Uranus server? - Dotable

Aussie Bob · 7th June 2006, 03:28 PM

Ok, we're working through the planets for server names, and we're coming up to Uranus. I remember with httpme, that we skipped Uranus for a server name, as some said they wouldn't want to be on a server called Uranus, for umm, certian reasons. What do you say? Is it bad to be on a server named Uranus?

mrs twaddle · 7th June 2006, 05:07 PM

I'd find it funny... but it wouldn't bother me

Josh · 7th June 2006, 05:17 PM

I wouldn't have a problem with it.

My only concern would be whether some spam filters may pick up on the name from email headers and consider email coming from it to be spam.

I have a friend who's surname is Hiscock. He has a difficult time registering for email accounts, messenger usernames and other online services (even making purchases at some online stores!) because many of these services have filters in place which look at a certain part of his surname, consider it to be rude and tell him to pick something else. As such, he has to use a fictitious surname quite often.

Aussie Bob · 7th June 2006, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh

My only concern would be whether some spam filters may pick up on the name from email headers and consider email coming from it to be spam.

Crikey, I never thought of that. Good point.

dkg · 7th June 2006, 08:41 PM

I would have no problem with it but happy I got in on Jupiter

I would hope that spam filters would realize it is a the name of a planet and not some other reference. My 6 year old daughter spent the school year learning about the solar system and last week they had a presentation to the parents of their planetarium. One little kid had the job of reporting on Uranus and pronounced it as Your-xxxx with little smiles from all the parents

I'm not sure he realized what he was saying but then he probably thought it was a golden opportunity to get away with being a little devil

mylinear · 8th June 2006, 03:36 AM

It's only a name after all, it should not matter. If a client really has a problem with it, maybe just put that client on another server?

But do check out what Josh said above about spam filters etc. If it really has an effect, then it's a different story.

P-nut · 10th June 2006, 10:33 AM

I'd get a kick out of telling people my sites are on Uranus

Then again, I've always been a little strange

Not complaining I'm on Jupiter, though

1stStrike · 10th June 2006, 03:14 PM

You should just start going with comets and meteors. That way when servers go down you can be like "Haley's comet hit Earth"

bill · 10th June 2006, 09:37 PM

URANUS is greek and means SKY. A great name for a server

Here are some more ideas : ZEUS, HERMES, APOLLO, ATHENA

MDB76 · 12th June 2006, 08:30 AM

I can feel a server naming competition coming on.... By the way - any news on AU servers?

Mame

7th June 2006, 03:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Aussie Bob Dotable Founder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Land down under Posts: 3,792	Uranus server? Ok, we're working through the planets for server names, and we're coming up to Uranus. I remember with httpme, that we skipped Uranus for a server name, as some said they wouldn't want to be on a server called Uranus, for umm, certian reasons. What do you say? Is it bad to be on a server named Uranus? __________________ • Dotable • "an island of normality in a sea of pimps and pirates" •

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mrs twaddle Silly Welsh Bod Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 84	I'd find it funny... but it wouldn't bother me __________________ I've never met a calorie I didn't like (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

7th June 2006, 05:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Josh Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Farnham, Surrey, GB Posts: 817	I wouldn't have a problem with it. My only concern would be whether some spam filters may pick up on the name from email headers and consider email coming from it to be spam. I have a friend who's surname is Hiscock. He has a difficult time registering for email accounts, messenger usernames and other online services (even making purchases at some online stores!) because many of these services have filters in place which look at a certain part of his surname, consider it to be rude and tell him to pick something else. As such, he has to use a fictitious surname quite often. __________________ Joshua Powell

7th June 2006, 08:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
dkg Northwoodsman Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northwoods of Maine Posts: 705	I would have no problem with it but happy I got in on Jupiter I would hope that spam filters would realize it is a the name of a planet and not some other reference. My 6 year old daughter spent the school year learning about the solar system and last week they had a presentation to the parents of their planetarium. One little kid had the job of reporting on Uranus and pronounced it as Your-xxxx with little smiles from all the parents I'm not sure he realized what he was saying but then he probably thought it was a golden opportunity to get away with being a little devil __________________ Dave G. Click here to learn about a free eNom reseller account!!! How about a nice cabin rental on Moosehead Lake in Northern Maine? Aussie Bob fan since May 2002

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8th June 2006, 03:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
mylinear Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 214	It's only a name after all, it should not matter. If a client really has a problem with it, maybe just put that client on another server? But do check out what Josh said above about spam filters etc. If it really has an effect, then it's a different story.

10th June 2006, 10:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
P-nut My Kids Stole My Sanity Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 16	I'd get a kick out of telling people my sites are on Uranus Then again, I've always been a little strange Not complaining I'm on Jupiter, though

10th June 2006, 03:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
1stStrike New Dotable member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 12	You should just start going with comets and meteors. That way when servers go down you can be like "Haley's comet hit Earth"

10th June 2006, 09:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
bill New Dotable member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Greece Posts: 20	URANUS is greek and means SKY. A great name for a server Here are some more ideas : ZEUS, HERMES, APOLLO, ATHENA

12th June 2006, 08:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
MDB76 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toowoomba, QLD Australia Posts: 59	I can feel a server naming competition coming on.... By the way - any news on AU servers? Mame