DN&P Registrar of choice for a website that may cause controversy?

[Haner]

I am interested in registering a domain name with controversial content. However, given the current climate of censorship and corporate influence, I am seeking a registrar that is unlikely to get to external pressures to revoke my domain. Could someone please recommend a reliable registrar for this purpose?

 

[Paychal]

The confusion among searchers regarding your site, as long as it doesn't involve copyright infringement, doesn't solely depend on the name itself. It is more influenced by factors such as the content, DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act), RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), LegitScript issues, legality, and so on. Namebright, Huge Domains, and Drop Catch are companies that deal with a large number of domains, some of which may be controversial. I personally purchased a domain from them that belonged to a major corporate music company (acquired through a merger or acquisition) and held onto it for several years without facing a UDRP (Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy). Eventually, they allowed it to drop since it didn't sell. Overall, they are a good company that is responsive when contacted over the phone.

 

[Shmoenevo]

I am interested in registering a domain name with controversial content. However, given the current climate of censorship and corporate influence, I am seeking a registrar that is unlikely to get to external pressures to revoke my domain. Could someone please recommend a reliable registrar for this purpose?

Are you aware of any domain registrar that tends to create difficulties when it comes to registering controversial domains?

 

[SleekVulture]

Attempting to pressure someone into relinquishing a domain simply because it offends or upsets someone is not a valid approach. Even in cases involving trademarks, the situation can be complex and unique. For instance, a private person has maintained ownership of nissan.com for many years, despite potential conflicts with the automaker of the same name. Additionally, whitehouse.com has served as a pornographic website for an extended period. If you want to check the registrar for nissan.com, you can perform a WHOIS search and use that particular registrar. Alternatively, you could consider namesilo.com, which has a good track record without encountering issues, even in the face of DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) notices. It's important to note that you should avoid using namecheap and godaddy, as they have a reputation for quickly geting to legal demands.

 

[Stockwi]

Attempting to pressure someone into relinquishing a domain simply because it offends or upsets someone is not a valid approach. Even in cases involving trademarks, the situation can be complex and unique. For instance, a private person has maintained ownership of nissan.com for many years, despite potential conflicts with the automaker of the same name. Additionally, whitehouse.com has served as a pornographic website for an extended period. If you want to check the registrar for nissan.com, you can perform a WHOIS search and use that particular registrar. Alternatively, you could consider namesilo.com, which has a good track record without encountering issues, even in the face of DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) notices. It's important to note that you should avoid using namecheap and godaddy, as they have a reputation for quickly geting to legal demands.

Several people have experienced instances where their domains were blocked or seized due to government intervention or the influence of powerful entities simply because they didn't approve of the content. Presently, there are cases where the FBI is conducting raids on people' homes based on their political beliefs or if they were journalists investigating areas the government wanted to keep hidden. This demonstrates a tangible risk of certain types of domains and websites being confiscated, even if they were operating within the boundaries of the law.

I appreciate your gratitude for the advice. You are already aware of the need to avoid registrars like GoDaddy and Namecheap, as well as other major registrars. It would be wise to explore Namesilo as a potential option, as well as considering the registrars associated with the two domains I mentioned earlier.

 

[SummersBase]

While Epik.com was previously regarded as a secure and reliable option, there have been changes in leadership that might raise concerns. However, it could still be worthwhile to investigate and gather more information about the current state of Epik.com before making a decision.