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Rhesus · 11-13-2006, 10:02 AM

I have to admit that in my younger years I fell for the hype and registered a domain or two with GoDaddy. Only now I'm on the other end of the domain business spectrum, I've come to realise that GoDaddy is a terrible registrar, truly one of the worst (if not the worst) out there...

A few of their tactics to keep domains with them:
- No transfers away possible when whois data is shielded
- No transfers away possible for 60 days after any change to the domain - think registrant contact, nameservers (?), just anything you can imagine

They feature the most extensively cross-sale filled checkout process in the business (but Moniker comes close!).

They're not even cheap!

I beg you, please register your next domain with a decent registrar! It would make life for everyone so much easier...

My recommendation: Fabulous.com

pimplink · 11-13-2006, 10:39 AM

Thank you for the warning. I'll keep this in mind.

Tanker · 11-13-2006, 10:40 AM

Ummm yeah you should use www.moniker.com only the best man

Himuro · 11-13-2006, 10:42 AM

I have to second that statement, GoDaddy is a big NO NO.

SmokeyTheBear · 11-13-2006, 10:42 AM

i have a few at gogdaddy , have been slowly moving them to others..

I like directnic.. fast simple never had any problems

gooddomains · 11-13-2006, 10:43 AM

godaddy been fine for me

CaptainHowdy · 11-13-2006, 10:43 AM

I have a lot of domains in GoDaddy

...

Enema · 11-13-2006, 10:45 AM

The rule: "No transfers possible for 60 days after modifying a domain" is absolutely insane!

They also like to pass the buck and blame the other Registrar when they screw up a transfer.

Andiz · 11-13-2006, 10:45 AM

No shit sherlock.....

Dirty Dane · 11-13-2006, 10:51 AM

+ all the spam they send

Quagmire · 11-13-2006, 10:51 AM

I like goDaddy, but I'm just a porn surfer.

Horny Dude · 11-13-2006, 10:59 AM

DirectNIC.com and never worry again!

Klen · 11-13-2006, 11:06 AM

And why should i transfer domain to anyone else?It work's fine and i dont plan to change godaddy for a long time.

studiocritic · 11-13-2006, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KlenTelaris

And why should i transfer domain to anyone else?It work's fine and i dont plan to change godaddy for a long time.

if you sell your domain to someone who uses another registrar, typically.

all of my domains are at godaddy too, i don't have a LOT.. 150 maybe. never had any problems.

DjSap · 11-13-2006, 11:12 AM

godaddy has been good to me...then again most companies that grow big eventually start sucking because they have to hire idiots who implement idiotic things...

Lance69 · 11-13-2006, 11:32 AM

Registerfly is way worse IMO.

the alchemist · 11-13-2006, 11:33 AM

Is that really news or a 5 years old thread?

Martin · 11-13-2006, 11:35 AM

Been with GoDaddy for years. Aside from the BS they try to sell your during check out I've never had a problem. Even when selling a few domains.

StuartD · 11-13-2006, 11:48 AM

Been with godaddy for a long time now, sold some domains and stuff... never had any complaints.

Sly · 11-13-2006, 11:54 AM

Hmm... I've heard people saying this for years. I have over 700 domains with Go Daddy. Have never had any problems.

sexybabe · 11-13-2006, 12:03 PM

directinc is the way

czarina · 11-13-2006, 12:04 PM

I have a few with them, never had any problems with them... I do prefer namecheap.com though, but I've been too busy to transfer the domains to them.. I'll get to it one of these days.

King of Queens · 11-13-2006, 12:08 PM

I've used godaddy and they really suck big time imho.

I'm using http://www.namecheap.com & love them. No up sells, no spam , fast dns change + 1'st year who is protection is free & you can pay with paypal too if you want to.

The only time I've heard from them is when my who is subscription was going to expire once in 30 days.

They also have fast transfer if your selling a domain name & if your buyer want it even faster they can create a free account & you can push it him/her the same day & they can transfer it to where ever

donkevlar · 11-13-2006, 12:21 PM

I'm gonna cosign with you on this one. I had a small blog, just started so it didn't matter too much, missed the $4 billing because my paypal account was empty.

So I contact them TWICE asking them to extend it TWO days. They tell me theres nothing they can do, billing doesnt go thru, everythings deleted.

Customer lost.

donkevlar · 11-13-2006, 12:24 PM

Oh, forgot to mention. I did a search for a domain... nothing general, lets say it was something like stevensmithlawonline.com. It comes up as, available in the godaddy search.

So I find cheaper places that sell domains, look up the SAME domain, and its mysteriously "taken". Yet still readily available at godaddy...

Matt 26z · 11-13-2006, 12:26 PM

Most GoDaddy complaints are baseless. For instance, all the upsells at checkout. Try clicking the "quick checkout" link next time.

As for the no transfer if privacy is turned on, this is something ICANN needs to require. It's extra protection for everyone involved.

tenderobject · 11-13-2006, 12:33 PM

i love namecheap.

Kimo · 11-13-2006, 12:38 PM

namecheap isnt bad

martinsc · 11-13-2006, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tenderobject

i love namecheap.

starpimps · 11-13-2006, 12:51 PM

i have acouple domains @ godaddy and it isnt that bad..but its not as good as other registrars out there

Rhesus · 11-13-2006, 03:27 PM

No, this isn't "news", GoDaddy just never fails to surprise me in a negative way...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanker

Ummm yeah you should use www.moniker.com only the best man

Maybe you got my half-hidden message...

marko13 · 11-13-2006, 04:01 PM

i think that namecheap is the best one.... ]
and thanks for warning....

bl4h · 11-13-2006, 04:15 PM

never had problems with godaddy

DanniCashDan · 11-13-2006, 04:38 PM

I've used GoDaddy for years. Not one problem....

Ace_luffy · 11-13-2006, 04:56 PM

godaddy is not good in porn

Gnus · 11-13-2006, 05:01 PM

We've used godaddy for years and haven't had one problem with them.

Gary

NaughtyRob · 11-13-2006, 05:02 PM

godaddy.com rocks. Don't believe the bad hype.

Jon Clark - BANNED FOR LIFE · 11-13-2006, 06:27 PM

You should never register adult domain with a icann accredited register......

The 60 day thing is a icann rule..... btw

marketsmart · 11-13-2006, 06:29 PM

everyone knows godaddy sucks balls

get with namecheap

reviewcash · 11-13-2006, 06:53 PM

Each registrar has their own conditions ... we have to be prepared for that

Webmistress - Doreen · 11-13-2006, 06:55 PM

i have a domain at godaddy

but thanks for the warning ill buy my next to a different one

Lykos · 11-13-2006, 08:06 PM

i always use directnic.com

~Ray · 11-13-2006, 08:08 PM

I've used parava since 2000 , they work fine for me

adultchica · 11-13-2006, 08:12 PM

Godaddy is not going to be at the top of the food chain forever, better ones will keep moving up

Dirty F · 11-13-2006, 08:15 PM

I use Godaddy and never had a problem. One time i fucked something up and they even gave me credit for future buys for something that was my fault

harvey · 11-13-2006, 08:17 PM

well, I use them and I've found they're doing some nasty stuff to avoid transfers, but I've more than 1000 domains with them, so guess thye'll stay there in the meanwhile

digifan · 11-13-2006, 08:19 PM

I trust directnic only.

DaddyHalbucks · 11-13-2006, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhesus

I have to admit that in my younger years I fell for the hype and registered a domain or two with GoDaddy. Only now I'm on the other end of the domain business spectrum, I've come to realise that GoDaddy is a terrible registrar, truly one of the worst (if not the worst) out there...

A few of their tactics to keep domains with them:
- No transfers away possible when whois data is shielded
- No transfers away possible for 60 days after any change to the domain - think registrant contact, nameservers (?), just anything you can imagine

They feature the most extensively cross-sale filled checkout process in the business (but Moniker comes close!).

They're not even cheap!

I beg you, please register your next domain with a decent registrar! It would make life for everyone so much easier...

My recommendation: Fabulous.com

Fabulous doesn't thrill me.

The company has attitude, and they are not even located in the US.

The only registrar I recommend is

http://www.moniker.com

SomeCreep · 11-13-2006, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhesus

I have to admit that in my younger years I fell for the hype and registered a domain or two with GoDaddy. Only now I'm on the other end of the domain business spectrum, I've come to realise that GoDaddy is a terrible registrar, truly one of the worst (if not the worst) out there...

A few of their tactics to keep domains with them:

- No transfers away possible for 60 days after any change to the domain - think registrant contact, nameservers (?), just anything you can imagine

Godaddy is not that bad. I like that feature of not being able to transfer the domain away for a period of time, if the whois details are changed. That way, if one's account is compromised, the hacker can not change the administrative contact email on the domains and attempt to transfer them away. Although, I do think 60 days is a long period of time to have to wait. I think Godaddy should change that time frame to 30 days.

11-13-2006, 10:02 AM	#1
Rhesus Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,009	Avoid GoDaddy at all costs, at all costs I repeat! I have to admit that in my younger years I fell for the hype and registered a domain or two with GoDaddy. Only now I'm on the other end of the domain business spectrum, I've come to realise that GoDaddy is a terrible registrar, truly one of the worst (if not the worst) out there... A few of their tactics to keep domains with them: - No transfers away possible when whois data is shielded - No transfers away possible for 60 days after any change to the domain - think registrant contact, nameservers (?), just anything you can imagine They feature the most extensively cross-sale filled checkout process in the business (but Moniker comes close!). They're not even cheap! I beg you, please register your next domain with a decent registrar! It would make life for everyone so much easier... My recommendation: Fabulous.com

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Himuro Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: GO HABS GO!!! Posts: 934	I have to second that statement, GoDaddy is a big NO NO.

11-13-2006, 10:43 AM	#6
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11-13-2006, 10:45 AM	#8
Enema Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 599	The rule: "No transfers possible for 60 days after modifying a domain" is absolutely insane! They also like to pass the buck and blame the other Registrar when they screw up a transfer. __________________

11-13-2006, 10:45 AM	#9
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11-13-2006, 11:06 AM	#13
Klen Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Little Vienna Posts: 32,235	And why should i transfer domain to anyone else?It work's fine and i dont plan to change godaddy for a long time.

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Martin "Assassins" Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: At home Posts: 17,277	Been with GoDaddy for years. Aside from the BS they try to sell your during check out I've never had a problem. Even when selling a few domains.

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11-13-2006, 11:54 AM	#20
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11-13-2006, 12:04 PM	#22
czarina Webmaster Extraordinaire Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: A beautiful beach... Posts: 10,748	I have a few with them, never had any problems with them... I do prefer namecheap.com though, but I've been too busy to transfer the domains to them.. I'll get to it one of these days.

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King of Queens Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia ICQ 276-218-214 Posts: 1,288	I've used godaddy and they really suck big time imho. I'm using http://www.namecheap.com & love them. No up sells, no spam , fast dns change + 1'st year who is protection is free & you can pay with paypal too if you want to. The only time I've heard from them is when my who is subscription was going to expire once in 30 days. They also have fast transfer if your selling a domain name & if your buyer want it even faster they can create a free account & you can push it him/her the same day & they can transfer it to where ever

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donkevlar Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,325	I'm gonna cosign with you on this one. I had a small blog, just started so it didn't matter too much, missed the $4 billing because my paypal account was empty. So I contact them TWICE asking them to extend it TWO days. They tell me theres nothing they can do, billing doesnt go thru, everythings deleted. Customer lost. __________________ [email protected]

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donkevlar Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,325	Oh, forgot to mention. I did a search for a domain... nothing general, lets say it was something like stevensmithlawonline.com. It comes up as, available in the godaddy search. So I find cheaper places that sell domains, look up the SAME domain, and its mysteriously "taken". Yet still readily available at godaddy... __________________ [email protected]

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