were running a shady website it would be more advisable.

I think most of the time Private Reg is really unnecessary.

[atlantadentalcenter]

One of the benefits I could think of is if you want to register a domain name but don't want to be subjected to negative people coming after you since you have a specific domain/website about a subject they don't agree with.

[blazintech]

Maybe there should be an option there if you want to make your personal info not shown to other people or ok to make ut public.

[SiteShrine]

Privacy Registration is a good option for website "flippers" and investors. It keeps the transfer out of the lime light. However, if you are running a long term website business then it seems shady to try to hide your identity...especially if you are selling a product. If you are concerned about someone showing up at your home or business then a post office box will prevent that and as for spammers and mailing lists a backup email or secondary free email account is a simple solution for that.
With all the scams and negative experiences people have online it is best to be out in the open and up front with potential customers to relieve any anxiety or distrust.
Best of luck.

[MRamses]

I think for most people it's a privacy issue regarding their phone number. People who post personal pages and who only own a domain or two don't like having their phone number posted in public whois databases.

You can lie about your phone number, but doing so violates ICANN policies. So you risk loosing your domain.

[sKr34m]

I use privacy protect because it helps my email ID not be a prt of any spamming mailing list or get any random international calls for my Domain. secondly, I believe not every country offers the "Do not Call" service.

Moreover-
@ SiteShrine, for the people that you are referring to (who sell products) - they can have a Contact Us page instead.

@ ScriptMan, since I have free Privacy Protect from ResellerClub, and i utilize them for all my Domains, I have come to believe that it helps me save a lot of trouble from getting any spams. I have experienced a horrible phase where I had a Domain that was a famous tourist destination, and some guys from the tourism industry wouldn't stop harassing me!
I would agree that there is no reason to use privacy, provided people around the world are mature enough not to harass the existing registrant and allow him to choose whether he wants to part away from the Domain or not rather than forcing him & not misusing his email ID for sending spam mails.

[Netspider]

I'm one of the online marketers who provide full details to gain trust.

[sKr34m]

Originally Posted by Netspider

I'm one of the online marketers who provide full details to gain trust.

dude, you know how many people contact you just coz they want your domain name?! trust me, get a generic domain name like watches.com and u'll know why u need privacy protect

[nasis]

better to add privacy for keeping your real informations safe from spammers/scams...

[Derrickk]

Domain privacy is a service that changes the contact information of your domain to that of the services, hiding your personal or company information



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