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chrism · 01-20-2002, 11:57 AM

When I signed up with my current hosting company (after numerous bad experiences in the past), I was assured that porn content was fine as long as it's legal (i.e. no kids and no goats).

They've now flicked the switch, claiming that my content is "obscene". They won't discuss it or say what's changed (the site has been up several months).

Their terms give them the right to suspend the service at any time and for any reason, so apparently there's nothing I can do.

I've paid them up front for the year so I stand to lose quite a bit.

Two requests for help...

1) Has anyone been in a similar situation and won the argument with their hosting company? What tactics did you use?

2) Can anyone recommend a company that will give me a good deal and, more importantly, will treat me like a customer and not a dirty pervert? (It should ideally be one outside the UK - I'm fed up of dealing with companies here. The US is probably best?)

Thanks in advance,

Chris

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yys · 01-20-2002, 12:11 PM

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E-van · 01-20-2002, 12:13 PM

Hi Chrism:

Basically, in your current situation, you won't win, you accepted the TOS and they could terminate you at any time, now, go back and re read them thoroughly, see if the terminate includes forfeiting of funds, you might be able to recover your money back...

on second question, come talk to me, we'll get to a good deal.

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railz · 01-20-2002, 12:51 PM

I agree with ISPrime, but watch out for their virtual accounts - they restrict wlizer to updating once a day and it doesn't keep any record of stats past the previous day now.

CPU useage problems apparently, but they are cheap and their tech support is first rate.

Hen · 01-20-2002, 01:31 PM

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chrism · 01-20-2002, 01:58 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions.

My hosting company has backed down and reinstated me (I'm pretty proud of that!) but I'm still going to switch hosts soon. Any further suggestions would be appreciated.

<-- Why does it say I host with Geocities?!

pr0 · 01-20-2002, 02:06 PM

Hey chris....who was hosting you

sounds like they are tryin to nab a few bux off ya, u need to find out where they live, & have a face to face talk with those communist cock sucking fuckers....

SigmundFreud · 01-20-2002, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by railz:
I agree with ISPrime, but watch out for their virtual accounts - they restrict wlizer to updating once a day and it doesn't keep any record of stats past the previous day now.

CPU useage problems apparently, but they are cheap and their tech support is first rate.

I was thinking about switching to ISPrime. What is a "wlizer" and why would I want to update it?

pr0 · 01-20-2002, 02:25 PM

web analyzer......or is it ANALizer

corvette · 01-20-2002, 02:25 PM

pr0, how did that shoot go?

Scootermuze · 01-20-2002, 03:08 PM

www.onestop.net allows adult content.. starts at 6.95 mo. and up.. about a buck a gb on bandwidth.. Pretty nice setup for adding domain names too.. around $12 yr.

SleazyDream · 01-20-2002, 05:45 PM

what kind of FOOL pays upfront for a YEAR?

who know what will happen a couple of months from now - your traffic may skyrocket or plumit, pipelines my change, anything could happen. Month to month is risky enough.

RIPP · 01-20-2002, 11:50 PM

bluegravity.com is pretty good if you're needing lots of mysql databases for free. No limit on them... I've got 5 so far

Ips are just 0.50 cents per extra ip over your allocation.

And if you have a problem you can easily get them on the phone .. They're pretty kewl

Depends on how high your bandwidth will be as to if their plans will suit you better than someone elses... But atleast now you know of another kewl host to look at

Ps. Paying more than a month in advance with someone you have no experience with is VERY RISKY, especially if you needed to ask them about putting adult content on the site, and the TOS had them being allowed to terminate accounts at any time without due cause and refunds.

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deniska · 01-21-2002, 04:39 AM

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Originally posted by SigmundFreud:
I was thinking about switching to ISPrime. What is a "wlizer" and why would I want to update it?

Wlizer is used to track various stats for your site. Such as hits, visitors, refferals, bandwidth stats, browser stats ect. You can view stats for 3 days. Your bandwidth usage is tracked by our software and you can see your usage in real time for any domain that you host with us. Hope that helps.

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Gangus · 01-21-2002, 05:15 AM

Hi Chrism and all GFY'ers

I got one pay hosting and some free hosts, but REVSHAREHOSTING.COM is something differen. It is free banerless hosting when support is better than comercial. Try it.

Just my 2 cents

Gangus

deluxe · 01-21-2002, 05:20 AM

choopa.com and swiftwill.com are both affordable, don't make you pay for a year upfront and allow adult sites...

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waste · 01-21-2002, 06:38 AM

where's sjayne when i need her LOL j/k
http://adult.quik-host.net

pay as you go hosting not restricted to a month use it whenever.

can't really say anything good about the support cause i am part of the support so i guess if you like me then you'll like the support

ok i'm done spamming now.

01-20-2002, 11:50 PM	#15
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01-20-2002, 11:57 AM	#1
chrism Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: London, UK Posts: 256	Fucked over by a hosting company When I signed up with my current hosting company (after numerous bad experiences in the past), I was assured that porn content was fine as long as it's legal (i.e. no kids and no goats). They've now flicked the switch, claiming that my content is "obscene". They won't discuss it or say what's changed (the site has been up several months). Their terms give them the right to suspend the service at any time and for any reason, so apparently there's nothing I can do. I've paid them up front for the year so I stand to lose quite a bit. Two requests for help... 1) Has anyone been in a similar situation and won the argument with their hosting company? What tactics did you use? 2) Can anyone recommend a company that will give me a good deal and, more importantly, will treat me like a customer and not a dirty pervert? (It should ideally be one outside the UK - I'm fed up of dealing with companies here. The US is probably best?) Thanks in advance, Chris

01-20-2002, 12:11 PM	#3
Keller Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 158	This guide might be helpfull to you http://www.adult.tophosts.com/ ------------------ Start building your recurring income today!

01-20-2002, 12:11 PM	#4
yys Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,922	Http://www.isprime.com , contact them and ask about their .99 cents a gig promo [This message has been edited by yys (edited 01-20-2002).]

01-20-2002, 12:13 PM	#5
E-van Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mex Posts: 447	Hi Chrism: Basically, in your current situation, you won't win, you accepted the TOS and they could terminate you at any time, now, go back and re read them thoroughly, see if the terminate includes forfeiting of funds, you might be able to recover your money back... on second question, come talk to me, we'll get to a good deal. ------------------ Phat Sites Need Phat Hosting Get PHAT And Now You can Get even Phatter! TGP Hosting Special! Sign Up Now and get 15 gigs FREE in any plan (includes TGP deal)

01-20-2002, 12:51 PM	#6
railz Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,531	I agree with ISPrime, but watch out for their virtual accounts - they restrict wlizer to updating once a day and it doesn't keep any record of stats past the previous day now. CPU useage problems apparently, but they are cheap and their tech support is first rate.

01-20-2002, 01:31 PM	#7
Hen Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 113	Hit me up on ICQ#38725758 for more details, OR AIM- Henry ISprime ------------------ ISPRIME HOSTING 0.99/gig

01-20-2002, 01:58 PM	#8
chrism Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: London, UK Posts: 256	Thanks for all the suggestions. My hosting company has backed down and reinstated me (I'm pretty proud of that!) but I'm still going to switch hosts soon. Any further suggestions would be appreciated. <-- Why does it say I host with Geocities?!

01-20-2002, 02:06 PM	#9
pr0 rockin tha trailerpark Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: ~Coastal~ Posts: 23,088	Hey chris....who was hosting you sounds like they are tryin to nab a few bux off ya, u need to find out where they live, & have a face to face talk with those communist cock sucking fuckers....

01-20-2002, 02:25 PM	#11
pr0 rockin tha trailerpark Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: ~Coastal~ Posts: 23,088	web analyzer......or is it ANALizer

01-20-2002, 02:25 PM	#12
corvette Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: scottsdale Posts: 7,880	pr0, how did that shoot go?

01-20-2002, 03:08 PM	#13
Scootermuze Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 4,513	www.onestop.net allows adult content.. starts at 6.95 mo. and up.. about a buck a gb on bandwidth.. Pretty nice setup for adding domain names too.. around $12 yr.

01-20-2002, 05:45 PM	#14
SleazyDream I'm here for SPORT Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phone # (401) 285-0696 Posts: 41,470	what kind of FOOL pays upfront for a YEAR? who know what will happen a couple of months from now - your traffic may skyrocket or plumit, pipelines my change, anything could happen. Month to month is risky enough.

01-21-2002, 05:15 AM	#17
Gangus Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Europe Posts: 237	Hi Chrism and all GFY'ers I got one pay hosting and some free hosts, but REVSHAREHOSTING.COM is something differen. It is free banerless hosting when support is better than comercial. Try it. Just my 2 cents Gangus

01-21-2002, 05:20 AM	#18
deluxe Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,434	choopa.com and swiftwill.com are both affordable, don't make you pay for a year upfront and allow adult sites... ------------------ Thanks to ConversionCash for my big screen tv, new pc and ps2! Top conversions and the highest payouts in the industry $35 per signup AND 11.66 for every rebill! ICQ:77717734

01-21-2002, 06:38 AM	#19
waste Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baltimore Posts: 770	where's sjayne when i need her LOL j/k http://adult.quik-host.net pay as you go hosting not restricted to a month use it whenever. can't really say anything good about the support cause i am part of the support so i guess if you like me then you'll like the support ok i'm done spamming now.