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1. scotty+ov[view] [source] 2022-08-15 16:41:36
>>M0r13n+(OP)
Godaddy is the worst. Apparently if you ever decide to move your domain out of GoDaddy(which has alot of dark patterns to discourage you), they will remove whois privacy protection(which they charge you for) until transfer is completed. It gives bots/scrapers enough time to get that information(ICANN requires you to provide accurate personal information with email, phone number, name, and address) and your private info is ripe for abuse.

It's like a punishment for moving away from them.

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2. pmcjon+D51[view] [source] 2022-08-15 19:32:05
>>scotty+ov
I’ve had a domain (at Godaddy) for 28 years with no privacy protection and no particular problems from bots/scrapers.
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