For the fourth time, CIHost has been robbed, from what appears to be an inside job. This time, the armed robbers sawed through a wall (supposedly reinforced) and started stealing servers. When a remote employee was notified of problems inside the data center, he showed up to be tased, taped and beaten.
Currently, CIHost is upset because their image is being beaten to death with a wooden spoon. Slashdot and The Register have both run front page stories about this situation and the forum members at Web Hosting Talk are up in arms over this situation as well.
While the posting has been removed, CIHost even advertised a Security Guard position on CareerBuilder.com. While I don’t have a copy of it, I have quotes from it:
“We are seeking motivated individuals” … “Prior security experience preferred.” … “Some College is also preferred.” … “Armed Hand-gun license/permit and ability to supply own weapon a Huge Plus!” It was said that the hourly rate was around $6.50. (I’d be interesting seeing the full post or a screen shot)
What kind of crackheaded company wants a cheap security guard that brings their own gun, after they’ve been robbed 4 times? “Yes, I am stupid, yes, I do have this gun (so what if the serial number is rubbed off!?) and yes, I’m willing to die for a server! $6.50 an hour?! Look no further, I’m yours!!”
On the lighter side of things, customers that had their servers stolen are starting a lawsuit against CIHost due to Gross Negligence. Oh, the joy of the colo world.
