Is Xoasis.com Gone?

[OmniSlash]

Does anybody know whats going on at Xoasis? I swear that place is run by a bunch of crackers. My domain name and their main site come up with no DNS entry. Does anyone know if they will be back or what the story is?

[OmniSlash]

Well I guess its back on now. I'm sick of this, this happens often. Does anyone know of a cheap (or free) but good hosting site that gives descent amount of space, and nice features? thanks

[ashben]

Originally posted by OmniSlash
Does anyone know of a cheap (or free) but good hosting site that gives descent amount of space, and nice features

You may wan't to try WorldzonePRO (http://www.worldzonepro.net). Its a cool service with loads of features at an affordable price tag of $36/year ($48/year from 15th May onwards). I have a web site (http://www-bollywood.com) with WZP and I'm satisfied with the results as far as the application scope is concerned.

[Mike-T]

Originally posted by OmniSlash
I swear that place is run by a bunch of crackers.

I tried to ignore this, but I couldn't. I'm trying to assume "bunch of crackers" wasn't intended as a racial or cultural slur.

[keith]

wow, you actually took it that way? i just assumed it meant a bunch of idiots. some people are way too uptight.

[Mandrake]

Or a bunch of jokers... That's the term I would've used.

[Agum]

Originally posted by Mike-T

Originally posted by OmniSlash
I swear that place is run by a bunch of crackers.

I tried to ignore this, but I couldn't. I'm trying to assume "bunch of crackers" wasn't intended as a racial or cultural slur.

What does that term mean anyway? The only meanings I can get out of it are 1) people who crack softwares (i.e. warez people) 2) people who are on crack.. 3) crackers as in the kind of food (biscuits, that is). Why would it be a racial or cultural slur?

[Woofcat]

It can be used as a racial slur against white people...

[Mandrake]

Hmm... I'm a "white people" and I don't find it offensive. :b

[Coolin]

When Xoasis is up, they aren't that good of a service anyways. I'd try http://www.f2s.com , they offer the same amount of space as Xoasis does with more features and no ads.

[OmniSlash]

I'm sorry for whoever I "offended" but it wasnt meant as a racial slur at all. I was just mad that day, its always going down on me, I'm sure many can relate. I just say that just like if you were saying "idiot" or "moron" or something. It wasnt a racial slur, and I am white so I wouldnt be cracking on my race or any race for that matter. I agree with some people being way to uptight. Sheesh. But thank you for all who gave me suggestians about where to go. I really appreciate it.

[Edited by OmniSlash on 05-09-2001 at 12:36 AM]

[Mike-T]

OmniSlash

Maybe its because I'm older or maybe its because I've run into it so much, but I'll admit to being sensitive about such things. "Cracker" is a term used to slur southern whites. I'm glad that wasn't your intent and I apologize for my thin-skinned interpretation.

Now, as for as Xoasis' functions, I agree with you. I'm sure they ran into some sort of problems, but it has cost them members. I jumped ship after I couldn't get the file manager to work.

Normally, I don't use icons on posts, but a smiley was in order for this one.

Thanks,
Mike

[OmniSlash]

no prob bro, no harm done. Thanks for the tip.