greggish said:
I think SEDO has decided. They decided that what is truly offensive is what is currently in the news. Since the London bombings are in the news, and all over the media, this clearly makes domains relating to it much more offensive than child pornography, racism, anti-semitism, etc... While not at all sincere, it certainly makes sense from a marketing point of view. Did you really expect anything more of a business?
From Sedo search for "terrorism" today 11th July
terrorism.biz Make Offer - -
terrorism.co.in Make Offer - 2
terrorismresearch.com Make Offer - 13
islamicterrorism.com Make Offer 1 -
usaterrorism.com Make Offer - 1
endterrorism.com Make Offer - -
newterrorism.com Make Offer - -
worldterrorism.com Make Offer - 43
aboutterrorism.com Make Offer - -
terrorismtoday.com Make Offer - -
global-terrorism.net Make Offer - -
preventterrorism.com Make Offer - -
terrorismcenter.com Make Offer - -
terrorismlibrary.com Make Offer - -
terrorismstudies.com Make Offer - -
globalterrorism.info Make Offer - -
nuclearterrorism.info Make Offer - -
terrorismupdate.info 2,000 $US - 2
counterterrorism.info Make Offer - -
defeatterrorism.com Make Offer - -
terrorisminsurance.info Make Offer - -
terrorisminsurance.net Make Offer
Just a few of 76
Reply from Nora @Sedo today 11th July
Hello again,
I regret that you do not agree with our policy regarding "london terror" domains.
However, the overwhelming response to our decision has been positive - the majority of people agree with the action we have taken.
At this time, out of sensitivity for those affected we have chosen to entries pertaining to events in London on July 7th.
We have no immediate plans to alter this policy.
Kind Regards,
Nora Cotter
Senior Domain Broker
It appears that the offensive word is "London" as there are many other country related names including USATerrorism.com - When will they stop the "sensitivity" censoreship, wonder what will be next :huh:
Feelings seem to be split on whether or not this type of censoreship is good or bad for our business but obviously Sedo have decided that they will be our conscience.
No consideration for alternatives, "special category " etc - just, we have decided