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08 November 2005
Perils of URLs
An email this morning from TEDster Julian Treasure gave me huge pleasure. Unbelievably, these are all real sites.
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A few salutary examples that should make us all think twice...
Firstly there is Who Represents?, a database for agencies to the rich and famous: http://www.whorepresents.com
Second is the Experts Exchange, a knowledge base where programmers can exchange advice and views: http://www.expertsexchange.com
Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island: http://www.penisland.net
Need a therapist? Try: http://www.therapistfinder.com
And there is an Italian Power company: http://www.powergenitalia.com
Finally we have the Mole Station Native Nursery, based in New South Wales: http://www.molestationnursery.com
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penisland.net from The Republic of Geektronica
Its not what you think. Pen Island obviously did not think very hard (no pun intended) before buying their domain name. Ouch. More bruisers here.
In case youre still wondering, they really do sell pens. Just pens. After all, the penis m... More...
A Series of Unfortunate URLs from Timbu :: Musings
C.S. pointed me to an amusing list of unfortunate urls;. The worst one I think is http://www.molestationnursery.com/. Don't worry it's work safe, it's not what you think.... More...
A Series of Unfortunate URLs from Timbu :: Musings
C.S. pointed me to an amusing list of unfortunate urls. The worst one I think is http://www.molestationnursery.com/. Don't worry it's work safe, it's not what you think.... More...
penisland.net from Geldsachen
Nein, das ist nicht, was Sie dachten. Offenkundig dachten die JungsbeiPen Island nicht bermig lange bei der Wahl des Domainnamens nach. Die verkaufen wirklich nur Stifte.Danke, danke dafr. Mehr hier.... More...
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