大概是一周多前想自己在Dreamhost注册一个帐号，可以用来做自己的FTP服务器，甚或也可以提供下载，即便什么都不作，用来做一下某些Web程序的测试总是不错的。

选择了“Crazy Domain Insane”类型，用了Promo Code，所以一年的服务总共才22.4美元，折合人民币也不到200元。

这一年的服务里面包括：
1。一个免费的域名申请（我申请了wisky.org，威士忌的另类写法，很有休闲的味道，而且org表示非盈利，我很喜欢这种感觉）
2。20G的磁盘空间，每周还会增加160M
3。1TB的总流量，每周还会增加8G
4。600个邮箱，75个Shell/FTP用户
5。无限的Domain和Sub Domain
6。不少实用程序的一键安装，包括WordPress, phpBB, MediaWiki, Joomla, WebCalendar等等

目前看来Dreamhost是国内用户申请一个独立虚拟主机最划算的计划了，本来一切都很完美，但是我的这次申请却碰到了一些麻烦。

用VISA卡在网上付费以后，信箱里面也收到了招行的邮件提示，说$22.4已经冻结。这样正常的情况只需要Dreamhost来charge这笔钱，然后给我开通服务就可以了。

但是两天过去了，我的帐号仍然显示是pending approval状态，于是这场打仗开始了。

第一回合
发了一封邮件到Dreamhost的支持信箱询问为什么还未开通服务，第二天回信到了。

Unfortunately, your account was denied due to supsected fraud.

昏倒，居然说涉嫌欺诈？简直是五雷轰顶啊。再次登录Dreamhost管理界面发现帐号已经被disable掉了。

第二回合
我质问说咋的了这是，我付了money，你们丫说我欺骗？

What? what’s this meaning?
I have payed USD 22.40 for 1 year service, and you said it’s fraud?

Dreamhost回信，说你的钱已经被refund了（还好），如果你认为这次禁用帐号是个错误的话，请把什么什么页面打印出来填好然后传真给我们。

Your Visa has been fully refunded. If you believe this disablement has
been in error. Please verify your identity by faxing us back the
following form:
http://www.dreamhost.com/fax/

We’re sorry for any inconviences and appreciate your patience.

第三回合
我说我无法传真，问他是否可以做点儿什么别的让我完成这次付款。

1. I’m in China, I can’t do international fax
2. I found my Current Balance is –119.40 , have no any DreamHost Rewards, it should be22.40 for my 1 year payment due to I have $97 promo code.
3. Can you enable my account and I’ll do a new payment with promo code
4. Or you can delete this WebID (kamusis), and i’ll register your service from the very beginning.

Dreamhost回信，语气强硬，说没有传真确认无法重新激活帐户，并且也不会删除那个帐户以便于我重新再创建一个。

The balance is without the promo code because we cancelled all of that
when we shut the account off.

Without the fax authorization, we won’t be able to re-enable your
account. Your credit card will be refunded automatically (if it was
charged) and we will simply leave the account closed.

第4回合
我说我就想用promo code注册他们的一年服务，到底有没有什么别的方法？

OK, I will leave that WebID to you guys, but can you delete the record of “wisky.org” from your databse? When I try to register a new WebID and register this domain name freely, it said there is a record in your system already, but if I register this domain directly with $7.9, it will be OK.

All I wanna do is just use a promo code to register your 1 year service and got “wisky.org” domain name freely. Can you help me???

Dreamhost回信，很不幸，如果你想重新注册一个帐户的话，那么你就必须选择另外一个域名。

I am sorry but you will also have to select a different domain if you are
starting a new account.

我FT，还有这样的事情，出离愤怒了，但是实际上我无计可施，回信的同时，也在考虑是不是找美国的朋友帮忙发个确认传真。

第5回合
我骂人了，并且表示我不玩了。

Holly shit! It’s unbelievable! OK, i’ll quit.

Dreamhost回信，意思是重申一遍，只有新用户才能用promo code，意思估计是就算给你激活了，你已经不是新用户，也就不能享受折扣了。

To add to what has already been said; promotion codes are for new
customers only.

Let us know if you have further questions though.

最后一个回合
我开始据理力争，且抒发胸臆。

I know “promotion codes are for new customers only”. It’s exactly the reason why I want to register a new user and use “wisky.org” domain.

I payed for it already with my VISA as a new customer, but you guys said it’s a fraud (I don’t know why! yes, you refunded it, but so what?). Then you disabled my account, now my account isn’t a new customer anymore, then you said “you cannot use promo code”. OK, I want to register a new user and use ” wisky.org”, again you said “you can’t, you have to choose another domain name”. These are all the things I met in your site. Does this make sense? If you were me, what do you think?

My question is, since “wisky.org” is free, why can’t I use it?

1. My VISA is mine, it is *NOT* a fraud!
2. I *CANNOT* fax to you because I’m living in China, out of USA! Do you know the meaning of “CANNOT”? I have no way to do a international fax.
3. I’m a new customer with a promo code from my friend which is your old customer!
4. I want “wisky.org” domain since I love this name!
5. I can pay you anytime if you want! 22.4, *NOT*119.4

Dreamhost回信，哈哈，说他们又看了下，觉得是搞错了，一切服务立时开通，要我做的就是去完成付款。

Actually, after reviewing your account, it looks like you’re ok. I’ll
re-enable your account, and your promo code.

心中暗爽的同时，故作矜持且有礼貌地给他们回信说，俺已经付款啦，谢谢你们的耐心哦。

至此，这场小仗算是打完了，以老夫最终达到目的告终。

好了，上面这个故事告诉我们。
1。不要怕洋鬼子，跟他们搞，有希望赢的
2。Dreamhost是个好同志，实诚，来回来去地跟我较劲，不过满认真的。

友情提供：
我的Promo Code是KAMUS，想申请Dreamhost服务的可以用这个打折号，这样本来一年需要119.4的服务可以减掉92的折扣，只需要$27.4，这还包括一个免费的域名注册，几乎相当于白送服务了。

Update：

这是很早的文章了，如果想查看2023年的Hosting推荐，可以参阅以下文章：

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