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Date/Time: Thu, October 19, 2000 at 7:05 PM GMT
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Subject: Do you know what "Cybersquatting" IS?

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<< Im concerned with this current situation of preregistration. It looks like so many companies have cyber squatted like crazy, I dont think these current preregistrations should be allowed to go through. >>>


Again, we have the loose and irresponsible use of the word, "cybersquatting."

It is not cybersquatting to register a handful--or even multiple--domains for the purpose of developing. It is called....."REGISTERING."

It sickens me to see self-righteous, often jealous people, throwing that word around.

There ARE cybersquatters, sure. But a person is not a squatter simply because he registered a strong domain. Nor is he a squatter simply because he bought a number of strong domains.

Cybersquatting, sir, is the registration of famous (and pershaps NOT SO FAMOUS) trademarks for the purpose of selling it to the trademark holder.       

That's it.
     


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