Is posting someones WHOIS Illegal?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by schmeetz, Sep 9, 2007.

  1. #1
    Is it illegal to post someones WHOIS in a forum?
     
    schmeetz, Sep 9, 2007 IP
  2. drmike

    drmike Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,288
    Likes Received:
    29
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    110
    #2
    I really doubt it... anyone can go and look it up anyways... maybe just post a link to the info you want to share to be safe.
     
    drmike, Sep 9, 2007 IP
  3. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

    Messages:
    11,366
    Likes Received:
    575
    Best Answers:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    385
    #3
    I can't see how it could be illegal. It's public information.
     
    Kerosene, Sep 9, 2007 IP
  4. dcristo

    dcristo Illustrious Member

    Messages:
    19,797
    Likes Received:
    1,201
    Best Answers:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    470
    Articles:
    5
    #4
    As Kerosense stated, it can't be its publicly available information.
     
    dcristo, Sep 9, 2007 IP
  5. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

    Messages:
    11,366
    Likes Received:
    575
    Best Answers:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    385
    #5
    Is there any problem with using 'fake' details in your whois info?
    I've got a few slightly iffy domains that have totally garbage details.
    I keep the email address real, but the rest is fake (e.g 123 Fake Street :p)

    Any probs doing this?
     
    Kerosene, Sep 9, 2007 IP
  6. schmeetz

    schmeetz Active Member

    Messages:
    250
    Likes Received:
    7
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    58
    #6
    But it's not 100% public because it's not available to the SE's.

    There must be a legal reason no?
     
    schmeetz, Sep 9, 2007 IP
  7. dcristo

    dcristo Illustrious Member

    Messages:
    19,797
    Likes Received:
    1,201
    Best Answers:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    470
    Articles:
    5
    #7
    You would be at risk of losing the domains.
     
    dcristo, Sep 9, 2007 IP
  8. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

    Messages:
    11,366
    Likes Received:
    575
    Best Answers:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    385
    #8
    It is 100% public. It's like your telelphone number, if you don't hide it, it's publicly available.
     
    Kerosene, Sep 9, 2007 IP
  9. TomC

    TomC Banned

    Messages:
    70
    Likes Received:
    2
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #9
    No, its not illegal. As its available in the public domain anyway.

    I assume it would be different story if you exposed someones details if they had the domain registered privately.
     
    TomC, Sep 9, 2007 IP
  10. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

    Messages:
    11,366
    Likes Received:
    575
    Best Answers:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    385
    #10
    The email and telephone contacts are all correct.
    How could I lose the domain?

    What exactly is the address field used for (other than that stupid snail mail spam)
     
    Kerosene, Sep 9, 2007 IP
  11. drmike

    drmike Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,288
    Likes Received:
    29
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    110
    #11

    Id imagine if by chance someone had your same name and lived at the addresses you made up than they may have a case to legally take the dimain from you... though I am sure this is very highly unlikely.
     
    drmike, Sep 9, 2007 IP
  12. spidro

    spidro Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    877
    Likes Received:
    7
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    110
    #12
    it's not illegal any one can go and see the whois details i don't see anything wrong with that
     
    spidro, Sep 9, 2007 IP
  13. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

    Messages:
    11,366
    Likes Received:
    575
    Best Answers:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    385
    #13
    Highly unlikely :D
     
    Kerosene, Sep 9, 2007 IP
  14. ServiceCube

    ServiceCube Peon

    Messages:
    340
    Likes Received:
    4
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #14
    I agree with almost everyone here. There's nothing illegal. But we need to see - you are simply posting it? Or spamming with it somehow...
     
    ServiceCube, Sep 9, 2007 IP
  15. 007A

    007A Banned

    Messages:
    1,295
    Likes Received:
    27
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #15
    Whenever u go and check WHOIS they have this written:-

    The data in this whois database is provided to you for information
    purposes only, that is, to assist you in obtaining information about or
    related to a domain name registration record. We make this information
    available "as is," and do not guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a
    whois query, you agree that you will use this data only for lawful
    purposes and that, under no circumstances will you use this data to: (1)
    enable high volume, automated, electronic processes that stress or load
    this whois database system providing you this information; or (2) allow,
    enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass unsolicited,
    commercial advertising or solicitations via direct mail, electronic
    mail, or by telephone. The compilation, repackaging, dissemination or
    other use of this data is expressly prohibited without prior written
    consent from us.
     
    007A, Sep 9, 2007 IP
  16. tbarr60

    tbarr60 Notable Member

    Messages:
    3,455
    Likes Received:
    125
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    210
    #16
    Are you planning on posting domain registrar log in information? That might be illegal but my password for godaddy.com is *********.
     
    tbarr60, Sep 9, 2007 IP
  17. flash902007

    flash902007 Banned

    Messages:
    750
    Likes Received:
    6
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #17
    personally i dont think it is since the information is publicly available anyways, but if you post their details to down-grade them, or for anything that is going to reflect on them in a negative way, then i would steer clear.
     
    flash902007, Sep 9, 2007 IP
  18. mrpointdigital

    mrpointdigital Active Member

    Messages:
    743
    Likes Received:
    6
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    60
    #18
    I would think its not illigal to post someones WHOIS....

    You should ask tis question in the Domain Names area..
     
    mrpointdigital, Sep 9, 2007 IP