On Wed, 30 Jun 1999 16:05:24 -0400, John Gaskill
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> On Wed, 30 Jun 1999 05:04:59 -0400, John Gaskill wrote:
>>
>>>Karl Auerbach wrote:
>>>
>>>>A domain name is no different than an original painting
>>>> -- both are unique, both might be valueable to some and
>>>> worthless to others. Both are constructed out of essentially
>>>> valueless parts.
>> >
>>>There is a great difference Karl.
>>>
>>>The original oil painting was created by an Author.
>>>
>>>In the case of speculating in Registered Trademarks
>>>as Domain Names, the speculator created nothing --
>>>all that was done was register the name.
>
>>In the case of property, all that was done
>>was the purchase of the property.
>
>If you buy a "stolen" painting and your purchase
>is discovered you will forfeit the property. It is
>also possible that you may get some jail time
>for receiving stolen property.
Well, if someone broke into the root server and "stole" a name, they
would go to jail too, but what the hell does this have to do with this
discussion?
>> Speculation is a HUGE part of our economy.
>> And there is nothing illegal about it.
>
>Just because something is not illegal does
>not make it beneficial.
Just because you do not see something as beneficial doesn't mean there
are real harms created by the act.
>>>>Most of us who own our homes are speculating in real estate.
>>>
>>>Not true. Most people who own homes do so because
>>>it is long run cheaper than renting and they get utility
>>>from having a home.
>>>
>> Speak for yourself.
>>One of the primary concerns of homeowners as
>>cited in a USA today survey last year was resale value.
>> Few looked at their new home as their permanent
>> residence, but as a stepping stone for later.
>
>HOPE springs eternal.
>
>Surveyed individuals will answer to
>questions asked responding with
>the choices provided if not allowed
>to respond unprompted.
>
>Many people say one thing while
>doing another.
>
Nice use of rhetoric to try and dispell facts. Next time try and use
facts yourself.
--
William X. Walsh
General Manager, DSo Internet Services
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fax:(209) 671-7934
"The fact is that domain names are new and have unique
characteristics, and their status under the law is not yet clear."
--Kent Crispin (June 29th, 1999)
