03-04-2009, 03:30 PM
When it comes to domain name registrars and hosting providers, the smaller the company you deal with, the bigger the risk. Especially when dealing with resellers: anybody can become one. If you deal directly with the company they have a bigger incentive to listen to you as it could seriously harm their reputation. A 140 character Twitter post is all it will take to cause mass panic, when word leaks that registrars is losing customers domains its like the sky is falling as domains are like one of a kind precious jewels. But panic will subside when people hear you bought via a middleman and thatâs where the weak link is. The company providing the services will also not worry too much. Itâs a rogue reseller, indemnifying the company somewhat depending on what their terms of service is when dealing with resellers.