sorry for replying that late, but your comment was caught in my spam folder (I’m using the Akismet service for my blog), don’t know why?!

You may be right with saying that this term will work against our site. But I also don’t regret my descision to write it down, because it turned out that the whole URL shortening thing isn’t very profitable and I’m about to close this site soon and completely re-design it (more on this later in my blog when it’s ready to make public). So, at least I have warned the users of Shrtnd.com beforehand.

The main reason for shutting down the site, besides being non-profitable, is the huge amount of spammers that are actually using it. Nearly everday I have to check the shortened links for illegal URLs, like those to warez downloads and such. I would assume that 95% of all shortened links are used for spamming and illegal activities. So I really don’t mind shutting it down (but I’ll warn my users beforehand, so they have time to use another service for their links).

Thanks for dropping by!

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Querblogger

And also got through the terms. And the 3rd term caught my eye:

You can’t make a claim on any of your shortened URL’s. If we choose to close this service anytime in the future, all shortened links will be lost. But, don’t fear we are closing soon! On the contrary, we do our best to serve you all those shortened URL’s forever!

Now, don’t you think a term like that will work against you?

It’s definitely a good idea to start your own blog. Good luck with it! If you need help with some backlinks to start the ball rolling, let me know.

See you,
Querblogger