View Full Version : There anyone at Oprano that does not use DN?
Mike AI
03-02-2004, 12:46 AM
2 Questions:
Is there anyone here they does not use DirectNic?
If not, why not?
chodadog
03-02-2004, 01:04 AM
I've used DirectNic a couple of times, but really, the only thing that's putting me off them is that you guys don't allow folks to pay with paypal. I use registerfly for that reason. That, and RF is cheaper, with all the same features (if my memory serves me correctly). Bit slow on support, though.
But yeah. Save a few bucks with another reliable registrar, and the convenience of paypal.
Mike AI
03-02-2004, 01:10 AM
Originally posted by chodadog@Mar 2 2004, 01:12 AM
I've used DirectNic a couple of times, but really, the only thing that's putting me off them is that you guys don't allow folks to pay with paypal. I use registerfly for that reason. That, and RF is cheaper, with all the same features (if my memory serves me correctly). Bit slow on support, though.
But yeah. Save a few bucks with another reliable registrar, and the convenience of paypal.
PayPal is something we are working on. They are not the easiest company to deal with, and there has been a rash of fraud lately.
Carrie
03-02-2004, 01:24 AM
I don't, and the reason is cost.
When you have a ton of domains, the difference of a few dollars each really adds up.
chodadog
03-02-2004, 01:42 AM
Originally posted by Carrie@Mar 1 2004, 10:32 PM
I don't, and the reason is cost.
When you have a ton of domains, the difference of a few dollars each really adds up.
Yeah, that's true. That was one of my reasons. I've registered over 100 domains at registerfly, and when you take into account renewals, etc, a differnece of 5 bucks adds up very quickly, as you said. Especially when there's no real difference between the two. (besides the speed of the support)
Mike AI
03-02-2004, 01:42 AM
Originally posted by Carrie@Mar 2 2004, 01:32 AM
I don't, and the reason is cost.
When you have a ton of domains, the difference of a few dollars each really adds up.
Carrie you know we have special rates for people with tons of domains, especially those that are "family"!
Mike AI
03-02-2004, 01:44 AM
Oh yeah forgot....
e-mail me, michael at directnic dot com
:D
masterp74
03-02-2004, 01:51 AM
I use paypAL TO REGISTER DOMAINS.
sorry caps button was on.
plus i would give a deal on .com if they bought 2 or more at a time
Mike AI
03-02-2004, 02:00 AM
Originally posted by masterp74@Mar 2 2004, 01:59 AM
I use paypAL TO REGISTER DOMAINS.
sorry caps button was on.
plus i would give a deal on .com if they bought 2 or more at a time
Hard to make deals on 2 domains.
We have to make a profit somehow. Customer service is expensive.
masterp74
03-02-2004, 02:03 AM
Originally posted by Mike AI+Mar 1 2004, 11:08 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Mike AI @ Mar 1 2004, 11:08 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin--masterp74@Mar 2 2004, 01:59 AM
I use paypAL TO REGISTER DOMAINS.
sorry caps button was on.
plus i would give a deal on .com if they bought 2 or more at a time
Hard to make deals on 2 domains.
We have to make a profit somehow. Customer service is expensive.[/b][/quote]
one word. "India"
Mike AI
03-02-2004, 02:07 AM
Originally posted by masterp74+Mar 2 2004, 02:11 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (masterp74 @ Mar 2 2004, 02:11 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>Originally posted by -Mike AI@Mar 1 2004, 11:08 PM
<!--QuoteBegin--masterp74@Mar 2 2004, 01:59 AM
I use paypAL TO REGISTER DOMAINS.
sorry caps button was on.
plus i would give a deal on .com if they bought 2 or more at a time
Hard to make deals on 2 domains.
We have to make a profit somehow. Customer service is expensive.
one word. "India"[/b][/quote]
While I am not against outsourcing, we have decided at DirectNIC to get the best customer service, and we think that is provided by employees in our office in New Orleans.
When you make your millions you will understand.
PornoDoggy
03-02-2004, 02:29 AM
Originally posted by Mike AI+Mar 2 2004, 02:08 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Mike AI @ Mar 2 2004, 02:08 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin--masterp74@Mar 2 2004, 01:59 AM
I use paypAL TO REGISTER DOMAINS.
sorry caps button was on.
plus i would give a deal on .com if they bought 2 or more at a time
Hard to make deals on 2 domains.
We have to make a profit somehow. Customer service is expensive.[/b][/quote]
"Have to make a profit" - damn, you capitalists are all alike. :D
I don't own a ton of domains. All but one is on Directnic, and I'll be moving that one over before it expires. Yeah, I know I can do it cheaper elsewhere, but I know the reputation of Directnic is rock-solid ....
even if I have questions about the political donations made by some of the owners
slavdogg
03-02-2004, 02:37 AM
Directnic is definatly one of the best registrars all around
support, security, ease of use, tools, all good
price is a the least of my concerns
Dravyk
03-02-2004, 05:41 AM
Mike, Direct Nic has a great reputation and very nice services.
The only reason I don't use DN is because the one I started with (after leaving NetSol, where all we old timers started) is that that they have never once treated me wrong and continue to treat me with superlative service. (That would be Gord and DomainNameSystems.) So in short, if the wheel isn't broken, no need to go looking for a new wheel.
If anything were ever to change over there (not that I excpect it to at all), but if it did, then DN would be at the top of my list.
slavdogg
03-02-2004, 06:22 AM
Originally posted by Dravyk@Mar 2 2004, 05:49 AM
(That would be Gord and DomainNameSystems.) So in short, if the wheel isn't broken, no need to go looking for a new wheel.
Drav, its like night and day or apples and oranges when comparing those 2
Dravyk
03-02-2004, 06:51 AM
Originally posted by slavdogg+Mar 2 2004, 06:30 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (slavdogg @ Mar 2 2004, 06:30 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin--Dravyk@Mar 2 2004, 05:49 AM
(That would be Gord and DomainNameSystems.) So in short, if the wheel isn't broken, no need to go looking for a new wheel.
Drav, its like night and day or apples and oranges when comparing those 2[/b][/quote]
*shrug* Can only go by my own personal experiences, buddy; just as we all do.
GrimShawn
03-02-2004, 07:16 AM
Actually directnic is about the only place I have never had a problem at
I love DN. I've got several of my domains there. I've never had a problem and I appreciate the fact that they remind me and keep reminding me when it's time for renewal. I used to be very bad about renewing until I lost redserotica.com Now I listen to DN when they tell me to get off my ass and renew. The customer service has been great.
(this has been an unpaid endorsement) :D
sarettah
03-02-2004, 08:55 AM
I have 5 or 6 domains with directnic and the rest still over at register.com.
I have considered transferring all of them to directnic but register.com gives me the ability to point the domains where I want by ip number, not just nameserver. This allows me to point stuff at my home server when I want to use one for play or for testing purposes. The only complaint I have on DN is not having that ability.
So, Mike, can you give me that ability ? and if you can, what kind of price to transfer 12 or 13 domains (not a big bunch, but not 2...lol) over to you guys for a two year hitch ?
mojobill
03-02-2004, 09:00 AM
I have several hundred domains at DirectNic, and I would not consider any other registrar..... as was stated, price is a secondary consideration
Grimm saved my ass when there were 'issues' with another registrar, for which I will be eternally grateful, and will not consider anyone else....
Peaches
03-02-2004, 09:45 AM
I finally have all my domains at DN (except for the ones that were taken from me from another registrar..... :angry: ).
They have quantity discounts and I think the last time I renewed they were around $12 each.
And geeze - if I have a problem, I can contact the owners - you can't put a price on that, IMHO!! :)
Carrie
03-02-2004, 09:57 AM
Ewww... you *had* to go mention that nasty evil Netsol name... *hissssssssssssssssssss*
God how I STILL loathe them.
Bestat
03-02-2004, 10:42 AM
Sorry :( Not with DN, like Drav I have had nothing but great service from my registar (CWNIC) and though there may be cheaper places out there, service is what matters to me. They offer the renewal notices, bulk rates etc too, and always answer thier phone, which is a big plus. :)
B)
Robert
03-02-2004, 10:50 AM
About half my domains have been moved to DirectNic. :okthumb: Can't say more until the rest have been transfered away from potential harm.
Bishop
03-02-2004, 10:59 AM
I've had all my domains at domainnamesystems.com for years.. I didn't think I would ever get them all moved away from Network Solutions.. I have not given any thought to moving them haven't had any problems. I just pay the renewals and go on about life..
Mike AI
03-02-2004, 12:01 PM
Originally posted by GrimShawn@Mar 2 2004, 07:24 AM
Actually directnic is about the only place I have never had a problem at
User error?
Seriously if anyone here has a problem with a domain and its a directnic, I can promise fast, immediate attention.
We have helped many people who have had their asses in a bind.
Peaches
03-02-2004, 12:03 PM
Originally posted by Mike AI+Mar 2 2004, 01:09 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Mike AI @ Mar 2 2004, 01:09 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin--GrimShawn@Mar 2 2004, 07:24 AM
Actually directnic is about the only place I have never had a problem at
User error?
Seriously if anyone here has a problem with a domain and its a directnic, I can promise fast, immediate attention.
We have helped many people who have had their asses in a bind.[/b][/quote]
Re-read what he said. :awinky:
Mike AI
03-02-2004, 12:04 PM
Originally posted by Dravyk+Mar 2 2004, 06:59 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Dravyk @ Mar 2 2004, 06:59 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>Originally posted by -slavdogg@Mar 2 2004, 06:30 AM
<!--QuoteBegin--Dravyk@Mar 2 2004, 05:49 AM
(That would be Gord and DomainNameSystems.) So in short, if the wheel isn't broken, no need to go looking for a new wheel.
Drav, its like night and day or apples and oranges when comparing those 2
*shrug* Can only go by my own personal experiences, buddy; just as we all do.[/b][/quote]
Yeah, anyone using Gord, will deserve what they get. I have literally seen dozens of problems, most of them stem from Gord being vendictive to people who want to move their domains.
It is one thing to have an amateur setup, but Gord has no concept of what being a proffesional is.
Drav I am happy you have had good experiences, but it is a rarity with Gord.
Mike AI
03-02-2004, 12:06 PM
Originally posted by Peaches+Mar 2 2004, 12:11 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Peaches @ Mar 2 2004, 12:11 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>Originally posted by -Mike AI@Mar 2 2004, 01:09 PM
<!--QuoteBegin--GrimShawn@Mar 2 2004, 07:24 AM
Actually directnic is about the only place I have never had a problem at
User error?
Seriously if anyone here has a problem with a domain and its a directnic, I can promise fast, immediate attention.
We have helped many people who have had their asses in a bind.
Re-read what he said. :awinky:[/b][/quote]
HAHA thanks Peaches. I had just put eye drops in ( still doing it from lasek surgery)...
It is one thing to never spell correctly and be the king of typos, but now I cannot even read!
:blink:
homegrownmof
03-02-2004, 08:28 PM
Originally posted by slavdogg@Mar 2 2004, 02:45 AM
Directnic is definatly one of the best registrars all around
support, security, ease of use, tools, all good
price is a the least of my concerns
Slavik,
What's this? You sell our trademarked domain or is this your new shell co?
Registrant:
Xedoc Holding SA
31 Grand Rue
BP 222
luxembourg, luxembourg L-2012
LU
+18.52267125
Domain Name: HOMEGROWNVIDEOS.COM
Administrative Contact:
admin, domain domains@fastmail.fm
31 Grand Rue
BP 222
luxembourg, luxembourg L-2012
LU
+18.52267125
Technical Contact:
admin, domain domains@fastmail.fm
31 Grand Rue
BP 222
luxembourg, luxembourg L-2012
LU
+18.52267125
Record last updated 10-18-2002 05:48:35 PM
Record expires on 06-16-2006
Record created on 06-16-2000
Domain servers in listed order:
NS0.DIRECTNIC.COM 204.251.10.100
NS1.DIRECTNIC.COM 206.251.177.2
I don't use DN because i've had my domains at the same place for ages and its virtually impossible to transfer without paying for them all over again ...
I use fabulous.com when registering domains for clients because their system is good for newbies.
If someone at directnic would do the fucking around to gather and change my domains i'd switch, but it would be a lot of pain in the butt for not many domains ;-)
and i definately don't want customer service outsourced to india for the sake of keeping cost down.
Toolz
03-03-2004, 10:43 AM
Been with Domainnamesystems for a long time and lazy I guess. Have over 50 domains so I'm getting the discount, want to set me to $12 initially to start? I'll renew all my stuff over there as it comes up.
AM Jeff
03-03-2004, 10:49 AM
I don't.
Why, I have no clue..lol
Mike AI
03-03-2004, 11:48 AM
Originally posted by Toolz@Mar 3 2004, 10:51 AM
Been with Domainnamesystems for a long time and lazy I guess. Have over 50 domains so I'm getting the discount, want to set me to $12 initially to start? I'll renew all my stuff over there as it comes up.
Toolz you know you would be taken care off.....
pushpills
03-03-2004, 12:56 PM
<----------
10-domains.com 6.75 when you buy 100 credits at a time, easy breezey mass purchase with credits, automatically set to your default info and dns.
Mass renew is easy, and mass edit is way easy.
If buying bulk, go 10-domains or similar and save your cash. If it's going to be a paysite, se, etc. , pay the 15 with direct nic.
:gbounce:
Peaches
03-03-2004, 01:01 PM
Originally posted by pushpills@Mar 3 2004, 02:04 PM
If buying bulk, go 10-domains or similar and save your cash. If it's going to be a paysite, se, etc. , pay the 15 with direct nic.
:gbounce:
Ya know, that's an oft repeated thing I hear:
Basicially, if you don't care about your domain, go with fill-in-cheap-registrar-here.com
But for those domains that really matter, DirectNic :awinky:
That tells ya something...... :okthumb:
pushpills
03-03-2004, 01:11 PM
I have some long-term valueable ones with 10-domains, as long as its on registrar lock and I print out my lists just for reassurance, I'm not too worried about actually losing em, just maybe going down for a few days.
But yea, if it's deffinately a high priority, DN.
Turner
03-03-2004, 01:29 PM
Originally posted by Mike AI@Mar 1 2004, 11:15 PM
While I am not against outsourcing, we have decided at DirectNIC to get the best customer service, and we think that is provided by employees in our office in New Orleans.
I've always had great customer service from Vivian and the gang at DN...
:D
Mike AI
03-03-2004, 01:43 PM
Originally posted by Turner+Mar 3 2004, 01:37 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Turner @ Mar 3 2004, 01:37 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin--Mike AI@Mar 1 2004, 11:15 PM
While I am not against outsourcing, we have decided at DirectNIC to get the best customer service, and we think that is provided by employees in our office in New Orleans.
I've always had great customer service from Vivian and the gang at DN...
:D[/b][/quote]
Turner - thanks for the kind words.
I was thinking about you the other day. I am in NO and don't have you ICQ contact here. Can you e-mail me michael at oprano dot com ?
This is in regards to the project we have talked about before... time may finally be here!
MikeFold
03-03-2004, 01:49 PM
Mike...I'll throw my 2 cents here for ya..
I use NatNames since their inception, as you might expect from me, its simply a loyalty issue as Tony and I go way back, and I always get great customer service.
I have an account at DN [i think] but to keep things simple I host an NatNet and register with the same. More than once, I had phone calls in addition to the email reminders to renew.
If NatNAmes did not exist, I would probably use DN.
Mike AI
03-03-2004, 01:52 PM
Originally posted by MikeFold@Mar 3 2004, 01:57 PM
Mike...I'll throw my 2 cents here for ya..
I use NatNames since their inception, as you might expect from me, its simply a loyalty issue as Tony and I go way back, and I always get great customer service.
I have an account at DN [i think] but to keep things simple I host an NatNet and register with the same. More than once, I had phone calls in addition to the email reminders to renew.
If NatNAmes did not exist, I would probably use DN.
Mike, I understand loyalty 100%
Just remember you are not using NatNames you are using TuCows.
DirectNIC is ICANN accredited. While it sounds impressive, the reality is we have a lot more control and pull if domains gets put into a bind. Being ICANN approved means we can get a lot more done on our own rather then having to go through disinterested middle men.
Frank
03-03-2004, 06:14 PM
I've now switched all 30 plus of my domains to DirectNic, many from Yahoo who were good a while back but are totally incompetant now - DirectNic's support is second to none - it has very friendly staff who actually know what they are talking about too.
Yes, price *is* a concern, but customer service overules price for me if there's not a great deal of difference. Only complaint I have is that the pop email servers sometimes play up.
I'm like Toolz.... Have 50+ domains over at domain name systems.
Have not switched them over because umm I don't know..
Snoops
03-03-2004, 08:49 PM
Originally posted by fatbaby@Mar 2 2004, 06:08 AM
I have several hundred domains at DirectNic, and I would not consider any other registrar..... as was stated, price is a secondary consideration
Grimm saved my ass when there were 'issues' with another registrar, for which I will be eternally grateful, and will not consider anyone else....
Amen and a HUGE ditto!
It is WAY worth it to me to know that Matt & the crew will fight to get my domains if someone decides to take them or that I shouldn't be able to control them.
I wouldn't trust ANYONE else - The money I would have lost had I lost domains at another registrar who decided to take my money, sell me domains that weren't saleable and lock my account would pay for any difference in price for years and years to come.
There's something to be said for having the owners of a registrar accessible, ethical, on the ball, willing to fight for clients and IN the same business we are.
:o)
Forest
03-03-2004, 09:20 PM
everything I have is there
excpept for the one gonzo registered for me
:blink: :lol:
gonzo
03-03-2004, 09:26 PM
Originally posted by Forest@Mar 3 2004, 09:28 PM
everything I have is there
excpept for the one gonzo registered for me
:blink: :lol:
It will be 100% here shortly Forest. Im moving to the family. Mike is about to help me with an issue which Im about to post about.
i'm really surprised by the number of folks still at domain name systems ... i thought i was the only one who hadn't got with the new century :unsure:
David Duke
03-03-2004, 10:05 PM
Originally posted by cj@Mar 3 2004, 07:11 PM
i'm really surprised by the number of folks still at domain name systems ... i thought i was the only one who hadn't got with the new century :unsure:
You still havent removed that foul picture from beside your name.
Repent foolhardy child.
Originally posted by David Duke+Mar 3 2004, 10:13 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (David Duke @ Mar 3 2004, 10:13 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin--cj@Mar 3 2004, 07:11 PM
i'm really surprised by the number of folks still at domain name systems ... i thought i was the only one who hadn't got with the new century :unsure:
You still havent removed that foul picture from beside your name.
Repent foolhardy child.[/b][/quote]
i'll go repent later ... too busy doing fun things to apologize for them
that foul picture also licks pussy ... do you like to lick pussy david? sweet, juicy pussy .... mmmmmmmm
what about cock? do you prefer to suck cock? most jesus freaks have gay tendencies ...
Mike AI
03-03-2004, 11:28 PM
Originally posted by cj@Mar 3 2004, 10:21 PM
that foul picture also licks pussy ... do you like to lick pussy david? sweet, juicy pussy .... mmmmmmmm
CJ you trying to turn me on?
:rolleyes:
I've never used DirectNic but I have used a few other registrars and I keep sticking with CWNIC, they can't be beat for service in my opinion.
Torone
03-04-2004, 09:12 AM
Originally posted by Mike AI@Mar 1 2004, 11:54 PM
2 Questions:
Is there anyone here they does not use DirectNic?
If not, why not?
I don't...I got used to Domain Name Systems; and Gord and I have never had any problems, so I use them.
BTW, I use Cyberwurx for a lot of hosting for much the same reasons.
Mike AI
03-04-2004, 11:57 AM
Originally posted by Torone+Mar 4 2004, 09:20 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Torone @ Mar 4 2004, 09:20 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin--Mike AI@Mar 1 2004, 11:54 PM
2 Questions:
Is there anyone here they does not use DirectNic?
If not, why not?
I don't...I got used to Domain Name Systems; and Gord and I have never had any problems, so I use them.
BTW, I use Cyberwurx for a lot of hosting for much the same reasons.[/b][/quote]
As I said before Gord is a mickey mouse - he hosts the domains out of his house.
Conepuppy is top notch for hosting. Always has been. I can give him the thumbs up :okthumb:
Though for domains, I think he is just a reseller for tucows, and hence if the shit hits the fan there is only so much he can do.
Originally posted by Trev@Mar 4 2004, 02:09 AM
I've never used DirectNic but I have used a few other registrars and I keep sticking with CWNIC, they can't be beat for service in my opinion.
Same here... Conepup's service just can't be beat - and that's really what counts when you get down to it.
However - all I *ever* hear is great things about DN too, so if there wasn't a Conepup, I'm sure I'd be there as well. It's nice that we have some good, solid choices available to us now instead of being held prisoner to the BS by you-know-who... sometimes change IS good.
:yowsa:
Turner
03-04-2004, 12:31 PM
Originally posted by Mike AI@Mar 3 2004, 10:51 AM
Turner - thanks for the kind words.
I was thinking about you the other day. I am in NO and don't have you ICQ contact here. Can you e-mail me michael at oprano dot com ?
This is in regards to the project we have talked about before... time may finally be here!
Mike,
Email has been sent and I've added my ICQ number to my profile for the unwashed masses to contact me about my services :D
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