how do I stop getting routed to .co.uk sites from .coms

[Andrew 4183]

Particularly gizmodo, since they launched giz uk I can't actually go on .com anymore since it auto sends me to .co.uk

[south_cheshire_toon 0]

Why would you want to go to the .com only and not the .uk

 

Normally, the .uk one is 'seen' from your host ip address, so the site routes you to it's local country site, perhaps because they can only sell services to that country.

 

Also as well the .uk (should be) hosted nearer to you so be quicker as well.

 

Others sites (apple for example) allow you to log onto any country or main site, but if you try to buy something it may then redirect you to a country site so it conforms to tax laws etc.

Edited November 1, 2011 by south_cheshire_toon

[Andrew 4183]

Why would you want to go to the .com only and not the .uk

 

Normally, the .uk one is 'seen' from your host ip address, so the site routes you to it's local country site, perhaps because they can only sell services to that country.

 

Also as well the .uk (should be) hosted nearer to you so be quicker as well.

 

Others sites (apple for example) allow you to log onto any country or main site, but if you try to buy something it may then redirect you to a country site so it conforms to tax laws etc.

 

because its written by different people, has different articles and is shite but apprently I get no other choice

[Andrew 4183]

the US is just taking me right to .co.uk still

[shear class! 0]

I do not get taken to the .co.uk from the .com, clear your cookies and you should be alright.