can someone explain why NOT to use godaddy? - GoFuckYourself.com

geeksta · 07-17-2005, 12:51 PM

i've heard people say here on gfy not to use godaddy. I still don't quite understand the "why" behind that. I have all of my sites registered through godaddy and their private registration service. should i stop doing that and switch to someone else?

TMM_John · 07-17-2005, 01:18 PM

I've heard from a number of people that GoDaddy will very easily suspend a registration on spam complaints or other complaints with no notice. Because of this (hearing it from people I know) I avoid them 110%.

www.moniker.com is where it's at

eroswebmaster · 07-17-2005, 01:19 PM

I have been using them for like 4 years..never had an issue with them.

AdultX · 07-17-2005, 01:26 PM

I have been using them for about 5 years or so and have tons of domains and never had any problems at all with them.

Matt 26z · 07-17-2005, 01:30 PM

To protect yourself, GoDaddy domain mailers should be can-spam compliant and consist of only your own lists. Most webmasters who get their account suspended gave surfers a reason to complain.

The other occasional complaint is that a renewal didn't work right and the domain was lost. So don't wait until 3 hours before expiration to renew. That's a no-brainer at any registrar. You are allowing no time to correct problems.

cotsios · 07-17-2005, 02:29 PM

i use them for a long time
not a problem at all

Centurion · 07-17-2005, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdultX

I have been using them for about 5 years or so and have tons of domains and never had any problems at all with them.

Same year..not one issue at all.

Relish XXX · 07-17-2005, 02:32 PM

We use directnic.com and coolness.com > www.coolness.com rocks and we are transferring our domains over to them.

iwiiiiiiiiii · 07-17-2005, 02:35 PM

Only problem I got is:

- Bought a domain, but it was buy by someone else, and godaddy let me did it. Been refunded 2 days after.

- Backordered a domain, godaddy said you have it, but it wasnt true. 2 days after I got back my bo credit.

but everything is fine with them

Peaches · 07-17-2005, 02:43 PM

Because http://www.directnic.com is better

(at least IMO ;) )

VicD · 07-17-2005, 02:44 PM

np at all

azguy · 07-17-2005, 02:58 PM

GoDaddy is the best

azguy · 07-17-2005, 03:00 PM

$19 .COM registrations at Moniker.. what a freakin joke.

pornguy · 07-17-2005, 03:01 PM

I have a few domains with them, and have heard that people have had the domains suspended, and the traffic lost, because someone said that they were spamming. The thing is, that ANYONE can say they are spamming.

a1ka1ine · 07-17-2005, 03:01 PM

had godaddy domains for ages no problems

fitzmulti · 07-17-2005, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeksta

i've heard people say here on gfy not to use godaddy. I still don't quite understand the "why" behind that. I have all of my sites registered through godaddy and their private registration service. should i stop doing that and switch to someone else?

I have never gad any trouble with them, and used directnic before - they are good too - but godaddy is less $, and more efficient IMHO...
Fitz

azguy · 07-17-2005, 03:09 PM

From reading the thread it's pretty clear - if you're a spammer, don't come to GoDaddy. I don't see anything wrong with that. Let other registrars deal with them

Thee Johnclave · 07-17-2005, 04:54 PM

As already noted, they're a bit extreme with mail complaints (not just spam). I also know of domains being stolen through godaddy.

The only registar I'll ever work with is directnic.com.

Tango · 07-17-2005, 04:56 PM

a couple thousand domains and never a problem

if your a spammer or looking for spamming domains - then use someone outside of the USA - if thats your gig
but Godaddy has been

for us!

wjxxx · 07-17-2005, 04:58 PM

I`ve heard of people which accounts have been hacked and all domains stolen

Tuga · 07-17-2005, 04:59 PM

Someone got my password, logged in, changed my mail, I got no warning of the cange, then stole my domain, and changed the mail back. When I found out I called them, they looked at it and saw what happened, and told me they would do nothing because it was done using my password (so it was me, rigtht?). Fuck them.

gideongallery · 07-17-2005, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuga

Someone got my password, logged in, changed my mail, I got no warning of the cange, then stole my domain, and changed the mail back. When I found out I called them, they looked at it and saw what happened, and told me they would do nothing because it was done using my password (so it was me, rigtht?). Fuck them.

same thing happened to me (almost) someone logged and pushed a domain out of my account

called my dedicated account rep

asked for the previous registration info (me)
the ip logs for the day the domain was changed
and the printed the new whois info
and turned it over to the police department
got my domain back pretty quickly

LiveDose · 07-17-2005, 11:23 PM

Thousands of domains. No problems. Make sure your whois info is correct.

Ron Bennett · 07-17-2005, 11:57 PM

There are reports of godaddy taking away domains they believed were overly offensive, including adult - do some googling around regarding this topic if considering using/staying with godaddy ...

And just because one has thousands of domains with them already, doesn't necessarily make them any "safer" in regards to godaddy's policies.

Ron

geeksta · 07-18-2005, 12:34 AM

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/6/20/73018/8947

godaddy promoting camp gitmo

High_Times · 07-18-2005, 12:42 AM

I have over 100 domains with them for 2 years and never have problems.

Stacey_JoinRightNow · 07-18-2005, 12:43 AM

I guess godaddy is a bad name. hahahhaaahaa

teleblade69 · 07-18-2005, 12:43 AM

backorder SUCKS

cheekycherry · 07-18-2005, 01:29 AM

Seriously, do NOT use godaddy.

Everybody saying they have had no issues for x years are happy now, but when the shit hits the fan - you'll wish you'd stayed away from them!

I got a single SPAM complaint (I do not mail AT ALL - bulk or otherwise). Godaddy then proceeded to "steal" my domain from me and charged me a handy ransom of about $100 to "clean up the remaining SPAM complaints"!!!

Had I not received the email within the 48 hours they allowed, for example if i'd have been on vacation - my business would have been in the shitter! I would have lost tens of thousands of dollars worth or business. All so I could get a cheap ass domain name and save a few bucks.

Seriously, spend a few more dollars on the purchase and don't be sorry down the line.

My opinion.

paymeback · 07-18-2005, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hqdir

Only problem I got is:

- Bought a domain, but it was buy by someone else, and godaddy let me did it. Been refunded 2 days after.

- Backordered a domain, godaddy said you have it, but it wasnt true. 2 days after I got back my bo credit.

but everything is fine with them

Same happened to me ordered a domain which was allready taken, took over a week to get refunded. Also imo its cluttered with ads and other features they are trying to sell so I stick to www.domainsite.com cheap, fast and easy.

Moniker Man · 07-19-2005, 02:27 PM

azguy - go to www.moniker.com and open an accout and email me. we offer very special pricing to gfy members.....less than godaddy with better service, security, and support.

07-17-2005, 12:51 PM	#1
geeksta Confirmed User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 157	can someone explain why NOT to use godaddy? i've heard people say here on gfy not to use godaddy. I still don't quite understand the "why" behind that. I have all of my sites registered through godaddy and their private registration service. should i stop doing that and switch to someone else?

07-17-2005, 01:18 PM	#2
TMM_John Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 6,660	I've heard from a number of people that GoDaddy will very easily suspend a registration on spam complaints or other complaints with no notice. Because of this (hearing it from people I know) I avoid them 110%. www.moniker.com is where it's at __________________ Skype: JohnA1078 Too Much Media - Makers of the Industry's Leading Payite Management Platform, NATS!

07-17-2005, 01:19 PM	#3
eroswebmaster March 1st, 2003 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seat 4 @ Venetian Poker Room Posts: 20,295	I have been using them for like 4 years..never had an issue with them. __________________ For rent - ICQ 127-027-910 Click here for more details

07-17-2005, 01:26 PM	#4
AdultX Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 689	I have been using them for about 5 years or so and have tons of domains and never had any problems at all with them. __________________ VisualXcitement.com - Adult Web, Graphic, & Print Design AdultXModels.com - the Premier Talent Site For the Adult Industry TheFetishGrid.com - the Ultimate Fetish Ad Portal

07-17-2005, 02:29 PM	#6
cotsios Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,371	i use them for a long time not a problem at all __________________ SIGNATURE FOR SALE - SEND Icq 149389211

07-17-2005, 01:30 PM	#5
Matt 26z So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ¤ª"˜¨๑۩۞۩๑¨˜"ª¤ Posts: 18,481	To protect yourself, GoDaddy domain mailers should be can-spam compliant and consist of only your own lists. Most webmasters who get their account suspended gave surfers a reason to complain. The other occasional complaint is that a renewal didn't work right and the domain was lost. So don't wait until 3 hours before expiration to renew. That's a no-brainer at any registrar. You are allowing no time to correct problems.

07-17-2005, 02:32 PM	#8
Relish XXX Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: www.adultlabel.com Posts: 4,904	We use directnic.com and coolness.com > www.coolness.com rocks and we are transferring our domains over to them. __________________

07-17-2005, 02:35 PM	#9
iwiiiiiiiiii Outside The Box Geek Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: MTL/Canada Posts: 550	Only problem I got is: - Bought a domain, but it was buy by someone else, and godaddy let me did it. Been refunded 2 days after. - Backordered a domain, godaddy said you have it, but it wasnt true. 2 days after I got back my bo credit. but everything is fine with them __________________ The second time the dog bites you, it's not his fault.

07-17-2005, 02:43 PM	#10
Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	Because http://www.directnic.com is better (at least IMO ;) )

07-17-2005, 02:44 PM	#11
VicD ICQ: 304-611-162 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Masterdam Posts: 13,245	np at all

07-17-2005, 02:58 PM	#12
azguy Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 5,167	GoDaddy is the best

07-17-2005, 03:00 PM	#13
azguy Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 5,167	$19 .COM registrations at Moniker.. what a freakin joke.

07-17-2005, 03:01 PM	#14
pornguy Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Homeless Posts: 62,911	I have a few domains with them, and have heard that people have had the domains suspended, and the traffic lost, because someone said that they were spamming. The thing is, that ANYONE can say they are spamming. __________________ PornGuy skype me pornguy_epic AmateurDough The Hottes Shemales online! TChicks.com \| Angeles Cid \| Mariana Cordoba \| MAILERS WELCOME!

07-17-2005, 03:01 PM	#15
a1ka1ine Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,387	had godaddy domains for ages no problems

07-17-2005, 03:09 PM	#17
azguy Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 5,167	From reading the thread it's pretty clear - if you're a spammer, don't come to GoDaddy. I don't see anything wrong with that. Let other registrars deal with them

07-17-2005, 04:54 PM	#18
Thee Johnclave The Billz Collectaz Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 632	As already noted, they're a bit extreme with mail complaints (not just spam). I also know of domains being stolen through godaddy. The only registar I'll ever work with is directnic.com. __________________ Seeking large traffic deals. john at pptme dot com

07-17-2005, 04:56 PM	#19
Tango Let's Tango! Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,570	a couple thousand domains and never a problem if your a spammer or looking for spamming domains - then use someone outside of the USA - if thats your gig but Godaddy has been for us! __________________ ADULTS.com / ADULTS.net for sale AFFILIATE.com also for sale Serious Inquiries Only: Email: [email protected] for offers

07-17-2005, 04:58 PM	#20
wjxxx So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,448	I`ve heard of people which accounts have been hacked and all domains stolen

07-17-2005, 04:59 PM	#21
Tuga Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portugal Posts: 7,678	Someone got my password, logged in, changed my mail, I got no warning of the cange, then stole my domain, and changed the mail back. When I found out I called them, they looked at it and saw what happened, and told me they would do nothing because it was done using my password (so it was me, rigtht?). Fuck them. __________________ Go Fuck Yourself! ICQ 101411627

07-17-2005, 11:23 PM	#23
LiveDose Show Yer Tits! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Somewhere Out there... Posts: 25,792	Thousands of domains. No problems. Make sure your whois info is correct.

07-17-2005, 11:57 PM	#24
Ron Bennett Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,653	There are reports of godaddy taking away domains they believed were overly offensive, including adult - do some googling around regarding this topic if considering using/staying with godaddy ... And just because one has thousands of domains with them already, doesn't necessarily make them any "safer" in regards to godaddy's policies. Ron __________________ Domagon - Website Management and Domain Name Sales

07-18-2005, 12:34 AM	#25
geeksta Confirmed User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 157	http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/6/20/73018/8947 godaddy promoting camp gitmo __________________ MY SIG SPACE FOR RENT

07-18-2005, 12:42 AM	#26
High_Times Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 115	I have over 100 domains with them for 2 years and never have problems.

07-18-2005, 12:43 AM	#27
Stacey_JoinRightNow Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 6,269	I guess godaddy is a bad name. hahahhaaahaa __________________

07-18-2005, 12:43 AM	#28
teleblade69 Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,063	backorder SUCKS __________________

07-18-2005, 01:29 AM	#29
cheekycherry Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: N/A Posts: 1,703	Seriously, do NOT use godaddy. Everybody saying they have had no issues for x years are happy now, but when the shit hits the fan - you'll wish you'd stayed away from them! I got a single SPAM complaint (I do not mail AT ALL - bulk or otherwise). Godaddy then proceeded to "steal" my domain from me and charged me a handy ransom of about $100 to "clean up the remaining SPAM complaints"!!! Had I not received the email within the 48 hours they allowed, for example if i'd have been on vacation - my business would have been in the shitter! I would have lost tens of thousands of dollars worth or business. All so I could get a cheap ass domain name and save a few bucks. Seriously, spend a few more dollars on the purchase and don't be sorry down the line. My opinion.

07-19-2005, 02:27 PM	#31
Moniker Man Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lauderdale By The Sea, FL Posts: 102	azguy azguy - go to www.moniker.com and open an accout and email me. we offer very special pricing to gfy members.....less than godaddy with better service, security, and support. __________________ Monte Cahn Founder / CEO [email protected], ICQ: 292961812