So as I wrote about on TheDomains.com, GoDaddy removed an auction listing for RapeKids.com. A despicable name that can’t be spun as some try to do both legitimately and not legitimately with other controversial or crude domains.
The domain name is also on sale for $95 at Sedo. To be fair the news that came out on this domain name did not happen during business hours, so Sedo should be allotted time for making a decision when they open.
But the thing I found interesting is they have systems in place, so one has to wonder how this despicable domain name got in and I can’t list a name like Deuces.net.
Here is what I get when trying to list Deuces.net on Sedo.
So RapeKids.com ok, Deuces.net not ok?
There might be a need to go over the systems in place and upgrade the AI and the automation.
Patricia Kaehler says
June 29, 2017 at 11:54 pmWho is the owner of the R K domain ??
Raymond Hackney says
June 29, 2017 at 11:57 pmHello Patricia, A registrant in China.
Sedo :: Christoph says
June 30, 2017 at 3:05 amHi there,
we’ve removed the domain. Thanks for notifying us. I’ll check out what’s up with “deuces”. We can’t block all combinations automatically, there is always a chance some names slip through.
Thats’ why were thankful for the hint. Also, see our Offensive Domain Policy https://sedo.com/us/about-us/policies/offensive-domain-policy/
Thanks again, and we’ll get back to you.
Raymond Hackney says
June 30, 2017 at 9:52 amThank you
Grilled says
June 30, 2017 at 5:02 amI think you hit the nail on the head suggesting an AI /Automation update.
A sample AI could include some type of vulgarity db built in. Something that could detect the words when combined that make up something that warrants a red flag such as what happens when combing Wet + Back (two very harmless words that when combined can raise concern. OnlineSlangDictionary.com has a “How vulgar is this slang” feature powered by user votes. Deuces rated 28% vulgar (341 votes) Rape rated 73% vulgar (69 votes)
I mentioned Facebook not allowing the registration of username @edamame citing it contained words not allowed on FB. OnlineSlangDictionary doesn’t recognize edamame as slang.(link with screenshot: https://www.namepros.com/threads/brandbucket-experience.793278/page-309#post-6221192)
Dan Gustafson says
June 30, 2017 at 9:23 pmInteresting to allow one and not the other.