DirectNIC, would you recommend them? - GoFuckYourself.com

WiredGuy · 05-15-2003, 08:40 PM

Hi,

I'm looking to consolidate a lot of my domains that are with 3 registrars to a single registrar (.com, .ca, .ws, .nu, etc...). It appears DirectNIC can offer what I need and I especially like the ability to lock domains to avoid unauthorized transfers so I'm just looking to see if anyone has had bad experiences with them. Looking for move about 50+ domains. Price isn't an issue, more of reliability/trust.

Thanks
WG

Amputate Your Head · 05-15-2003, 08:41 PM

OpenSRS

Nina · 05-15-2003, 08:41 PM

I use them and have always been happy.

ProTech · 05-15-2003, 08:42 PM

DirectNic has had problems in the past with thier databases. I lost a few domains over it and moved everything to godaddy.

Thats only my expierience and I'm sure they fixed the database problem since then.

MuleScrote · 05-15-2003, 08:42 PM

They've got my vote....

Can't really say I've gone anywhere else, but why change a good thing.

The Other Steve · 05-15-2003, 08:44 PM

Others may have had problems but they have worked ok for us

Brujah · 05-15-2003, 08:44 PM

I'd recommend a good enom Reseller instead. Some offhand:

NameCheap
PowerPipe

Steve · 05-15-2003, 08:44 PM

I have used them for a while and I have had no complaints

if you do use them, make sure you have security set to HIGH

ProTech · 05-15-2003, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Amputate Your Head
OpenSRS

Ugh ... if I forwarded you the emails I got from Opensrs when prohosters tried to hijack my domains when I quit them you wouldn't be so happy with them.

Basically when you deal with Opensrs your almost always dealing with a reseller and Opensrs will not get involved when your reseller trys to hijack your domains.

And when you do deal with a reseller the reseller is actually the one who can control your domains.

Ludedude · 05-15-2003, 08:45 PM

Directnic is solid. No problems there and been with them for 2 years.

Lane · 05-15-2003, 08:47 PM

WiredGuy · 05-15-2003, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Brujah
I'd recommend a good enom Reseller instead. Some offhand:

NameCheap
PowerPipe

Any reason why you would suggest enom resellers over DirectNIC? Price isn't an issue for me, more of a security issue to ensure domains aren't hijacked.

WG

Amputate Your Head · 05-15-2003, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ProTech

Ugh ... if I forwarded you the emails I got from Opensrs when prohosters tried to hijack my domains when I quit them you wouldn't be so happy with them.

Basically when you deal with Opensrs your almost always dealing with a reseller and Opensrs will not get involved when your reseller trys to hijack your domains.

And when you do deal with a reseller the reseller is actually the one who can control your domains.

what?

I don't deal with a reseller... I get my shit direct. I have never had even a SINGLE problem. OpenSRS is tha shit man.

beemk · 05-15-2003, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nina
I use them and have always been happy.

ProTech · 05-15-2003, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Amputate Your Head

what?

I don't deal with a reseller... I get my shit direct. I have never had even a SINGLE problem. OpenSRS is tha shit man.

You just said it then .. if your with them direct your ok. But through resellers the resellers have control over your domain even if the domain is registered to you directly.

Vegeta · 05-15-2003, 08:58 PM

Had the same problem like you protech......i lost some domains with directnic.......i changed to godaddy.....

Brujah · 05-15-2003, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WiredGuy

Any reason why you would suggest enom resellers over DirectNIC? Price isn't an issue for me, more of a security issue to ensure domains aren't hijacked.

WG

Mostly just personal experience. They offer excellent domain portfolio management, great security, auto-renewal, 'protected' mode prevents against transfers. They offer complete DNS management. It's extremely convenenient, redundant and fast updates. I've been able to switch servers before and have it update a few minutes later to the new server all from within registrars control.

Kimmykim · 05-15-2003, 09:06 PM

I'd go with DirectNic, yes. It's nice to have an open line to the owners if something goes wrong, and at least two of them post on this board on occasion.

I've also had them help out folks that weren't even registered thru them before when situations arose.

Good guys.

austinth · 05-15-2003, 09:06 PM

I have used them for quite a while now and am very happy. There's cheaper places like GoDaddy but I still prefer Directnic.

WiredGuy · 05-15-2003, 09:13 PM

Brujah and KK, thanks. I think both your points just sold me.
WG

Zebra · 05-15-2003, 09:16 PM

Been with directnic for over 3 years. Charlesmanson.com is registered thru them and all kinds of kooks have tried to steal that domain but failed.

for Directnic from me!

Fletch XXX · 05-15-2003, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Brujah

Mostly just personal experience. They offer excellent domain portfolio management, great security, auto-renewal, 'protected' mode prevents against transfers. They offer complete DNS management. It's extremely convenenient, redundant and fast updates. I've been able to switch servers before and have it update a few minutes later to the new server all from within registrars control.

Same here. I have used DirectNIC for like 3 years as well. No problems. A scare once with the security stuff, but it's set to high now and secure as hell.

Ludedude · 05-15-2003, 10:05 PM

Kooks and charlesmanson.com....who woulda thunk it

drunkdollars · 05-15-2003, 11:12 PM

Directnic is the only one I would use.

Great features and AWESOME support.

The trouble ticket system over there moves about as fast as GFY.

IntenseCash · 05-15-2003, 11:18 PM

They are awesome, I would recommend them

XM · 05-16-2003, 12:42 AM

Another vote for Directnic from me

XM

4Pics · 05-16-2003, 12:44 AM

Save yourself money and go with namecheap.

Great support, price and features.

If money is no option then go with register.com.

okdesign · 05-16-2003, 02:38 AM

They are really good !!!

KRL · 05-16-2003, 02:50 AM

I use 3 but, DirecNIC gets nearly all of my business. Been with them for years. Not one problem. Best control panel I've seen. You can buy in bulk with deep discounts. All sorts of great features if you have lots of domains.

Living For Today · 05-16-2003, 02:54 AM

directnic is great. thats what i use.

Pointless · 05-16-2003, 02:57 AM

never used anything else

[Labret] · 05-16-2003, 03:00 AM

I use them, never had a problem.

I still remember the horrors of network solutions.

WiredGuy · 05-16-2003, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by [Labret]
I still remember the horrors of network solutions.

My exact reason for changing, they're giving me the run-around for trying to change a DNS and their password authentication blows. Time to change registrars and cut my yearly fees 67%

WG

maxjohan · 05-16-2003, 03:14 AM

I go with godaddy..

BluMedia · 05-16-2003, 03:14 AM

I love them, I moved all our domains to them. I fucking hate network solutions. Don't go with the cheapest domain register. Go with Directnic

thickman · 05-16-2003, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ProTech

Ugh ... if I forwarded you the emails I got from Opensrs when prohosters tried to hijack my domains when I quit them you wouldn't be so happy with them.

*** Pro Hosters never tried to hijack your domains, and it wasn't OpenSRS it's SRSPlus. I always find your posts so enlightening.

Basically when you deal with Opensrs your almost always dealing with a reseller and Opensrs will not get involved when your reseller trys to hijack your domains.

*** I suggest you don't listen to anyone who can't get thier facts straight, and know the right company he is talking about. Pro Hosters deals with SRSPlus. Didn't you used to work their Mark?

Noone tried to hijack your domains.
And when you do deal with a reseller the reseller is actually the one who can control your domains.

SRSPlus wouldn't do anything because of fraud.

Pro Tech Hosting huh? Closest domain to prohosters.com you could get?

Ted

Mr.Fiction · 05-16-2003, 05:43 PM

They are great, but still a bit expensive compared to many wholesale registrars.

Maybe they even have lower prices but I just haven't asked.

Peaches · 05-16-2003, 05:45 PM

DirectNic is the best and I've used several others before moving everything to them. They're not the least expensive, but if you buy using the Quantity discounts, you can save $$$.

And as KK pointed out, having the owners in the adult biz AND the fact that they AREN'T resellers, is just icing on the cake!

NetRodent · 05-16-2003, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ProTech

Ugh ... if I forwarded you the emails I got from Opensrs when prohosters tried to hijack my domains when I quit them you wouldn't be so happy with them.

Basically when you deal with Opensrs your almost always dealing with a reseller and Opensrs will not get involved when your reseller trys to hijack your domains.

And when you do deal with a reseller the reseller is actually the one who can control your domains.

Well if you deal with an OpenSRS reseller, the service is only as good as the reseller.

However, if you have a lot of domains (say 100+) there's no reason to deal with a reseller. Get your own OpenSRS account and buy your domains that way. It takes a little paperwork, and
a one time $95 dollar fee but its well worth it. We've been using
then for about 2-3 years with over 500 domains and never had
a problem.

plexer · 05-16-2003, 05:59 PM

Love'm no prbs

jimmyf · 05-16-2003, 06:00 PM

DirectNic

I use them for some domains I really don't use just had' em parked, they have free hosting so I made up some thumbs pages submitted to search engines and just forgot about them, I will be moving my main domains over to them, but not for the free hosting, I like' em a lot.

mrthumbs · 05-16-2003, 06:02 PM

i have over 7000 domains with them and no problems ever.

They custom build and added some features to
their application for me.

Directnic is the best

CashGordon · 05-16-2003, 06:05 PM

I didn't have problems with them since 3 years

05-15-2003, 08:40 PM	#1
WiredGuy Pounding Googlebot Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 34,484	DirectNIC, would you recommend them? Hi, I'm looking to consolidate a lot of my domains that are with 3 registrars to a single registrar (.com, .ca, .ws, .nu, etc...). It appears DirectNIC can offer what I need and I especially like the ability to lock domains to avoid unauthorized transfers so I'm just looking to see if anyone has had bad experiences with them. Looking for move about 50+ domains. Price isn't an issue, more of reliability/trust. Thanks WG __________________ I play with Google.

05-15-2003, 08:41 PM	#2
Amputate Your Head There can be only one Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Somewhere else Posts: 39,075	OpenSRS __________________ SIG TOO BIG

05-15-2003, 08:42 PM	#4
ProTech Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 73	DirectNic has had problems in the past with thier databases. I lost a few domains over it and moved everything to godaddy. Thats only my expierience and I'm sure they fixed the database problem since then. __________________ http://protechhosting.com ProTech The gfy name formally known as JFPDude.

05-15-2003, 08:44 PM	#6
The Other Steve Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sunny Queensland - perfect one day and better the next. Posts: 2,106	Others may have had problems but they have worked ok for us __________________ Left intentionally blank ... just like my brain

05-15-2003, 08:44 PM	#7
Brujah Beer Money Baron Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: brujah / gmail Posts: 22,157	I'd recommend a good enom Reseller instead. Some offhand: NameCheap PowerPipe __________________ Free Premium Domain Lists and Tools at Clickmojo.com For Sale: Obscenity.com

05-15-2003, 08:41 PM	#3
Nina Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 2,687	I use them and have always been happy.

05-15-2003, 08:42 PM	#5
MuleScrote Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,601	They've got my vote.... Can't really say I've gone anywhere else, but why change a good thing.

05-15-2003, 08:44 PM	#8
Steve Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 6,894	I have used them for a while and I have had no complaints if you do use them, make sure you have security set to HIGH

05-15-2003, 08:45 PM	#10
Ludedude Suck it! Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Who wants to know? Posts: 4,432	Directnic is solid. No problems there and been with them for 2 years. __________________

05-15-2003, 08:47 PM	#11
Lane Will code for food... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Buckeye, AZ Posts: 8,496	Yes __________________

05-15-2003, 08:58 PM	#16
Vegeta Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 50	Had the same problem like you protech......i lost some domains with directnic.......i changed to godaddy.....

05-15-2003, 09:06 PM	#18
Kimmykim bitchslapping zebras!!!!! Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In a shack by the beach Posts: 16,015	I'd go with DirectNic, yes. It's nice to have an open line to the owners if something goes wrong, and at least two of them post on this board on occasion. I've also had them help out folks that weren't even registered thru them before when situations arose. Good guys.

05-15-2003, 09:06 PM	#19
austinth Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Fantasy Island Posts: 1,770	I have used them for quite a while now and am very happy. There's cheaper places like GoDaddy but I still prefer Directnic. __________________ Get A $25 Circuit City GIFT Card - *FREE*!

05-15-2003, 09:13 PM	#20
WiredGuy Pounding Googlebot Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 34,484	Brujah and KK, thanks. I think both your points just sold me. WG __________________ I play with Google.

05-15-2003, 09:16 PM	#21
Zebra Banned from Kimmy's couch Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Down at Fraggle Rock Posts: 5,091	Been with directnic for over 3 years. Charlesmanson.com is registered thru them and all kinds of kooks have tried to steal that domain but failed. for Directnic from me! __________________ Old School

05-15-2003, 10:05 PM	#23
Ludedude Suck it! Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Who wants to know? Posts: 4,432	Kooks and charlesmanson.com....who woulda thunk it __________________

05-15-2003, 11:12 PM	#24
drunkdollars Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Club Drunk Posts: 2,734	Directnic is the only one I would use. Great features and AWESOME support. The trouble ticket system over there moves about as fast as GFY. __________________ SIGS ARE GAY 98055668 icq

05-15-2003, 11:18 PM	#25
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XM Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: SVK Posts: 406	Another vote for Directnic from me XM

05-16-2003, 12:44 AM	#27
4Pics Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 7,952	Save yourself money and go with namecheap. Great support, price and features. If money is no option then go with register.com.

05-16-2003, 02:38 AM	#28
okdesign ICQ 278367136 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 24,772	They are really good !!! __________________ Webmasters, Come here for SUPER BIG TITS Highest Conversions, Highest Retention!

05-16-2003, 02:50 AM	#29
KRL Entrepreneur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 31,429	I use 3 but, DirecNIC gets nearly all of my business. Been with them for years. Not one problem. Best control panel I've seen. You can buy in bulk with deep discounts. All sorts of great features if you have lots of domains. __________________ If you would like to develop your domains, you can lease inexpensive foreign labor from the leaders in the field at iWebmasters.com TO LOWER YOUR COSTS AND INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTION! * * * * * * * * * * * * Domains Adult News KRL's Newsletter Biz Tips Just Listed Domains

05-16-2003, 02:54 AM	#30
Living For Today Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,970	directnic is great. thats what i use.

05-16-2003, 02:57 AM	#31
Pointless Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 2,142	never used anything else __________________ 355 north Adultdatelink.com

05-16-2003, 03:00 AM	#32
[Labret] Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: Са́нкт-Петербу́рг Posts: 10,945	I use them, never had a problem. I still remember the horrors of network solutions.

05-16-2003, 03:14 AM	#34
maxjohan Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,219	I go with godaddy.. __________________ I went from 100 to 313,000 satoshis in 2 days! Lots of daily freerolls...

05-16-2003, 03:14 AM	#35
BluMedia Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,973	I love them, I moved all our domains to them. I fucking hate network solutions. Don't go with the cheapest domain register. Go with Directnic __________________ IntenseCash - If you can't convert us then you might want to look for a new job . BrokeStraightBoys.com converting 1:124 stats counted by Nats

05-16-2003, 05:43 PM	#37
Mr.Fiction Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Free Speech Land Posts: 9,484	They are great, but still a bit expensive compared to many wholesale registrars. Maybe they even have lower prices but I just haven't asked.

05-16-2003, 05:45 PM	#38
Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	DirectNic is the best and I've used several others before moving everything to them. They're not the least expensive, but if you buy using the Quantity discounts, you can save $$$. And as KK pointed out, having the owners in the adult biz AND the fact that they AREN'T resellers, is just icing on the cake!

05-16-2003, 05:59 PM	#40
plexer Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ/AZ Posts: 1,339	Love'm no prbs __________________ I'M FREEEEE!!!!

05-16-2003, 06:00 PM	#41
jimmyf OU812 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: California Posts: 12,651	DirectNic I use them for some domains I really don't use just had' em parked, they have free hosting so I made up some thumbs pages submitted to search engines and just forgot about them, I will be moving my main domains over to them, but not for the free hosting, I like' em a lot. __________________ Epic CashEpic Cash works for me Solar Cash Paysite Plugin Gallery of the day freesites,POTD,Gallery generator with free hosting

05-16-2003, 06:02 PM	#42
mrthumbs salad tossing sig guy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: mrthumbs*gmail.com Posts: 11,702	i have over 7000 domains with them and no problems ever. They custom build and added some features to their application for me. Directnic is the best

05-16-2003, 06:05 PM	#43
CashGordon at your service Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,201	I didn't have problems with them since 3 years __________________ SEXTRONIX \| DATETRONIX \| HENTAIBIZ \| PIMPBOSS \| GAYTRONIX icq#306500802 cashgordon\|\|at\|\|sextronix.com