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  • Sly_RJ
    Live Hard - Die Hard
    • Feb 2002
    • 17042

    #1

    When shopping for hosts...

    Don't start threads immediately stating that you want to spend $XXX without leaving any details about what you need or why you need it. Please give more details about possible server specs, what kind of sites you're running, what kind of bandwidth you're pushing, ANY details at all will help both you and the possible hosting companies find a solution that best fits YOUR needs.

    My short rant for the day, back to work.
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  • eroswebmaster
    March 1st, 2003
    • Jul 2001
    • 20295

    #2
    Originally posted by Sly_RJ
    Don't start threads immediately stating that you want to spend $XXX without leaving any details about what you need or why you need it. Please give more details about possible server specs, what kind of sites you're running, what kind of bandwidth you're pushing, ANY details at all will help both you and the possible hosting companies find a solution that best fits YOUR needs.

    My short rant for the day, back to work.
    Why Sly...can't you just "work your magic?"
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    • zagi
      Confirmed User
      • Jan 2004
      • 1238

      #3
      Although sounds like a good thing, many users will ignore this as they get the itchy trigger finger and when they type up that request post all they want is a new box. They can't be bothered to think what that box should be in terms of HW/BW and I think its acceptable, be happy he gave you a price range It's more than others give at times.
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      • Fletch XXX
        GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!!
        • Jan 2002
        • 60840

        #4
        Originally posted by eroswebmaster
        Why Sly...can't you just "work your magic?"

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        • eroswebmaster
          March 1st, 2003
          • Jul 2001
          • 20295

          #5
          Originally posted by Fletch XXX
          LOL I just had to do it to him. ;)

          I've got him on ICQ right now yelling at me...had to fuck with him a bit.
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          • Fletch XXX
            GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!!
            • Jan 2002
            • 60840

            #6
            Originally posted by eroswebmaster
            LOL I just had to do it to him. ;)
            Cherry laughed out loud, I had to quote it

            hehehe

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            • Sly_RJ
              Live Hard - Die Hard
              • Feb 2002
              • 17042

              #7
              I see where you're coming from, kind of...

              Here's the thing... I see threads with people asking for hosting and posting their price range. Then I see all the spam and nobody even thinks about asking "what does this guy really need?"

              Maybe he's only running some galleries and pushing 1-2 mbps. Sure I could try and sell him a box with 1-2 mbps for $500... but I like to sleep at night.
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              • Jer
                God is Brazilian
                • Feb 2001
                • 10601

                #8
                I agree, it's like posting just "spam me with sponsors".

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                • CaroMark
                  Confirmed User
                  • Sep 2002
                  • 1357

                  #9
                  As with most transactions, the more information you make available to the salesman you are working with, the more likely he is to match you up with what you are looking for without wasting alot of time showing you products that don't meet your budget or specified requirements.
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                  • nathan_f
                    Confirmed User
                    • Sep 2003
                    • 3983

                    #10
                    you start and finish by clicking my sig

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