Online Forums or Boards - .com or .org? Does it matter?

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  1. #1
    Hello Group:
    My partner wants to start a new Forum about alternative sports but she's not sure if .org or .com. We understand .org is generally a non-profit platform and .com is for commercial purposes, but does it really matter? She's doing the new Forum for fun, not profit, however, she has friends who might want to place their Banners on her site. most likely for free in the beginning. Advice appreciated in advance.

    Have a nice evening everyone. :)
     
    Gringos.com, Mar 2, 2010 IP
  2. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    #2
    It doesn't really matter. But .com (imho) is better for branding... (or get both and redirect the .org to the .com).

    There are still morons that will get confused when presented with .org.
    There are still morons that will get confused when presented with .org - and type .com anyway.
    There are still morons that will get confused when presented with .org - and type the domain into Google.
     
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  3. Bohra

    Bohra Prominent Member

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    go for .com its the best extension if domain is not available then go for .org
     
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  4. twilf

    twilf Guest

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    #4
    yeah... agreed for the purposes of people who confuse .com with others it is better to have .com
    But, I personally prefer .net over .org Just because .net stands for network and it more closely related to forums
    where as .org sounds like a government organization or something
     
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  5. Gringos.com

    Gringos.com Peon

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    Thanks... Anyone else care to comment on .com vs .org? Have nice evening everyone! :)
     
    Gringos.com, Mar 3, 2010 IP
  6. TheFeedski

    TheFeedski Peon

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    I would go with the .com
     
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  7. daisuke48

    daisuke48 Member

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    #7
    Go for .com
     
    daisuke48, Mar 4, 2010 IP
  8. sweatlana

    sweatlana Well-Known Member

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    No , I dont thing if it matters. not to much difference.
     
    sweatlana, Mar 4, 2010 IP
  9. arivin90

    arivin90 Well-Known Member

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    Pesonally, prefered to .org its good for forum or organisation.
     
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  10. RightMan

    RightMan Notable Member

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    #10
    When manually writing in the address bar, I guess people are habituated to enter .com by default and hence it is always advisable to go for it... unless of course... your desired name is not available for the same!

    Regards,

    RightMan
     
    RightMan, Mar 4, 2010 IP
  11. Gringos.com

    Gringos.com Peon

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    Thank you all very much. Have a nice evening everyone! :)
     
    Gringos.com, Mar 4, 2010 IP
  12. jasonbird

    jasonbird Guest

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    I think there is no matter with ORG or NET..
    Thats my point~~!
     
    jasonbird, Mar 4, 2010 IP
  13. chanceart

    chanceart Peon

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    #13
    .com or .net is preferred.
     
    chanceart, Mar 6, 2010 IP
  14. either337

    either337 Peon

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    I would go with the .com
     
    either337, Mar 25, 2010 IP
  15. powerlifer

    powerlifer Active Member

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    #15
    go with .com always if possible.
     
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  16. maisgs17

    maisgs17 Peon

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    I would go with the .com
     
    maisgs17, Mar 25, 2010 IP
  17. GaGuy

    GaGuy Well-Known Member

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    #17
    Forums > Boards
    .com > .org
     
    GaGuy, Mar 25, 2010 IP
  18. Gringos.com

    Gringos.com Peon

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    GaGuy -

    I dont understand, .com vc .org and Forums vc Boards?

    Please advise.
     
    Gringos.com, Apr 3, 2010 IP
  19. budi.makingmoney

    budi.makingmoney Peon

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    .com is really good...
     
    budi.makingmoney, Apr 3, 2010 IP
  20. China_girl

    China_girl Well-Known Member

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    Mostly people prefer .com but I think it really doesn't matter :)
     
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