The actual value, from a security standpoint, of using a proxy domain registrar?

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And that falls right into some of the scare tactic sales pitches the
domain registrars use. 

"they can look up your domain and find your home address!" 

Heck, even a p.o box could leave someone open to a stalker, if said
stalker is determined enough. 

so yes, I'll concede that point to a certain extent.  


On Wed, 2009-07-15 at 17:18 -0500, David E. Smith wrote:
> Mike Lyon wrote:
> > I am curious what others in the industry think on this topic. When one
> > registers a domain they can put in their real information or they can use a
> > proxy, like Go-Daddy's Domains By Proxy.
> >   
> If you're using it for your business, the value is pretty slim. You 
> probably want your business to be reachable by the public.
> 
> Individuals, especially those using their domains to publish anything 
> controversial, could benefit somewhat from the increased privacy.
> 
> David Smith
> MVN.net
> 
> 
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