Why do people delete domain names?

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    I always wondered why would a person delete a domain name he owns before it gets expired?
     
    eamiro, Aug 6, 2014 IP
  2. GORF

    GORF Well-Known Member

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    #2
    If I have no use for it any more, why not throw it back in the pool?
    Someone else may want to register it.
     
    GORF, Aug 6, 2014 IP
  3. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    #3
    Because it's tainted and they don't want to get the renewal reminders.
     
    sarahk, Aug 6, 2014 IP
  4. iowadawg

    iowadawg Prominent Member

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    #4
    Crappy domains are regged every single day.
    Most end up thrown away, never renewed, because owners find out they have crappy domains.
     
    iowadawg, Aug 6, 2014 IP
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  5. ImageAuthors

    ImageAuthors Member

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    Whenever I see trademark violations, I advise domain owners to delete the domains right away. Others give out the same advice.

    So that's 1 reason.
     
    ImageAuthors, Aug 10, 2014 IP
  6. maddenitrous

    maddenitrous Well-Known Member

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    #6
    I never deleted a domain name, if I lose interest I just leave them to expire, but I can imagine if someone delete a domain name then maybe it could be due to legal issues such as trademark infringement.
     
    maddenitrous, Aug 21, 2014 IP
  7. Manoj_Online

    Manoj_Online Active Member

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    #7
    they want to remove unwanted domains from their account. no use. so why should keep them ?
     
    Manoj_Online, Aug 21, 2014 IP
  8. www.gaapps.com

    www.gaapps.com Greenhorn

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    I never delete my domains either.
     
    www.gaapps.com, Aug 29, 2014 IP
  9. robertgreen

    robertgreen Member

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    #9
    It is their personal habit to keep clean.
     
    robertgreen, Sep 19, 2014 IP
  10. www_HypeFree_com

    www_HypeFree_com Active Member

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    I just learned something I just let it expire if it doesn't work, I didn't know I could delete it. Thanks.
     
    www_HypeFree_com, Sep 19, 2014 IP
  11. veeble

    veeble Well-Known Member

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    They just don't want others to have the same domain name similar to theirs hence many people delete domain names.
     
    veeble, Oct 11, 2014 IP
  12. dave2013

    dave2013 Well-Known Member

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    Don't know what they are worth or they die, just a couple reasons
     
    dave2013, Oct 11, 2014 IP
  13. Mr. Skoric

    Mr. Skoric Peon

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    #13
    They think those domains stink...
     
    Mr. Skoric, Oct 13, 2014 IP
  14. luanatf

    luanatf Well-Known Member

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    Sometimes I realized the domain I bought didn't really reflect my project, so I either sold, deleted or gave away the domain in question, to replace it with a new, more suitable one as soon as possible.

    Other times I've deleted domains just because of financial issues. But generally speaking, I don't delete domains-- I love them this much. :)
     
    luanatf, Oct 13, 2014 IP
  15. clubkitty

    clubkitty Active Member

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    #15
    All the responses are not the main reason why people do that
    DMCA
    cease and desist
    Believe me when you get a notice from the legal department or a private
    copyright /trademark law firm representing a big player that they are going to sue you because of a domain you own
    you would be amazed at how fast most domain owners "rethink their priorities"
    and cower in the corner "please don't sue me sir".. LOL
    right about that time the idea of plausible deny-ability creeps in and they think
    "how can I stay out of trouble"
    right after then is when they hit the drop button ..LOL
     
    clubkitty, Oct 25, 2014 IP