I only want to make 3 clarifying statements and then I’m done here:
1. I use a major hosting provider in the United States (think big 3). Getting “hosting settings” changed to accommodate a single plugin is almost impossible. I’m also not changing hosting providers to accommodate one plugin when other options are easily available.
2. On the security issue, I should clarify that the issue wasn’t with the specific plugin, but with the access it required to the shared server my websites sit on via the whitelisted domains. It raised red flags with my hosting provider, and they made it clear to me that they will not allow additional changes.
3. WPAdm never said “No, we will not refund your money.” However, each request for a refund was ignored. To me, that equates to a refusal and was the basis for the statement.
