[NCLUG] Nameserver Hosting

[Brian Wood]

On Feb 25, 2008, at 12:05 PM, DJ Eshelman wrote:

> Well, after loosing one of my domains because of a screw up with  
> Network Solutions (who actually did sell my domain to a squatter  
> instead of allow me to control where the domain was held), I  
> transferred my domains over there and haven't had a problem in the 4  
> or so years I've been with them.  I have a lot of meaningless little  
> domains, only a few of which are even remotely popular so I haven't  
> really dealt with those issues yet if they exist.

I suspect that a lot of the complaining parties did not understand the  
rules (such as not being able to transfer domains for 60 days after a  
renewal). Due to their widespread advertising GoDaddy may attract a  
higher than usual number of customers who are not familiar with the  
procedures.

> And as far as using the 'sex sells' mentality, that's not as  
> irritating as the ads when you are in their site; but I'm willing to  
> tolerate a lot.  When you manage 20 or so domains and have no budget  
> to speak of for them... it's not bad.  I once tried to do the tucows  
> thing but... it didn't go so well.

I suppose you can't blame an outfit for using proven advertising  
techniques, it just bothers me. If I want to look at scantily-clad  
ladies they can be found in many other places. I resent the  
implication that I can be induced to purchase something because a  
former beauty queen pushes it.

beww