When “free” doesn't mean “at no cost”
By Nena Lu on 23/03/2026, 1:37 - My slander corner - Permalink
I found a shop system, better to say, it's one of the systems that are in my web host package. Wanted to add a new style but for that I have to have an account at the page from the developer. Poor, very poor if one has to force people to be there.
Filled out the form, clicked "send" and nothing.
Ok, things like that can happen.
Filled it out again, sent and got: You are blocked, you are a spammer
WHAT?
Sent a mail, got an answer some hours later.
Explanation: I have to run java and except 3rd party cookies
WHAT the ****
Ok, accepted, filled the form, sent and got my account.
Changed settings back to no third party cookies!
Ok, changing the style, no big deal and on to the next step.
It's said, I can sell downloadable products, fine, that's what I want.
And I ran into the next problem, this time a real problem.
There is a plugin for the downloads
and a plugin for payments, like paypal
and a plugin to add the plugins ... WTF? serious?
No possibility to download manual and load it up to my server.
And of course, those are only available if I'm willing to pay 255 Euro for the shop system, that comes with my package.
Just to let you know, if you're looking for a shop system, forget quick.cart
It's for free but for sure not "at no cost"
I wasted hours!
I for sure DON'T recommend quick.cart!