Forum downtime explanation
 

I apologize for the forum downtime overnight. One of the network adapters on the community database server decided to quit, and given the server's age, we decided to replace the whole server while we were at it. So we did that, and now we're back on a new database server. Who knows, it may even speed up access a bit! :)

Thanks for bearing with us during the downtime this morning.

Best,
DocJohn

Thanks for the fast work! It does seem faster too! ;)

thanks! I wondered about that...gave me a chance to do some emailing with Koala...:D

I believe that just means the chat rooms are likely not up yet.

as yesterday was DocJohn's birthday and he worked on getting us back up asap, he may be taking a well needed rest before tackling the chat rooms, :) which seem to be the least used feature here

Here's the error I am getting:

404 Not Found

The server can not find the requested page:

(none)/chat/chatusers.php (port 80)

Please forward this error screen to orion.liviant.com's WebMaster.

I cannot get on here with my main machine. It appears to have the text message about the down from DocJohn.

I cleared the cache and it is still there.

But I can log on with my backup laptop that I use occasionally.

I am confused and don't understand this.:confused:

When I tried an hr ago...I got the 404 message at the top of my screen and the skin I use was incomplete. Now all seems normal except for chat. On this alternate laptop that is.

My main computer is stuck on the message from DocJohn. Maybe I should reboot it? I'll try that.

My problems were pretty confusing....

With experimentally fiddling around I could log into my Moderator Panel. From there I clicked Forums home and got in that way. Both links are in my favorites. But hubby and I stewed on this for a while and he suggested to remove my link to the main board from favorites entirely.

So I did that. Logged into the mod panel, got to the main board index and bookmarked that. Then I logged out. And tried coming back in using the new link...and that worked.
I have to say we looked at both addresses and they were identical in appearance, but one just didn't work anymore.

Now this didn't happen yesterday! Only today. :thud:

I didn't change anything in Bookmarks for my Moderator link. It still works. Boy, I sure do NOT understand computers!:confused:

Photos are not loading for me in my profile album.

I just checked that feature...and perhaps it needs activating?

I think it likely that DocJohn is probably working on resetting things to make sure all is stable so perhaps some features are not yet accessible.

Just sending a 'Thank You'.....
 

....to DocJohn and everyone else who helps keep this wonderful forum going.........It's a big ship to run and I am just OH so grateful that it wasn't a complete 'crash' ...... the downtime gave me a chance to realize how VERY important this forum is to us.

So, just wanted to send a big 'thumbs up' to everyone involved and am thankful for what we have so far......and have faith that all the rest will come together in due season.....
And most of all, THANK you for keeping us updated..........:o I for one would have probably been running in circles panic-stricken, had there been no communication of the problem that exists.....

This is a good 'wake up' call to realize the deep appreciation that we have this wonderful forum in the first place
:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

Rae

You're welcome.

Due to having to change public-facing servers this go-around, that means something needs to be updated around the Internet. This something does take time -- it can be as long as 24 hours -- before you'll see everything in working order. Some may see no issues right now; others may still be having some sort of issue. But come tomorrow, you all should be on the same page and not have any more problems.

Chat is back online as well.

The community is now hosted on two brand new servers, so we should be set again for a few more years. :)

Best,
DocJohn

I think you are doing a GREAT job... after 4 yrs there has to be attrition for the hardware, etc.

I guess my experience with the "message" may be less common.

But if people don't start appearing here after several days, I'd wonder if they are stuck like I was?

I really don't understand most things about computer stuff...I try, and I learn some things here and there, but I really find all of this rather dumbfounding! I had to log off and do some physical work outside to get past my frustrations today! I use the "help" function alot for Firefox and Windows. sigh. I don't know how we both sired a computer techie...but that is one of life's greater mysteries! LOL

I missed my NT "fix". Good to be back. Thank you Dr. John!

Thanks for everything DocJohn... great work... very fast....

ESPECIALLY considering it was the weekend AND your birthday sigh... computers can have such "timing" sheesh... :rolleyes:

~ waves ~

The photo upload for profile pictures/albums is now working. Yay!

Thanks, DocJohn!

This morning I could not get in here again .... I kept receiving some "Warning" I'd never seen before. After maybe an hour or so (after my first 6AM Central time) I could get in.

"Strange this", as is said in 'Fraggle Rock'?
 

I'd heard of problems? But had absolutely none myself.
Overall? What QUALITY SERVICE! Seamless for the most part, fixable for the other parts...and no panicked people.
If I were a cat? I'd let you scratch me in the 'proper' cat places!
Thank you all for all your hard work and know that it's appreciated!
:grouphug:'s!!!!!!!!! - j