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Re: Itch.io Taken Down by Funko

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Post by RestartKernel »

leafo wrote: post #31

I'm the one running itch.io, so here's some more context for you: From what I can tell, some person made a fan page for an existing Funko Pop video game (Funko Fusion), with links to the official site and screenshots of the game. The BrandShield software is probably instructed to eradicate all "unauthorized" use of their trademark, so they sent reports independently to our host and registrar claiming there was "fraud…

This issue aside, thanks for doing what you do. I was kind of expecting Itch to get sold to some holdings or casino company at some point, as good things tend to go, but I've been happily surprised to see it mature independently throughout the years.

Re: Itch.io Taken Down by Funko

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Post by jsheard »

beAbU wrote: post #77
norman784 wrote: post #59

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Can you elaborate on Cloudflare? I currently have some domains there (moved a few years ago from Godaddy), so is there something I need to worry about?

Cloudflare is on the GP's "do use" list, not the "do not use" list. I think the HN consensus is that Cloudflare is a reasonably safe bet.

Though keep in mind that domains registered through CF must use CFs nameservers, you can't point them elsewhere if you need to. They sell domains at cost so of course they want to keep you in their ecosystem so you might pay for something else.

Re: Itch.io Taken Down by Funko

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Post by nicoloren »

I've experienced the same thing: a YouTube channel deleted without any explanation (the email from Google mentioned spam, even though I filmed all the videos myself), Facebook preventing me from sharing posts from a website (without any explanation), and of course, domain names that get deindexed from Google without any reason (no message in Google Search Console).

I believe we've reached a point where any activity on the web can vanish overnight due to an AI or an algorithm making decisions based on obscure criteria.

Re: Itch.io Taken Down by Funko

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Post by nicoloren »

poincaredisk wrote: post #21
paxys wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I feel like it's better to have a "do use" list for something as important as a domain name registrar. - Namecheap - Cloudflare - Route 53 (if on AWS) Any others?

OVH is pretty good

Yes, never add a problem here (in France).

Re: Itch.io Taken Down by Funko

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Post by forgotpwd16 »

JimDabell wrote: post #68
paxys wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I feel like it's better to have a "do use" list for something as important as a domain name registrar. - Namecheap - Cloudflare - Route 53 (if on AWS) Any others?

Namecheap is definitely on my “never use under any circumstances” list for reasons I outlined in this comment: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18091287 The full thread is worth reading for more feedback on a range of registrars, particularly Namecheap: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18086522 I strongly encourage people to only recommend domain registrars if they have verified that customer support won’t co…

Namecheap gave me a quick response and help when requested support regarding a DNSSEC issue. So not everyone has bad customer experience when they needing it.

Re: Itch.io Taken Down by Funko

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Post by mort96 »

leafo wrote: post #31

I'm the one running itch.io, so here's some more context for you: From what I can tell, some person made a fan page for an existing Funko Pop video game (Funko Fusion), with links to the official site and screenshots of the game. The BrandShield software is probably instructed to eradicate all "unauthorized" use of their trademark, so they sent reports independently to our host and registrar claiming there was "fraud…

That's extremely disappointing from iwantmyname. While I haven't used it, it was always on my mind as a potential registrar when buying a domain. I think I'll have to reconsider.

Re: Itch.io Taken Down by Funko

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Post by conradfr »

jamil7 wrote: post #26
KingOfCoders wrote: post #10

"Phishing report to our registrar, iwantmyname, who ignored our response and just disabled the domain" One registrar off the list of registrars you wanna use.

They used to be really good, independent registrar from New Zealand but I think got acquired sometime a few years ago and went down hill.

The same thing happened to Gandi.

Re: Itch.io Taken Down by Funko

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Post by astrange »

paxys wrote: post #5
bpye wrote: post #4

The registrar in question is iwantmyname, so I guess you can add them to your "do not use" list.

I feel like it's better to have a "do use" list for something as important as a domain name registrar. - Namecheap - Cloudflare - Route 53 (if on AWS) Any others?

Hover is fine. Never had a domain shut down though.

I have one on dynadot because Hover doesn't support the TLD, and the website sure is a lot more awkward.

Re: Itch.io Taken Down by Funko

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Post by em-bee »

input_sh wrote: post #65
NetOpWibby wrote: post #36

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I've noticed that Gandi has become SUPER expensive as opposed to Hover lately as well. I'm just letting domains expire instead.

One of my domains on Gandi was up for renewal. I've noticed they charged ~$140, while Namecheap charged ~$35. Easiest transfer decision I've ever made.

wow that's 4 times as expensive!!

seems like gandi didn't just multiply the prices but raised them exponentially.

beware of namecheap though. see https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42364240

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