Now it's Free

@p1kef1sh (45681)
January 28, 2009 12:45pm CST
The other day I said that I felt ripped off by a company that offered free everything with getting a name search engine going (I incorrectly said affiliate marketing) but then hit me with a $10 a month web hosting charge. I cried FOUL and now they're offering to host it for free. So folks. Would you forget all about it, or plug on knowing that there's bound to be another scam round the corner?
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@Infernal (135)
• Canada
28 Jan 09
I think I'd look at the fine print again, and ask them at what point they WOULD start charging. Eventually, if your site does well and receives a lot of traffic, they would likely start charging to cover their bandwidth costs. I initially started out hosting my site on a free site, but when I realized I'd be forced to upgrade to a paid package once I reached their free bandwidth limit, I found something else.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
28 Jan 09
That's a very good point thank you. No such thing as a totally free deal.
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@guybrush (4658)
• Australia
28 Jan 09
I'd definitely forget about it. Once they've got you in, who knows what they'll require you to do next? It might involve honey and Stilton cheese. Not worth the risk ...
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
29 Jan 09
Honey and stilton eh? They are clearly not only scammers but degenerates too!
@guybrush (4658)
• Australia
29 Jan 09
Disgusting and depraved scammers. After they've rubbed the Stilton on you, they smear you in honey and leave you to the rats and bears. (Bears ... bears ... look at me treading in all of the squares ...)
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
28 Jan 09
I would probably not bother with it. They might hit you with a fee later on.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
29 Jan 09
That's kind of what I am thinking too.
@DonnaLawson (4032)
• United States
28 Jan 09
I am not sure if I would go on with them or not, sounds like they really can't be trusted.. It may be worth your while to keep going with it, only if you have the time to fight it out, because you may have to fight the next scam they can come up with to get your money for these "free services".. Good Luck to you..
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
28 Jan 09
I don't need the hassle Donna. I think that I steer a wide berth now.
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• United States
28 Jan 09
My question would be free for how long? I, personally would just leave it alone. They are going to come back, at some point and try to bite you,again.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
28 Jan 09
That's what I am thinking Bo. I shall leave them well alone.
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@srbollar (259)
• United States
28 Jan 09
There probably is another scam around the corner. Good luck and be really, really careful! I hate getting scammed. Grr. ~JESUS LOVES YOU AND I DO TOO!~
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
28 Jan 09
Me too. That's why I am being so cautious.
@LadyMarissa (12148)
• United States
29 Jan 09
You are NOT being cautious as you're seriously thinking about doing it. You know better, so why you thinking about it??? JUST DON'T DO IT!!!
@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
23 Feb 09
Well all I am saying is if you plug on.. to keep your eyes wide open and your marbles sharp....
@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
24 Feb 09
See..Your marbles were sharp enough to know not to do it.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
23 Feb 09
I decided not to Becky. I have worked hard for my money and I don't intend to just give it away to folk that don't!!
@riyasam (16556)
• India
29 Jan 09
hi p1kef1sh,have you heard of the saying,ONCE BITTEN,TWICE SHY.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
29 Jan 09
Yes and that's why I am not going to go further with them. I just wanted to get a feel for what others would do.
@GreenMoo (11833)
30 Jan 09
In your shoes, I think i'd reason that as I'd already invested time and energy in this project, I'd be tempted to stick with it. Of course, it all depends how important to you the project is, and whether you can afford to ditch it at a future stage if the company continue their underhand tactics.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 Jan 09
I've not invested much time or energy though and now I don't have a very good feeling about them. They nearly caught me before, how do I know that they won't again?
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@GreenMoo (11833)
30 Jan 09
You don't. That's the fun(?) of dealing with people you'll never meet!
@MichaelJay (1100)
23 Feb 09
I can personally guarantee that just like cutting a head off the hydra, if you ditch one scam, another three will pop up to take its place. It's all part of life's rich pattern here on the weird and wonderful interweb, and it's no wonder we love it so much. Hang in there and 'nil desperandum carboranda illegitimae'.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
23 Feb 09
Indeed Michael. What you say is true. I'm not despairing - for a moment I thought you were offering me a recipe for spaghetti carbonara! Yummy. LOL.
• United States
30 Jan 09
no i wouldnt.. i wont plug anything that i havent dealt with and no whether or not is legit before hand.. but heck if you think its gonna be a scam why waste your own time then?
@p1kef1sh (45681)
30 Jan 09
I just wanted to see if everybody thought that I was doing the right thing by not continuing. They do! LOL.
28 Jan 09
Hi p1key, For me it would be once bitten twice shy, I wouldn't trust it again free or not, and just carry on with what I know and who to trust, I hate losing money. Hugs. Tamara xxxx
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
28 Jan 09
My thoughts too really Tamara. I just wanted to see what others thought.
@Humbug25 (12540)
28 Jan 09
Hey there p1kef1sh To be honest I think I would leave it. It sounds like they are trying to lure you in by using another tactic. I am very dubious of these sort of sites as I have read so many disapproving discussions about them here on myLot. I don't think I trust any of them!! Let me know what you decided to do just because I am nosy!!
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
28 Jan 09
That's what I intend to do. But I thought I'd just sound people out.
@bhanusb (5709)
• India
29 Jan 09
Yes this is another scam.Some times they want to charge money and some time it's free.Their approch is fraudulent.Don't believe them.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
29 Jan 09
I think that you are right. I'm sure that they need me me than I need them!
@nannacroc (4049)
28 Jan 09
Once bitten, twice shy should be the motto here. As they began dishonestly I'm sure they will try to find ways to make you pay. Stay away.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
28 Jan 09
My thoughts too Nanna. I just needed a little support.
@Aingealicia (1905)
• United States
29 Jan 09
I think I would stay out of it for the reason I don't have time for that type of scam, I don't think many do. Ainge
@p1kef1sh (45681)
29 Jan 09
I think that there may well be added costs elsewhere. I'm not going to pursue it.
@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
28 Jan 09
I wouldn't deal with them, myself. They use underhanded methods to lure in people and make money off them. They're bound to have a few more tricks like that.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
28 Jan 09
My thoughts exactly.
@liquorice (3887)
28 Jan 09
Hmm, I'm not too sure what a name search engine is, but if they said it would be free, then charged you, and then said it was free again only when you complained, I think that I would steer clear... They sound like they would have ripped you off if you hadn't complained, and they're probably doing this to other customers right now! Personally I'd stay away. They sound dodgy.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
28 Jan 09
My thoughts too. I am just looking for some moral support I think.
@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
28 Jan 09
I'll run away as fast as I can, P1. I will have nothing to do with them. They're not to be trusted by misleading you. Foxy and sneaky, they are. if it's too good to be true, then 90% it is not. happy mylotting.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
28 Jan 09
Good points Jen. I shall steer clear I think.
@jzqt27 (541)
• Canada
28 Jan 09
i have no idea which program you are talking aboutr. can you provide me with a name please?
@p1kef1sh (45681)
28 Jan 09
It's a search engine site which ultimately would have my own name as host. I'm not prepared to name them publicly as I have had enough trouble already.
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