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FilthyAnalyst on Oct 29, 2021 | parent | context | favorite | on: Tell HN: Namecheap is stealing domains with keywor...

This type of activity has been happening since the 90s and it's not limited to namecheap. You need to purchase a domain if you check its availability.

RicoElectrico on Oct 29, 2021 [–]

Is there any way to just check a domain exists at all without risking it being squatted? Whois maybe?

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