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07-22-2010, 08:39 PM #1Newbie
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Marijuana friendly webhost?
I run a rather popular weed blog << removed >>
I am trying to find a new host, but many are against weed.
Any tips? I'm not looking for something really expensive, rather affordable if possible.Last edited by writespeak; 10-05-2010 at 11:22 AM.
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07-22-2010, 08:47 PM #2Web Hosting Master
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Interesting website. You should check out the offers section here. I am not familiar enough with hosts policies to suggest a host, I'd recommend just emailing them before you sign up to make sure they don't have a problem with it. Use the search feature here to find reviews of hosts before purchasing. Good luck.
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07-22-2010, 08:53 PM #3Newbie
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Thanks for the info, I did join bluehost this morning but talked to the TOS people over the phone and it wasn't allowed, thankfully got a fast refund.
Definitely need to find something soon, my current contract is over in 5 days and 1and1 is SLOW as hell.
Hopefully someone replies with a good host to check out, I gotta do some searching myself.0
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07-22-2010, 08:53 PM #4Web Hosting Master
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It shouldn't be an issue if it's just talking about it. Selling and so forth is where you run into issues.
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07-22-2010, 08:57 PM #5Newbie
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That is what I told Bluehost this morning. I said, I don't sell weed or anything, what about freedom of speech? They said they might get complaints and such.
Stupid, I know, but I need a host that isn't going to delete me if they look at the site.
I personally don't sell anything on the site, I opened a shop on Zazzle to sell tshirts and buttons, but I don't sell any drug items.0
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07-22-2010, 08:57 PM #6Junior Guru
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What exactly are your requirements in terms of space/bandwidth etc? Do you have a budget in mind? And do you have a preferred server location?
Might help narrow down a list for you :-)
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07-22-2010, 08:57 PM #7Web Hosting Master
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07-22-2010, 08:58 PM #8Aspiring Evangelist
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I know http://prq.se/ supports Free Speech.
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07-22-2010, 08:59 PM #9Web Hosting Master
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I am thinking a host from europe may work better for you?
I cannot name of any hosts besides US hosts at the moment besides http://www.ezpzhosting.co.uk/ which you would have to contact there sales to find out if it is allowed. Should have great speeds in both America and Europe.
Your site loaded instantly for me though can anyone else confirm if the site is slow?0
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We host a couple of forums about it, and we contacted to our lawyer and even to the legal department of the DC on where the servers are, all them told us that shouldn't be any problem as long as you don't conduct any illegal activity. Talk about marijuana is not punished by the law.
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07-22-2010, 09:03 PM #11Junior Guru
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Very Interesting site indeed. I don't see why it should be a problem since your only talking about it. I guess the big host might not let you because they are scared it might hurt their reputation or something along those lines.
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07-22-2010, 09:06 PM #12Newbie
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I appreciate the fast responses to this thread.
I don't really think I'll use too much bandwidth or space. 1and1 doesn't really show monthly usage, sadly.
I would love to use cPanel again, not a huge requirement, but I just realized how much I miss it.
Looking for the cheaper side of things, the site is only now starting to bring in some revenue, so maybe down the road could afford more.
I'll check out your host Jedito. And ask my anything else if anyone has questions.
Although I prefer a host in North America, I could look at the speeds from a Europe host and see how that goes.0
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07-22-2010, 09:07 PM #13Temporarily Suspended
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This is most certinately a good subject, surely hosting companies have a legal department for that sort of thing.
If I was to go to someone in the street and talk about weed I could not get arrested for it because as said above freedom of speech, so why should hosts see a problem with it?
I recommend talking to a lot of hosts and see which suits, if the companies truly understand they would be OK with it, seems most people do not understand the laws on it
Good luck with the site.0
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07-22-2010, 09:14 PM #14Junior Guru Wannabe
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What kind of hosting are you looking for?
Just basic Shared Hosting?0
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07-22-2010, 09:17 PM #15Web Hosting Master
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Have you asked HostGator if they allow this, they are another good host. But I do agree, hosting it offshore in Sweden or the NL since thoes countries tend to be more accepting.
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07-22-2010, 09:51 PM #19Newbie
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Well they didn't recieve a complaint from me, I ordered hosting without checking TOS this morning, but then I called and decided to cancel.
I ranted about free speech and he said it's because they might receive complaints. Which is ********, so I canceled. Although they promptly gave me the refund which is very nice.0
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07-22-2010, 09:53 PM #20Web Hosting Master
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07-22-2010, 10:06 PM #21Web Hosting Master
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I just don't see why it would be a problem to host a forum for simply discussion of marijuana.
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07-22-2010, 10:17 PM #22Newbie
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Most US based hosts have got to be guano-crazy if they're ostracizing you for having a marijuana related website. It's beyond stepping over the line when it comes to a matter of free speech.
However, you could be stepping your bounds if you had material related to cultivation, I don't know what the legislature is about that sort of thing outside the state of California.
If you're truly paranoid, I'd say go with a provider you know has data centers in California or Washington, as the law and general societal view favors marijuana and its culture more than other states.
I currently run an activist/news/humor marijuana related website and know my host is OK with it, PM me if you want my recommendation0
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07-22-2010, 10:20 PM #23Newbie
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I thank everyone for the help and suggestions. I think I have found something to suit my needs. Much appreciated.
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Well, it's not exactly the greatest evil the world has ever known, but it *is* illegal in many parts of the world, and a lot of hosts have policies that prohibit sites discussing illegal matters. Probably rightly so, by and large; who wants to risk a server, and their relationship with other customers or even their datacenter over, you know, five bucks a month?
Honestly, I don't really want to advocate chicanery or tomfoolery, but I'd keep in mind the motto "it's easier to get forgiveness than permission", pick a reputable host, just host the site there, and make sure to keep frequent backups. If they never notice, never get any complaints, and never say anything, you're golden. If not, it's just shared webhosting; move on to another host. It's not like there aren't a quarter-million people out there waiting to take your money.redpin.com - offering amazingly competent email, dns, and web hosting since 2002... because someone has to!
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I just talked with a sales rep over at HostGator about this, and this is what I got. In short, they said no. But look at the reason why.
Originally Posted by HostGator Sales Rep
Before talking with the sales rep I sent them a email about this issue, and got this response (they said yes)
Originally Posted by Email from Host Gator
I emailed the Linux Admin from Hostgator back and told them about the live chat I had, and asked if it was allowed or not. I'll let you know the response I receive.Carolina-Host - The final stop for ALL your web site needs!
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