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cayne · 07-27-2004, 08:26 AM

Hey,
I want to register some new domains and I heard from a lot people that GoDaddy is very reliable, but now I heard exactly the opposite.
Where do you get your domains from? And why are you (not) using GoDaddy?

alexg · 07-27-2004, 08:29 AM

I get most of mine from NameCheap.com

I got a couple from GoDaddy as well. Never had any problems so far

demented · 07-27-2004, 08:29 AM

Namecheap.com is the best I've used.

Buddah00 · 07-27-2004, 08:30 AM

I use them and haven't had a problem

Trax · 07-27-2004, 08:30 AM

godaddy is a big no no!!

go with registerfly or directnic

07-27-2004, 08:31 AM

www.powerpipe.com

RicardoB · 07-27-2004, 08:31 AM

No

http://www.directnic.com Not the cheapest but the best

FlyingIguana · 07-27-2004, 08:31 AM

i use dotster, not the cheapest around, but works great

Tom_PMs · 07-27-2004, 08:32 AM

Dotster yes. Godaddy no.

the real magoo · 07-27-2004, 08:33 AM

http://www.registerfly.com

Theo · 07-27-2004, 08:33 AM

i had a single experience with godaddy when i tried to get an SSL,i got charged and everything to be informed they issue only to US companies and finally receive a refund. It's been like 3 months and still they havent fix their order to let people know....you get the idea.

cayne · 07-27-2004, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Trax
godaddy is a big no no!!

A explanation would be good.

Anyway, I like the option "Hide your details" for 9$, your personal informations are hidden behind a proxy firm.
And paypal-payment would be nice, but I don't think that any company accepts paypal...gonna take a look at the other companies.

Firehorse · 07-27-2004, 08:38 AM

I have had problems with GoDaddy. No problems with www.registerfly.com

dready · 07-27-2004, 08:39 AM

I've heard of major problems with GoDaddy such as domain thefts etc. GoDaddy will do nothing to help you. Avoid them like the plauge.

polish_aristocrat · 07-27-2004, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cayne
A explanation would be good.

Anyway, I like the option "Hide your details" for 9$, your personal informations are hidden behind a proxy firm.
And paypal-payment would be nice, but I don't think that any company accepts paypal...gonna take a look at the other companies.

I use Dotster and i am going to move all my domains to NameCheap probably very soon, they also offer a private feature

Ash@phpFX · 07-27-2004, 08:41 AM

godaddy = shit

www.enom.com

RightHandMan · 07-27-2004, 08:43 AM

REGISTERFLY!!!!

cayne · 07-27-2004, 09:00 AM

Looks like namecheap.com and www.registerfly.com are the most used.

Cory W · 07-27-2004, 09:02 AM

http://www.directnic.com/

polish_aristocrat · 07-27-2004, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cayne
Looks like namecheap.com and www.registerfly.com are the most used.

do a search for my recent question about namecheap and a registrar who is offering whois privacy

BlingDaddy · 07-27-2004, 09:04 AM

I've never had a problem with GoDaddy. I also like that they send auto E-mails telling me when my shit's gonna expire.

Cory W · 07-27-2004, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BlingDaddy
I've never had a problem with GoDaddy. I also like that they send auto E-mails telling me when my shit's gonna expire.

Who doesn't?

crockett · 07-27-2004, 09:17 AM

godaddy has a long history of locking adult names... if you vaule your traffic you will not use them.

pelcito · 07-27-2004, 09:26 AM

GoDaddy is very cheap and reliable, we have there more than 1500 domains registered.

Anyway, Godaddy advertising pages are a shit, you need to get into several steps to buy your domain.

I prefer to use DirectNIC.com for "special" domains. It's not the cheapest but it's very fast and secure as well. I have more than 200 domains there too.

Holly · 07-27-2004, 09:34 AM

Don't use godaddy, esp. if the domain is for biz or profit. If someone randomly picks one of your domains to forge their headers with when they spam, or if someone just blatantly lies and says they're receiving spam from your domain, you have cp on your site, etc., godaddy will change your nameservers and lock you out without even asking questions. Even if you prove that it's not true and that you're not at fault, they still won't release your domain back to you until you pay them a fee ($80, I think).

I use registerfly.

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NoHassleSteve · 07-27-2004, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Holly
Don't use godaddy, esp. if the domain is for biz or profit. If someone randomly picks one of your domains to forge their headers with when they spam, or if someone just blatantly lies and says they're receiving spam from your domain, you have cp on your site, etc., godaddy will change your nameservers and lock you out without even asking questions. Even if you prove that it's not true and that you're not at fault, they still won't release your domain back to you until you pay them a fee ($80, I think).

I use registerfly.

Thank you Holly for actually telling us WHY they are bad for adult and what can go wrong. I'll now look into switching.

With what you said about forged headers... that could happen to my non-adult domains, too. Thanks for the warning.

Now to see who is the best choice for transfers...

cayne · 07-27-2004, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Holly
Don't use godaddy, esp. if the domain is for biz or profit. If someone randomly picks one of your domains to forge their headers with when they spam, or if someone just blatantly lies and says they're receiving spam from your domain, you have cp on your site, etc., godaddy will change your nameservers and lock you out without even asking questions. Even if you prove that it's not true and that you're not at fault, they still won't release your domain back to you until you pay them a fee ($80, I think).

I use registerfly.

That's what I call a good response.

Thanks man.

axelcat · 07-27-2004, 11:28 AM

cayne · 07-27-2004, 01:26 PM

I decided for namecheap.com
They have currently a offer - you get the whois private thing for free.

I had some technical problems during the register-phase, but now everything is ok.

Jace · 07-27-2004, 01:29 PM

godaddy.com is awesome for JUST domain names, DO NOT use them for anything else

Goose · 07-27-2004, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Holly
Don't use godaddy, esp. if the domain is for biz or profit. If someone randomly picks one of your domains to forge their headers with when they spam, or if someone just blatantly lies and says they're receiving spam from your domain, you have cp on your site, etc., godaddy will change your nameservers and lock you out without even asking questions. Even if you prove that it's not true and that you're not at fault, they still won't release your domain back to you until you pay them a fee ($80, I think).

I use registerfly.

damn did you experience that by yourself? That sucks man...

cayne · 07-27-2004, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JaceXXX
godaddy.com is awesome for JUST domain names, DO NOT use them for anything else

Yeah, and I thought that they are the cheapest - but that's completly wrong. Esp. the private function costs 9$/year/domain.

Namecheap has currently the private function for free and registerfly offer it for 1$/year/domain.

I had to pay 53$/year for my 3 three domains at godaddy, and now I paid 26$ - thanks god that there is a forum called GFY!

sickkittens · 07-27-2004, 01:36 PM

I've used GoDaddy for years and haven't had any bad experiences. *knock on wood*

Jace · 07-27-2004, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cayne
Yeah, and I thought that they are the cheapest - but that's completly wrong. Esp. the private function costs 9$/year/domain.

Namecheap has currently the private function for free and registerfly offer it for 1$/year/domain.

I had to pay 53$/year for my 3 three domains at godaddy, and now I paid 26$ - thanks god that there is a forum called GFY!

i never have had a reason for the private function really..

cayne · 07-27-2004, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JaceXXX
i never have had a reason for the private function really..

It's not bad at all - I don't want that everybody can see my whole address and telephone number. I didn't have any bad experiences yet too, I'm just careful...

zanycash Pete · 07-27-2004, 02:17 PM

So far they are good! and the cheapest around!

More Booze · 07-27-2004, 02:36 PM

I have all my domains at Godaddy, cant say anything bad about them

chipmunk · 07-27-2004, 02:44 PM

Hi cayne,

GoDaddy.com is real reliable & the staff are always there to help!

I will pay a bit more for security and support for my domains any day!

So... GoDaddy.com is the way to go in mho!

Warm regards,
---=Chipmunk=---

cayne · 07-27-2004, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by chipmunk
Hi cayne,

GoDaddy.com is real reliable & the staff are always there to help!

Thanks for the info, but I already bought my domains through namecheap.com. And it was 50% cheaper than with Godaddy + I could pay with paypal.

Tipsy · 07-27-2004, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Holly
Don't use godaddy, esp. if the domain is for biz or profit. If someone randomly picks one of your domains to forge their headers with when they spam, or if someone just blatantly lies and says they're receiving spam from your domain, you have cp on your site, etc., godaddy will change your nameservers and lock you out without even asking questions. Even if you prove that it's not true and that you're not at fault, they still won't release your domain back to you until you pay them a fee ($80, I think).

I use registerfly.

What she said. But then it is also clear in their terms that they can and will pull shit like that. A bit longwinded but it's one of the most important parts of your business so usually worth reading the TOS of a prospective host or domain company.

For the most part those who say GoDaddy are great are the sort of people who never think shit will happen to them. But then they are usually also the ones who scream the loudest when it does. My personal view is I simply can't afford to take the risk.

Oh - and I use directnic simply because the few times I've needed support over the years it has been fantastic. To me that's worth an extra few bucks each year.

Credit · 07-27-2004, 05:52 PM

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