it is an abuse vector, GoDaddy use it on domain they deem valuable. If you use their site to check a domains availability they'll often pre-reg it, forcing you to buy it through them or they'll just register it and put it up for auction.
It's why you do not, ever use GoDaddy, they are an awful company.
it is an abuse vector, GoDaddy use it on domain they deem valuable. If you use their site to check a domains availability they'll often pre-reg it, forcing you to buy it through them or they'll just register it and put it up for auction.
It's why you do not, ever use GoDaddy, they are an awful company.
It was, on both counts but perhaps it's changed. Search for "domain tasting"