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FAQ
Q: I've got a question/comment/concern that isn't on this list. How can I contact you?
A: Shoot me an email at [email protected], add me on Skype at acap411, or on Discord at ZGraphics (acap41)#6375. You can also simply PM me, or reply to this thread. Whichever is most convinient for you! I'll respond to your message as soon as I can.
Q: I've got a question/comment/concern that isn't on this list. How can I contact you?
A: Shoot me an email at [email protected], add me on Skype at acap411, or on Discord at ZGraphics (acap41)#6375. You can also simply PM me, or reply to this thread. Whichever is most convinient for you! I'll respond to your message as soon as I can.
Q: What sizes will I receive?
A: You will receive 1-2 versions of the banner: one compressed to under 350kb, and where the compression resulted in a loss in quality, another compressed to under 750kb.
Q: 72 hours?? I'm waiting till the last minute and need it done sooner! Can you help me with that?
A: Sure thing! Most of my templates have an "expedited service" option which you can select. And even though the maximum time to wait is 72 hours, I will often have the banner ready within 24 hours.
A: Sure thing! Most of my templates have an "expedited service" option which you can select. And even though the maximum time to wait is 72 hours, I will often have the banner ready within 24 hours.
Q: I bought a banner, but now I'd like something changed. Can you do that?
A: You bet! After you've purchased a banner, changes can be made for some price - usually only $5. The exception is a change to the server's name -- for that, you'll have to buy a new banner, sorry!
A: You bet! After you've purchased a banner, changes can be made for some price - usually only $5. The exception is a change to the server's name -- for that, you'll have to buy a new banner, sorry!
Q: I want to buy in bulk. Can I get a discount?
A: Usually, yes! Just contact me, and we can discuss details.
A: Usually, yes! Just contact me, and we can discuss details.
Q: I have an idea for a new template banner. Maybe you could make it?
A: Maybe! Just shoot me a message and I'll take a look.
A: Maybe! Just shoot me a message and I'll take a look.
Q: Your template banners are cool, but I'm looking for something custom. Do you offer those as well?
A: Yes, I do! Check out my portfolio for more information: http://zgraphics.org
A: Yes, I do! Check out my portfolio for more information: http://zgraphics.org
Q: I wanna leave you a review. Can I?
A: Of course! Just post it as a response to this thread.
A: Of course! Just post it as a response to this thread.
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Intel Xeon E5-1650v2
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Regards,
Zach
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Would you mind providing specific chat logs where I "threaten" to DDoS you? The only time I've been on your website was with the chat log provided here. Any other references you're making towards me are invalid as I do all of my research and know what I'm being provided as a service. More specifically to back track, if you look closely in your live chat software, you'd notice that both chats are from very distinct locations as I know my friend had personally gone on your website as well to see what they could dig up. Before you waltz right in and create false accusations, please, get your bloody facts straight. Now, on to my next point.
I do -in fact- know every little bit about your company. Quite frankly, I know more than I really should be able to know partially because your website is not, by any means, secure whether it be via SSL or some other form of security. If I truly wished to engage in illegal activities right now, your hardware would already have been offline several days ago when you threatened to ban me on client servers (which shows you're not professional) for merely asking simple questions. Still, you have not provided us, the Minecraft Forums community, with legitimate answers about your kiddie company as requested by myself, my friends, and many other possibly anonymous sources I don't know of at this exact point and time. Also, upon doing just a "bit" more research, you don't have all that many clients. Generally, hosts this early on don't, especially after I have say in that matter and can easily provide them with several reasons to choose a different host over you.
To wrap things up, yes, I am trying to bring this sham of a company down as I wish that people had done this for me when I was first getting into starting a server. Nobody should have to deal with a host who says all of the right things yet can't provide a single one of them. You are the same way. A host should be able to provide the client with the information they deserve instead of lying to that client when they go out and find it themselves. This company should be avoided in all possible circumstances as nobody needs to deal with the loss of data and players when you (AlternateHosting) go running off with your supposed "profit" in several months. I have a saying along the lines of "No matter what they say, they'll never truly provide it." and that applies directly towards you all.
If you'd like to correct yourself, send me a PM or even add me on Skype and we can chat a bit about this situation in private. Accuse me again, you'll find that this thread is reported as well as a drop in clients. I'm not some kid you can throw around like trash but nice try.
Regards,
Zach
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Limits were tested, and limits were broken. On that same note, apparently one of my 30 Minecraft usernames has been banned when I never told them a single one. I find it quite cute.
Regards,
Zach
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Don't believe a bloody thing I've said? I wouldn't but sadly it's quite true and can all be found here. Yea, I even made a little log and it won't come down until I've been given the answers we all deserve. It's a shame it had to end like that, but in the long run, it was worth it for the benefit of the Minecraft Forums community we have here. Justice will be served.
10/10: Would recommend this host to Satan.Regards,
Zach
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Are you just always a pain on these forums? Someone seems to hold a grudge.
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Regards,
Zach
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Regards,
Zach
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Well, I assume I can always go into more detail.
What I meant to say is that you're currently running another host which is doomed to fail due to your terrible past business venture. Now, you think you have the nerve to write a valid post describing what a host should have when you've never done it yourself? As Garthos' post above me states, you barely meet your own minimum requirements. Let's get on to business, shall we?
You previously owned the "company" McSteelHosting which, in fact, you can barely operate a business of your own. The first point I'd be making is the fact that you were using a sub-domain (http://mcsteelhosting.webs.com) provided by a free website builder. You claimed several times that you were currently in the process of buying a domain when not a single time were you truly doing so. Domains take 24 hours at a maximum to be purchase and provision for the client/buyer. Now, looking back at your posts, it seems that it took you much longer than that to receive a domain which never existed in the first place.
But it just seems to get better. When I made my original response (roughly 8 hours ago (from a mobile device)), I stated that you're getting back into hosting. You went to state that instead of coming back, you were a new face... or in your words, a "completely new firm". Now, that's quite false in the industry of hosting. Each business you create that isn't successful counts under the same branch as the ones before it. For instance, this is considered re-branding as both of your sales attempts have been Minecraft oriented, both have been under the same account, and both have been with the same intentions. I personally don't see how you can call this a new firm when that's not even the proper definition of the word. Alas, you continue to run this scam in denial and even went a step further to correct those who are wrong in your eyes when you haven't hit a single one of your points yet.
It get's quite better though from here. In your post above, you stated that there's only a few main things required to form a successful business. This is what I personally can prove to be very wrong. Over the course of several years, I've helped many different hosts who have had different success rates due to their actions. For instance, one went immediately for the best hardware at the most expensive pricing and failed in the matter of a few weeks. They had a great "infrastructure" as you claim everyone should have, but that's wrong on many levels. You need to be well rounded as a host and be prepared for every possible outcome, not just success.
To wrap things up in a timely manner, I'll hit one more point before ending off this post. You state it can take a quarter to a full years worth of efforts to make profit. This too can be proven wrong as, from past experience, many hosts I've aided broke even within the first month of opening. Odd? Not really if you know what you're doing. I myself have never gotten the chance to achieve that goal but in the same breath, I've never wished for it nor do I at any point in time.
As a note to possible viewers/reader's of Ricky's post, I do recommend not taking his advice as it is quite wrong. If you truly want to run a successful business, it takes trial and error as well as personal research. Asking someone for all of the answers will leave you lost the moment they back out similar to what Ricky did in one of previous ventures. I wish any of those luck who deem it an enjoyable ride in this "industry" of sorts. If you have any concerns or comments you wish to speak of privately, feel free to PM me and I'll give you the best response I know how.
Kindest Regards,
Zach
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Regards,
Zach
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Overclocking a server CPU is far from wise. Most hosts tend to stay away from it as generally it's unstable and can cause data loss.
Regards,
Zach