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Re: *** NEW FORUM PLEA - JUNE 2013 ***
« Reply #105 on: January 10, 2014, 01:48:10 pm »
Got 30 days to test and upgrade to version 2... Could run various versions for benching etc.  might be a blessing in the form of ironing out issues without DT.  Although, there maybe slight DT for some whilst the DNS's catchup, up to 72 hours, but much faster these days, alas, better that than people updating the wrong DB. :happy2:

I'm sure with everyone working together it'll be fine, perhaps it's worth putting some old conflicts to bed at the same time
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I agree I think we can all help each other out.
No reason to have grudges, at least not publically. Being civil will make everything easier for us all.

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Re: *** NEW FORUM PLEA - JUNE 2013 ***
« Reply #106 on: January 10, 2014, 01:50:10 pm »

I'm sure with everyone working together it'll be fine, perhaps it's worth putting some old conflicts to bed at the same time. :happy2:


....Yeah, I'm up for giving that a last chance - It's well known that Rich and I haven't always got on with each other. We'll see.

Can't leave it can you robin.  :stupid:


....I have already PM'd you and agreed with you that it can be "water under the bridge". However, posts like this from you don't help  :grin:

EDIT: I think that your latest PM saying "Thankyou" do indeed mean that we can both move on with a clean slate.  :drinking:

Correct!  :grouphug:

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Re: *** NEW FORUM PLEA - JUNE 2013 ***
« Reply #107 on: January 10, 2014, 02:08:18 pm »
Sad news.
I am a software engineer and If I can help in any way please say so.
1. What software is required to run the site?
2. What kind of database are we using?
3. What is the combined size of all the programs and databases needed?
4. What is the average amount of traffic?

Better off with some adds than with no forum at all.
I think there are a lot of tuners that would like to advertise here. Also Google Ads is not a bad idea based on the number of visits this forum gets.
« Last Edit: January 10, 2014, 02:10:54 pm by rex »

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Re: *** NEW FORUM PLEA - JUNE 2013 ***
« Reply #108 on: January 10, 2014, 02:24:04 pm »
Oh sad times indeed.  :sad1:

I hope one (or several) of you can take this on and sort this out. I'd love to help but as I'm a complete moron with this internet malarkey that's not going to happen but if and when monies are required, just ask.

Might also be a time to consider advertising as most members don't contribute a penny. Better a forum with ads than no forum at all.  :sad1:



No way Jose. That would contradict all that this forum has stood for.

I whole heatedly agree that this should NEVER be a forum spammed with ads but its a suggestion that you (surly) can't summarily dismiss without considering the financial costs of running and maintaining the site on donations alone when those donations might not be enough. I've no idea if more comes in than goes out. :confused:

Just how much does the forum cost each month and is there a shot fall and, furthermore, is SteveP (more than likely) paying for that shortfall? Might be £1, might be £100 a month, I've no idea.

As said, I'd happily pay as I take out (from the site) a vast amount more than I can ever contribute in either knowledge or skills.

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Re: *** NEW FORUM PLEA - JUNE 2013 ***
« Reply #109 on: January 10, 2014, 02:26:18 pm »
I have some ideas.  Need to have a talk with Steve first, but I want to help keep this forum alive.
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Re: *** NEW FORUM PLEA - JUNE 2013 ***
« Reply #110 on: January 10, 2014, 04:41:42 pm »
To answers some of the questions: -

Database = Currently 1.7GB on MySQL 5.5
Total Disk Space = Usage around 10GB (but can run on far less)
Current VPS Spec = 2.2GHz Dual Core / 2GB RAM on VPS server (Runs on Windows 2003 R2 64bit)
Webserver = Apache 2.2
Data Last Month = 40,113MB

Current Costs = £66 a month inc backup and monitoring services

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Re: *** NEW FORUM PLEA - JUNE 2013 ***
« Reply #111 on: January 10, 2014, 04:42:13 pm »
PS - I am away at Autosport for work until Monday so can't call anyone about the site until then.

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Re: *** NEW FORUM PLEA - JUNE 2013 ***
« Reply #112 on: January 10, 2014, 05:49:14 pm »
You can get a virtual but guaranteed 12Ghz / 20GB RAM / 2x 1TB / 10TB BW for £60 p/m.  Unfortunately I don't do Windows, I'm sure someone else can help though. :happy2:

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Re: *** NEW FORUM PLEA - JUNE 2013 ***
« Reply #113 on: January 10, 2014, 06:42:41 pm »
Cool cheers that gives us some figures to work with.
but yes you can get cheaper hosting than that which will work. Alongside a software upgrade.. should be working wonders.

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Re: *** NEW FORUM PLEA - JUNE 2013 ***
« Reply #114 on: January 17, 2014, 02:06:28 pm »
Bump for Steve to contact... been a week with no contact whatsoever.

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Re: *** NEW FORUM PLEA - JUNE 2013 ***
« Reply #115 on: January 17, 2014, 10:01:26 pm »
Let's just start a new forum. Mk5golfgtibutmostpeopledonthavegtisanymore.co.uk  :signLOL:

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Re: *** NEW FORUM PLEA - JUNE 2013 ***
« Reply #116 on: January 17, 2014, 10:03:25 pm »
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Re: *** NEW FORUM PLEA - JUNE 2013 ***
« Reply #117 on: January 17, 2014, 10:07:38 pm »
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Re: *** NEW FORUM PLEA - JUNE 2013 ***
« Reply #118 on: January 26, 2014, 11:01:22 pm »
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Re: *** NEW FORUM PLEA - JUNE 2013 ***
« Reply #119 on: February 07, 2014, 05:05:54 pm »
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