What the fuck Aplus.net hosting just called me - GoFuckYourself.com

eddie-executive · 05-16-2005, 09:51 AM

and said i recently registered a domain and was wondering if i had hosting for it. I only register my domains at Godaddy. I said who gave you my number and email address. He says i dunno we buy databases from companies.

So Godaddy sold my email and phone number to them

SinSational · 05-16-2005, 09:52 AM

i hope not. i use godaddy for all my stuff.

azguy · 05-16-2005, 09:55 AM

I hate Aplus.net

decrypted · 05-16-2005, 09:57 AM

I get calls to my cell all the time after i register a domain re: web hosting and web design

Dalai lama · 05-16-2005, 09:58 AM

i hope not too.

Tony Montana · 05-16-2005, 09:59 AM

That kind of sucks but I got a few boxes at aplus and am happy with their service

Tony Montana · 05-16-2005, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by decrypted

I get calls to my cell all the time after i register a domain re: web hosting and web design

Yeah I hate it when people fucking do that to my cell phone. I say things like you know this is a cell phone and they are like "good we can keep it better touch then" damn indian fucking losers

eddie-executive · 05-16-2005, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by decrypted

I get calls to my cell all the time after i register a domain re: web hosting and web design

The call doesn't really bother me, it was my cell number too. If i used my home number that's a different story. That fact that in the privacy policy at godaddy it states they don't share your private info bothers me more.

SinSational · 05-16-2005, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by decrypted

I get calls to my cell all the time after i register a domain re: web hosting and web design

one reason i don't ever give out my cell. always my home phone #. i don't know anyone that calls me on home phone anymore. last time i answered it was probably over a year ago. if they really need to talk to me they'll leave a message. i average about 30 blank messages a day from tele-marketers. only reason i keep that line for faxing.

Sosa · 05-16-2005, 10:16 AM

I've got a call like that before, someone thinking I was running a paysite at the time and they wanted their plugins in it. Didn't pay attention to the name cuz the fuckers woke me up from a nap.

Quickdraw · 05-16-2005, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by eddie-executive

The call doesn't really bother me, it was my cell number too. If i used my home number that's a different story. That fact that in the privacy policy at godaddy it states they don't share your private info bothers me more.

I don't think GoDaddy sells your info. They have their own hosting they want to sell.

There are a few places on the web where you find exactly what has been registered the previous day.

Draychi · 05-16-2005, 10:26 AM

They use to do that to me all the time after I register a domain...call and try to sell me hosting and shit. Finally I told them 1 call per week was enough, and each week i'm gonna say no. Stop calling me or we're gonna have problems.
Havn't heard from them in over a year now

GeorgeK · 05-16-2005, 10:27 AM

They just mine the public WHOIS database (they've called me too).

If you're in the USA, there's always www.donotcall.gov

dready · 05-16-2005, 10:28 AM

GoDaddy = Nothing but trouble

keyboard warrior · 05-16-2005, 10:58 AM

aplus.net r fuckers

jimmyf · 05-16-2005, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeK

They just mine the public WHOIS database (they've called me too).

If you're in the USA, there's always www.donotcall.gov

Yep, and it works..

and caller ID, then if they call jsut tell'm you are on do not call list, if they call again turn'm in.

69pornlinks · 05-16-2005, 04:37 PM

i got that call about 7 months ago...what a fucking joke

MetaMan · 05-16-2005, 04:39 PM

yepper, after signing up to go daddy 2 months ago i got my first cell phone spam ever.

tranza · 05-16-2005, 04:39 PM

That's fucked up....

Mike Okitch · 05-16-2005, 04:46 PM

I don't know about godaddy. I suspect Namecheap of doing the very same because I also got calls from Aplus. They're annoying as hell but to give credit where it's due, they do honor do not call requests. They haven't called me since I told them not to.

Quickdraw · 05-16-2005, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Okitch

I don't know about godaddy. I suspect Namecheap of doing the very same because I also got calls from Aplus. They're annoying as hell but to give credit where it's due, they do honor do not call requests. They haven't called me since I told them not to.

These companies use online services to see what doms have been purchased recently. The registrar is not at fault, the public whois system is the problem.

JohnnyUtah · 05-16-2005, 04:50 PM

Aplus net... I fucking hate them

Alex · 05-16-2005, 04:57 PM

Big fucking deal. Congrats, you are the first person who has had his info sold over the internet

Pete-KT · 05-16-2005, 04:59 PM

Aplus.net actually spiders whois info and calls on there own they dont buy shit. I talked to a manager there to complain and he told me they pull up whois database and make calls to try to get people to signup.

JSA Matt · 05-16-2005, 05:00 PM

For $5,000 i'll go bash up the porsche across the street at the aplus.net building

simple simon · 05-16-2005, 05:07 PM

I got 150+ domains at godaddy, no calls ever. Godaddy doesnt sell shit.

Mike Okitch · 05-16-2005, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JSA Matt

For $5,000 i'll go bash up the porsche across the street at the aplus.net building

Give me the address and I'll do it for $50, a return greyhound ticket and a 6 pack of Guinness.

DaddyHalbucks · 05-16-2005, 05:59 PM

They mine the WhoIs, which breaks an ICANN rule. Somebody should report them to ICANN.

APlus calls me ALL the time. It is very annoying.

Raven · 05-16-2005, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by eddie-executive

and said i recently registered a domain and was wondering if i had hosting for it. I only register my domains at Godaddy. I said who gave you my number and email address. He says i dunno we buy databases from companies.

So Godaddy sold my email and phone number to them

I don't even register mine at Godaddy....and they called my cell last week.

DatingGold · 05-16-2005, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddie-executive

and said i recently registered a domain and was wondering if i had hosting for it. I only register my domains at Godaddy. I said who gave you my number and email address. He says i dunno we buy databases from companies.

So Godaddy sold my email and phone number to them

haha at least they didnt spam you.. it's legal to call you and interrupt your dinner but not send you email.

seeric · 05-16-2005, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddie-executive

and said i recently registered a domain and was wondering if i had hosting for it. I only register my domains at Godaddy. I said who gave you my number and email address. He says i dunno we buy databases from companies.

So Godaddy sold my email and phone number to them

i fucking hate that shit. if you call them on it, they will backpeddle and get all defensive and try to tell you that they are doing you a favor. everytim i register a domain there i get them calling me.

damn i hate that shit.

Elli · 05-16-2005, 06:17 PM

Aplus called me a while back after I had registered a few domains. They called back 3 times to try to set something up for me, after I wasn't even interested. Arg.

rounders · 05-16-2005, 06:19 PM

kinda weak that people would call u up like that

05-16-2005, 09:51 AM	#1
eddie-executive Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,061	What the fuck Aplus.net hosting just called me and said i recently registered a domain and was wondering if i had hosting for it. I only register my domains at Godaddy. I said who gave you my number and email address. He says i dunno we buy databases from companies. So Godaddy sold my email and phone number to them __________________ Jealousy... is a mental cancer. ~B.C. Forbes

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Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	I've got a call like that before, someone thinking I was running a paysite at the time and they wanted their plugins in it. Didn't pay attention to the name cuz the fuckers woke me up from a nap.

05-16-2005, 10:26 AM	#12
Draychi Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 385	They use to do that to me all the time after I register a domain...call and try to sell me hosting and shit. Finally I told them 1 call per week was enough, and each week i'm gonna say no. Stop calling me or we're gonna have problems. Havn't heard from them in over a year now __________________ -- Promote MetalCash.com --

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MetaMan I AM WEB 2.0 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,682	yepper, after signing up to go daddy 2 months ago i got my first cell phone spam ever.

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05-16-2005, 04:59 PM	#24
Pete-KT Workin With The Devil Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 51,532	Aplus.net actually spiders whois info and calls on there own they dont buy shit. I talked to a manager there to complain and he told me they pull up whois database and make calls to try to get people to signup.

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JSA Matt So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 5,464	For $5,000 i'll go bash up the porsche across the street at the aplus.net building

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DaddyHalbucks A freakin' legend! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada USA Posts: 18,975	They mine the WhoIs, which breaks an ICANN rule. Somebody should report them to ICANN. APlus calls me ALL the time. It is very annoying. __________________ Boner Money

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Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	Aplus called me a while back after I had registered a few domains. They called back 3 times to try to set something up for me, after I wasn't even interested. Arg. __________________ email: [email protected]

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