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Nineteen85 · 09-07-2008, 07:22 AM

I have 5 hosting packages with hostgator, only 2 of which I need now so I let 3 expire.

I was paying on a monthly billing cycle so I assumed that if I was no longer in need of one I could just let it expire and that'd be that.

But today I just purchased another package and they wont allow me to use it because I let the previous 3 expire as I was no longer in need of them.

So I've just wasted money on a hosting packaged that they wont let me use until I pay for 3 others that I dont need anymore.

Any help as to what I can do, if anything, about it?

I've contacted support but all they tell me is that I have overdue accounts

x-rate · 09-07-2008, 07:28 AM

Well it's like saying I don't need my cellphone anymore and that at the end of the month I stop using it and not pay the monthly renewal without contacting the company... Guess what? The line will still be working even if I trown the phone in the river. From what I understand you didnt contacted them to say that you don't want renew. So it's normal that you have overdue accounts.

Nineteen85 · 09-07-2008, 07:31 AM

Its like having 5 cellphones though.

2 I use and 3 I don't. I stop paying for 3 and keep paying 2. I would expect to be able to use the 2 I pay for as they are all individual accounts?

Dennis69 · 09-07-2008, 08:06 AM

Used them a s trail for a project awhile back and they redirected all my traffic because I was 1 day late on my payment....

Nineteen85 · 09-07-2008, 08:09 AM

all sorted now, had to pay for the 3 accounts I don't use which is a pain, but at least I can launch my new sites now.

They're not very clear on procedures, etc but I can't think of another hoster that allows adult?

Agent 488 · 09-07-2008, 08:10 AM

they suck.

mpornstars · 09-07-2008, 08:13 AM

i had a similar problem with 1&1 hosting. these hosting companies act so stupid.

directfiesta · 09-07-2008, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Nineteen85

Its like having 5 cellphones though.

2 I use and 3 I don't. I stop paying for 3 and keep paying 2. I would expect to be able to use the 2 I pay for as they are all individual accounts?

I didn't but read their TOS... I am sure, just like me, that you must notify them for cancellation....
If not cancelled, the data stays on and ressources remain allocated. Just think if it was a dedicated... it stays idle for a month or two because you do not cancel ?

Or reverse the roles: Hostgator decides they don't want 3 of your 5 accounts anymore, and without warning, they just canceled them on theitr anniversary. leaving the remaining two. You would like that ? You would stay with them for the last two ?

seeandsee · 09-07-2008, 08:23 AM

go with cyberwurx ;)

LiveDose · 09-07-2008, 08:35 AM

Glad you got it sorted.

Iron Fist · 09-07-2008, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Nineteen85

...but I can't think of another hoster that allows adult?

http://www.colo-cation.com/

They say they specialize in adult sites, fast, and friendly billing.

They will help you move your sites over with ease... packages starting at $20/month, unlimited space (so i'm told... i must be at like 50 gigs now and they never complain)

MaDalton · 09-07-2008, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Nineteen85

They're not very clear on procedures, etc but I can't think of another hoster that allows adult?

you must be joking, there are hundreds...

just a few good ones though.

u-Bob · 09-07-2008, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nineteen85

but I can't think of another hoster that allows adult?

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WebairGerard · 09-07-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Nineteen85

They're not very clear on procedures, etc but I can't think of another hoster that allows adult?

Many hosts allow adult. Have a look at our VSYS Virtual Hosting Plan

http://www.webair.com/virtual-hosting-plans.htm

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