On Wed, 30 Jun 1999 05:04:59 -0400, John Gaskill
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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.
In the case of stocks, all that was done was purchase the stock, and
hope it will increase in value. In the case of futures..well you get
the drift.
Speculation is a HUGE part of our economy. And there is nothing
illegal about it.
>>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.
--
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)
