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The "serverHold" status is not set by GoDaddy, but by the actual .ME registry https://domain.me/

GoDaddy could apply "clientHold" but not "serverHold"

GoDaddy owns 38% of .ME registry https://domain.me/

Weird. The .me registry specifically says there are no restrictions and even advertises Telegram.

Lying in your marketing materials is often useful.