Today i had a chance to read an article about Tweexchange via Techcrunch, Tweexchange is mentioned as the ultimate marketplace for Twitter user names. It allows user to find and buy the desired user names. When you type the Twitter username in the search box, it shows whether the name is available or not. You can also add your usernames for sale by fixing a price. If you intrested in buying any of the listed usernames you can able to send a tweet or send a message via email. After reading this i visited the site, i really shocked on what i experienced over the site. [ Read more ]
The first thing i would like to mention is the username availability checker in the home page. You can notice 'Is the name you want taken' this is normally seen in lot of availability checker. If you type the desired username it shows whether it's already taken are not. But interestingly i found all the usernames are avilable, i think you wont belive it check it out manually. I show you a simple sample over the image.
It's funny to see the the username 'twitter' is available, when you click on the link Get it Now you will be directed to the twitter signup page. Name squatting is against the Terms and conditions of twitter. As a result the twitter account for @tweexchange is suspended. If your user name of your popular brand or might be with your name popularity is squatterd, it's simple just send a reply to @twitter with the user name of the squatter, for example
@twitter the @example profile is a squatter
Make sure to include the word 'squatter' in your tweet to make it simpler to find. The another intresting thing i found while checking at some of the usernames available for sale on Tweexchange. Many of the names are not so popular by name or brand with very less followers and rated for 300$ to 500$. I don't have any clue on why people need to buy these names.
One good news is the account suspension by Twitter, This creates user awareness on selling the usernames by creating accounts for the purpose of preventing others from using those account names.
Share your thoughts and comments on Tweexchange is there is a real need for such marketplace for selling usernames feel free to share your suggestions.
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