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ASMR YouTuber Life with MaK says she was branded a ‘Nazi’ by online smear campaign

She believes the website was created by a classmate.

On Dec 14, 2019 by Alexandra Samuels

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Here’s what happened when I asked GoDaddy to not report my security disclosure to the FBI

One attempt to fight back the chilling effect.

On Jun 20, 2016 by Dissent Doe

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Following major backlash, GoDaddy cancels plans to air this controversial Super Bowl ad

The company is in trouble for portraying a puppy mill.

On Jan 28, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

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GoDaddy released my personal information to a spammer troll

If you think I can report to GoDaddy that someone on their servers is using their website for harassment, think again.

On Apr 16, 2014 by [email protected]

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Website fights CISPA in exchange for promotional tweets

Website domain registration company NameCheap isgiving a dollar to digital freedom activists at the Electronic Frontier Foundation each time someone tweets the company's name or shares it on Facebook.

On Feb 19, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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GoDaddy blames outage on network failure, not Anonymous hacker

Despite the claims of a hacker going by "AnonymousOwn3r," GoDaddy has taken responsibility for a service outage that took down millions of websites Monday.

On Sep 11, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy

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GoDaddy goes down, lone hacker claims responsibility

Twitter account AnonymousOwn3r claimed responsibility for the all-encompassing attack that took down one of the biggest Web-hosting companies. 

On Sep 10, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy

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Upvote: This week on Reddit, targeting the Senate and N-Control

Redditors set their sights on unseating members of Congress, worried about holiday binges, and wet their toothbrushes.

On Dec 30, 2011 by Kevin Morris

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Based on attitude—if not numbers—GoDaddy boycott still a success

In under a week, the Web domain company has completely changed its stance on the Stop Online Piracy Act, thanks to strong opposition from Reddit and others. 

On Dec 30, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Namecheap benefits from Reddit’s war on GoDaddy

This morning Namecheap launched MoveYourDomainDay to coincide with a previous proposal from Reddit—and tacked on a charitable donation for extra incentive. 

On Dec 29, 2011 by Kevin Morris

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Reddit Digest: December 29, 2011

Redditors turn their outrage to U.S. Senators who support the Stop Online Piracy Act while others question the effectiveness and necessity of the site's Web vigilance. 

On Dec 29, 2011 by Kevin Morris

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Redditors seek a new target for their SOPA rage: politicians

Redditors, basking in victory over getting GoDaddy to reverse its support of the Stop Online Piracy Act, are now honing in on a new target—in the U.S. Senate.

On Dec 28, 2011 by Kevin Morris

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The GoDaddy SOPA drama continues—on Reddit

Redditors discuss whether GoDaddy was really hurt by its controversial positions on the Stop Online Piracy Act.

On Dec 27, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III

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GoDaddy employee speaks out on SOPA

Demonized domain-namer: Negative press sucks, but Reddit boycott hasn't hurt our business.

On Dec 27, 2011 by Kevin Morris

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Reddit Digest: December 27, 2011

Answering the pressing, holiday question: Is there a limit to how much fat you can gain from one binge?

On Dec 27, 2011 by Kevin Morris

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