Thanks for the advice. The Good Morning America story is fascinating. What
led her to suddenly feel a need for a website? Realizing it would be an
important way to capitalize on the appearance? Guess anyone with any
celebrity today really needs, or at least could really benefit from, a site,
right?
I once got a motorcycle-riding cat and her human owner on Good Morning
America (actually filmed it in my apartment - never had to think so much
about cleaning as I did in the 48 hours or so I had notice that they would
be filming in my hovel!) but this was in 94, before many of us even knew
about the internet. Too bad, as today, this motorcycle-riding,
bicycle-riding cat could make a fortune with the internet, videos (truly
amazing videos, I might add), photos, websites, etc.)
I am increasingly thinking that, as you say, the surprise route may be too
dicey; that I should first suggest the possible benefits of the site.
Presumably, by going on Oprah twice in one week she assumes and expects and
wants to get her message out to the country if not the world, though I can
appreciate it that she may think she is already getting more than enough
public exposure at this time. She has also been very open about the fact
that she, herself, has a mental illness (her words) and, in fact, wrote a
book about it. So she may have added concerns about not overdoing things,
and sounds like maybe she didn't prepare much for the sort of response her
appearances on Oprah has generated, and much of this burden has apparently
fallen on the poor administrative staff where she works. Perhaps, in that
way, a site could help serve as a buffer between her and all the demands and
a way to help address a lot of questions without having to have people
answer hundreds of phone calls!
I am thinking that Oprah and her staff would be in a good position to know
if a website for this woman would be a good and useful thing, so maybe they
could be the ones to talk to her about this. If Oprah thinks it a good
idea, she'd probably have people help her out with all of this. In fact,
wouldn't be surprised if Oprah doesn't have her do an article or other
things for her own magazine and/or website! I have had an idea for a show I
wanted to pitch to the Oprah show anyway, so could kill two birds with one
stone (this idea is a real "killer application).
Randall
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Piwowar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM>
Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2007 3:20 PM
Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Grabbing domain names of well-known persons?
>Can I easily and cheaply transfer the name to her?
Yes. Just change the registration info at GoDaddy. But then she has to
keep the registration paid up or it falls into the hands of cyber
vultures. And GoDaddy sales will pounce on her. Signing up an innocent
with GoDaddy is not doing them a favor.
The only reason for possibly not telling her about the name or any site
based on it would be to surprise her with it, as a gift,
Surprise is not such a desirable thing, especially for busy people. Might
be better to break it to her gently. After all, you want a positive
response. Surprise can scramble one's thoughts and lead to poor decision
making/instant rejection.
I don't want to cause this person any hassle or problems or added stress
or
concerns, which is why I am raising some of these possible concerns here
and
will also get advice elsewhere.
Definitely.
she has a University affiliation, and they are being swamped
with calls since the show. Incidentally, this University (the Med school,
actually) has about the worst, most user-unfriendly website I've ever
seen,
which is how I ended up having to call and speak to someone who works with
this women at the school; simply to get basic contact info. for her and
one
or two others who work there).
Not uncommon for a university. Expect to find jealous colleagues trying
to sink her.
So you site would solve a real problem for her (but she may not know she
has such a problem). Your story explains the problem and supports your
solution. Rather that focusing on surprise I would focus on explaining
your solution to her. Even if she goes along, it may take her a long time
to realize how important it will be.
A while ago I got a frantic call for assistance from someone who was
going to appear on Good Morning America THE NEXT MORNING. She had a
domain name, but no web site! We got the job done overnight, but it was
stressful.
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