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We could not transfer the domain. I would like to because the whole community is currently being threatened. Not to mention, personally it could result in "termination of your account," the Google account that I have been using for more than a decade (for my emails, cell phone, wallet, etc)!

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It's a bit late now, but it's a good idea to make a new fresh Google account for each project (which will require a new fresh phone number to verify it when you create it, I suggest Mint prepaid), for reasons which are at this moment too obvious.

All google accounts are tied up/linked up. If one Google account is banned, Google will terminate every thing else.

At this point, I would like to have NO relationship with Google, period. This has been a nightmare to deal with, and I have learned my lessons. NO GOOGLE.

Only if you link them by logging in to multiple ones from the same cookie jar.

Use a distinct number for creating each, a vpn at all times, and don't cross the streams (use a fresh browser/profile).

Thank you, especially for recommending Mint.

This is a lesson I learned the hard way when my Microsoft account was suspended without explanation for a month, then restored with zero explanation. I couldn't access my OneDrive, OneNote, Skype, Office, email, I couldn't even play games I had bought for my Xbox, or access apps from the Microsoft Store.

The lesson learned is don't put all your digital eggs into one digital basket. Takes a lot to make you smile after that.

> eggs into one digital basket

Not just digital. For many years I have avoided the seduction of "triple-play" TV, phone and broadband, precisely because I don't want to let a single billing dispute leave me cut off from the world.

Similarly, I choose to buy gas from a gas company, and electricity from an electricity company. I don't want a billing dispute (or an honest mistake) to leave me completely without fuel.

I really like this way of thinking. Minimizing risk over short-term convenience is something we should all think more about.

This truly is why Google should be broken up. I understand the anti-trust argument now.

> We could not transfer the domain

Depending on the TLD that might be a contractual breach between Google and the registry. I would suggest reading the TOS of the extension on the registry's website and complain if Google breaches them. Sometimes it's forbidden to the registrar to prevent a transfer, even when there's a dispute.

Thank you, thank you for suggesting this!

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