Re: The actual value, from a security standpoint, of using a proxy domain registrar?

[Jeremy Hanmer <jeremy () hq newdream net>]

Not everybody charges for the service.  Shop around.

On Jul 15, 2009, at 3:37 PM, Mike Lyon wrote:

> I still think it's a huge waste of money.
>
>
> On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 3:34 PM, Ray Sanders <
> Ray.Sanders () villagevoicemedia com> wrote:
>
> > And that falls right into some of the scare tactic sales pitches the
> > domain registrars use.
> >
> > "they can look up your domain and find your home address!"
> >
> > Heck, even a p.o box could leave someone open to a stalker, if said
> > stalker is determined enough.
> >
> > so yes, I'll concede that point to a certain extent.
> >
> >
> > On Wed, 2009-07-15 at 17:18 -0500, David E. Smith wrote:
> > > Mike Lyon wrote:
> > > > I am curious what others in the industry think on this topic.  
> > > > When one
> > > > registers a domain they can put in their real information or they  
> > > > can
> > use a
> > > > proxy, like Go-Daddy's Domains By Proxy.
> > > If you're using it for your business, the value is pretty slim. You
> > > probably want your business to be reachable by the public.
> > >
> > > Individuals, especially those using their domains to publish  
> > > anything
> > > controversial, could benefit somewhat from the increased privacy.
> > >
> > > David Smith
> > > MVN.net
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