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  1. #1
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    HostingRacks pretty immature?

    Hello,

    Well the story starts here...

    I replied to a web hosting request in the hosting requests forum, another user whom owns hostingracks.com replied and copied my whole offer to use as his own, not changing anything except the price.

    Now I messaged him using his AIM username in his profile and this is what happened.


    I messaged him and told him to change it, he said no, I told him I reported it to a mod and this is his response.

    abeyer0: no im changing it
    abeyer0: f*cking ass
    abeyer0: give me 5 min
    GEAdam: Well that's real professional

    Now he said he would change it after more arguing then he told me I had to edit my posts and I said that I am not and I get this reply.

    abeyer0: WTF

    abeyer0: you gay ass hole

    I don't think that this is very professional of somebody whom is running a hosting company..

    Just thought i'd share my story,

    Thanks,
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    LOL

    No i was to you if you read down in the post you will see please use Racks Support

    NOT my private AIM name
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    You never said that, what a life.

    You said something along the lines of this is my f*ckin aim name, not my support name.
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    Adam, You should not take these matters into your own hands like that. Report any post that you think might be out of place and let a mod deal with it.
    There is no best host. There is only the host that's best for you.
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    Hosting Racks, you've spelt hosting wrong in your signature
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    I did, I told a mod to deal with it, but I gave him a chance to change it himself..

    next time I guess I wont be that generous...
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    Baaaaaaaaaaad Newbie
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    Sorry to make a double post here. But it seems the HostingRacks site is a copy of one of our client's websites. Our client is http://www.NetLuxe.com.

    I'm pretty sure the flash involved was paid for by NetLuxe, however I'm not quite sure whether the design was a template or not. I doubt that it was but I'm not going to sling mud until I phone Mike and inform him.

    It would be nice to hear HostingRacks reply.
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    Unless you want to hear alot of cussing then you don't want to hear a reply, lol..
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    Seems like another 14 year old. Don't worry about it adminME, it's obvious who the better business man is....
    What does one host say to the other? "(HostA) Want to go see a movie?" "(HostB) Sure, can your parents drive?"

    I'm premium, and no, I did not have to pay $6 a month to figure that out.
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    edit: nm
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    That's a real photo copier baby!!

    1 - copy my adminME hosting offers
    2 - copy site design
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    Originally posted by Fazel3
    Hosting Racks, you've spelt hosting wrong in your signature
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    Why can't Cogent have all customers sign a contact staying "I am over 14 :-)"

    I can't wait to see what will happen if and when Cogent goes down under.
    Walter Landman
    Simplicato - Email Hosting
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    tisk tisk.....newbie!
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    This is too funny....

    The spelling, the image on the main site (Btw, NetLuxe looks very nice), the responses and ethics of hostingracks.....
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    Wasn't the design that NetLuxe is using for sale on WHT? I remember seeing something like it about a half month ago. I'll have to check the forums.

    EDIT: Maybe not... must've visited their site before.
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    Originally posted by wlandman
    Why can't Cogent have all customers sign a contact staying "I am over 14 :-)"



    *lame pommie accent*
    Oh jolly good call wlandman!



    hehe,... i think that would make all our lives easier.
    George Edwards
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    1000's of clients can't be wrong!!
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    Originally posted by Fazel3
    Sorry to make a double post here. But it seems the HostingRacks site is a copy of one of our client's websites. Our client is http://www.NetLuxe.com.

    I'm pretty sure the flash involved was paid for by NetLuxe, however I'm not quite sure whether the design was a template or not. I doubt that it was but I'm not going to sling mud until I phone Mike and inform him.

    It would be nice to hear HostingRacks reply.
    Don't make accusations without knowing the full truth... http://www.liquid2d.com/store/morein...TOKEN=16233633
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    however I'm not quite sure whether the design was a template or not. I doubt that it was but I'm not going to sling mud until I phone Mike and inform him.
    Take your own advice.

    I didn't say they stole it, I said they were the same. Also read my sentance again and you'll see that I said I would get more information before slinging mud.

    Before you go trigger happy with your flaming, check the flaws in your own thinking,
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    Originally posted by Fazel3


    Take your own advice.

    I didn't say they stole it, I said they were the same. Also read my sentance again and you'll see that I said I would get more information before slinging mud.

    Before you go trigger happy with your flaming, check the flaws in your own thinking,
    I didn't get to read all the posts... sorry...
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    my advice, don't get involved. move on.. but that does stink that he stole your template for sales
    Max
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    I knew I saw it as a template somewhere!
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    nevermind
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    To all those concerned:

    Yes, we legally bought the template to use as art for the page, and then paid a flash designer to make the flash up top for us.

    We are currently in the process of having our site redesigned by Fazel and his team of excellent designers.

    I bought the template at the time since I'm probably one of the least creative people out there, and I wanted something that looked nice, and would give off a futuristic feel. I guess I was wrong in doing this, but however, this doesn't change the level of service that my company provides, it's only a layout.

    However, I see that issues like these come up, and I want to clarify that nothing is being ripped off here. I was obviously the one who made the mistake in buying this template, and thanks to Fazel, the situation will be cleared up when the new design is complete (in about a month).

    However, his attitude and the manner in which he speaks to others (cursing, misspellings, etc.) would lead me to believe that he is running an unprofessional outfit here, and the cursing certainly doesn't achieve what I would consider to be a "professional effect".

    I appreciate your concern and your understanding in this matter, and I am sorry for any confusion.

    Regards,
    Mike
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