why is WHOIS protection so imp?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by soundingloud, Dec 22, 2009.

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    i have around 14 domains with Godaddy but only few with WHOIS protection...

    as godaddy also charge me for the whois protection renewal... i removed that service... can any one please tell me... why is the WHOIS protection so imp ??? as i saw few ppl being so particular about it... ?
     
    soundingloud, Dec 22, 2009 IP
  2. pubdomainshost.com

    pubdomainshost.com Peon

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    Well Whois privacy is for protecting your details (address, name, email) from spammers.
     
    pubdomainshost.com, Dec 22, 2009 IP
  3. CanSpace

    CanSpace Well-Known Member

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    If you really want to hide the fact that you're the owner of the domain then it's important.....
     
    CanSpace, Dec 22, 2009 IP
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    chandan123 Prominent Member

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    whois service protects you personal details/data for any abuse/spam so its a good idea to use whois privacy. u can get that free in godaddy if u use some codes or multiple domain registrations.
     
    chandan123, Dec 23, 2009 IP
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    Well, the best use of WHOIS Protection is to avoid any identity theft.
     
    xmart, Dec 23, 2009 IP
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    rcj662 Guest

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    It keeps your private information private. If you do not get whois protection your name and adress can be seen by anyone online. It is worth having.
     
    rcj662, Dec 23, 2009 IP
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    peter_anderson Notable Member

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    ICANN decided that your whois information should be available in the event of problems.

    That means, you should have it in your WHOIS.

    However, if you pay for WHOIS privacy, you are paying the company to keep your details in the event of problems. You don't need it, but it helps.

    It's like a burglar alarm. You don't need it, but it helps.
     
    peter_anderson, Dec 23, 2009 IP
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    purpleorange Active Member

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    Apart from the above reasons

    i can contact you tomorrow and say that unless u pay me $$$ i am going to spam all your sites and get your Adsense locked up

    :)
    Got the reason now????
     
    purpleorange, Dec 23, 2009 IP
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    I can save you a lot of trouble and money
     
    ebooks21, Dec 24, 2009 IP