Post #51860
2025-12-11 07:21 UTC
A domain name is explicitly not property.
Replies (2)
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@bluGill@fedia.io 2025-12-11 14:42
Why not? You can't hold it, but why should that be a limit? Note, phd's can easially be written on this subject defending either side. Some of those will say things like domains are not generally property, but for some situations we should treat them like property and in other situations not. I'm not expecting a response. I'm expecting everyone to think about the question.
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@shalafi@lemmy.world 2025-12-11 16:13
Cornell Law disagrees. Property is anything (items or attributes/tangible or intangible) that can be owned by a person or entity. Property is the most complete right to something; the owner can possess, use, transfer or dispose of it. www.law.cornell.edu/wex/property