That was the original idea behind .name. You buy firstname.lastname.name. When it wasn’t a huge success they got bored and it reverted to a regular tld.
Interesting, but also a bit worrisome idea. I wouldn't be comfortable knowing that someone else can buy the adjacent subdomain anotherfirstname.mylastname.name and be associated with me in the eyes of anyone who doesn't know how that TLD works (which would be almost everyone).
At the time the idea of .name was that for example someone with a common family name shouldn't be able to get it only for them and deprive all the other people named like them from having their .name domain and email address. Of course it didn't work for people also having the same first name, and in that case it was still a first come first serve basis.
Anyhow, first level domain were to be "shared", non directly registrable, domains.
Since they decided to open it up for first level registration, there has been no way to get a once-shared first level domain, even when you're its only user.
It's not exactly the same as omg.lol is owned by someone who sells subdomains of it. The principle for .name was that the second-level domain was not in control of anyone (well, except VeriSign of course, but just like TLDs), it was a shared domain.
If you attempt a whois on omg.lol you get a normal whois. If you do a whois on a shared .name domain you get this:
Not available for second level registration.
Third level registrations may be available on this shared name.
To request access to data listed as “Redacted” or “Redacted for Privacy” in the
above WHOIS result, please contact Customer Service at info@verisign-grs.com
> Omg.lol does that, but it is an address with superpowers, although I think you can buy .lol domains too.
I've peeked at omg.lol and it looks like they aren't in the business of registering subdomains per se. They try to sell you a bunch of services that resemble a paid social network, and they provide you with a subdomain along with the deal. For that subdomain they charge you with about double what you would pay for an actual domain name.
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Anyhow, first level domain were to be "shared", non directly registrable, domains.
Since they decided to open it up for first level registration, there has been no way to get a once-shared first level domain, even when you're its only user.
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p4bl0|2 years ago
If you attempt a whois on omg.lol you get a normal whois. If you do a whois on a shared .name domain you get this:
foofie|2 years ago
I've peeked at omg.lol and it looks like they aren't in the business of registering subdomains per se. They try to sell you a bunch of services that resemble a paid social network, and they provide you with a subdomain along with the deal. For that subdomain they charge you with about double what you would pay for an actual domain name.
spacechild1|2 years ago