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how can I keep confidential the ownership of a website?

staying confidential

         

Zeus661

6:52 pm on Feb 11, 2004 (gmt 0)

10+ Year Member



I would like to purchase a new domain name and start a web site but I would also like to set it up so no one knows who owns it. I don't want my name or address to show up when someone searches. The site will be for the purpose of disclosing the dishonest practices of a nationally known corporation. I want to use their company name and add the word "sux" on the end of it. Any ideas or advice would really be appreciated. Thanks

rogerd

6:53 pm on Feb 11, 2004 (gmt 0)

WebmasterWorld Administrator 10+ Year Member



Godaddy and Network solutions (and no doubt others) offer hidden registration for a small extra fee.

choster

7:27 pm on Feb 11, 2004 (gmt 0)

WebmasterWorld Senior Member 10+ Year Member



Welcome to WebmasterWorld, Zeus661. Just a tip that hiding your domain name registration may slow down the corporation, but won't prevent them from finding out who you are. If they feel your charges are fraudulent or libelous, they could threaten your webhost to demand the site be taken offline, or subpoena them to get your identity and contact information. Of course the nature of the complaints, the country in which you reside, and the jumpiness of their public relations and legal departments will impact their success. Searching Google for practically any Fortune 100 corporation turns up a "sucks" site after all, whether or not it has its own domain or not.