Another one to consider is EasyDNS, based in Canada. They also cost a 
bit more but are quite vocal on their position on certain matters:

http://blog.easydns.org/2013/10/08/whatever-happened-to-due-process/
http://blog.easydns.org/2010/11/27/first-they-came-for-the-file-sharing-domains/

GoDaddy's record is not nearly as clear.

-hk

On 01/31/2014 08:53 AM, Josh More wrote:
> I detest GoDaddy for reasons of ethical behaviour and operational 
> security. There's no need to rant here, as details on those issues are 
> just a google search away.
>
> To answer the original question, I use Gandi.net.  It's a bit more 
> expensive, but they provide rock solid support *AND* direct BIND zone 
> manipulation.  I can't speak for their other services, as all I use is 
> DNS reg.
>
> -Josh
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 8:39 AM, Linda Kateley <lkateley at kateley.com 
> <mailto:lkateley at kateley.com>> wrote:
>
>     Yea I use godaddy too. I have one domain registered at godaddy
>     that's hosted on google and have never been able to break it free.
>     At least on godaddy there are people you can talk to.
>
>     I have one domain and web on ipage, which is like $4 a month. Cheap.
>
>     I had googled the top 10 at one point and there was alot of little
>     good hosters. Depends on if you just want the domain.
>
>     lk
>
>     On 1/31/14, 7:46 AM, Ryan Coleman wrote:
>
>         I switched from Network Solutions to GoDaddy in 2004 and never
>         looked back.
>
>         Not necc. the cheapest anymore but their interface and tools
>         make up for it.
>
>         On Jan 31, 2014, at 7:43 AM, Jeff Jensen <jjensen at apache.org
>         <mailto:jjensen at apache.org>> wrote:
>
>             Does anyone have good recommendations?
>
>             Is namecheap one of the least expensive that also has a
>             good product and service?
>
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