Technical problems that we are facing

[echarcha]

Originally Posted by Sane Less

^^ we all have been mentioning that for many years... but Echrapachra pai has always had some issue with that. Don't know why

I will ask our ISP if they can set up a system where each of you can go pay every month.

[Shringarey]

I am willing to pay $80 to $ 100 ONCE a year

[sgars]

I am also ok with pitching in my humble contribution. Bring it on.
Sometime in sleep also had folloeing questions or thoughts-
1. Could a fresh start be made with the same forum structure? Old threads are dumped in another place like echarcha-archive.com posts can be quoted or referee from there but that is essentially closed for comments.
2. Low cost server should slow the performance. But does it also increase the chances of breaking the site? Or in other words, was the dedicated server protecting against malicious attacks?

[ashdoc]

Sorry guys . I don't wish to pay . That would be carrying my forum addiction too far . I would rather quit the forum .

[echarcha]

Originally Posted by sgars

I am also ok with pitching in my humble contribution. Bring it on.
Sometime in sleep also had folloeing questions or thoughts-
1. Could a fresh start be made with the same forum structure? Old threads are dumped in another place like echarcha-archive.com posts can be quoted or referee from there but that is essentially closed for comments.
2. Low cost server should slow the performance. But does it also increase the chances of breaking the site? Or in other words, was the dedicated server protecting against malicious attacks?

Setting up another site for old content will mean getting a new domain or using echarcha.net. Also there will need to be forum software for ability to search threads, etc etc. Its a bigger endeavour.

With a dedicated server, an entire physical server with its CPU is ours to use. This prevents crash of the database as there is more memory dedicated only to us. Also, the ISP has more incentive to put the server on more sophisticated firewall and intrusion detection infrastructure. Till date we were enjoying all this at a cost of $139/month. Now with a lower plan of $49/month we are on a shared server which hosts other sites too. So less resources dedicated to our site.

[sarv_shaktimaan]

Originally Posted by ashdoc

Sorry guys . I don't wish to pay . That would be carrying my forum addiction too far . I would rather quit the forum .

Kind of same for me .. i could pay 49 once a year though. 149 seems hefty

[ashdoc]

OK . I am willing to pay 6000 rupees in cash ( but only in cash ; i mean notes not online transfer ) once per year .

but who will take the cash and transfer to USA and make payment after converting to dollars ? that's sutradharji's headache not my headache .

also offer is only for 139 dollars plan not 49 dollars plan .

6000 rupees is 82.25 dollars , so it is still some contribution .

[echarcha]

Do not worry so much about the money transfer. Those who can, great. Those who cannot, great. For now, let us use the server gently because of our limited resources on the server.

As for forum addiction - well, I am glad that you like it here We are no facebook or instagram, but we have survived and thrived for 18 years now!

[Napolean]

Originally Posted by echarcha

Do not worry so much about the money transfer. Those who can, great. Those who cannot, great. For now, let us use the server gently because of our limited resources on the server.

As for forum addiction - well, I am glad that you like it here We are no facebook or instagram, but we have survived and thrived for 18 years now!

Yeah. People don't have to contribute a specific amount. If and whatever they want to pay, will be good.

[Aashika]

i dont mind contributing either.

[ashdoc]

Originally Posted by echarcha

I have already removed a few modules from the main page to save on the complexity of the SQL queries which are required to create the front page. Please bear with me.

We have lost lots of content since last few weeks. Sorry. I will try to backup the database weekly.

the 'jalebi , the everlasting taste of love' thread seems to be gone . it was a review close to my bleeding heart

[Charchila]

Originally Posted by ashdoc

the 'jalebi , the everlasting taste of love' thread seems to be gone . it was a review close to my bleeding heart

Here you go, grab it and recreate it if you can.

http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...&ct=clnk&gl=us