I hope this is the right place to post this if not feel free to move it. Well i thought i would share my story on how my hosting provider has just crushed my World. i bought this Script in hopes to run a nice Video community. I did the full install everything went GREAT and so i proceed to the admin to start running the tests. Needless to say i had more Fails than i did pass and they all had to do with the ffmpeg so after reading the getting started i see that if they are failing contact your hosting provider. So i did & advised them of what i was doing & BAM they hit me with it sorry sir we only allow ffmpeg with a dedicated server ( i have an Unlimited bandwidth Account with 1000gb disk space ) So i say well what would that coast me He says well our plans start at $174.00 a Month.....WOW how the heck could a man working a 9-5 ( and not a very high paying 9-5 ) providing for his family afford $174.00 a Month for a site that is not even generating $000.01 a Month ( do they think I'm the CEO of YouTube Or Myspace) So a long story short i now own a $200.00 script that will end up sitting on my filing shelf collecting dust. So anyone thinking of running a script that requires ffmpeg. ( Not that it is a bad script cause it is not. It is actually the best script out there for a video community ) Just do your hosting homework cause with ffmpeg it opens a whole new world for this script. I hope this helps other people so they don't run into this same problem that i did. its hard to fork over $200.00 to only have it collect dust. And if you have any feedback for me that might help i am all eyes and ears.

If they do not offer a money back guarantee, I suggest moving to another host. There are lots of hosts that support ffmpeg. Just put in a ticket and ask if they meet your requirements.

-Dan

I'd recommend writing out a business plan with a detailed layout of the finances involved BEFORE you put out any more of that hard earned money on a project that sounds like it is way above your head.

I use an ffmpeg script and i run videos and i use cirtexhosting,

Well i thought i would share my story on how my hosting provider has just crushed my World.

That's a bit dramatic, don't you think? :rolleyes:

There are plenty of shared hosting providers who offer ffmpeg support. Just make sure you ask ahead of time, as a lot of these YouTube clone sites can be very CPU intensive and detrimental to other customers.

Dramatic much? Not sure why that should "crushed my World". :erm:

Running ffmpeg on a shared hosting system is pretty selfish. Think of the other users on the server. Do you think they'll appreciate having to wait 5 seconds longer to access their websites because your script is busy processing a 75mb video?

Listen here i did not post this here for the negative attitudes OK. And the WORDS! DREAMS HAVE BEEN CRUSHED that is called an expression you know just like that little ball "or should i clarify the little Image" you put by your reply......lmfao maby if you took a second to read you might get a hint that someone might be looking for a point in the right direction on a GOOD HOST that can Handel my project........Without taking me to the Bank...GET MY POINT NOW? And for those of you who have posted HELPFUL replies Thank you.

looking for some a point in the right direction on a GOOD HOST that can Handel my project........Without taking me to the Bank

What is your project, how many visitors do you expect and how high is your budget?

It won't take you long to find a host that allows ffmpeg. Just ask around at some of the hosts you find here, chances are one will.

Also, I don't mean to be a jerk or anything, but I think you got ripped off on your script. Youtube clone sites sell for $20 and under all over the net. Digital Point comes to mind.

Listen here i did not post this here for the negative attitudes OK. And the WORDS! DREAMS HAVE BEEN CRUSHED that is called an expression you know just like that little ball "or should i clarify the little Image" you put by your reply......lmfao maby if you took a second to read you might get a hint that someone might be looking for a point in the right direction on a GOOD HOST that can Handel my project........Without taking me to the Bank...GET MY POINT NOW? And for those of you who have posted HELPFUL replies Thank you.
I'll give $5 to the first person who can read this entire post without laughing.

Also, I don't mean to be a jerk or anything, but I think you got ripped off on your script. Youtube clone sites sell for $20 and under all over the net. Digital Point comes to mind.
And anyone who buys that script is an idiot. Who would pay for something that includes the word "clone" in the title?

I'll give $5 to the first person who can read this entire post without laughing.


Well I lost, LOL.


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I see you got a 'Unlimited BW & 1TB Disk Space', nothing is unlimited, and I'm sure they dont offer 1TB of disk space for the price your paying. :)

Dreams are crushed because some host shut you down? LOL...

You didn't even start the site... and $200 is hardly dream-crushing, even if your job isn't high paid.

They don't know how much money you make - they're simply saying that scripts like the one you have that probably use up a lot of bandwidth and server resources are not fit for their shared plans.

I'd recommend writing out a business plan with a detailed layout of the finances involved BEFORE you put out any more of that hard earned money on a project that sounds like it is way above your head.
I second this opinion. If you are on a strained budget, don't go out on such an endeavour unless you can earn back your spendings pretty quick.

I'll give $5 to the first person who can read this entire post without laughing.

Exactly what I was thinking.

Man this is weird... dont know what to say.

I'll give $5 to the first person who can read this entire post without laughing.


And anyone who buys that script is an idiot. Who would pay for something that includes the word "clone" in the title?

lmao mate....and welcome back.

You already know I p'd myself at the 2nd reply dude.

I felt sorry for the guy in his 1st post because he should really have checked out the hosting side before wanting to run his " $200 clone script" :eek: on a shared hosting environment.

However after a few replies, he comes running out like a fit Charles Manson on steroids.

I think he's been pretty cattled by it all :)


owm

I'll give $5 to the first person who can read this entire post without laughing.


And anyone who buys that script is an idiot. Who would pay for something that includes the word "clone" in the title?

im not laughing hand over the money! =(

I'll give $5 to the first person who can read this entire post without laughing.

:D
I lose.

That entire post is hilarious, and just exactly what I picture someone who did what he did would write.

how the heck could a man...

..post such a drama bomb. You want to run a HEAVILY cpu intense process in a shared environment? And you're pissed you can't? You don't rent a hotel room for a wedding reception, you rent a banquet hall. You should have done some homework before spending the $200, not after.

I'll give $5 to the first person who can read this entire post without laughing.

I'm out, I was snickering by the 3rd sentence.

I hope this is the right place to post this if not feel free to move it. Well i thought i would share my story on how my hosting provider has just crushed my World. i bought this Script in hopes to run a nice Video community. I did the full install everything went GREAT and so i proceed to the admin to start running the tests. Needless to say i had more Fails than i did pass and they all had to do with the ffmpeg so after reading the getting started i see that if they are failing contact your hosting provider. So i did & advised them of what i was doing & BAM they hit me with it sorry sir we only allow ffmpeg with a dedicated server ( i have an Unlimited bandwidth Account with 1000gb disk space ) So i say well what would that coast me He says well our plans start at $174.00 a Month.....WOW how the heck could a man working a 9-5 ( and not a very high paying 9-5 ) providing for his family afford $174.00 a Month for a site that is not even generating $000.01 a Month ( do they think I'm the CEO of YouTube Or Myspace) So a long story short i now own a $200.00 script that will end up sitting on my filing shelf collecting dust. So anyone thinking of running a script that requires ffmpeg. ( Not that it is a bad script cause it is not. It is actually the best script out there for a video community ) Just do your hosting homework cause with ffmpeg it opens a whole new world for this script. I hope this helps other people so they don't run into this same problem that i did. its hard to fork over $200.00 to only have it collect dust. And if you have any feedback for me that might help i am all eyes and ears.

Theres cheaper dedicated solutions then hostgator .
Those plans are fully managed not the fastest of boxes from what I saw on there site .
If your willing to spend some time learning how to manage and monitor the server yourself youl find real good deals on dedicated boxes here in the offers section .
or give up and resale the script.

And if you have any feedback for me that might help i am all eyes and ears.

Turn off your computer, donate it to charity, forget about the internet, and practice saying "Thank you, please drive through!" with a big smile. Oh you meant something that might help you. Somehow I think you're beyond help.

Turn off your computer, donate it to charity, forget about the internet, and practice saying "Thank you, please drive through!" with a big smile. Oh you meant something that might help you. Somehow I think you're beyond help.

Now I'm laughing... :D

Listen here i did not post this here for the negative attitudes OK. And the WORDS! DREAMS HAVE BEEN CRUSHED that is called an expression you know just like that little ball "or should i clarify the little Image" you put by your reply......lmfao maby if you took a second to read you might get a hint that someone might be looking for a point in the right direction on a GOOD HOST that can Handel my project........Without taking me to the Bank...GET MY POINT NOW? And for those of you who have posted HELPFUL replies Thank you.
I understand you are frustrated at what you lost, but people here have lost a lot more then just not being able to host a script. There is nothing we can do and you should have done your research, you can always just go find a host that supports it. Sorry but this really isn't anything that we should be worried about, people have lost whole servers worth of data.

Waste of bandwidth. Nuff said/

And if you have any feedback for me that might help i am all eyes and ears.


You will have to find a dedicated box to run your script on. You might find an unmanaged one for under a $100.00 a month but be sure to do your homework before you buy. Look for reviews, test the helpdesk, call the phone number listed if there is one.

Also keep in mind there is no such thing as unlimited bandwidth. You will see that listed on many sites, but its just not true. Bandwidth costs money, and someone has to pay for it (ie:you)

( i have an Unlimited bandwidth Account with 1000gb disk space )

How can one possibly go wrong with that! :eek:

hahaha.... lol, i think i saw a post saying a free youtube script on here just yesterday god i think i may wet myself, also look at vps options too.

Can I have the $5.. :D But can you make it £5 please :)

Anywho - this guy is having a laugh right? I mean - who trys to run that kinda of script on the typical 28472834723740gb host for $3 -- is he serious?

<<snipped>>

Makes sense to me - Personally the only thing that needs to go on a shared platform is a new business website to save a few quid to start with, IE does nothing special! :)

We are developing a site for a design client of ours whos using PHPMotion (a free video/audio sharing script similar to youtube) and I believe he has a VPS with WiredTree. You might want to check them out, they seem pretty reliable.

Anywho - this guy is having a laugh right? I mean - who trys to run that kinda of script on the typical 28472834723740gb host for $3 -- is he serious?

I dont think he knew any better. Not everyone is in the hosting business or has hosted a site before. Most of these "unlimited everything" hosts would have you believe you could host a google search engine off of them by what they put on thier pages.

Give the guy(or gal) a break. Everyone has to start somewhere and I am sure a lesson has been learned.

No one's forcing you to upgrade, so take comfort in that. Cancel (you might still be eligible for a refund under the money back guarantee) and find a replacement host that offers all the things required by your script. Keep in mind though a thing that was said: your site has the potential to use a lot of CPU's computing power. $10 will get you ~$10 of that, no matter where you go. To put it another way, you'll most likely be sharing the server with 100+ other users. ;)

Well to start it off Thank you again to all with positive help.
NOW on to the Wise Crackers. Just so you know i must have done something right Cause i have sucked your stupid childish comments right in. I sure Hope you are all sitting in one big pile of piss.......by the way sitting here LMFAO.....again. And no IT IS NOT A YOUTUBE CLONE SCRIPT NORE IS IT PHPMOTION and i am not with HostGator so all your little actuations you can take them turn'em side ways & shove them right up your ***. By the way i hope your sites are either crashing or running very very slow cause my script is doing well. Thank You idiots....O yeah must i also say Word is spreading fast.....Think about it.

Ok, ill stick with dramatic, its an online forum, explain a bitmore like what the script was and we would not be laughing but with a dramatic title you gave us something to leeach onto, and we did.

If i have offended you in any way i am sorry, but calm down and look at it from where were looking at and you will understand.

And for your info my site is working fine :)

Youtube clone scripts can run well in a shared enviroment, It just depends on the script and the host as well as the media.

But it won't work out on a numbers host like the one your with.

Research Research Research.

Ask any potential provider about hosting such a script and will it run on their servers etc.

yeah everyone needs to start/learn somewhere.

I don't know why you all act like you crawled out of your mothers ____ with a computer and mass knowledge.

He asked a legit question and got flamed for it. That makes you all look like great a supportive webhosts, love to see what you say to your customers.

I know im putting a bullseye on myself for this but someone has to say it. Ok now lets start flaming me (because i know you want to)

yeah everyone needs to start/learn somewhere.

I don't know why you all act like you crawled out of your mothers ____ with a computer and mass knowledge.

He asked a legit question and got flamed for it. That makes you all look like great a supportive webhosts, love to see what you say to your customers.

I know im putting a bullseye on myself for this but someone has to say it. Ok now lets start flaming me (because i know you want to)

Sorry dude, but he did ask for it with the dramtics - I hate people that moan about hosting, oh Ive got 498645982349827GB and again as dicussed in other threads, this is another case of expecting FAR too much for your money - VPS would do the job as I have said. Personally, I think this "bloke" has no idea - I know everyone starts somewhere - but jesus, why start at a Overseller .. Just the thoughts.

. . . NOW on to the Wise Crackers. Just so you know i must have done something right Cause i have sucked your stupid childish comments right in. I sure Hope you are all sitting in one big pile of piss.......by the way sitting here LMFAO.....again.
I'm trying not to laugh. :S
. . . By the way i hope your sites are either crashing or running very very slow cause my script is doing well. Thank You idiots....O
Ok, I just laughed. :D

Sorry dude, but he did ask for it with the dramtics - I hate people that moan about hosting, oh Ive got 498645982349827GB and again as dicussed in other threads, this is another case of expecting FAR too much for your money - VPS would do the job as I have said. Personally, I think this "bloke" has no idea - I know everyone starts somewhere - but jesus, why start at a Overseller .. Just the thoughts.

Your right an i agree, its just a bit harsh he just wanted help.

Going back to what i said about treating your customers, your going to eventually get some that are just as clueless as him, how are you going to treat them? Awesome because they have a $6 a month plan with you? Probably, but in this case you DON'T have to respond, so if someone looks stupid to you then you can pass on by but instead many made the CHOICE to post here and tell him he is stupid.

Everyone is different, i would have just moved on myself...

Your right an i agree, its just a bit harsh he just wanted help.

Going back to what i said about treating your customers, your going to eventually get some that are just as clueless as him, how are you going to treat them? Awesome because they have a $6 a month plan with you? Probably, but in this case you DON'T have to respond, so if someone looks stupid to you then you can pass on by but instead many made the CHOICE to post here and tell him he is stupid.

Everyone is different, i would have just moved on myself...

Me too personally..

How to deal with him - I would explain why - put it into his head why - explain the upgrade options. And apologise. Thats the best you can probably do#?

Well Bionic wait until i run into a few of your customers so i can show them just how much of a piss poor attitude you have towards others that don't have a computer shoved up there *** so far that the light shines out there nostrils.

See, same goes for you, i probably would have let that slide too.

if you read this whole thread you can see some are with you, and some are against you. I would'nt respond back to every negative comment with another negative comment that wont help much.

So im gonna sit back and watch the argument i think is going to break out between you 2.

You win some you lose some. You might be able to get a semi- dedicated shared account with a company such as medialayer that can handle your site at least initially for 20-30 bucks a month and expand to a VPS and dedicated as you progress. If your site is worth having you should be able to cover the costs with advertising dollars and/or premium memberships that include bonus perks. If not well you tried you failed move on, not much sense crying over dead dreams.

Oh my god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can we all get over this, stop with the dramatics please that will make me happier :)

Look ItsMe2 i have appologised and i will do it on behalf of everone else on here, but please leave the dramatics to a drama forum.

We are allways willing to help, and som of us did, however when you come in so strong its going to make us find things to say at you.

I hope you understand that there are no unlimited plans/plans with amazing amounts of gb and all that, think when your sitting at your computer you have a limit, so do servers, yes we can add more drives yet overall there is going to be a limit befor we would need another server because there is too much data for the server to cope.

I hope you understand.

And can we please just ignor this topic now :) it would be for the best :)

Sorry to sound bossy, but i think there is a limit and we reached it

One option might be to re-sell the script (if the license permits you to do so).

Well Bionic wait until i run into a few of your customers so i can show them just how much of a piss poor attitude you have towards others that don't have a computer shoved up there *** so far that the light shines out there nostrils.

Sorry - mean't no offence, personally I dont see nothing wrong with my attitude - but you have to admit - why not move to a VPS - you can get cheap enough ones - depending on what you want.

Dude, dont even start with threats, I really do not wish to stoop to such a petty age by where you start throwing swear words at me! The point is, if you look hard enough - you can find something.

;)

Well Bionic wait until i run into a few of your customers so i can show them just how much of a piss poor attitude you have towards others that don't have a computer shoved up there *** so far that the light shines out there nostrils.

Grow up...:rolleyes:

Itsme2,

If the license permits - stick on ebay and make the wonga back??

I also want to say Thank you to RH-Steve at least their is Someone that understands that their are still new people up and coming. Also i just want to say to Bionic it is people like you that take People like Me for what little they have we call you the robber, the theif etc.....long story short its people like you that cause Threads Like this to start.. Your service (server) will do everything until you get the money.

Grow up...:rolleyes:

lmao.

maybe had 1 glass too many.

either way it's went from crushed to irate nutter in a few posts.

anyway itsme2, welcome to webhostingtalk and don't be too offended by some of the remarks, we're all mates in here alledgedly.

I've served 3 years of a life sentence in here already and I've no hope of parole for a long time to come.

owm

I also want to say Thank you to RH-Steve at least their is Someone that understands that their are still new people up and coming. Also i just want to say to Bionic it is people like you that take People like Me for what little they have we call you the robber, the theif etc.....long story short its people like you that cause Threads Like this to start.. Your service (server) will do everything until you get the money.

hahaha - you are kidding me right dude? I aint even gonna respond to this petty childish thread anymore!

ok once again your over dramatizing

at this rate there is gonna be a forum argument, if you 2 give eachother msn addys can you do this over msn, but please invite me id love to see this welll watch

ok once again your over dramatizing

at this rate there is gonna be a forum argument, if you 2 give eachother msn addys can you do this over msn, but please invite me id love to see this welll watch


Dude I havn't the foggiest what hes on about - I am just going with the flow.

yeah everyone needs to start/learn somewhere.

I don't know why you all act like you crawled out of your mothers ____ with a computer and mass knowledge.

He asked a legit question and got flamed for it. That makes you all look like great a supportive webhosts, love to see what you say to your customers.

I know im putting a bullseye on myself for this but someone has to say it. Ok now lets start flaming me (because i know you want to)
Let's hope he has learned from this as well as which hosts to never do business with ;)