Is it just me, or does Network Solutions really s*ck? [Archive]

dalecosp

06-28-2005, 03:15 PM

My entire history of dealing with this particular company read like a series of disaster reports, or worse yet, a Stephen King novel (??)

Latest case in point: I wrote a script that checks my domain expiry dates. It basically looks through the output of "whois" and reports the date following the string "xpir". For all whois registries, the yields a string that follows a line like "Expires on:" or "Expiration:", etc.

However, for Network Solutions entries, it grabs an entry at the top of the page, which, although it certainly says "Expiration date:", **isn't the real date that they consider the domain to be expired**.

Makes you wanna curse. Especially when the client calls and says "I haven't got any email today", it turns out that it's because Net Sol has parked their domain on their servers, and your last check (yesterday, no less) didn't report any issues until June of 2006...... :mad:

I wish all my clients used dotster or godaddy.....

Doug G

06-28-2005, 05:49 PM

In answer to your topic title, nope, it's not just you, they really, really do s*ck

drew010

06-29-2005, 01:11 AM

I still dont understand why they are charging 35$/yr for 1 year when others are charging 8$ for a year. I stopped using them years ago, now GoDaddy is my only registrar. Their system is very user friendly, the prices are great and all seems well there.

BuzzLY

06-29-2005, 11:10 AM

Not to mention, they have great commercials.

Doug G

06-29-2005, 11:12 PM

Back when NSI was the only game in town, I thought they were pretty good.

Then - shortly after Verisign bought them out they had the colossal gall to SPAM their entire customer base!!

Then shortly after that I received very deceptive mail about renewing a domain, but really it was an attempt to try to steal the domain from the current registrar.

Their recent attempt to hijack the DNS system for unresolved DNS lookups was the straw that ...

All I can say is Pfui on Network Solutions and Verisign.

m@tt

06-29-2005, 11:40 PM

I remember when Netsol was $70/year per domain... I wonder if they still charge that as a renewal fee for domains that old :(

dalecosp

06-30-2005, 11:58 AM

Here's the list of prices I got for Customer X on the day I started the thread:

1 year: (US) $34.99
2 yrs: $59.98
3 yrs: $74.97
5 yrs: $99.95
9 years: $134.91

One thing that bugs me, in addition to what I'd already noted ... trying to get anything accomplished that might take their business away (e.g., a transfer) takes "forever", but if you renew with them, they say'll it'll take 24 hours but they update stuff within 4 ..... :mad:

Jason Batten

06-30-2005, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by dalecosp
My entire history of dealing with this particular company read like a series of disaster reports, or worse yet, a Stephen King novel (??)

Latest case in point: I wrote a script that checks my domain expiry dates. It basically looks through the output of "whois" and reports the date following the string "xpir". For all whois registries, the yields a string that follows a line like "Expires on:" or "Expiration:", etc.

However, for Network Solutions entries, it grabs an entry at the top of the page, which, although it certainly says "Expiration date:", **isn't the real date that they consider the domain to be expired**.

Makes you wanna curse. Especially when the client calls and says "I haven't got any email today", it turns out that it's because Net Sol has parked their domain on their servers, and your last check (yesterday, no less) didn't report any issues until June of 2006...... :mad:

I wish all my clients used dotster or godaddy.....

Are you one of those old lady types who says "crumbs"

"Oh crumbs, I spilt the tea"

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dalecosp

06-30-2005, 05:23 PM

Originally posted by NetNerd85
Are you one of those old lady types who says "crumbs" http://daleco.biz/f***.html

Jason Batten

06-30-2005, 06:16 PM

my wife doesn't like it
*cracks the whip ;)
Bah... I'm whipped too :( *raddles his cage

and my customers
need to think I'm a professional...

Lol, Everytime, EVERYTIME I get asked for ID, I look 12 :bemused: I'm only getting closer to 21.

Therefore. My clients think they are dealing with Charlie Brown, or some sort of Bart Simpson type character.

Maybe I should hire a model to represent me. Or just take the sling-shot out my back pocket?

BuzzLY

06-30-2005, 11:30 PM

I'd hire Remington Steele if I were you ;)

dalecosp

07-01-2005, 01:04 AM

Heh, watching TV Land again?

There's a "oldie but goodie" --- of course, he's Bond, James Bond, now --- maybe netnerd could have him eliminate the offending clientele....:eek:

Jason Batten

07-01-2005, 11:32 PM

Only real Bond is Connery.

Although Dalton was good :D

BuzzLY

07-05-2005, 10:33 AM

Dalton sucked. Bond is supposed to be cavalier, and always ready to crack a few one-liners in the face of danger. Dalton was too serious. I think Brosnan did a much better job than Dalton, although I will have to agree with you -- Connery was the best, and it would take a very special actor to top him.

I vote for either Tom Cruise or Russell Crowe. ;)

Although he usually plays dark characters, I think Christian Bale would make a good Bond.

dalecosp

07-05-2005, 03:20 PM

Connery defined the role. The other guys have just had trouble redefining it, as they weren't (and can't be, by definition/logic/reality) Connery.

Moore ... pretty good, but I didn't like his brogue so well.

Lazenby ... never had a chance, did he?

Dalton ... well, not bad, for what he did. But what he tried to do may not have been so good. A kinder, gentler Bond. Sensitive, even. As Buzz notes, it kind of goes against the grain. I enjoy the films --- they were written pretty well, I think, (e.g., you had to love "Kara Milovy"), but it's certainly not like the old stuff...

Brosnan ... wish I looked half as good. As for the stuff, it's going the way of all movies ... computers/SFX trying to make up for a lack of detail/talent/enthusiasm in scriptwriting, continuity, directorial ability, passion in actors .... The last one, I wished I'd brought my earplugs . . . the "disavowed agent" thing was good, as was the slashing up of the London club, but overall there was so much "adrenaline pumping action" that you really came up numb, if you ask me.

He does have at least the concept of the debonnaire/cavalier bravado, though . . . I might put Pierce at #2, ahead of Moore, but I'm not sure . . . .

Jason Batten

07-06-2005, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by BuzzLY
Dalton sucked. Bond is supposed to be cavalier, and always ready to crack a few one-liners in the face of danger. Dalton was too serious. I think Brosnan did a much better job than Dalton, although I will have to agree with you -- Connery was the best, and it would take a very special actor to top him.

I vote for either Tom Cruise or Russell Crowe. ;)

Although he usually plays dark characters, I think Christian Bale would make a good Bond. :glare:

Have you read the books? Do you realise Bond is a british agent not an american?

I can handle an australian, scotish, irish and english actor as bond but never an american, I would have to kill the producers. I came close to doing that after... jinx... omg... what were they thinking!

No actor atm could play bond.

Lazenby is overlooked due to his one time only but often is said to have had the potential to really match Connery.

The director failed Lazenby IMO, the director didn't want gadgets in the film... big mistake at the time. The film was a huge flop and someone had to be blamed, so they blamed Lazenby.

Moore, he was alright but Bond in the 70's was just too camp.

Brosnan, Goldeneye was good, storyline was good but the film was lacking and was originally for Dalton.

My favourite film, although unofficial from the books is Licence to Kill. Love the idea of Bond seeking revenge :evilgrin:

BuzzLY

07-06-2005, 10:42 AM

Have you seen any movies? Do you realize that they are actors? I don't care what nationality the actor really is, as long as he can act like a British agent. And on behalf of 295 million people, thank you for insulting us. "Never an American..." Gee, thanks.

You do realize that it's fiction, right? Any book or movie about Bond is a representation of the writer's / director's vision of who the character is. You have stated your opinion, not a fact. In MY opinion, Brosnan is a good representation of Bond, even if his accent is not true to the role.

The important thing here is the character. What are his motivations that drive his personality? What IS his personality? Sean Connery defined the character for us, and Dalton's Bond was VERY different. Brosnan's Bond was much closer to Connery's -- his accent is a very small part of his overall image, and in the grand scheme of things, is really not that important.

dalecosp

07-06-2005, 11:23 AM

Who exactly are we talking about here? There are no Americans in the list??!

Connery - Scot
Moore - Londoner (can you get any more Brit?)
Lazenby - Aussie
Dalton - Welsh
Brosnan - County Louth, Eire

I must also apologize --- in a hurry during the previous, and I meant to say "ahead of Moore" - edited now.

Weedpacket

07-06-2005, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by dalecosp
Who exactly are we talking about here? There are no Americans in the list??! I think it was the suggestion of having the part played by Tom Cruise. ... Nah, too short.

Elizabeth

07-06-2005, 11:27 PM

Originally posted by Weedpacket
I think it was the suggestion of having the part played by Tom Cruise. ... Nah, too short. Plus he's getting a little "out there" with the wacky GPS cell phone for Katie (http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/46462004.htm) and the rants about psychotherapy and medications (http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/01/opinion/01shields.html?incamp=article_popular). I don't think Bond would be afraid of Guido the Killer Pimp, either.

Jason Batten

07-07-2005, 02:53 AM

And on behalf of 295 million people, thank you for insulting us. "Never an American..." Gee, thanks.I just don't think an american could play James Bond. You can tell an american 1000 miles away. It's nothing personal, I like americans, your goverment, no but I dont like any governments :queasy: I mean do you think an asian could play James Bond? a black guy? a flamboient gay guy? a butch lesbian? my mate Bill Gates? no... no it just wouldn't work. My favourite music artist Robbie Williams showed interest, oh hell no, He's too young and "cheeky".

Like I said, no actor atm could play Bond. James Bond is a character but you can't just redefine a character. Read the books and watch Dalton. The only REAL actor to play Bond has been Dalton.

He is a secret agent. Not a day care center coordinator. He should smoke, bonk, drink, kill and gamble. That's Bond. Thats Connery and thats Dalton.

I think it was the suggestion of having the part played by Tom Cruise.As much as I love curling up with a pillow and a box of tissues while I watch Top Gun :rolleyes:...

Never will he play Bond.

Chrisitian Bale, okay seriously, who couldn't kick that pretty boys arse :bemused: He was alright as Bruce Wayne but thats where his career should end.:queasy:

BuzzLY

07-07-2005, 11:18 AM

Dalton??? Did you SEE any of his Bond films? He's whiny, self-pitying, and WAY too serious.

As far as Bale goes... I think he would do an admirable job. You need to try to learn how to separate the actor from the character. Bale is a good actor -- in every movie I've seen him in (with the exception of Empire of the Sun, perhaps), he has played the character very well. He made a great Batman, yes, but I thought he'd make a great Bond even before that role. He was good in Equilibrium, and was able to convey quite a bit of emotion, which is remarkable considering the movie was about the suppression of emotions. And of course, he was terrific in American Psycho, IMO.

In any case, I have to completely disagree with most of your post. But that's okay... I can still respect you even if you are wrong :evilgrin:

Sxooter

07-07-2005, 01:46 PM

Wasn't this a discussion about the suckitudiness of NSI?

Also, I think Jason Alexander would be a great bond.

I keed.

Sean Connery set the bar too high, I don't know if anyone can ever really equal him for James Bond.

BuzzLY

07-07-2005, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by Sxooter
Also, I think Jason Alexander would be a great bond.I'm thinkin' Carrot Top...

Sxooter

07-07-2005, 05:07 PM

Mine was funny, but yours is just sick. ;)

csn

07-07-2005, 05:45 PM

Kevin Kline (a la Otto - A Fish Called Wanda).

dalecosp

07-09-2005, 01:14 AM

Yes, Sxooter, it was about NSI.

<backOT>Network Solutions sucks more than either Jason Alexander, Carrot Top, or Christian Bale would as James Bond. As a matter of fact, it sucks more than the public's opinion of Dalton as Bond, Roger Moore's accent, Lazenby's chance at more than one movie, all of the SFX in the last 3 combined, and the fact that Connery retired from the thing ... all at once.</backOT>

I feel much better now. :D :D :D

Doug G

07-10-2005, 01:21 AM

Like I said, no actor atm could play Bond. James Bond is a character but you can't just redefine a character. Read the books and watch Dalton. The only REAL actor to play Bond has been Dalton.
I grew up reading all the Bond books, and I agree that Timothy Dalton was probably closer to the literary Bond character than any of the other Bond actors.

goldbug

07-10-2005, 01:37 AM

No love for Lazenby I see :)

Jason Batten

07-10-2005, 01:44 AM

No love for Lazenby I see :)I liked him... his one liners were crap though, I am sure that was just poor screenplay though. Personally I don't think Sean Connery could have done the film On Her Majestys Secret Service, he never appears to be the "fall in love" type of guy in his films. None of the actors in OHMSS failed that film, it was the director, producers and the film editor. The film editor of Die Another Day needs a good kick in the nads too... slow motion crap, what was that!

BuzzLY

07-10-2005, 03:03 AM