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		glenneroo on Oct 4, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Facebook-owned sites were down Weird banner at the top, seems like false advertising as it says a couple lines down: Expires on 2030-03-29

bombcar on Oct 4, 2021 | [–]

I suspect it's an automated system triggered by DNS not resolving, and they try to "make an offer" if you follow through.

adamredwoods on Oct 4, 2021 | [–]

You're right, it's misleading, thanks. Other sites (dreamhost, godaddy) don't list it as for sale.

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