Not only should we pay Fangeek for the services we've used, we should get Kristen and Monique a lifetime supply of chocolate, just because they're so wonderful to us.
I'm a vision of hotliness, and how weird is that? Mystical comas. You know, if you can stand the horror of a higher power hijacking your mind and body so that it can give birth to itself, I really recommend 'em.
Cordelia ,'You're Welcome'
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Do you have problems, concerns or recommendations about the technical side of the Phoenix? Air them here. Compliments also welcome.
Una - Oct 24, 2003 7:23:50 am PDT #5691 of 10000
when i die, please bake my ashes into a brick and use me to hit fascists.
amych - Oct 24, 2003 7:51:41 am PDT #5692 of 10000
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
we should get Kristen and Monique a lifetime supply of chocolate, just because they're so wonderful to us.
Seconded!
meara - Oct 24, 2003 8:08:48 am PDT #5693 of 10000
we should get Kristen and Monique a lifetime supply of chocolate, just because they're so wonderful to us.
Or possibly a lifetime supply of Photofinish!
§ ita § - Oct 24, 2003 9:24:05 am PDT #5694 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
We're ticking close to closing time, and no decision is clear.
I have to leave for lunch ten minutes ago.
I weigh Kristen and Monique, and I don't think it's worth the money to stay with Fangeek. There are too many unknowns. If we had a sweetly tuned board, I'd say, let's pursue that path. But I don't want us to be a millstone around their necks. It's stressful enough already -- I don't want it to get worse for them.
So, I vote Rob's suggestion. Let's make someone new miserable.
Jon B. - Oct 24, 2003 9:25:04 am PDT #5695 of 10000
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
Huh. Looks like dedicated servers are the new black. I just got an email from my current host (hostway.com) offering linux boxes for $95/month with no setup fee. They've been a good host for me but I wouldn't recommend them only because I've never had extensive dealings with Customer Support.
t edit Thanks ita. Now go eat.
§ ita § - Oct 24, 2003 9:25:42 am PDT #5696 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I've worked with hostway customer support, and they drove me nuts.
Tom Scola - Oct 24, 2003 9:26:31 am PDT #5697 of 10000
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Can someone give me a link back to Rob's suggestion?
Kristen - Oct 24, 2003 9:31:24 am PDT #5698 of 10000
I appreciate the posts from you guys. Since we're half an hour away from decision time, I'm just going to say the following:
The concern for my well being is sweet. I actually think that, had you moved to a FG dedicated server, my stress level would've dropped drastically. One of the biggest frustrations in this scenario has been being the monkey in the middle. With the proposed plan, that wouldn't have been an issue.
Should you decide to go elsewhere, I would understand. However, I would urge you not to go with a virtual server. The concept makes me very uneasy and I don't think it will improve your current situation.
Also, the company that Rob is suggesting sounds great. It's clearly a very sweet deal and he has had good experiences with them in the past. But I would still recommend that you have some serious talks with them about limitations on the account and investigate them carefully. I think I'm just a naturally suspicious person because when I see someone offering something for half or one-third of what everyone else is charging? Warning bells go off.
So that's my two cents.
msbelle - Oct 24, 2003 9:33:21 am PDT #5699 of 10000
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Yes to $$ for fangeek and IH for our time there.
Yes to humungous thank yous in whatever form to Kristen and Monique (pink things that are shiny and/or fluffy are always good).
Yes to Rob's suggestion for hosting.
Jon B. - Oct 24, 2003 9:33:29 am PDT #5700 of 10000
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!