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Shielding Domain Registration Info?

occamboy asks: "I'd like to register a new domain, but I'm tired of getting tons of spam (most filtered, but some not) and snail mail whenever I register a new domain. In short, I'd like the domain, but I don't want to announce the details of its owner to the world. I was thinking of using GoDaddy's domain proxy, but the terms are scary: they reserve the right to change the agreement anytime, by posting the new terms on their site, and the buyer automatically agrees to the new terms. What's to prevent them from grabbing my domain name from me, or doing some other nefarious thing? So, is there any good way to anonymously acquire a domain? Should I just register with fake info, use a service ... or what?"

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  1. Re:top level domain .spam by theonetruekeebler · · Score: 3, Funny

    After that, maybe they can require burglars to wear black turtlenecks and a Cato mask, and carry a burlap sack with "LOOT" written on it. If they're caught wearing, say, a tiara, they can be busted for "not dressing like a burglar." Also, supervillains should speak with a Russian accent and wear a cape.

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