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GTS-t VSPEC

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I noticed that all of you who have bitched haven't contributed any money to Prank. I'm sure if you all gave even $10 each then he'd be able to keep the server up-to-date and faster for all who use it.

I have "Contributor" under my name, have you?

ix9 Grand Master

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PLEASE fix this f*ckin server. It's VERY annoying.

I'm happy to donate to the forum, but it's gotta WORK first!

And with Prank's other business venture's into hosting, you think this site wouldn't be much of an issue eh?

Redback Proficient

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working with web hosting and stuff you begin to realise how big of a job it is. they run on a massive database and the more people that use it the slower it comes. its inevitable.

Prank you've done an awsome job so far by the looks of it. keep it up.

Shell Grand Master

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i haven't had that message for aaaaages...then again I'm usually on at night when there's less traffic :D

thanks for comments Redback, i'm sure Prank will say so himself when he reads it...but it's nice to hear some positive feedback!

R31Nismoid Grand Master

R31Nismoid

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Originally posted by Redback

working with web hosting and stuff you begin to realise how big of a job it is. they run on a massive database and the more people that use it the slower it comes. its inevitable.

Prank you've done an awsome job so far by the looks of it. keep it up.

i totally agree it's inevitable, as with everything.

But the past month it's gotten a LOT worse. I dont think anyone would argue that.

Between the hours of 12pm and 6-7pm EST it's dog slow... and the server busy message comes up.

It can take me 15 mins just to load up a thread and read it due to server loads.

I understand building a bigger and better server (depending on where things are now) could be very costly. But an indication of just how much, or what is required would be superb.

I also too, think Prank's done a wonderful job. 4000+ members, more activity than a brothel, and the web-site/forums are all totally user friendly and fast to DL if your on dial-up

benm Grand Master

benm

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You could all do us a favour by instead of uploading images to the SAU server host them on your own ISP's server (whom you pay a monthly fee to). That way when someone opens a thread which contains your images instead of it hogging all of the SAU resources (which 99.8% of users haven't paid a cent to use) it will hog your ISP's resources (which are far far greater than SAU's) and it will make everybody much happier.

If you don't want to just "hand over money" then next time your at an SAU gathering help out another way. Myself and another NSW user bought a 30pk of coke cans for the last dyno day which would have made bout $15 profit after costs.

PranK Grand Master

PranK

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Hey Guys,

Firstly - to all that are whinging about it that haven't contributed, thats not cool - these forums owe me a SHIT LOAD of money that I never get back... I'm doing the best I can.

Secondly - thank you to all who have said positive words, it really means a lot to me!! :( :( :) You guys rock.

Ok, the problem that most people dont seem to understand, is that this site generates around 40+ gig of traffic a month, so hosting is virtually a full server for the site alone, but i can't afford that, so I have to share a server with a few other sites (which are also quite heavy). The guy who runs the server that SAU is on has said that he maybe getting another server soon, so that may fix it.. otherwise, until I see more money from members or businesses, I cant afford to pay for a server for the forums on my own.

I am thinking of running a nationwide (run seperately in each major city) SAU forums fund raiser cruise... if I can get $500 or so, that will get us on our own server for the next few months.

Christian

R31Nismoid Grand Master

R31Nismoid

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Originally posted by PranK

I am thinking of running a nationwide (run seperately in each major city) SAU forums fund raiser cruise... if I can get $500 or so, that will get us on our own server for the next few months.  

This one might be covered... VERY soon.

As part of going membership/social club for the VIC people.

We are looking at donating a good amount to the forums and their upkeep on behalf of each member as part of the membership/social stuff.

ash

R31Nismoid Grand Master

R31Nismoid

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The VIC stuff is crueently being undertaken by myself... most of the vic moderators... and a few others :)

So should be quite soon. Next month or two ideally.

We have regular meetings so i'll raise this again. And hopefully try get you as close to $500 as we can. Maybe more :)

depends on the VIC take-up i guess

If you get time jump into some of the Vic sections. I'm assuming you can 'see' the ontes im reffering too.

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