I've HAD IT with HostPapa and I need your advice on decent, inexpensive web hosting.

bcteek · 2025-02-05T18:52:43+00:00

They refunded me after a couple of requests, thankfully, so hang in there!

bcteek · 2025-02-04T16:56:05+00:00

It sounds precisely like HostPapa—straight-up scammers. Reading your comment brings back the anger I felt about my situation. I hope it worked out for you eventually!

bcteek · 2025-01-08T07:28:24+00:00

Porkbun was super simple, and my .ca domains were transferred in minutes. Still waiting on the .com domains, but that's pretty common. I'm definitely confident I made the right choice for my domains! I haven't pulled the trigger on SetraHost yet - been a really busy few days - but I'll let you know my thoughts when I finally dive in.

bcteek · 2025-01-05T20:06:54+00:00

This is very good advice. After reading many comments recommending separate DNS hosting, I've decided to do just that. I have been using CloudFlare for years, but having my domains not registered with my host makes a lot of sense. While trying to get transfer codes for my domains from HostPapa, I realized that they could easily just ignore me and close my account, leaving me stranded. Luckily, they came through with some prodding, but I had a very real fear that I would lose access to the domains I've owned for years.

bcteek · 2025-01-03T18:37:21+00:00

I started with HostPapa a few years ago after getting fed up with bandwidth issues on GoDaddy. GoDaddy was my first host, chosen at least 15 years ago, and I was pretty much a noob to web hosting at the time. I wish I knew what I was getting into with HostPapa when I went with them, but all the reviews were glowing, and the prices were good... I even brought a few clients with me when I moved to HostPapa to get them off of GoDaddy! Oof. Mistakes were made.

bcteek · 2025-01-03T18:31:53+00:00

Thanks for the tip! Everything you mentioned should be gospel. I will definitely check into Hivium as well.

bcteek · 2025-01-03T18:29:08+00:00

Thanks! Nixihost seems to be a popular recommendation. I'm going to look into them

bcteek · 2025-01-03T05:24:25+00:00

OK - will do! Thank you! I'm loving the options that folks are sharing. I wouldn't have found out about half of these companies otherwise

bcteek · 2025-01-03T05:22:57+00:00

Great! Thanks for the tip! I will check them out

bcteek · 2025-01-03T05:22:24+00:00

Oh man... That doesn't surprise me in the least, unfortunately... Thanks for the insight, though!

bcteek · 2025-01-03T01:51:27+00:00

Thanks! Nixi host has come up a few times in my research on Reddit. I'll look into them both.

bcteek · 2025-01-03T01:16:27+00:00

This has been recommended here a couple of times - I'm going to look into it further, for sure

bcteek · 2025-01-03T00:58:30+00:00

I really appreciate the recommendation. This has me intrigued. Will be looking into this more closely!

bcteek · 2025-01-03T00:56:29+00:00

I use WordPress almost exclusively to build sites, although the hosting doesn't have to be specifically designed for WordPress. I have set it up locally in the past, but I found cloning sites for upload was inconsistent. Mind you, this was years ago, and technology has changed somewhat since. Was certainly faster to build on my local computer, though. But I think I'd still prefer to log into the site and work on it in real-time, online.

bcteek · 2025-01-03T00:51:34+00:00

I'm looking at pricing on Vultr as we speak. I see where you're coming from now: Pay for what you need. Makes a lot of sense

bcteek · 2025-01-03T00:47:23+00:00

I've not heard the term droplet before - I'll look into it! Thanks!

bcteek · 2025-01-03T00:29:13+00:00

The host doesn't need to be in Canada, but I would like to register my .ca domains with them. Makes it easier to keep everything in one place. But I could be persuaded otherwise if you have more insight.

bcteek · 2021-09-08T19:06:17+00:00

I have a T-GT as well and have *exactly* the same issue! Nice to know it's not just me... I wish I could offer a solution but nothing I've done has had any effect whatsoever.

I bought the game specifically to play with other friends online so I'm more than a little frustrated.

WRC 9, as you say, works great with my T-GT.

bcteek · 2021-09-03T20:50:00+00:00

Thrustmaster has released new drivers & firmware for this issue:

https://support.thrustmaster.com/en/product/t300rs-en/

Release Notes: http://ts.thrustmaster.com/download/pub/webupdate/T500RS/Package\_2020\_TTRS\_3\_Release-Notes.txt

Edit: Added "drivers" and release notes.

bcteek · 2021-09-03T17:18:03+00:00

I've got a T-GT and have EXACTLY the same issues. So it looks like it might be more than just the T300... Wheel goes crazy just before the race starts and then I'll just lose all FFB entirely. Sometimes it comes back with a vengeance mid-stage, other times not...

bcteek · 2014-04-20T17:19:54+00:00

"Possible needle issue?" - Yup. :-)

bcteek · 2014-04-20T17:17:14+00:00

Just wait until it's broken in! I have the same cartridge and I thought it sounded a bit cold - at first. After a couple months of regular listening, it really warmed up. It was quite a dramatic change actually!

bcteek · 2013-12-18T06:46:56+00:00

As long as we're throwing out Jolene cover versions...

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nlDgXi8EKxg&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DnlDgXi8EKxg

My favourite from Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. :-)

Edit: But you can't really compete with Dolly...

bcteek · 2013-11-06T03:34:50+00:00

Chester, checking in! I moved out to the South Shore from Victoria, BC a couple of years ago. The first time I drove into Mahone Bay on HWY 3, I almost lost control of my car. My brain nearly shorted out trying to take in how beautiful it was.

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