Why do people hate 1&1, Netfirms, etc?

duckyhatezchat · 10-06-2006, 02:37 AM

I've seen most people hate those three sites. What do they have in common?

I have never been with them, and I'm wondering if I could hear your sad story with them.

PS. I'm with NameCheap, and Domainsite. No problems so far.

blue^ray · 10-06-2006, 02:45 AM

namecheap are awesome so far ive heard nothing bad about domainsite.

1&1 if I am right use to close account for no reason and steal the domain names. maby someone who has had this happen to them can comment on the subject.

Coopey · 10-06-2006, 04:46 AM

I like Domainsite, cheap for some obscure ccTLDs if you like that sort of thing, and got my IDN domains registered there.
Can't really comment on Namecheap, only have a couple of pushed domains there so far.

1&1 (UK) have caused me no problems as of yet, although I only buy UK domains from them as they do not offer free push.

Edit for a likkle grammar error

netzilla · 10-06-2006, 06:18 AM

I have also had nothing but good experiences with namecheap.

TestCase · 10-06-2006, 06:26 AM

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I've seen most people hate those three sites. What do they have in common?

I'd suggest using the "Search" function at the top of the page. You should be able to find out MORE than enough to help you understand. Also search for oneandone and one&one as they are variations on 1&1.

fab · 10-06-2006, 09:03 AM

Yeah, there are already lots of sad stories about 1and1 here, just search you will know.

sdsinc · 10-06-2006, 09:06 AM

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Why do people hate 1&1, Netfirms, etc?

We could reformulate the question like this:
Why do they hate their customers

Most often it boils down to poor customer service, unreliable system, double billing, arcane procedures (especially when transfering away) etc etc.

alex_d · 10-06-2006, 10:06 AM

1+1=Pain in the ass

Simple as that - Hosting wise, please please please avoid them like you would a speeding bullet heading straight for your head. If I started listing the problems I have had with them in the last 5 days alone, I would wear out the keys on my keyboard.

Alex

WhiteWebServices · 10-06-2006, 10:11 AM

I've used 1&1.co.uk for three years and they've been excellent.

cache · 10-07-2006, 05:25 AM

most of the problems come from transfering domains or automatic renewals. If you don't do that, you may not have a big problem.

floatingworld · 10-13-2006, 06:34 PM

stay away from 1+1
the control panel is crap.
communications are crap.
internal transferring is crap.
avoiding renewals is crap.
why bother with their nonsense when godaddy, namecheap and moniker will give you a better experience as a domainer.
learn from others' heartaches.
they are awful. full-stop.

Datalife · 10-14-2006, 10:40 AM

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Simple as that - Hosting wise, please please please avoid them like you would a speeding bullet heading straight for your head. If I started listing the problems I have had with them in the last 5 days alone, I would wear out the keys on my keyboard.

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-newbies/244632-why-do-people-hate-1-1-a.html

thats a funny and creative way to describe the 1&1 problems...

mknapper1 · 10-17-2006, 06:57 PM

Go namecheap i love them

10-06-2006, 02:37 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
duckyhatezchat NamePros Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 65	Why do people hate 1&1, Netfirms, etc? I've seen most people hate those three sites. What do they have in common? I have never been with them, and I'm wondering if I could hear your sad story with them. PS. I'm with NameCheap, and Domainsite. No problems so far.

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Coopey Member of the Year Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London or Casnewydd Posts: 1,777	I like Domainsite, cheap for some obscure ccTLDs if you like that sort of thing, and got my IDN domains registered there. Can't really comment on Namecheap, only have a couple of pushed domains there so far. 1&1 (UK) have caused me no problems as of yet, although I only buy UK domains from them as they do not offer free push. Edit for a likkle grammar error __________________ For sale on NP: ISA.tv \| 5.gy I was formerly S~, but now I have a proper name. I kept the scone avatar to reassure you. Generate a random password (Want to buy the script/site? PM me) Last edited by Coopey; 10-14-2006 at 07:12 PM.

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alex_d NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 903	1+1=Pain in the ass Simple as that - Hosting wise, please please please avoid them like you would a speeding bullet heading straight for your head. If I started listing the problems I have had with them in the last 5 days alone, I would wear out the keys on my keyboard. Alex __________________ Page Rank is dead - It's the SERPs that count. What's your Serp Rank ? Παιχνιδια OnlineTravel.tv \| OnlineHotels.tv \| OnlineCasinos.tv

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WhiteWebServices NamePros Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gloucestershire, England Posts: 450	I've used 1&1.co.uk for three years and they've been excellent. __________________ White Web Services - Professional web design and HTML / CSS coding to W3C standards.

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10-06-2006, 02:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
blue^ray Account Closed Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 957	namecheap are awesome so far ive heard nothing bad about domainsite. 1&1 if I am right use to close account for no reason and steal the domain names. maby someone who has had this happen to them can comment on the subject.

10-06-2006, 06:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
netzilla Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,717	I have also had nothing but good experiences with namecheap.

10-06-2006, 09:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
fab Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,833	Yeah, there are already lots of sad stories about 1and1 here, just search you will know.

10-13-2006, 06:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
floatingworld dawnofthefloatingworld Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: nightlesscity Posts: 3,413	stay away from 1+1 the control panel is crap. communications are crap. internal transferring is crap. avoiding renewals is crap. why bother with their nonsense when godaddy, namecheap and moniker will give you a better experience as a domainer. learn from others' heartaches. they are awful. full-stop.

10-17-2006, 06:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
mknapper1 NamePros Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SouthWest Michigan Posts: 323 Follow @Mknapper1	Go namecheap i love them __________________ PM me if you want your links in my signature : )

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