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I have contacted domain owners by WHOIS information many times for a number of reasons such as looking to purchase a domain with nothing on it. It seems to me to be important public information, not something I should have to go to the local police for.

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Would you expect the same for your car, phone or house?

I do not want someone to have access to my contact information just because he wants to buy my car, house, or domain.

Honestly I think if people had similar access for car, people would drive a lot more politely. For house, I have your address by your physical existence and can write you a letter.

House is public information at city hall.

Phone is not.

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