Comments for The Community Architect

Comment on Ning Review by Another Nick

Another Nick — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:29:56 +0000

Seems Ruth is the exception to the rule.

Started with Ning in 2008; after all the hoopla in 2010, moving to Pro and still not getting any different level of service, we’ve been trying to cancel our network since October 2010. Today, we were blessed with yet another email from Robert Vu indicating the account would be going to collections – 12 months after the request to have our former network canceled/deleted/removed/expunged.

Ning is in our book synonymous with ‘incompetence’.

I STRONGLY ADVISE anyone using or thinking of using Ning to not use their regular credit cards, but rather a prepaid card so as to avoid/limit erroneous charges on/to your card should you decide to ‘close’ your account.

Comment on Ning Review by Russ Sandlin

Russ Sandlin — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:15:50 +0000

I have been trying to fix an issue on my NING for 9 months. Today, I was banned from NING Creator for saying NING Sucks. Ning sucks. I am not allowed to invite anyone, and I have not reached the 20.000 limit for the owner which is totally none of their business. Now member can only invite 200 and can not invite from their Outlook or Linked Address books. Only Admin can but NING support does not even know that, as they say they can not let anyone do this. NING service is terrible I am Pro. I complain and I get banned by Eric Suesz

Comment on Ning Review by Frank

Frank — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:32:11 +0000

Don’t use Ning, they charge you money to your credit card without any authorization; at soon they have your credit card they will do the charges without your authorization.

Don’t use ning and if you are using right not check your credit card statement very close.

Comment on Ning Review by Ruth THomas

Ruth THomas — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:31:59 +0000

I have been using the Ning Mini, which now costs a small annual fee for two years for my small community (up to 150) It is a closed to the public group and members need to be approved. I am happy with Ning. It is easy to use, blocks potential spammers, (I had no spam ever) and an excellent platform for societies and associations who want easy communication amongst their own members.

Comment on Ning Review by Pamela

Pamela — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:28:01 +0000

Ning is C-R-A-P when you need help! I’ve been trying to change the appearance of my network for months & have sent emails to their “Help” center TO ABSOLUTELY NO AVAIL! I can hardly WAIT till my contract is up! They also decided to go up on the price of the networks AFTER I’D AGREED TO A PRICE & SIGNED A CONTRACT!

Comment on Ning Review by Rich

Rich — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:43:28 +0000

For those worrying about ownership of data, if you have a Ning network, you own the data. Simple as that. They introduced a data exporter over 9 months ago and changed their t&cs when they went premium. It is by far the best out of the box white label product out there. You cant even compare Drupal, Jomsocial or KickApps. Even the help desk situation has improved and there is a truly wonderful creator community. I’d recommend Ning in a heartbeat.

Comment on Ning Review by Ste

Ste — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:39:50 +0000

Great post, really helpful as I was just about to sign up to Ning. I quickly changed my mind when I heard about the ownership problems and customer service!

Does anyone know of any better sites where I can setup a social networking site? I’m happy to pay a small monthly fee.
I don’t have a web design background, but would like to trial a social network before I commit to paying a website designer to develop a custom site for me.

Thanks

Comment on Ning Review by Jordan Kittle

Jordan Kittle — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:28:21 +0000

Ning is terrible. Their customer service is almost non-existent. The majority of any help you get will come from other network creators. They have made a website where network creators can talk, but they already suspended me from the network because I was posting things they didn’t want to acknowledge (like errors and better business bureau rating of F) If you post a happy, well-to-do post about how you love ning, they will adore you. If you tell them about your problems, they will ignore you. If you continue to post about problems, they will kick you off the network with no warning / explanations.

My advice is to NEVER even get your foot in the door with Ning. now that I have members, I cannot switch to another service as I cannot bring my members with me (they belong to Ning).

My review: 1.5/10 – Do you really want to pay a large monthly fee just to be told to “ask other network creators” by their support? In fact, it took me 3 weeks of e-mails just to get them to even LOOK at my problem. NEVER, EVER, EVVVEEERRR do business with these thieves.

Comment on Ning Review by Therese

Therese — Mon, 30 May 2011 03:34:04 +0000

Wow, I have been deciding on whether or not to use NING for the past month now. I have combed through every inch of the website and have been looking at reviews. You have answered some of my main concerns. I am looking for a platform to build a business with strong community AND monetary value, and sole ownership of my content. So it looks like NING is finally crossed off my list. Fabulous post! Thank you.

Comment on Scam Alert: flyrating.com by Jace

Jace — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:25:11 +0000

Cool! That’s a clveer way of looking at it!