Hi all. Well, we're growing pretty fast - that's always good news. But, with growth comes some problems. As you may have noticed, the board has been down a little bit here and there. Some of the forums are getting a little wacky. I think I have the problem under control but please reply with anything else you see that may be out of wack. If you know who user #579 is, please let me know as well. There is/was something wrong with this user's profile. I've taken some measures to correct the problem and it seems to have worked.

On another note - we've gone way far and beyond our bandwidth allowance with our hosting company. I've been using the Platinum plan at $50.00 per month and it's just not cutting it anymore. Sucks for me! We're getting something like 20,000 page views per day. Nice! But costly. I'm going to try and work something out with the hosting company so let's see what happens. I think everything will be fine in the long run. Worst case scenario is we may have to either cut images out of signatures, cut signatures altogether, cut, cut the topic being shown while replying.. I doubt we'll have to do any of this but these are some of the things that could possibly go if things get really bad. We'll be playing it by ear. Otherwise, go about your normally activities and have fun!

Thanks,

Sal

Hi Sal <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Yeah - some posts vanished into thin air earlier - had us worried that we might have a hacker <img src="frown.gif" border="0"> Things are a bit odd with the hug forum - page 40 is blank (as in white) - that's where at least 2 posts have disappeared too....

Just remember that we're behind you no matter what happens <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> Love this place!

We were all getting that error last night. You may want to check 8teesBuff's and my profiles, since she got the error first. I am not sure what it said our user numbers were.

We are behind you 150%, Sal, do what you need to do! <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

<FONT COLOR="#6699cc" SIZE="1">[ July 20, 2001 09:36 AM: Message edited by: puleeze ]</font>

Thanks for all the hard work and dedication, Sal. And, if we have to make a sacrifice here and there to keep this place up and running, I'm sure everyone here will be up to the task!!!

Well, there IS a compliment in all of this!
It is a testament to all who have joined and participated in the various conversations. Hats off to ya, Sal.
Life is about sacrifices and compromise, if we need to give up a little to keep going then that's what we'll do!

<FONT COLOR="#6699cc" SIZE="1">[ July 20, 2001 12:20 PM: Message edited by: annual_mayhem ]</font>

Sal.......what about the smilies being used..(no offense to anyone...I've used them too)...could they be a bit of the problem?

I was just wondering that also....it seems the prob started with one certain smilie site. (No offense meant.) Also, I wonder why it is that only Jasper's and my Then and Now pics are messed up? The last page of his and last 3 pages of mine come up as a white screen. Just curious.

Thanks all. I'm not sure what causes the whitescreen problem - but I do hear that it wont happen anymore in the latest release (coming very soon). As I find out more, I will let you know. Otherwise, yes, the smilies do affect some of the bandwidth. That could be another cut as well. I'm still waiting to talk to the hosting company and hopefully we'll have a resolution shortly...

I haven't talked to the web host yet - but I am going to take this problem, no - let me rephrase that, opportunity - and give you so much more than I have to offer at the moment. If things go the way I think they will, 80sxchange.com will be better than ever before. The site may go down for a day or so, but it will come back much better. I'm doing my best...

And we appreciate every moment ya put into this place Sal <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> If certain cuts need to eventually happen, that's fine...as long as we have our message base, I think everyone can live with that <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

579 is 8teesBuff and she can't access the boards at the moment......

Originally posted by Sal Collaziano:
<STRONG>I haven't talked to the web host yet - but I am going to take this problem, no - let me rephrase that, opportunity - and give you so much more than I have to offer at the moment. If things go the way I think they will, 80sxchange.com will be better than ever before. The site may go down for a day or so, but it will come back much better. I'm doing my best...</STRONG>

First...thank you for this site, Sal! I hope I´m not overdoing it now, but this is the best board I´ve ever seen!

I would like to add another improve regarding the chat room...is it possible to change to another provider?
It´s getting awful slow at evenings, and sometimes it fails completely. I have DSL connection, but it feels like being connected with a 28.8 modem.
The idea of avatars is nice, but I think that Dreamchat is now slowly reaching it´s limits, as this is surely not the only chat room they provide.
Well...just an idea. <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

The only problem with changing is, quite a few members now have signed up and paid for memberships with this chat...might want to wait on switching...

I am behind Sal 100% myself <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> So long as the message board remains.

I wouldn't mind changing chat servers if it means more people can join in chats <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> (It's only 5$).

I will stop with the smilies from that other place and hope that helps <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Lots of luck to Sal and THANKS for working above and beyond for all of us here <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Thanks - and you're welcome. <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> Don't worry about the smilies. They're fine - especially if they're on another server. Dreamchat will have to stay for awhile - I think speed will improve with time. How many people are in the room at once when it's busy?

8teesBuff - okay. That's the problem. I'm not sure what happened to her account - but that's where the problem started. If somebody can tell me what 8teesBuff's post count was, I can restore it - but, a new account needs to be created. Her account was deleted by the system in order to gain back control. I don't have 8teesBuff's email address - if anyone can help me out here, I'd appreciate it. But, like I said, a new account needs to be created...

She will be on tonight Sal. If not than I will see her tomorrow at work or I can call her tonight <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Sal.. what about maybe cutting back on the members that don't ever visit the site anymore.. will that help at all.. I mean.. we have so many members.. but really, not all 1400 are as active as they could be..

I'm on later than everybody else here on this subject, but I'm with everybody's idea of whatever it takes to keep the boards going.

We're behind you all the way Sal!

To Roem: Okay, that´s a really serious point, but when you pay for a service I think it should work better then.
Besides, some of us will never have the possibility to join...me for example doesn´t hold any credit card, and if I would make a transaction via the bank or sending an IRC with the post, I have to pay up to 20$ (!) just for the banking service...if Dreamchat ever accept this way of payment. I´m not poopy about the money...I just have to think twice before spending any money due to my current job situation, that´s all. (If you´re wondering about me being that much online - I have an extremely cheap flat rate... <img src="wink.gif" border="0"> )

To Sal: Never seen more than 9 people sharing the same chat room, but I´m sure this is not the only room available via Dreamchat. If there would be a possibility to choose between graphic (with avatars and stuff) and non-graphic chat, it would be fine for me...and sometimes less confusing.
Yesterday was the worst...my input window disappeared for times between 30 secs and five minutes, the screen also froze. When the chat kicks in again, the messages are rushing by like a stampede, and sometimes the messages were lost then.
We will see...I´m trusting you in the announced improvements... <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

to Sal:
I'm still fairly new here & I'm still in awe of what you've begun. <img src="eek.gif" border="0"> Thanks for all you do, we're all behind you all the way! <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Any changes that need to be amde is fine with me Sal. Someone said earlier, as long as we have the message base, everything will be fine. You're doind an ass kicking job, and it's well appreciated, so whatever you decide is cool with us.

This board rockz!!! What ur doing here is really appreciated. Changes or no changes ur stuck with me (& a lot of other great people it seems)...U do whatever u have to do...I for one will be 100% behind u <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

BTW, Sal... I love the new topic overview when you are making a post... now I can just scan down to see if I forgot to respond to anything!!! Great work!!!

Thanks all. And yes, MDC. The topic view should make replying easier for everyone. <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> I'll glad to be 'stuck' with ya 80sSmurf and everyone else! <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Sal!! The Topic Review is BRILLIANT!!

I love it! You have outdone yourself this time... there are plenty of times when I forget something about a post that I am replying to.. and I have to go back and then start over with my reply! Very cool idea!!!

Hey sal!!

I thought it was my computer, so I reformatted (we were having other problems anyway) and I ended up having to re-register. Whenever I brought up the main page, it said "software error".
I was able to use the same name, but I just lost my posts and my status. Not a big deal to me... I think my number was about 110 or 120 and I was a major exchanger and now I am a junior exchanger.

Cool. I'm glad most people are liking the way things are working... <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

80teesbuff - everything should be back to normal now. Let me know if you see anything wrong. Your status should be updated with your next message posted...

Love the new homepage and the topic overview. It is easier ti navigate and more organized. Thanks again Sal!

Hi, Sal. This really is a great thing we have going here and we have you to thank. Thanks. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Guess I never thought about it before, but you are single handedly footing the bill for this place, aren't you? If you need a hand with that, let me know. I will be happy to contribute to the cause. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

And I'll be right behind you Shakey, creditcard in my hand & everything <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

<img src="smile.gif" border="0"> Thanks again, to yas. If it comes down to it, I guess this place will live afterall. Let's just see if it comes to that. I called the webhost the other day and the person I was supposed to talk to was on a call. They haven't gotten back to me yet but I know they will soon. As soon as I hear something, I will let you know...

Thanks for all the support! <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Yup - me too <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> Smurfy and I actually talked about this Saturday. We'd be "homeless" without you so just holler if ya need anything....