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by dotty 5375 days ago
Great idea for them, yes. For us? Awful. Most of the time I bet the logos (which are ok but a bit generic) won't match what you have in mind for your site. These people are no better than domain squatters - they're an unnecessary tax on startups. A number of times now I've abandoned ideas after being unable to find a domain name as they're all taken by squatters, it's saddening :(
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From all the possible names and extensions that are available, you've been unable to find anything that fits? And it was the lack of suitable URL that led you to abandon these ideas?

A URL alone does not makes a site or a success.

"A number of times now I've abandoned ideas after being unable to find a domain name as they're all taken by squatters"

Seriously? You've given up on an idea because you couldn't find a domain name? Your idea is contingent on a domain?

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