RogerC 147 Report post Posted August 1, 2023 What needs to happen to fix this running out of bandwidth problem? We need to fix this cause, and I'm sure everyone agrees, having the site shutdown for bandwidth every month is starting to suck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigDuke6 18 Report post Posted August 1, 2023 Money Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 838 Report post Posted August 1, 2023 Apparently, a BOT was using enough bandwidth that the system ran out of allotted bandwidth. The service provider has apparently blocked that from happening again. But yes, more money paid to the provider would allow more bandwidth to be used per month. 2 Grabber70Mach and Mach1 Driver reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmal 229 Report post Posted August 1, 2023 Made me panic again. I was afraid it may not come back. 1 1 Mach1 Driver and RogerC reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,247 Report post Posted August 1, 2023 I've got a few guy's emails and phone numbers that I contact when things go south. If anyone would like to share your info with me I'll keep you informed with what little I know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperpete 39 Report post Posted August 2, 2023 Im sure everyone here wouldn't mind $5-10 bucks a year to help out with the costs. 1 bigmal reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 147 Report post Posted August 2, 2023 I always check on the donation amount to see if more is needed. We always seem to be plenty over the target amount for the month though. Not sure what amount we need to avoid this problem but never-the -less I added more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bswor 77 Report post Posted August 2, 2023 Hey guys a bot hit the site and I had tech support take care of it. The donation amount is busted and always shows that amount. Currently the ads don't cover the costs anymore. It's close but not quite there. So anything you donate will sit in the PayPal account to pay the bill. I'm currently in the process of moving and other big life changes (Fiancee), which is why it took so long to take care of this. Sorry for the delay. I'll monitor the Bandwidth this month and see of a plan upgrade is necessary. Thanks for your patience 5 2 69RavenConv, Mike65, RPM and 4 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 838 Report post Posted August 3, 2023 I just contributed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bswor 77 Report post Posted August 3, 2023 Thank you sir. The forum software needs a update as well which also has a fee, so donations will go towards that if our license has expired. I will also explore another option. Which is to let the forum software company host the site which could eliminate these type of problems and spam. 3 Mach1 Driver, RogerC and RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 597 Report post Posted August 3, 2023 On 8/2/2023 at 9:29 PM, Midlife said: I just contributed! Slow poke! I contributed on 7/1. Lets help the guy out, and get our favorite site back. Edit, I'll give you some slack- hope you're doing OK with the covid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmal 229 Report post Posted August 5, 2023 Could you send me the PayPal details and what a typical donation is. I'd like to contribute. Thanks, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 597 Report post Posted August 5, 2023 Up at the top left, Store, Donations, and click the donate button. You need a PayPal account. If enough people donate the amount doesn't need to be large... but I lets face it, most people do not donate. When the site was down for an extended period and no one could contact Ben, I asked one of my kids to look at the site in a public- non intrusive way. They have access to a report that can be run on any site that will tell it's activity, and the site doesn't have to be up and running. She said that this site gets lots of activity and many other sites would be envious- we're talking thousands of hits. It seems to be mostly for pictures, wire diagrams. etc. People are looking for information- just like we are, but they aren't willing to pay for the knowledge gained. I'm sure Ben would be grateful for any donation. He doesn't make any money running this site- he looses money. I'm just grateful that he takes his time and money to provide this service. So guys, if you like the content and it has helped you personally, and you want it to continue, then donate based on how it has helped you. 2 RPM and RogerC reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,247 Report post Posted August 5, 2023 And I'll thank you again Terry, but here publicly for having your daughter look into this. I'm petty sure she nailed it with stolen bandwidth. 1 Mach1 Driver reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mountaineerfan 49 Report post Posted August 11, 2023 Donated! This site has helped me so much. It needs to stick around for others!! 1 Mach1 Driver reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 346 Report post Posted September 1, 2023 Got the first post of the new month :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 597 Report post Posted September 1, 2023 Lets hope the site isn't just "visiting" and will stick around a while. This is getting most discouraging. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastYorkStang 68 Report post Posted September 1, 2023 The third ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,247 Report post Posted September 1, 2023 5 hours ago, EastYorkStang said: The third ? Are you asking if it's the third time it's gone down? If so, nope, more than that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 597 Report post Posted September 1, 2023 it was about once a year...and then I lost count 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmal 229 Report post Posted September 2, 2023 Thanks God you're back! I just emailed Midlife to see if he had heard anything. The Aussie forums are too negative. This is so much better 1 smh00n reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 597 Report post Posted September 2, 2023 Yeah us Yanks are very zen 2 RPM and bigmal reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted September 2, 2023 A couple of beers will do that every time! 2 bigmal and Mach1 Driver reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastYorkStang 68 Report post Posted September 5, 2023 On 9/1/2023 at 11:55 AM, RPM said: Are you asking if it's the third time it's gone down? If so, nope, more than that. No, was stating I was the third poster of the new month. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 346 Report post Posted October 1, 2023 First post of the new month again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
