FUCKING REGISTERFLY!!! anyone deal with these assholes? redirected ALL my domains!!! - GoFuckYourself.com

Ziggy · 02-23-2005, 09:54 AM

Anyone ever have their shit locked up by a registrar before? Register Fly says my account was 'risky' and locked me out from switching registrars and have all my domains pointing to a search page.

I have to just sit and wait for an email because no one can help me on the phone or live support. Everyone I talk to is VERY rude and says I'll have to wait for the email. Funny thing is the fuckers didn't email me before they took my sites down. I had to wake up and find them like that.

Now, before anyone talks shit, there was NOTHING illegal or even borderline on any page of ANY of my sites. It was all just content and ads from large sponsors like ARS and the like.

So, bottom line for me is - FUCK REGISTERFLY!!!

TurboAngel · 02-23-2005, 09:55 AM

Welcome to GFY and ..................

Babagirls · 02-23-2005, 09:56 AM

hmmm....i use registerfly and never had a problem.

let us know what they end up saying their "reason" was for doin that to you. im interested to find out.

Ziggy · 02-23-2005, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboAngel

Welcome to GFY and ..................

Nice auction site. 22 things for sale and ONE BID

why couldn't they take your site down. At least you wouldn't be losing money.

maddox · 02-23-2005, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ziggy

Anyone ever have their shit locked up by a registrar before? Register Fly says my account was 'risky' and locked me out from switching registrars and have all my domains pointing to a search page.

I have to just sit and wait for an email because no one can help me on the phone or live support. Everyone I talk to is VERY rude and says I'll have to wait for the email. Funny thing is the fuckers didn't email me before they took my sites down. I had to wake up and find them like that.

Now, before anyone talks shit, there was NOTHING illegal or even borderline on any page of ANY of my sites. It was all just content and ads from large sponsors like ARS and the like.

So, bottom line for me is - FUCK REGISTERFLY!!!

you said "to the search page"? Like a ppc directory or something? these fuckers are stealing your traffic dude, this is amazing.

justsexxx · 02-23-2005, 10:10 AM

what is a sample domain?

Veterans Day · 02-23-2005, 10:11 AM

everyone bashes godaddy

Ziggy · 02-23-2005, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by maddox

you said "to the search page"? Like a ppc directory or something? these fuckers are stealing your traffic dude, this is amazing.

That's what I wrote in the email I was forced to send them.

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I have purchased traffic being sent to your search pages now. In my eyes you are stealing traffic from me every minute this continues.

Ziggy · 02-23-2005, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by justsexxx

what is a sample domain?

I really don't want to post it here but it's just a generic search page with tons of links for auto insurance, mortgages and crap like that.

The domains are just generic adult names. Nothing over the line by any stretch. The only thing I can think of is that some of the whois info. I used is fake but is that a reason to kill all the domains without any warning or at least an email?

warlock5 · 02-23-2005, 10:15 AM

They don't care what you say. Have your lawyer contact them immediately, that tends to get their attention.

maddox · 02-23-2005, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ziggy

That's what I wrote in the email I was forced to send them.

they are just making $$ out of your traffic, I would sue them..

chodadog · 02-23-2005, 10:18 AM

Registerfly are assholes when it comes to support. I was being double billed for their ExpireFish service. I tried to contact them and they kept telling me to cancel one of their accounts. It didn't seem to matter how many times i told them that i only had one account, they just did not seem to understand. So i cancelled my account and both bills stopped appearing on my statement. Odd, considering they insisted i had 2 accounts over and over again.

Ziggy · 02-23-2005, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by warlock5

They don't care what you say. Have your lawyer contact them immediately, that tends to get their attention.

That was the first person I called but he's in court today. I'm not sure what he could do for me TODAY anyway. Lawyers are good at getting things done but usually at the expense of time. His methods would be by the book of course. I'm ready to drive to registerfly with an automatic weapon. I just want this shit over. Every hour is money I lose.

ssp · 02-23-2005, 10:19 AM

I once tried to have a conversation with their supportcrew. I must say they didn't help me one bit. So I decided to take my domains elsewhere.

groark · 02-23-2005, 10:21 AM

:/ I have all my domains there

Ziggy · 02-23-2005, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ssp

I once tried to have a conversation with their supportcrew. I must say they didn't help me one bit. So I decided to take my domains elsewhere.

Support is clearly outsourced. Here is a funny snipet of my convo. earlier.

ziggy: before I buy a domain for a year
ziggy: I want to know that I will be able to have that domain for a year
ziggy: see how fundamental that is to my purchasing decision?

wayne: The domain can be registered for one year
wayne: You can use it for one yar
wayne: After that you have to renew the domain

If I don't laugh at the situation I will start punching walls.

maddox · 02-23-2005, 10:23 AM

I found directnic and ev1 being good registrars, I even like ev1 more for a simple and fast interface and insanely low prices....

FunForOne · 02-23-2005, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by warlock5

They don't care what you say. Have your lawyer contact them immediately, that tends to get their attention.

Very good advice. Call them and ask for a manager. Then ask for his manager. Ask him for a contact in their legal department that your attorney's letters should be addressed to.

The the time that gets out of your mouth, your domains will be back.

TurboAngel · 02-23-2005, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ziggy

Nice auction site. 22 things for sale and ONE BID

why couldn't they take your site down. At least you wouldn't be losing money.

Shut the fuck up.

sumphatpimp · 02-23-2005, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ziggy

Nothing over the line by any stretch. The only thing I can think of is that some of the whois info. I used is fake but is that a reason to kill all the domains without any warning or at least an email?

Fake whois is considered to be a crime, I am sure you will hear more soon.
In the time remaining see a lawyer.

SomeCreep · 02-23-2005, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sumphatpimp

Fake whois is considered to be a crime

I heard one man was recently convicted and put on death row for fake whois info. Registrars dont play.

Ziggy · 02-23-2005, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SomeCreep

I heard one man was recently convicted and put on death row for fake whois info. Registrars dont play.

Wow. Scary

Seriously though. When I say fake, I mean just a number or two off. It's not like I put the address of Shea Stadium as mine. The names and contact info. is all real so if they had any doubts they could have contacted me.

I know it doesn't make it right but come on. Everyone does it and I seem to be the only one with no sites today. I still don't get how they could do this with no warning or notification.

Ziggy · 02-23-2005, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboAngel

Shut the fuck up.

Sorry. Really I am. I just lashed out because I'm so pissed today. Your site is very nice.

swedguy · 02-23-2005, 10:39 AM

I droppped them a long time ago when they fucked up my renewals. I paid for renewing a bunch of domains. I left for vacation and when I got back, they hadn't renewed them so they expired. So they ended up charging me for the renewal, which didn't happen and the fee for re-registering expired domains.

TurboAngel · 02-23-2005, 10:39 AM

Just so you know that's only one of my site's and it's new. We allso welcome most people with a .....

. You just didn't start a " I'm new thread".

FIX01 · 02-23-2005, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Veterans Day

everyone bashes godaddy

Nothing wrong with godaddy. 99% of godaddy complaints are from spammers who get their domains jacked. I get spammed all the time from domains registered at registerfly.

spacemonk · 02-23-2005, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ziggy

some of the whois info. I used is fake but is that a reason to kill all the domains without any warning or at least an email?

Yes, 8char

Antonio · 02-23-2005, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SomeCreep

I heard one man was recently convicted and put on death row for fake whois info. Registrars dont play.

He was executed on January 5th

breaker · 02-23-2005, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziggy

The only thing I can think of is that some of the whois info. I used is fake but is that a reason to kill all the domains without any warning or at least an email?

Bingo! Case solved

DomBuyer · 02-23-2005, 01:45 PM

It is not "illegal" to have fake whois. It's just against ICANN's rules and you can have it yanked. This doesn't sound like a case like that.

If they were my domains, I'd go absolutely ape shit as I'd be losing a year's salary in a day.

Keep us posted. I cannot stand regfly--double billers!

swami · 02-23-2005, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziggy

So, bottom line for me is - FUCK REGISTERFLY!!!

I have often said on gfy that registerfly are fucking crooks.
i deal with a lot of registers and these guys are one of the scammiest.Deal with them at your own peril.

BVF · 02-23-2005, 01:54 PM

too bad. I just got an email from Directnic about one of my domains expiring in three days. I just clicked the button in the email, made a few more clicks on their site, and voila. Everything is done.

I like convenience like that. Directnic emails the SHIT out of you about your expiring domains. If you forget, it's your own fault.

Pipecrew · 02-23-2005, 01:54 PM

I had a domain hijacked, called the support line, they didnt know whats up, they put me to advanced support, I chatted with the guy for 2 minutes, Said I'd send him a bunch of free shit if he hooked me up, less then a week later I have my domain back.

DomBuyer · 02-23-2005, 01:59 PM

By the way, post a note about your problem on domainstate.com. The whole business reads that board and I've had problems solved pretty quick when I post there

ytcracker · 02-23-2005, 02:01 PM

i fucking hate domain registrars period
they are all evil

Basic_man · 02-23-2005, 02:03 PM

Fuck, that suck big time man.. sorry to hear that !

tungsten · 02-23-2005, 02:08 PM

glad i dont use registerfly

The Bootyologist · 02-23-2005, 02:11 PM

that sucks.

Ziggy · 02-23-2005, 02:25 PM

OK. I FINALLY got through and talked to someone and got my answer. You guys are not going to believe this one. I have to go run out and send a fax to get my shit back up and then I'll tell you the deal.

For now, leave registerfly as fast as you can.

Pipecrew · 02-23-2005, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziggy

OK. I FINALLY got through and talked to someone and got my answer. You guys are not going to believe this one. I have to go run out and send a fax to get my shit back up and then I'll tell you the deal.

For now, leave registerfly as fast as you can.

Would you rather they dont verify stuff via fax? Trust me, I am not a fan of registerfly by any means, but come on now.

Ziggy · 02-23-2005, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Pipecrew

Would you rather they dont verify stuff via fax? Trust me, I am not a fan of registerfly by any means, but come on now.

Come on now is fucking right.

I understand the need to verify things, but this is a little strange.

They did this because two credit cards were used to purchase domains and one was in a diff. name. than in my profile because it was my partners card.

So here's their procedure...

They accept the card, charge it. Register my domains. Allow me to set everything up and a week later not only do they re direct the domains purchased with the second card but ALL my domains in that account.

They also do all this without ever contacting me. The lady I spoke to said, that's our policy because if the person who bought the domains is legit then they will contact us.

Is this really the right way to do this? What about a contact before the domains are killed. Even 24 hours. I still can't believe they operate like this. It actually should never get to this point. If they are so concerned over fraud their should be a system in place that doesn't allow the domains to be purchased in the first place under an existing account.

Oh well. Crisis over. Now what registrar to I switch to this afternoon?

Ziggy · 02-23-2005, 03:58 PM

Fax sent an hour ago. sites still not on. I was told it would take 15 minutes and now the lady I spoke with is 'away from her desk'

Top Jimmy · 02-23-2005, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziggy

Fax sent an hour ago. sites still not on. I was told it would take 15 minutes and now the lady I spoke with is 'away from her desk'

If you can verify (stats etc.) to show an average income by day, sue them for it.

The fees will prolly eat up any money you might get, but I would think it's worth it, to show them how fucked they are. Are they ICANN accredited? if so complain to them about it.

Theo · 02-23-2005, 04:10 PM

damn bastards

keyboard warrior · 02-23-2005, 04:24 PM

That FUCKING sux

marzzo · 02-23-2005, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Jimmy

If you can verify (stats etc.) to show an average income by day, sue them for it.

The fees will prolly eat up any money you might get, but I would think it's worth it, to show them how fucked they are. Are they ICANN accredited? if so complain to them about it.

If he had FAKE whois info then he clearly violated their T.O.S., I don't understand why he's so surprised.

Ziggy · 02-23-2005, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by marzzo

If he had FAKE whois info then he clearly violated their T.O.S., I don't understand why he's so surprised.

It had NOTHING to do with the whois. In fact no one that I spoke to on the phone would give me their last name which made me ask why they expect everyone to give their full names to be listed on the web. The reply was simply "most people don't use their real names anyway"

http · 02-23-2005, 04:37 PM

Gotta love how they redirect the domains to make a few quick bucks

And some people even defend them

Registrars messing with domains at will is becoming a plague. Hardly anything any webmaster should be happy about

chupachups · 02-23-2005, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziggy

Now what registrar to I switch to this afternoon?

If you registered last week your domains will be in quarantine for another 50 days....:/

Otherwise - go for namecheap!

arg · 02-23-2005, 04:42 PM

Registerfly's domain registrations are only tentative until a 30 day "probationary" sort of period passes. They'll register domains, but clearly reserve the right to terminate the registration for any reason (or without any reason) within 30 days, without any notice or recourse other than refunding your money. I don't think it's a good policy, but they are up front about it.

From http://registerfly.com/info/terms.php :

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15. Right Of Refusal:

We, in our sole discretion, reserve the right to refuse to register or reserve your chosen domain name or register you for other Registerfly.com service(s), or to delete your domain name within thirty (30) calendar days from receipt of your payment for such services. In the event we do not register or reserve your domain name or register you for other Registerfly.com service(s), or we delete your domain name or other Registerfly.com service(s) within such thirty (30) calendar day period, we agree to refund your applicable fee(s). You agree that we shall not be liable to you for loss or damages that may result from our refusal to register or reserve, or delete your domain name or register you for other Registerfly.com service(s)

02-23-2005, 09:54 AM	#1
Ziggy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 32	FUCKING REGISTERFLY!!! anyone deal with these assholes? redirected ALL my domains!!! Anyone ever have their shit locked up by a registrar before? Register Fly says my account was 'risky' and locked me out from switching registrars and have all my domains pointing to a search page. I have to just sit and wait for an email because no one can help me on the phone or live support. Everyone I talk to is VERY rude and says I'll have to wait for the email. Funny thing is the fuckers didn't email me before they took my sites down. I had to wake up and find them like that. Now, before anyone talks shit, there was NOTHING illegal or even borderline on any page of ANY of my sites. It was all just content and ads from large sponsors like ARS and the like. So, bottom line for me is - FUCK REGISTERFLY!!!

02-23-2005, 09:56 AM	#3
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02-23-2005, 10:10 AM	#6
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02-23-2005, 10:11 AM	#7
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02-23-2005, 10:18 AM	#12
chodadog Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 9,736	Registerfly are assholes when it comes to support. I was being double billed for their ExpireFish service. I tried to contact them and they kept telling me to cancel one of their accounts. It didn't seem to matter how many times i told them that i only had one account, they just did not seem to understand. So i cancelled my account and both bills stopped appearing on my statement. Odd, considering they insisted i had 2 accounts over and over again. __________________ 26 + 6 = 1

02-23-2005, 09:55 AM	#2
TurboAngel H.B.I.C. Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NC Posts: 30,122	Welcome to GFY and ..................

02-23-2005, 10:15 AM	#10
warlock5 Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Uranus Posts: 2,808	They don't care what you say. Have your lawyer contact them immediately, that tends to get their attention.

02-23-2005, 10:19 AM	#14
ssp Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,990	I once tried to have a conversation with their supportcrew. I must say they didn't help me one bit. So I decided to take my domains elsewhere.

02-23-2005, 10:21 AM	#15
groark So Fucking Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,966	:/ I have all my domains there

02-23-2005, 10:23 AM	#17
maddox Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 648	I found directnic and ev1 being good registrars, I even like ev1 more for a simple and fast interface and insanely low prices....

02-23-2005, 10:39 AM	#24
swedguy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 7,981	I droppped them a long time ago when they fucked up my renewals. I paid for renewing a bunch of domains. I left for vacation and when I got back, they hadn't renewed them so they expired. So they ended up charging me for the renewal, which didn't happen and the fee for re-registering expired domains.

02-23-2005, 01:45 PM	#30
DomBuyer Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Amalfi Coast Posts: 2,595	It is not "illegal" to have fake whois. It's just against ICANN's rules and you can have it yanked. This doesn't sound like a case like that. If they were my domains, I'd go absolutely ape shit as I'd be losing a year's salary in a day. Keep us posted. I cannot stand regfly--double billers!

02-23-2005, 01:54 PM	#32
BVF Black Vagina Finder Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Midwest Posts: 13,975	too bad. I just got an email from Directnic about one of my domains expiring in three days. I just clicked the button in the email, made a few more clicks on their site, and voila. Everything is done. I like convenience like that. Directnic emails the SHIT out of you about your expiring domains. If you forget, it's your own fault. __________________ Black Pussy Click On Mr Cosby..CCbill, 60/40, 136 FHG's....The Cos Loves Black Ghetto Pussy!!

02-23-2005, 01:54 PM	#33
Pipecrew Master of Gfy.com Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 14,887	I had a domain hijacked, called the support line, they didnt know whats up, they put me to advanced support, I chatted with the guy for 2 minutes, Said I'd send him a bunch of free shit if he hooked me up, less then a week later I have my domain back.

02-23-2005, 01:59 PM	#34
DomBuyer Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Amalfi Coast Posts: 2,595	By the way, post a note about your problem on domainstate.com. The whole business reads that board and I've had problems solved pretty quick when I post there

02-23-2005, 02:01 PM	#35
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02-23-2005, 02:03 PM	#36
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02-23-2005, 02:11 PM	#38
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02-23-2005, 02:25 PM	#39
Ziggy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 32	OK. I FINALLY got through and talked to someone and got my answer. You guys are not going to believe this one. I have to go run out and send a fax to get my shit back up and then I'll tell you the deal. For now, leave registerfly as fast as you can.

02-23-2005, 03:58 PM	#42
Ziggy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 32	Fax sent an hour ago. sites still not on. I was told it would take 15 minutes and now the lady I spoke with is 'away from her desk'

02-23-2005, 04:10 PM	#44
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	damn bastards

02-23-2005, 04:24 PM	#45
keyboard warrior Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,435	That FUCKING sux __________________ - nothing here -

02-23-2005, 04:37 PM	#48
http Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,811	Gotta love how they redirect the domains to make a few quick bucks And some people even defend them Registrars messing with domains at will is becoming a plague. Hardly anything any webmaster should be happy about