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No Tricks, Just Cool Treats: RackNerd's Halloween 2024 Giveaway Starts Now!

raindog308raindog308 Administrator, Veteran

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Spooky savings? Ghoulishly great deals?  Boo-tiful bargins?  Spooktacular savings? Eerie-sistable offers?

Don't worry, I won't haunt you with ghastly Halloween puns.  Instead, I'll just point you at RackNerd's latest giveaway. Three months in a row!

The Prizes

Between October 1 and October 31, 2024, enter for a chance to win one of:

Thanks, RackNerd!

The Deals

Remember when you went trick-or-treating as a kid and there was that one house that handed out the giant-sized candy bars?  That's what's being a RackNerd customer is like!  For the same dollars or euros you spend at other providers, RackNerd hands out a giant-sized candy bar in comparison.  Check out these deals:

  • A 768MB VPS for only $10.18 a YEAR!
  • A 2GB VPS for only $16.98 a YEAR!
  • Bigger options, too, and they're all very cheap.
  • Deploy in LA, San Jose, Seattle, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, or Ashburn
  • Go [HERE] to see what's on offer

How to Enter

The entry form is on LowEndBox. If you don't see it, you may need to disable your ad blocker.  Good luck everyone!

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  • raindog308raindog308 Administrator, Veteran

    Thanks, @dustinc !

    Thanked by 1Ganonk
  • JabJabJabJab Member

    @raindog308 said: The entry form is on LowEndBox. If you don't see it, you may need to disable your ad blocker.  Good luck everyone!

    Progresssssss

  • suutsuut Member

    Thanks! Is there any other alternative to gleam?

    Thanked by 2Void darkimmortal
  • raindog308raindog308 Administrator, Veteran

    @suut said: Thanks! Is there any other alternative to gleam?

    Sorry, no. Gleam makes it easy to admin and fair for all, since entries and drawing winners is out of our hands.

  • VoidVoid Member

    Gleam again? Guess I’ll pass this one too.

    Thanked by 1darkimmortal
  • defaultdefault Veteran

    @raindog308 said:

    @suut said: Thanks! Is there any other alternative to gleam?

    Sorry, no. Gleam makes it easy to admin and fair for all, since entries and drawing winners is out of our hands.

    And all this Gleam usage needs to be done for community which is loves severs, scripting, open-source software and CPU randomization. Seems legit.

    It is not like the provider can simply deploy a 512MB virtual machine with Debian, let it be used by some employee of theirs or a moderator here for a live draw, then offer the machine too for free to make things even more spicy. Nope, something like this can't happen on a community for servers. Seems legit.

    Thanked by 2suut chitree
  • WOW! B)

  • JasonMJasonM Member

    @raindog308 said: 1x CanaKit Raspberry Pi Kit!
    1x Amazon 27" Monitor!
    2x Redragon Gaming Keyboards!
    10x $25 RackNerd account credit
    10x RackNerd T-Shirts

    sure I'm going to participate. This time I've a bit free time too!
    :) :)

  • emghemgh Member

    For how long does a amazon basics monitor buy top spot pinned post?

  • raindog308raindog308 Administrator, Veteran

    @default said: And all this Gleam usage needs to be done for community which is loves severs, scripting, open-source software and CPU randomization. Seems legit.

    @default said: It is not like the provider can simply deploy a 512MB virtual machine with Debian, let it be used by some employee of theirs or a moderator here for a live draw, then offer the machine too for free to make things even more spicy. Nope, something like this can't happen on a community for servers. Seems legit.

    TLDR:

  • @raindog308 said:

    @default said: And all this Gleam usage needs to be done for community which is loves severs, scripting, open-source software and CPU randomization. Seems legit.

    @default said: It is not like the provider can simply deploy a 512MB virtual machine with Debian, let it be used by some employee of theirs or a moderator here for a live draw, then offer the machine too for free to make things even more spicy. Nope, something like this can't happen on a community for servers. Seems legit.

    TLDR:

    I now buy myself a one-year vps and then it will be entered into the lottery?
    or how does it work?
    Please create video how IT works :wink:

  • raindog308raindog308 Administrator, Veteran

    @nszerver said: I now buy myself a one-year vps and then it will be entered into the lottery?

    @nszerver said: Please create video how IT works

    I made a video for you, but it's only one frame long:

    Thanked by 1nszerver
  • RACKNERDGANG

  • raindog308raindog308 Administrator, Veteran

    @merlinvn said: RACKNERDGANG

    Enter the secret code RACKNERDGANG for 5 bonus entries.

    Thanked by 2dustinc merlinvn
  • sdo888sdo888 Member

    RACKNERDGANG

    Thanked by 1dustinc
  • jsgjsg Member, Resident Benchmarker
    edited October 8

    @raindog308

    Just a quick question: why does Racknerd get a sticky thread from someone high up in the LET/LEB team and created under his name?

    I think that unlike many here I'm in a good position to ask that question, because I didn't take part in the @dustinc hunt nor did I have or express a negative opinion of him or Racknerd (nor was or am I a fanboy).

    Do you really WANT to support the allegations of those who think that there is a hidden connection between @jbiloh , colocrossing, dustinc and that Racknerd enjoys a, let's call it, special position and status here?

    I myself, although not somehow against Racknerd and/or dustinc, will not even look at what's offered here, let alone buying something or taking part in some kind of lottery or drawing (just guessing. I did indeed not even read the OP). Reasons: (a) sticky thread (very unfair to the other "patron providers"), and (b) a Racknerd promo thread opened by you instead of dustinc or someone from Racknerd and in the form of a LET announcement

  • dustincdustinc Member, Patron Provider, Top Host

    @jsg said:
    @raindog308

    Just a quick question: why does Racknerd get a sticky thread from someone high up in the LET/LEB team and created under his name?

    I think that unlike many here I'm in a good position to ask that question, because I didn't take part in the @dustinc hunt nor did I have or express a negative opinion of him or Racknerd (nor was or am I a fanboy).

    Do you really WANT to support the allegations of those who think that there is a hidden connection between @jbiloh , colocrossing, dustinc and that Racknerd enjoys a, let's call it, special position and status here?

    I myself, although not somehow against Racknerd and/or dustinc, will not even look at what's offered here, let alone buying something or taking part in some kind of lottery or drawing (just guessing. I did indeed not even read the OP). Reasons: (a) sticky thread (very unfair to the other "patron providers"), and (b) a Racknerd promo thread opened by you instead of dustinc or someone from Racknerd and in the form of a LET announcement

    Hi @jsg — While @raindog308 will likely respond, I'd like to address a few points. Behind the scenes, many have asked for help, pointers, and advice. As a result, we've built relationships from this, and businesses here have thrived from it. Our goal isn't recognition, but to emphasize that support is available to all providers seeking to expand their reach, and that the same opportunities available to us are also available for others to leverage.

    Proactive business owners who seek improvement and growth tend to focus on action and results rather than complaints. Providers can contribute and engage just as we do, in fact, from what I've seen the LowEndBox administration team practically begs providers to take advantage of these opportunities, such as via the following announcements/posts:

    https://lowendbox.com/blog/providers-tons-of-free-advertising-just-for-asking/
    https://lowendbox.com/blog/money-money-free-advertising-free-money-partner-with-us-and-grow/
    https://services.lowendtalk.com/index.php?rp=/knowledgebase/7/Free-Perks-at-LowEndBox-for-Hosting-Companies.html

    I strongly believe all providers, especially those that value marketing and exposure, should invest heavily in it. There is obviously the paid side of marketing we contribute to, such as the banner advertisements we have both on LEB/LET and also the "patron provider" tag, but in short we leverage all possible avenues for growth, in addition to improvement.

    To be clear, we don't receive any preferential treatment or have undisclosed connections. Those that believe so, sadly to say, are naive, by not realizing/recognizing the opportunities available to all. By not taking advantage of these platforms/opportunities and neglecting to grow their business, providers are ultimately doing a disservice to their customers (and at that point, the responsibility lies solely with the provider). Everything we do in terms of marketing can be replicated, and as mentioned, we're always happy to help fellow providers within the community who also seek to expand their business. I highly recommend providers to review the above reference links to ensure they are taking advantage of the opportunities available within this platform. On my end, I'm also always available via phone, email, or in person to offer guidance and support — my email is [email protected]

    Thanked by 1asadz
  • dustincdustinc Member, Patron Provider, Top Host

    @raindog308 said:
    Thanks, @dustinc !

    Of course :) Thank You and the team for keeping this community alive!

  • dustincdustinc Member, Patron Provider, Top Host

    @Feelreci said:
    WOW! B)

    WOW <3 <3

  • dustincdustinc Member, Patron Provider, Top Host

    @JasonM said:

    @raindog308 said: 1x CanaKit Raspberry Pi Kit!
    1x Amazon 27" Monitor!
    2x Redragon Gaming Keyboards!
    10x $25 RackNerd account credit
    10x RackNerd T-Shirts

    sure I'm going to participate. This time I've a bit free time too!
    :) :)

    Fingers crossed! Never hurts B)

    Thanked by 1JasonM
  • dustincdustinc Member, Patron Provider, Top Host

    @merlinvn said:

    RACKNERDGANG

    Love this, and that's the only way :#

    Thanked by 1merlinvn
  • jsgjsg Member, Resident Benchmarker

    @dustinc said:
    To be clear, we don't receive any preferential treatment or have undisclosed connections. Those that believe so, sadly to say, are naive, by not realizing/recognizing the opportunities available to all. ...

    Well, maybe I'm naive then, but this very thread clearly suggests (to word it very diplomatically) that you do receive preferential treatment.

    Evidence:

    • a high ranking LET team member opens a thread for you
    • a high ranking LET team member basically praises you and advertises for you with a "LET stamp" on it, it seems.
    • said thread is sticky for max visibility

    Again, I'm not per se against you, let alone against @raindog308, but this has a bad smell. I'm not a provider but if I were I'd be very pissed seeing clearly preferential treatment.

    Even if what you wrote were true (and maybe it is. I don't know what happens "behind the scenes", your own words) I'd still find this thread smelling of clearly preferential treatment.

    Btw. I'm not sure that responding in the form of basically a self-advertisement to what I wrote helps wrt your image.

    I remember quite well what the situation was some months ago. An anti-dustinc gang (that's how I perceived it) was running a witch hunt against you and pretty much played judge against you and joked about you possibly ending in jail. I did not join them, quite the contrary.

    But now - badaboum! - it's as if nothing had happened and you are even promoted - and not at all "behind the scenes" - by the LET leadership, it seems.

    I was and am not against you but I am very much against unfairness.

    And I'm of course waiting patiently for a response from @raindog308 and preferably a less salesman like one.

    Thanked by 1Petey_Long
  • Petey_LongPetey_Long Member
    edited October 9

    @dustinc said: To be clear, we don't receive any preferential treatment

    I can't say I've ever seen a provider-centric, sticky thread, short of announcing a deadpool or something. If you happen to have an examples though, I'd happily eat crow.

  • dustincdustinc Member, Patron Provider, Top Host

    @Petey_Long said:

    @dustinc said: To be clear, we don't receive any preferential treatment

    I can't say I've ever seen a provider-centric, sticky thread, short of announcing a deadpool or something. If you happen to have an examples though, I'd happily eat crow.

    You're such a daredevil, and I love it. I'm sure you're peaking our interest right now, let us know how crow taste.

    1. https://web.archive.org/web/20211117225528/https://www.lowendtalk.com/
    2. https://web.archive.org/web/20240509013831/https://lowendtalk.com/
    3. https://web.archive.org/web/20230202031944/https://lowendtalk.com/
  • dustincdustinc Member, Patron Provider, Top Host

    @jsg said:

    @dustinc said:
    To be clear, we don't receive any preferential treatment or have undisclosed connections. Those that believe so, sadly to say, are naive, by not realizing/recognizing the opportunities available to all. ...

    Well, maybe I'm naive then, but this very thread clearly suggests (to word it very diplomatically) that you do receive preferential treatment.

    Evidence:

    • a high ranking LET team member opens a thread for you
    • a high ranking LET team member basically praises you and advertises for you with a "LET stamp" on it, it seems.
    • said thread is sticky for max visibility

    Again, I'm not per se against you, let alone against @raindog308, but this has a bad smell. I'm not a provider but if I were I'd be very pissed seeing clearly preferential treatment.

    Even if what you wrote were true (and maybe it is. I don't know what happens "behind the scenes", your own words) I'd still find this thread smelling of clearly preferential treatment.

    Btw. I'm not sure that responding in the form of basically a self-advertisement to what I wrote helps wrt your image.

    I remember quite well what the situation was some months ago. An anti-dustinc gang (that's how I perceived it) was running a witch hunt against you and pretty much played judge against you and joked about you possibly ending in jail. I did not join them, quite the contrary.

    But now - badaboum! - it's as if nothing had happened and you are even promoted - and not at all "behind the scenes" - by the LET leadership, it seems.

    I was and am not against you but I am very much against unfairness.

    And I'm of course waiting patiently for a response from @raindog308 and preferably a less salesman like one.

    Based on the "evidence" you're bringing and the links I've posted, which are publicly available for you to review and for providers to review, I'd say this is a fair deal for everyone.

    Any provider interested in participating in giveaways or marketing themselves, whether through paid or promoted free methods, can do so.

    I would say that it's a pretty fair deal for all. I can appreciate that you're all for fairness, and that's precisely what this is. I'm interested to know what you feel isn't, as I know that is your concern.

    I would also encourage you to look at some of the archive.org links I posted above.

  • Petey_LongPetey_Long Member
    edited October 9

    @dustinc said:

    @Petey_Long said:

    @dustinc said: To be clear, we don't receive any preferential treatment

    I can't say I've ever seen a provider-centric, sticky thread, short of announcing a deadpool or something. If you happen to have an examples though, I'd happily eat crow.

    You're such a daredevil, and I love it. I'm sure you're peaking our interest right now, let us know how crow taste.

    1. https://web.archive.org/web/20211117225528/https://www.lowendtalk.com/
    2. https://web.archive.org/web/20240509013831/https://lowendtalk.com/
    3. https://web.archive.org/web/20230202031944/https://lowendtalk.com/

    I'll take two crow!

    Have to take one point away for one of the examples being ColoCrossing, you get it though.

    Thank you for bringing those to light though Dustin. It does raise an coincidental common denominator that @jsg will likely find interesting.

  • dustincdustinc Member, Patron Provider, Top Host

    @Petey_Long said:

    @dustinc said:

    @Petey_Long said:

    @dustinc said: To be clear, we don't receive any preferential treatment

    I can't say I've ever seen a provider-centric, sticky thread, short of announcing a deadpool or something. If you happen to have an examples though, I'd happily eat crow.

    You're such a daredevil, and I love it. I'm sure you're peaking our interest right now, let us know how crow taste.

    1. https://web.archive.org/web/20211117225528/https://www.lowendtalk.com/
    2. https://web.archive.org/web/20240509013831/https://lowendtalk.com/
    3. https://web.archive.org/web/20230202031944/https://lowendtalk.com/

    I'll take two crow!

    Have to take one point away for one of the examples being ColoCrossing, you get it though.

    Thank you for bringing those to light though Dustin. It does raise an interesting common denominator.

    You’re quite welcome and I can appreciate that you’ve generously increased your appetite. That’s what it’s all about, life’s always better when you want more :) And that’s the moral of this story, providers too should be wanting more.

    Thanked by 1asadz
  • suutsuut Member

    I think this thread is pinned because dustinc has provided enough giveaways to do a joint event with lowendbox. Based on past experience, other suppliers can also provide giveaways for joint activities with lowendbox.
    Black Friday is coming soon, I hope to see RackNerd flash sale thread soon. Haven't seen a new thread from dustinc in a while.

    Thanked by 1dustinc
  • jbilohjbiloh Administrator, Veteran

    Excellent giveaway, thanks for putting it together @raindog308 and @dustinc.

    I am always impressed how much effort RackNerd makes to give back to our community.

    I really enjoy seeing giveaways on the LowEndBox and LowEndTalk platforms. To any other provider who wants to sponsor one just reach out and we would be thrilled to talk details.

    Thanked by 2asadz dustinc
  • jsgjsg Member, Resident Benchmarker
    edited October 9

    @dustinc said:

    @jsg said:

    @dustinc said:
    To be clear, we don't receive any preferential treatment or have undisclosed connections. Those that believe so, sadly to say, are naive, by not realizing/recognizing the opportunities available to all. ...

    Well, maybe I'm naive then, but this very thread clearly suggests (to word it very diplomatically) that you do receive preferential treatment.

    Evidence:

    • a high ranking LET team member opens a thread for you
    • a high ranking LET team member basically praises you and advertises for you with a "LET stamp" on it, it seems.
    • said thread is sticky for max visibility

    Again, I'm not per se against you, let alone against @raindog308, but this has a bad smell. I'm not a provider but if I were I'd be very pissed seeing clearly preferential treatment.

    Even if what you wrote were true (and maybe it is. I don't know what happens "behind the scenes", your own words) I'd still find this thread smelling of clearly preferential treatment.

    Btw. I'm not sure that responding in the form of basically a self-advertisement to what I wrote helps wrt your image.

    I remember quite well what the situation was some months ago. An anti-dustinc gang (that's how I perceived it) was running a witch hunt against you and pretty much played judge against you and joked about you possibly ending in jail. I did not join them, quite the contrary.

    But now - badaboum! - it's as if nothing had happened and you are even promoted - and not at all "behind the scenes" - by the LET leadership, it seems.

    I was and am not against you but I am very much against unfairness.

    And I'm of course waiting patiently for a response from @raindog308 and preferably a less salesman like one.

    Based on the "evidence" you're bringing and the links I've posted, which are publicly available for you to review and for providers to review, I'd say this is a fair deal for everyone.

    For a start it isn't exactly gentleman-like to put 'evidence' in quotes when said evidence is clearly visible and current.

    Any provider interested in participating in giveaways or marketing themselves, whether through paid or promoted free methods, can do so.

    Really? Well, maybe most providers on LET are cheap. After all when searching over a decade you only presented three examples. And AFAIK, besides ColoCrossing, none of the other two involved providers were the subject of major drama or disgust here on LET.

    I would also encourage you to look at some of the archive.org links I posted above.

    I actually did look at all three of them. The two common things I found was that they all were posted by the same admin (if I'm not mistaken @raindog308 was an admin back then), but maybe that's simple to explain by the fact that he seems to also be the one who largely runs LEB. Be that as it may, he is not my main concern; my guess is that he did that meaning well but not giving enough consideration to certain sensibilities.

    The other common thing I found is the fact that only one of those three got (a bit) over 1000 views and one in fact not even 100! One is led to think that those "giveaway" threads either are widely perceived as smelly or that LET users - who often demand a freebie on top of an already very low promo price - occasionally suddenly suffer from severe cases of "Nuh, me not interested in getting something for free" ...

    I would say that it's a pretty fair deal for all. I can appreciate that you're all for fairness, and that's precisely what this is. I'm interested to know what you feel isn't, as I know that is your concern.

    Hmmm ... first, No, when a handful of providers out of I guess over a hundred get a sticky announcement thread, created by a high ranking LET team member, over a period of a couple of years that is not fair in my books.

    Nor does it, IMO, smell well if such a provider was prosecuted, brought to court, and the subject of quite a few drama threads clearly showing that his standing with quite many LET users was very different from that with and, so it seems, propagated by some LET admins.

    To avoid misunderstandings: Back then I clearly stated "innocent until proven guilty by a court" and I stand by that; accordingly I never went against you, didn't accuse you, put dirt in a sales thread by you, etc. And I still stand by that.
    Strangely though, not only did you completely skip/ignore that part of my comment above, but if I'm not mistaken, never did put out a clarifying statement here reporting what really and factually happened and how the court cases ended, such putting to rest some of the allegations against you in diverse dramas here. But maybe I just missed it. If so, please point me at that "dustinc statement re the allegations and the outcome in court" thread.

    So far, however, I see another major factor in deeming this thread here fair or unfair: IMO it's not fair when a "tainted" (sorry, English isn't my native language) provider gets a thread like this one (as opposed to a drama-free provider). And it smells like wanting to make forget dramas and a "dark phase", plus it suggests (but that is my subjective personal view only and I might be completely wrong) that there are providers with and providers without "good relations" to LET top people...

    Anyway, I wish you well and that you can repair your (and potentially your companies) image. After all, 'fairness' also means to give second chances. Although, sorry, the Voldemort method may be entertaining in a book or a movie, but in real life it tends to not work and to potentially bite.

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