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Did You Read The Domaining Manifesto? Was It A Scam?
Posted on January 5th, 2009 by admin in Domain News | 17 Comments »
Ok, the MysteryDomainAuction failed as a project. I failed to do the due legal diligence before launching the project – I put my hands up, it was a mistake made by ME. As soon as I got legal advice that it was not in my best interest to proceed, I put a stop to it. All bids have been refunded and all affiliates that made sales have been paid out – by ME.
However, I just read a what I think is a distressing comment by Jamie Parks or someone using his name to comment on predictivedomaining.com which I feel I have to speak up about. (Perhaps it was a rush of blood on his part as he has voiced his concerns over the legality of the Mystery domain auction in the past – which is fine, we all have those sometime, but I would like to really hear what the ebook scam claim was about.)
Amongst other things, he says:
John also should have been much more open and upfront with all of us in his initial emails where he was talking ‘revolution’ and asking us to promote his other scam/e-book.
Firstly, I was promoting the “revolution”, I wasn’t promoting the ebook. I explained here why I thought this was a “revolution” – everyone can see my reasoning behind the project name. But I have no idea why he is calling my ebook a scam.
Have you read the Domaining Manifesto?
Of the 2000 copies distributed over the past year – not one person wrote back to say that they thought I was scamming them. What’s more, I got a tonne of appreciative emails stating that they have never read anything as detailed covering the industry.
So, I would really like to know why the ebook was a scam and whether anyone else thinks the ebook is a scam? Please leave a comment with your thoughts.
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I read your ebook. There is nothing in there that indicates a scam. It was a great ebook! Consider another one
I thought the all pay auction was incredibly cool. I am glad you were able to get the legal advice you needed before you were too far along.
Keep thinking, the domain revolution is only a thought away
I think some people felt a bit misled by the “Domaining Revolution” — I, along with many other bloggers, thought it would either be some kind of new way to monetize your domains or a new bigger/better ebook/domaining educational product.
Domaining Manifesto certainly wasn’t a scam.
It wasnt a Scam – I dont see where this has come from?
Regards,
Robbie
The eBook nor “the Revolution” (MysteryDomainAuction) was a scam. I think too many people wrote things in the heat of the moment and got a bit carried away.
As Reece says, I think some people felt a bit misled but how the eBook can be labeled a scam is beyond me. Maybe Jamie worded it wrong, I’ll have to read his blog again.
The ebook is a scam comment wasn’t written on Jamie’s blog – it was written in his comment on predictivedomaining.com
If so Barry, I ask one question – are we living in communism?
I can sell a book that I wrote today for $99 then give it away tomorrow only to sell it again the day after for $99.
It’s called capitalism. Unless I am mistaken?
Again,I dont know for sure what Jamie meant. I am going to refrain from commenting further because I think this should be sorted out directly with Jamie
there will always be haters. hang in there. i think readers would love to know the 10k domain though?
Whoever this Jamie character is needs to get out from behind his PC and experience the world. He is just pissed because someone came out with an innovative way to do something on the web and he was not part of it. The site was a great idea and did exactly what you had hoped which was to create buzz and excitement. I don’t know that anyone felt they were being scammed and as a matter of fact it was neat to watch the bids and check out some of the sites. This idea is not dead and there are actual sites that use this All Pay auction style that seem to be doing quite well like swoopo which I only found out about when I saw this site. Don’t give up!
I believe that only people that try something in the business world can fail, i really aplaude you John for trying something new. Related to Manifesto, i have read it, and i really think is a good domaining ebook.
Think Positive John, all people that keep thinking negative, they miss a big part of life …
Just my opinion, however I would recommend making sure that Jamie is actually the person who made this comment. I’ve had problems in the past myself with people using my name on other people’s blogs.
Domaining Manifesto certainly wasn’t a scam… I read the ebook myself and it would have been a good value for a new domainer.
The only thing people should be afraid of is being afraid to try — nothing wrong with giving a project like MysteryDomainAuction a try and good on you for closing it down when you thought it might run into legal trouble — I know a lot of domainers aren’t as ethical as you and would have worried about legal problems once they had the money instead of taking care of that from the beginning.
You’re a good guy John — that much is apparent from how you handled this situation.
Thank you John for your ebook, Domaining Manifesto, it is very good.
Regarding your MysteryDomainAuction project the idea was good in part, but kind of “raffles” are not permitted in US without a local or state authorization. You took a wise decision at time to stop the auction.
You are a good man!
Regards,
Maestrus
Unhappy that you had to can the auction. It was a fantastic idea.
You should be applauded for doing something for this industry.
Yes, legals are a pain, so is cybersquatting. I’m sure that somebody else with far more resources will pay and find a loophole before long.
I’m sick to death of so called experts who sit on there arse and knock innovation and imagination.
I can guarantee that they give nothing and take everything.
Keep up the good work and look forward to offering as much support as possible.
Regards
I paid for my Manifesto but I don’t feel scammed at all. It was a good read and was full of insight & ideas, which is what i want from a book.
As for MDA, it was a good idea. I bought a link and was an affiliate. The fact that John refunded & paid out the affiliates speaks volumes about his integrity.
All I can say is never let your emotions be controlled by others. On the web anybody can say anything without fear of repercussions.
As for the domaining manifesto,if only I had this info packed ebook some time back, I would have raked in some heavy moolah, no joke.
I have learned a great value from reading your eBook, thanks for taking your time to create this great ebook.
I’ve been reading both for and against points to the myesterydomainauction and although I admit it could of been pulled off better I dont think people should lose sleep over it. People make mistakes and in my opinion people should take this as a big lesson on domaining ideas. I’ve been reading dnxpert for a while now and it is amazingly helpful. Reputation is key and I dont think it should be tarnished over one mistake (if you could even call it a mistake).
To the main point to this reply is that I am relatively new to domaining and I’ve only just managed to read the domaining manifesto. It is quite simply a gift of god. If your new to domaining of even if your not I would suggest reading this essential guide.