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

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.....

Doug_G

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

drew010

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

Not to mention, they have great commercials.

Doug_G

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

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

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

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"

I have a word that will come in handy dalecosp

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dalecosp

Originally posted by NetNerd85
Are you one of those old lady types who says "crumbs"

http://daleco.biz/f***.html

Jason_Batten

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

I'd hire Remington Steele if I were you 😉

dalecosp

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

Only real Bond is Connery.

Although Dalton was good 😃

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.

dalecosp

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

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

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

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

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

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 and the rants about psychotherapy and medications. I don't think Bond would be afraid of Guido the Killer Pimp, either.