A letter to my hosting company

Dear Web Host,

We had a good run. Lots of great memories.

But I think it is about time I left.

Yes, I have been looking around, I have been seeing others. It’s me, not you. Don’t blame yourself.

People told me you were cheap, but I didn’t mind, in fact I found that charming about you. I liked that you were popular, though I know people thought that meant you were “easy”. Perhaps you did have too many friends now thinking about it, probably too many for you to handle. Half the mess was likely caused by you trying to please too many too often.

I think it is best for both of us that I move on. Don’t worry, you won’t even notice me moving my stuff out.

It’s just I was ready to get serious, and it seems you were not up to that level of commitment. I had grown up, but you just wanted to stick to your old fun ways. I need more than that.

I need to know you will be there when I need you.

Do you take your responsibilities seriously? I’m not sure you do.

A bit of fun is great and all, but, you know, I am looking for you to be by my side through good times and bad. How do you think your behavior reflects on me when I have visitors over?

Sometimes people come to visit and you are not even there. How hard do you think it is to get people to come back? Not easy, I will tell you. And when they do visit and everything is a mess? It’s just not the impression I want to give people.

So, I am sorry, but I have found someone else. Someone that is willing to be a serious partner, who will look after me.

But I will always remember the good times.

Lots of love

Your hosting customer

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Chris Garrett 
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Comments

6 Responses to “A letter to my hosting company”

  1. Viral Video Wannabe on September 18th, 2008 2:13 pm

    Bravo. Can’t count the number of times I’ve felt the same…

  2. Mat Packer on September 18th, 2008 2:45 pm

    Heheh. Nice. So do we get to find out who this mystery host is?

  3. rjleaman on September 18th, 2008 5:33 pm

    Been there, done that - but didn’t write nearly as clever a “Dear Host” letter! :)

  4. The Collegiate Gourmet on September 18th, 2008 7:32 pm

    I guess I’ve been lucky. Been using the same hosting company for years for various things. They are really great. The CEO sends out emails letting you know what’s going on and when you call them you can actually speak to a live and helpful person.

  5. Brad Grier on September 18th, 2008 9:30 pm

    Well written and relevant! I’m in the midst of moving some sites and the your thoughts accurately reflect the reasons. Either we’ve got the same ISP or it’s a common problem.

    – Brad

  6. Chris on September 23rd, 2008 6:35 am

    A great post. Now, my question is: which web host did you move to?

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