Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats 735: The Taliban Stole My Domain
Feb 26, 2024
Wes shares a shocking tale of how the Taliban seized his .af domain, highlighting the perils of domain ownership in unstable regions. The duo dives into the complexities of country-specific domain registrations, revealing the intricacies of TLDs and personal experiences with challenges. They also discuss Notion's struggles with its .so domain and explore various unique TLD options. The conversation blends humor and cautionary advice, emphasizing the importance of securing valuable domain names swiftly.
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Taliban Domain Seizure
- Wes owned boss.af, using it for sticker sales, but it was suspended due to the Taliban's takeover.
- He couldn't renew it due to sanctions and communication loss with Afghanistan Network Information Center.
Country TLD Control
- Countries controlling their TLDs have the power to revoke domains, surprising many.
- This power was demonstrated by Afghanistan taking back Wes's domain.
Notion's Domain Issue
- Notion lost notion.so when Somalia restricted domain usage to Somalian companies only.
- This caused Notion's services to go down temporarily, highlighting the importance of domain control.