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Here, start a new post, that other one is just too big!

[Annette]

You're absolutely right, TK. How about we start this one off with yet another indication of what people will have to deal with when they deal with True Hosting? Just think about this, if you are someone reading this forum for information about this "company": this is what "Davey" sends out via email to people who contact him when they mention that they have seen information that leads them to not choose him - even when they don't specifically mention my site. Beware....

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[What] you have read is all the result of one individual (her true name is Annette Howard). She is currently under investigation by multiple US authorities for fraud and other offences. She has faked emails, and goes under many different aliases. Do not worry about it, she will soon be imprisoned.
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So, weaselboy, which "authorities" are supposedly investigating me? For what supposed offenses? When can I look forward to being imprisoned? What's your "lawyer's" name? What are the case numbers on all these supposed lawsuits? When will you learn that you are just not that bright - and that everyone can see it by the way you act?

[Duster]

On the other hand, have you all considered that you're beginning to sound like fanatics? Anyone with any functioning gray matter will avoid them after having read your comments (including responses from them). repeating them ad nauseum won't change anything.

I had some horrible experiences too with AIT, said what I had to here, and then let it rest. You all might want to consider doing the same. It's certainly preferable to starting yet another thread about them.

[Annette]

Not fanatics, no. Most hosts (and I use that term loosely wrt to TH) don't work themselves into self-immolation. As long as he continues to send out email like that one about me with NO backing to his claims, as long as he continues to blame me for his stunning lack of professionalism, technical literacy, and common sense, and as long as he says idiotic things, I will continue to point out what a jackass he is. It is not my problem if he is intent on destroying his reputation in this manner, but it certainly is my problem if he sends out email like the one I posted in the message just before yours - and that was somehting he sent last night.

Regarding AIT - did they start sending email to people indicating that you were the cause of their problems? Spam a message board of yours with thousands of messages? Mail bomb you with up to 21,000(!) emails, as TH has done? I say quite confidently that no one has reached the pinnacle of horridness that TH has. Until he either shuts down or shuts up, or until someone, anywhere see a twinkling of these mysterious "legal actions" that he threatens/claims exist, then he is fair game.

[Annette]

I thought over what you posted, Duster (the shower is such a soothing place, no? ). I think that my (personal) activity here will be more muted toward "Davey", as I can see, after reviewing some of these posts made by a variety of people, that your point is well taken. People searching for a host, who take the time to research their potential choices, will surely steer clear of TH. Those who don't take the time will just as surely generate their own complaints in various forums regarding this guy. I can say that my site will continue to be a clearinghouse for information regarding TH, and very likely I will remain the focal point of his self-created problems. Luckily for me, people forward me the things he sends them. Also luckily for me, most people are fairly reasonable creatures, and discount what he writes. Thanks for a bit of a slap to the head. Perhaps one day I can do the same for you. So to speak.

[BC]

Well, to be honest, it's all getting a little ad nauseum.

You can only take so much of someone's rantings ;-)

Meanwhile, Annette, did ya receive my 3 wacky stories a few days ago (after I forwarded you more ** material?) ;-) (you know what I'm talking about)

[Annette]

Originally posted by BC:
Well, to be honest, it's all getting a little ad nauseum.

You can only take so much of someone's rantings ;-)

Meanwhile, Annette, did ya receive my 3 wacky stories a few days ago (after I forwarded you more ** material?) ;-) (you know what I'm talking about)

Yes I did, and thanks very much. Right now I'm on a biweekly update, and of course have quite a few stories in the hopper. One thing that is not lacking are tales of (l)users. One thing that is lacking sometimes is getting people to send them in. You know who you are.

Thanks Duster, you got my point. (I stopped reading the last TH post once it got to 4 pages long.) I would venture to guess that most people don't have time (like me) to read through pages and pages of the same stuff. I definately got the point after the first couple posts. Added to that my experiences with the host I had at the time, I didn't have the patience to read all those posts.

Here's the philosophy I try to use for my postings: post the rating of a host to get it on the forum, and wait for it to fall off and repost. Just so it's there for future unsuspecting possible victims of these immoral crooks.

Please don't get me wrong, Duster, Annette, etc. I really appreciate your postings - they told me how bad TH is. That they were one more host to knock of my list.

[Annette]

Here's an update on TH and the boot from Alabanza for those who are interested. If you're not interested, feel free to give this thread a pass:

truehosting.com still resolves to an Alabanza IP block, but the nameservers truehosting.net and server7.speedyservers.com now resolve to an IP block assigned to VDI (http://www.vdi.net) - and TH should fit right in with this one, as they say on their front page that they are "The Leader in Dedicated Servers and Co-locations". Their page stinks (bad spelling, bad grammar, and psuedo-"news") and they are horribly expensive.

Guess we'll wait for "Davey's" explanation of why he left Alabanza...

Just an FYI.

[Private Joker]

Crappy provider for a crappy reseller.



[This message has been edited by Private Joker (edited 05-04-2000).]

VDI(Virtual Development Inc.) Hosts BurstNet.

I can't believe that BurstNET would actually allow TrueHosting to join with them.

BurstNET is a reputable company, and should have nothing to do with TrueHosting.
Worse, since BurstNET put them on teir list of clients, it makes it look like BurstNET is pleased to be associated with Peter. Oh!

How can BurstNET sink so low..??

[fthosting]

I'll give them around 4 months tops before they are kicked off there network. Oh and wait for it Alabanza are gonna get sued by Davey and are closing down soon lol. Well he cant offer his unlimited bandwidth now can he .

Originally posted by Bens:
I can't believe that BurstNET would actually allow TrueHosting to join with them.

BurstNET is a reputable company, and should have nothing to do with TrueHosting.
Worse, since BurstNET put them on teir list of clients, it makes it look like BurstNET is pleased to be associated with Peter. Oh!

How can BurstNET sink so low..??

First off, don't diss VDI, they are one of the best colocation places out there. There website may be crap, but examine how many hosts colocate there and its easy to see why they do. Excellent support, friendly staff and a good attitude.

Second, I know that Truehosting have scamed a lot of people. But it appears they seem to have learned from their mistakes, there have been no rip off stories of late so perhaps they are turning over a new leaf....

Regards,
Jordan

Jordan,
If Davey (or whoever he is) just delivered on the services he promises on his web page and does insult people all the time then I for one wouldn't have a problem with him.