Just one person's opinion (mine), but there is alot of noise here over something unwarranted.

First, on the merits or demerits of Arvixe itself as a host provider, I maintain several web sites and just recently moved everything to Arvixe. The bigger players I just moved from (Network Solutions and Netfirms), in general, do not do as well but cost much more. Arvixe support has been good and professional despite the fact that I have not always liked their answers - one has to separate resolving see more a problem from what is supported. My sites and email from Arvixe are both considerably faster and considerably better stability and uptime.

Next, regardless of who recommends who, it is incumbent on you, the purchaser, to check out and research if a choice is good for you or not. There is too much fuss here about whether Arvixe is an advertiser or partner or bedmate. IMHO it really does not matter. You choose based on your research and even if you think you made a good choice that turned out to be a mistake, since Arvixe is so inexpensive, it only costs a few dollars. IMHO, move on if its not what you wanted or expected.

Finally, again strictly IMHO, there are a few individuals here that have an axe to grind. Anyone else reading this virtual thread should weigh all considerations and not just consider the opinions here.

Arvixe: Thumbs up from me all around. Good hosting, good support, more install packages than most other host providers, good uptime and stability.
BoonEx: Thumbs up from me on everything except documentation, which is your achilles heel.