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orclev on Sept 16, 2019 | parent | context | favorite | on: EasyDNS threatened with criminal complaint if clie...

The only difference between them and others is that they're plain in their language rather than obfuscating it behind lawyer speak. All providers have similar provisions hidden in their TOS, it's just buried behind layers of legalese and addendums. Personally although it might not look "professional" I wish more companies would use plain language that states what they actually mean plainly without forcing you to higher a lawyer to go through the TOS with a fine tooth comb.

thfuran on Sept 16, 2019 | [–]

There's plenty of room for technical writing between the colloquialism-riddled, informal mess that that is and legalese.

AJ007 on Sept 16, 2019 | [–]

If you use that sort of rude plain language, and make a mistake, good luck.

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