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macmanmike6100 · 09-20-2005, 08:48 AM

Hi everybody,

<b>Brief</b>
I'm looking for suggestions for a domain registrar, regardless if they host.

<b>Verbose</b>
This was prompted because I'm in China and, for some reason, could not access http://www.MarcMyWords.net/, which is a website that I maintain. I honestly am not trying to get hits, but would appreciate it if you tried it to see if you get reasonable homepage. I'm only getting a timeout.

Now, I like doteasy but if I'm not able to reach pages hosted by them from China, I really can't use them as my registrar/host. Anyway, any suggestions for a reliable registrar with good customer service would be great.

Thanks!

pixelbend · 09-20-2005, 08:58 AM

I have had good dealings with both GoDaddy.com and networksolutions.com

Redlemon · 09-20-2005, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macmanmike6100

... but would appreciate it if you tried it to see if you get reasonable homepage. I'm only getting a timeout.

Reachable just fine from Connecticut, on SBC.

SiN · 09-20-2005, 09:03 AM

page works in Minnesota too.

but, I second the godaddy rec.

MikeSty · 09-20-2005, 11:12 AM

Perhaps it really is true that the Chinese government is censoring pages. I can reach MarcMyWords.net just fine.

texxasco · 09-20-2005, 11:18 AM

I got it fine in SE Texas....

I point folks to Dreamhost.com. With soem of their packages you get free registration with a hosting account.

macmanmike6100 · 09-20-2005, 09:06 PM

Thanks everyone; I'll look into the registrars you selected. I also wanted to assure you that yes, the Chinese government does censor websites. For example, I can't get to news.bbc.co.uk. However, there's less censorship than I expected, although I've also been told that it's like a rolling blackout...they'll censor based on a site's recent coverage.

BUT, the real question, then, is why are they censoring MarcMyWords?? lol, it's as innocuous as any...maybe they just don't like sports?

Jinn · 09-21-2005, 07:35 AM

The story you discuss on that page is about racial equality. No no no, can't have THAT in china..

macmanmike6100 · 09-21-2005, 08:05 AM

Wow, you know that could very well be it...racial equality...holy CRAP.

I've only been in China for a month...this is the first real sticky point I have with this place.

j8ear · 09-23-2005, 01:59 PM

Web site works fine from Maryland...

I have had good dealings with both netsol.com and dotster.com for domain reg purposes.

-bear

PS...doubt this is a registrar problem but instead a content problem for china...but I think you've already realized that.

yotta · 09-23-2005, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeSty

Perhaps it really is true that the Chinese government is censoring pages. I can reach MarcMyWords.net just fine.

There is no question that the chinese government filters pages.

09-20-2005, 08:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
macmanmike6100 High Honorary Junkie Location: Tri-state.	Need New Registrar...DotEasy being blocked? Hi everybody, <b>Brief</b> I'm looking for suggestions for a domain registrar, regardless if they host. <b>Verbose</b> This was prompted because I'm in China and, for some reason, could not access http://www.MarcMyWords.net/, which is a website that I maintain. I honestly am not trying to get hits, but would appreciate it if you tried it to see if you get reasonable homepage. I'm only getting a timeout. Now, I like doteasy but if I'm not able to reach pages hosted by them from China, I really can't use them as my registrar/host. Anyway, any suggestions for a reliable registrar with good customer service would be great. Thanks!

09-20-2005, 08:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
pixelbend Too hot in the hot tub!	I have had good dealings with both GoDaddy.com and networksolutions.com __________________ But I don't want ANY Spam!

09-20-2005, 09:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
SiN strangelove Location: ...more here than there...	page works in Minnesota too. but, I second the godaddy rec. __________________ - + - ° GiRLie GeeK ° - + - ° 01110010011011110110111101110100001000000110110101100101 Therell be days/When Ill stray/I may appear to be/Constantly out of reach/I give in to sin/Because I like to practise what I preach

09-20-2005, 11:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
texxasco Insane Location: Somewhere in East Texas	I got it fine in SE Texas.... I point folks to Dreamhost.com. With soem of their packages you get free registration with a hosting account. __________________ ...A Bad Day of Fishing is Better Than a Great Day at Work!

09-21-2005, 07:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jinn Lover - Protector - Teacher Location: Seattle, WA	The story you discuss on that page is about racial equality. No no no, can't have THAT in china.. __________________ "I'm typing on a computer of science, which is being sent by science wires to a little science server where you can access it. I'm not typing on a computer of philosophy or religion or whatever other thing you think can be used to understand the universe because they're a poor substitute in the role of understanding the universe which exists independent from ourselves." - Willravel

09-20-2005, 11:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
MikeSty The Computer Kid :D Location: 127.0.0.1	Perhaps it really is true that the Chinese government is censoring pages. I can reach MarcMyWords.net just fine.

09-20-2005, 09:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
macmanmike6100 High Honorary Junkie Location: Tri-state.	Thanks everyone; I'll look into the registrars you selected. I also wanted to assure you that yes, the Chinese government does censor websites. For example, I can't get to news.bbc.co.uk. However, there's less censorship than I expected, although I've also been told that it's like a rolling blackout...they'll censor based on a site's recent coverage. BUT, the real question, then, is why are they censoring MarcMyWords?? lol, it's as innocuous as any...maybe they just don't like sports?

09-21-2005, 08:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
macmanmike6100 High Honorary Junkie Location: Tri-state.	Wow, you know that could very well be it...racial equality...holy CRAP. I've only been in China for a month...this is the first real sticky point I have with this place.

09-23-2005, 01:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
j8ear Gentlemen Farmer Location: Middle of nowhere, Jersey	Web site works fine from Maryland... I have had good dealings with both netsol.com and dotster.com for domain reg purposes. -bear PS...doubt this is a registrar problem but instead a content problem for china...but I think you've already realized that. __________________ It's alot easier to ask for forgiveness then it is to ask for permission.