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They've been doing it for years, it's a pretty well known thing at this point which is long past the point of needing new evidence. PS: Use gandi.net, both for search and registration.
Can you link some prior evidence? I can believe it but is there proof? Could some other data have led another party to registering OP's domain idea?
Tell HN: Never search for domains on Godaddy.com
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Re: Tell HN: Never search for domains on Godaddy.com
#622Ted from Namecheap here. I cannot speak to GoDaddy's practices. However, I can say that for Namecheap, this is not something we would ever even consider doing. In my experience though, lookups are more complex than most think. We are querying so many different sources to give you availability status, some of which are less reliable than others. For example, with smaller TLDs like .ai or .is, lookups may be less relia…
Namecheap blocks you from logging in if you are connected to some VPNs. Attempting to log in returns an error saying that the username/password is incorrect, and you won't be able to interact with Namecheap until you turn off the VPN. If you are using one of these VPNs, Namecheap is simply not a feasible option.
There are less expensive options than both GoDaddy and Namecheap that do not have any of these issues. The renewal rate for a .com domain is $17.99/year at GoDaddy, $8.88/year at Namecheap, $8.56/year at Porkbun, and $8.03/year at Cloudflare.
Re: Tell HN: Never search for domains on Godaddy.com
#623Earlier quoted context omitted.
Another very satisfied namecheap customer. It's so nice to not have to feel like you need to take a shower after visiting your DNS control panel.
What do you mean by that? I use Gandi and I think their UI is excellent. Their "DNS control panel" is top notch, straight to the point, can do anything you want, easily. It is intuitive, no bullshit.
I'm pretty sure the shower comment is a ding on GoDaddy.
I use Gandi too and am very satisfied
Re: Tell HN: Never search for domains on Godaddy.com
#624good luck trying to move your domain out of godaddy. the amount of bullshit they throw at your face is ridiculous.
disable domain lock >> oh can't because "enhanced privacy" is turned on >> disabled "enhanced privacy" >> oh we sent you an email click the link >> click the link >> oh can't you need to contact support >> contact support >> sent you a link >> ok now you can cancel "enhanced privacy" >> another link >> ok enhanced privacy is cancelled >> disable domain lock >> can't you need to wait few hours until enhanced privacy cancelling takes effect .....
initially i wanted to move 1 domain ... i ended up moving ALL my domains and my company domains .. and advised others to move their domains.
Re: Tell HN: Never search for domains on Godaddy.com
#625Ted from Namecheap here. I cannot speak to GoDaddy's practices. However, I can say that for Namecheap, this is not something we would ever even consider doing. In my experience though, lookups are more complex than most think. We are querying so many different sources to give you availability status, some of which are less reliable than others. For example, with smaller TLDs like .ai or .is, lookups may be less relia…
Namecheap blocks you from logging in if you are connected to some VPNs. Attempting to log in returns an error saying that the username/password is incorrect, and you won't be able to interact with Namecheap until you turn off the VPN. If you are using one of these VPNs, Namecheap is simply not a feasible option. There are less expensive options than both GoDaddy and Namecheap that do not have any of these issues. The…
A bit understandable from an anti-fraud point of view.
Seems a bit strange that someone would be willing to hand over their Name, Address and payment for a domain, but not willing to show up not behind a VPN.
Re: Tell HN: Never search for domains on Godaddy.com
#626Earlier quoted context omitted.
Namecheap blocks you from logging in if you are connected to some VPNs. Attempting to log in returns an error saying that the username/password is incorrect, and you won't be able to interact with Namecheap until you turn off the VPN. If you are using one of these VPNs, Namecheap is simply not a feasible option. There are less expensive options than both GoDaddy and Namecheap that do not have any of these issues. The…
A bit understandable from an anti-fraud point of view. Seems a bit strange that someone would be willing to hand over their Name, Address and payment for a domain, but not willing to show up not behind a VPN.
I am not aware of any other domain registrar that blocks VPNs, so the fact that Namecheap does is a drawback that is particular to Namecheap.
It's inconvenient to turn off a VPN just to use Namecheap. Although Namecheap already has my information, if I have more than one browser tab open and need to do something on another site while interacting with Namecheap, I would be exposed to an unprotected connection with not only Namecheap but also the other site. This is unacceptable considering that other registrars don't have anti-VPN restrictions.
Re: Tell HN: Never search for domains on Godaddy.com
#627Earlier quoted context omitted.
Namecheap blocks you from logging in if you are connected to some VPNs. Attempting to log in returns an error saying that the username/password is incorrect, and you won't be able to interact with Namecheap until you turn off the VPN. If you are using one of these VPNs, Namecheap is simply not a feasible option. There are less expensive options than both GoDaddy and Namecheap that do not have any of these issues. The…
A bit understandable from an anti-fraud point of view. Seems a bit strange that someone would be willing to hand over their Name, Address and payment for a domain, but not willing to show up not behind a VPN.
It’s more intended to protect against hackers hacking your account.
Re: Tell HN: Never search for domains on Godaddy.com
#628Ted from Namecheap here. I cannot speak to GoDaddy's practices. However, I can say that for Namecheap, this is not something we would ever even consider doing. In my experience though, lookups are more complex than most think. We are querying so many different sources to give you availability status, some of which are less reliable than others. For example, with smaller TLDs like .ai or .is, lookups may be less relia…
Yea namecheap USED to be my go to place for domain names, but too many times have your interface crap out on me. Or even some my DNS records reverted/lost their info. Like how do you "loose" my dns entries !?
I now use porkbun.com - what a pleasure to use !
Re: Tell HN: Never search for domains on Godaddy.com
#629Ted from Namecheap here. I cannot speak to GoDaddy's practices. However, I can say that for Namecheap, this is not something we would ever even consider doing. In my experience though, lookups are more complex than most think. We are querying so many different sources to give you availability status, some of which are less reliable than others. For example, with smaller TLDs like .ai or .is, lookups may be less relia…
Really? Because Namecheap recently lost one of my domains due to an API error on your side, resulting in SEDO picking it up. Namecheap has absolutely refused to help recover the domain even though it's 100% in your court.
Re: Tell HN: Never search for domains on Godaddy.com
#630Next time use porkbun, the only sensible choice
(not affiliated, just mindblown)