So I saw “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps” yesterday and while it’s better than the original one in my opinion (which is pretty rare), it still kind of left me saying… “meh”. The acting wasn’t bad and I like Michael Douglas, it’s just that as a businessman and an investor, such movies don’t really impress me.
Archive | Random Rants
Am I the Only Domainer Who Isn’t Impressed by Money-Related Movies?
Posted on 22 December 2011 by Andrei
[Insert Industry Here] Is Dead! Or Maybe Not?
Posted on 17 December 2011 by Andrei
I’ve been involved in quite a few online industries: domaining, affiliate marketing, hosting, services and so on. All of these have one thing in common: every once in a while, there’s a “this industry is dead” vibe that takes over.
From 1996 to 2011, Did the Internet Change Fundamentally?
Posted on 09 December 2011 by Andrei
In my opinion, the answer is no. Yes, it has obviously evolved and you can’t compare a website from 1996 to the current ones. But that’s not what I’m referring to when I mention the word “fundamentally”, what I’m trying to explain is that the #1 way to interact with the Web has not changed and in my opinion, it will not change: domains.
Location, Location, Location!
Posted on 07 December 2011 by Andrei
As a domainer, you hear certain expressions so often that they start losing their meaning. A lot of times, you need to see offline examples in order to understand just how true some of them are.
My Friend, Nobody Owes You Anything!
Posted on 04 December 2011 by Andrei
So a short while ago, someone contacts me via email and asks for some development advice. It happens every once in a while, no problem at all. Glad to help. But the person I’m referring to now, when contacting me, basically acted as if I owed him something and that’s just plain wrong.
Am I the Only Domainer Who Thinks We’re Dealing With a Gold Bubble?
Posted on 03 December 2011 by Andrei
Yeah, yeah… gold is a hedge against inflation. Ok, I got that part. But over the past few years, it has risen in price dramatically and these days, pretty much everyone (from your neighbor to your local TV show host and so on) recommends it as an investment.
To Those of You Complaining That the Internet Is Shady
Posted on 22 November 2011 by Andrei
… just a quick question: do you really think that “more regulation” is the way to go? Be careful what you wish for guys because that wish just might come true.
DomainingTips.com: 2,600+ Spam Comments/Day
Posted on 20 November 2011 by Andrei
Mark Jeftovic left a comment on my blog a few days ago and since it was not published, he assumed my spam filter caught it and emailed me. He was right and I had to approve it manually.
What If You Own Online Businesses and Something Happens to You?
Posted on 13 November 2011 by Andrei
There have been quite a few discussions about what were to happen if you as a domainer die. Without a doubt, it would be complicated but when it comes to your online businesses, things would be even more complex.
Domaining = NOT a Shady Industry
Posted on 05 November 2011 by Andrei
… at least not compared to most “alternatives”. You know what, let’s leave the Internet aside for a moment and analyze some offline companies/brands. Like maybe Pepsi and Coca Cola, which generate billions by selling unhealthy beverages or McDonalds/Burger King/whatever which also generate billions by selling unhealthy food.
