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Wikipedia To Dump GoDaddy Over SOPA

Posted by timothy on from the go-daddy-yourself dept.

Reader jampola points out that Wikimedia's Jimmy Wales last week said clearly what was only hinted at earlier in the month; now "It's not only imgur (among many others) who are giving GoDaddy the flick; it also appears Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikimedia, will be making the change. While unsure to what effect Wikimedia utilizes the services of GoDaddy, I imagine this could very well be another public blow for GoDaddy in the wrong direction over their decision to support SOPA."

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  1. Use Namecheap by InterestingFella · · Score: 5, Informative

    I can't but happy with their service. Clean, fast user interface with no horrible upselling like with GoDaddy. They are against SOPA and have worked great for years. I can only recommend them.

  2. I transfered a dozen domains today. But know this by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    I wish I knew a few things before transferring my domains. I hope you find this useful.

    There are at least 2 registrars who will donate $1 to EFF for each domain transferred to them:

    1. namecheap.com (use coupon code SOPAsucks for a nice discount, I paid $7.17 per domain transfer + whois privacy)
    2. gandi.net ($8 for domain transfer + free SSL cert + free whois privacy + ...)

    I wish I knew that:

    1. namecheap.com offers SSL cert for $1.99 extra -- that you can use for ANY domain including ones you don't register with them.
              Since I didn't need SSL for the domains I transferred, I skipped this offer and am kicking myself for not getting a few certs

    2. gandi.net offers SSL cert for free with each transfer and it only costs $8 (US) and they provide whois privacy
              there were posts about gandi.net being more expensive than others, so I assumed the worst and found otherwise today

    Now you know of 2 registrars giving you a domain name, SSL cert and whois privacy for under $10, PLUS they donate a buck to EFF.

    I transferred around 12 domains to namecheap.com for $7.17/domain and will transfer additional domains requiring SSL to gandi.net for $8/domain.

    If you know of other registrars (not owned by godaddy) who will donate $1 or more for each transfer, then reply here with their coupon code, etc.

    Things to remember when transferring from godaddy:

    1. First, unlock your domain at the godaddy website
    2. Get your authorization codes from godaddy website
    3. Cancel your whois privacy at godaddy's: DomainsByProxy.com
    4. Make sure your Administrative Contact's email address is correct so you can respond
            (note that some changes like Company Name, etc. will lock your domain for 60 days!)
    5. And finally, initiate the transfer at your new registrar

    I found these instructions helpful when transferring my domains today:
    http://www.sitepoint.com/godaddy-supports-sopa-heres-how-to-transfer-your-domains/

    Here's your chance to vote with your wallet AND save money. If you procrastinate, you'll probably end up renewing with godaddy the night before your expiration and pay them a heck of a lot more than these prices. Transfer today and benefit.

  3. Re:This just in... by asdf7890 · · Score: 5, Informative

    They did not bow to anything. They just removed some supporting posts in the hope that would con some people (it seems to have worked in some quarters).

    They certainly haven't come out against it.

    Key members of their staff are still openly supporting it in blog posts (which the company would likely squash fairly quickly were they to be against the company position).