What's Up with TSF

**quizme1220** · 01-11-2005, 07:27 PM

I have noticed over the last couple of days that TSF is loading very slowly, now I know for certain that it's not my connection because I just cleaned out my temp folder and did scans with Spybot, Ad-aware,SpywareBlaster, and my Norton AV. I'm not having this problem with other sites. Is anyone else having this problem.

**norin** · 01-11-2005, 07:48 PM

not sure guy seems to mwork just fine for me. not sure. you may want to go and find the Hijack This program in the downlaods section. could be some other problem that those other third party programs can't see.

CTSNKY · 01-11-2005, 08:12 PM

No, he's right, it is slower for me as well.

I know Danrak is furiously working on forum software updates at this time. May be why.......I'll check "behind the scenes" and advise.

**Jason** · 01-11-2005, 08:19 PM

We've outgrown yet another server. Hopefully within the next month or two I can afford to get a new server.

Volt-Schwibe · 01-11-2005, 08:25 PM

ouch.

**Jason** · 01-11-2005, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WaltSide

ouch.

Yeah, you should see what the new server bills will be alone.

CTSNKY · 01-11-2005, 08:43 PM

I have a couple offers of assistance:

- PM me the specs and I can see if my CT franchise connections can get a better price (or not).

- I would be happy to donate my "TSF Bucks" and forego my points total (curr >3000).

**Jason** · 01-11-2005, 08:59 PM

Thanks. I go with LiquidWeb.com though because of their service. I've called them up on the phone at 3 am sometimes with a server problem, and they get right on it. Their service has been great. You can see their comparison with what most other places cover.

What I'm looking at is this though:
2400 GB Premium Bandwidth
100% Network Uptime Guarantee
2 Hour Hardware Replacement SLA
24/7/365 Phone and Helpdesk Support
Up To 16 IP Addresses Free
24/7 Pro-Active Service Monitoring
Free Remote Reboot
Linux / Fedora Core 2 OS
Dual Xeon 2.66GHZ Hyperthreaded
4GB DDR Registered ECC
3x 36GB SCSI / Hardware Raid 5
120GB IDE Backup Drive
50GB Remote Backup
CPanel / Web Host Manager w/InitAdmin

It'll cost me $750 for the first month, and then only $500 every month after. I'm going with a larger downpayment because I think that this server should last atleast a year, and with the large downpayment I'm saving $25 a month, which would take only 10 months to break even on it. I was thinking about getting it this month, but my credit card company just sent me a letter saying I'm over my limit again. :(

Since advertising doesn't bring in all that much money, I'm looking at other ways to make some money, such as the new TSF Store. There is also some other plans in the works, but waiting on some outside parties to create the stuff I need.

**Holmes** · 01-11-2005, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danrak

It'll cost me $750 for the first month, and then only $500 every month after. I'm going with a larger downpayment because I think that this server should last atleast a year, and with the large downpayment I'm saving $25 a month, which would take only 10 months to break even on it. I was thinking about getting it this month, but my credit card company just sent me a letter saying I'm over my limit again. :(

WOW. I had no idea it cost so much to host a place like this

**norin** · 01-11-2005, 09:20 PM

danrak... if i had the recources i would definately donate. but alas i am barely making it along on my own as well... have you considered maybe paid advertising... perhaps not pop-up like but mostly links on the sides and when the member or someone clicks the link the other ppl pay you a small bit? i am not sure how this works exactly but i hope things work out well enuff... and i really hope TSF goes on a long and healthy life. i am very fond of this forum. better than most and i love the environment and the community. and i like earning points ^_^

**Jason** · 01-11-2005, 09:53 PM

No worries about donating. Just helping out with peoples questions and keeping things active is more then most can ask for.

I do have paid advertising. You should see an ad at the top and the bottom of the forum. There are programs out there, including norton, that do not show these though, and when I get around to it again, they will be disabled for those who have donated. The problem is that most people do not wish to advertise on a forum due to the low click through rate. I also do not like to swamp users with ads, as I think it takes away from the site.

The site will stay. I ran it for since 2001 without making anything, except for a little bit last year. Like I said, taking into account other resources for making extra money. Hopefully I get some more products for the store soon, including TSF gear for all those that don't want to wait until they have enough points. There are some other ideas also.

**norin** · 01-11-2005, 10:06 PM

yea the low click rate does make a big problem... well here is what i offer to you.. if you get paid by members just clicking the ads then i will click the ads i see every time i check posts or make posts... and i post alot!

**Jason** · 01-11-2005, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norin

yea the low click rate does make a big problem... well here is what i offer to you.. if you get paid by members just clicking the ads then i will click the ads i see every time i check posts or make posts... and i post alot!

Thanks, but advertisers hate that, and makes it harder to get them to renew.

The best thing is just to keep active and let others know.

**norin** · 01-11-2005, 10:13 PM

i gotcha... i will clickity click click click every once in a while for ya.. and i plan on keeping my avid posting attribs alove.. as i like to help ppl when i can and i like the help when i need it.. so i gotcha back dan!

**epos159** · 01-12-2005, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTSNKY

I have a couple offers of assistance:

- PM me the specs and I can see if my CT franchise connections can get a better price (or not).

- I would be happy to donate my "TSF Bucks" and forego my points total (curr >3000).

Ummmm... I don't quite have 3000 points, but I'm willing to forego my points total too (not much, but anything I can do to help)

**norin** · 01-12-2005, 09:43 AM

see dan we all got your back on this guy.

01-11-2005, 07:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
quizme1220 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,309 OS: WinXP Pro Sp3 My System	What's Up with TSF I have noticed over the last couple of days that TSF is loading very slowly, now I know for certain that it's not my connection because I just cleaned out my temp folder and did scans with Spybot, Ad-aware,SpywareBlaster, and my Norton AV. I'm not having this problem with other sites. Is anyone else having this problem. __________________ Ad-Aware\|SpywareBlaster\|SpyBot\|AVG Free\|HOSTS File\|HijackThis

01-11-2005, 07:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
norin TSF Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: L-Town, Maine Posts: 1,748 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System	not sure guy seems to mwork just fine for me. not sure. you may want to go and find the Hijack This program in the downlaods section. could be some other problem that those other third party programs can't see. __________________

01-11-2005, 08:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
CTSNKY Knower of all that is MS Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10,755 OS: (multiple machines) 95, 98, 2K & XP Home & Pro	No, he's right, it is slower for me as well. I know Danrak is furiously working on forum software updates at this time. May be why.......I'll check "behind the scenes" and advise. __________________ GO BIG BLUE!!

01-11-2005, 08:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jason Faugh a ballagh Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pasco, FL Posts: 8,472 OS: Windows Vista My System Blog Entries: 2	We've outgrown yet another server. Hopefully within the next month or two I can afford to get a new server. __________________ Posting Tips \| Advice for New People \| Common Fixes \| Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh

01-11-2005, 08:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Volt-Schwibe Asst. Manager, Automotive Forums; HJT Trainee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Behind you, watching you as you type. Posts: 7,372 OS: Click "My System" to view details My System	ouch. __________________ <signature> TSF is funded by our Admin's pocket, care to help? Power Tip: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. New Members: Creating a single new thread in the correct section is the best way to assure your thread will receive a reply. </signature>

01-11-2005, 08:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
CTSNKY Knower of all that is MS Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10,755 OS: (multiple machines) 95, 98, 2K & XP Home & Pro	I have a couple offers of assistance: - PM me the specs and I can see if my CT franchise connections can get a better price (or not). - I would be happy to donate my "TSF Bucks" and forego my points total (curr >3000). __________________ GO BIG BLUE!!

01-11-2005, 08:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jason Faugh a ballagh Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pasco, FL Posts: 8,472 OS: Windows Vista My System Blog Entries: 2	Thanks. I go with LiquidWeb.com though because of their service. I've called them up on the phone at 3 am sometimes with a server problem, and they get right on it. Their service has been great. You can see their comparison with what most other places cover. What I'm looking at is this though: 2400 GB Premium Bandwidth 100% Network Uptime Guarantee 2 Hour Hardware Replacement SLA 24/7/365 Phone and Helpdesk Support Up To 16 IP Addresses Free 24/7 Pro-Active Service Monitoring Free Remote Reboot Linux / Fedora Core 2 OS Dual Xeon 2.66GHZ Hyperthreaded 4GB DDR Registered ECC 3x 36GB SCSI / Hardware Raid 5 120GB IDE Backup Drive 50GB Remote Backup CPanel / Web Host Manager w/InitAdmin It'll cost me $750 for the first month, and then only $500 every month after. I'm going with a larger downpayment because I think that this server should last atleast a year, and with the large downpayment I'm saving $25 a month, which would take only 10 months to break even on it. I was thinking about getting it this month, but my credit card company just sent me a letter saying I'm over my limit again. :( Since advertising doesn't bring in all that much money, I'm looking at other ways to make some money, such as the new TSF Store. There is also some other plans in the works, but waiting on some outside parties to create the stuff I need. __________________ Posting Tips \| Advice for New People \| Common Fixes \| Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh Last edited by Jason; 01-11-2005 at 09:01 PM.

01-11-2005, 09:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
norin TSF Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: L-Town, Maine Posts: 1,748 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System	danrak... if i had the recources i would definately donate. but alas i am barely making it along on my own as well... have you considered maybe paid advertising... perhaps not pop-up like but mostly links on the sides and when the member or someone clicks the link the other ppl pay you a small bit? i am not sure how this works exactly but i hope things work out well enuff... and i really hope TSF goes on a long and healthy life. i am very fond of this forum. better than most and i love the environment and the community. and i like earning points ^_^ __________________

01-11-2005, 09:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jason Faugh a ballagh Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pasco, FL Posts: 8,472 OS: Windows Vista My System Blog Entries: 2	No worries about donating. Just helping out with peoples questions and keeping things active is more then most can ask for. I do have paid advertising. You should see an ad at the top and the bottom of the forum. There are programs out there, including norton, that do not show these though, and when I get around to it again, they will be disabled for those who have donated. The problem is that most people do not wish to advertise on a forum due to the low click through rate. I also do not like to swamp users with ads, as I think it takes away from the site. The site will stay. I ran it for since 2001 without making anything, except for a little bit last year. Like I said, taking into account other resources for making extra money. Hopefully I get some more products for the store soon, including TSF gear for all those that don't want to wait until they have enough points. There are some other ideas also. __________________ Posting Tips \| Advice for New People \| Common Fixes \| Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh

01-11-2005, 10:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
norin TSF Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: L-Town, Maine Posts: 1,748 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System	yea the low click rate does make a big problem... well here is what i offer to you.. if you get paid by members just clicking the ads then i will click the ads i see every time i check posts or make posts... and i post alot! __________________

01-11-2005, 10:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
norin TSF Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: L-Town, Maine Posts: 1,748 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System	i gotcha... i will clickity click click click every once in a while for ya.. and i plan on keeping my avid posting attribs alove.. as i like to help ppl when i can and i like the help when i need it.. so i gotcha back dan! __________________

01-12-2005, 09:43 AM	#16 (permalink)
norin TSF Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: L-Town, Maine Posts: 1,748 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System	see dan we all got your back on this guy. __________________