Anyone else get sever errors, frozen pages on forum? Not bitching, just asking

[Graeme M]

I did some site maintenance last night so that may have helped. I did find a database error that I can't fix, plus this version of the forum software is now really old. I know it is possible to upgrade but I've read up on it and it's beyond me (or at least, I don't have the enthusiasm to put the effort into it). 

I am tempted to start from scratch with the latest version of the software, or even a different forum program. My host has a range of different systems available.  If I went to a different one, it'd still work much the same way so no big drama there, the only issue would be anyone's bookmark's or favourites but that's easy enough to fix. I *think* it's possible to port all member accounts across so no-one would need to re-register.

If I go down that track, I'd close this current forum off and keep it as an archive. That means that it'd still be able to be searched or read or linked to.

Alternatively, if there's anyone with a clue about this stuff that could help fix the database and upgrade the software, I'd be most grateful.

At this stage, I am looking for opinions.  Whaddya reckon?

[TM BILL]

Graeme you will do whats best i know  but the thought of letting this one go  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( it would be like knocking down a blokes local 

Keeping it as an archive would be great , but hopefully someone a lot clever than me will have the answers to keeping this one alive 

Whatever the outcome thanks again for providing this great facility for us  its as i said before my bastion from the PC world 
My wife is happy to contribute to maintence cost as being here keeps me from interfering in family life , apparantly her and the kids have that under control 

[firko]

Happy Birthday Graeme and thanks for giving us the best VMX forum on the web.

[Davey Crocket]

X 2 what Firko said.

[TM BILL]

Wishing you a very happy birthday Graeme  have a great day .

[pancho]

 Hear! Hear!

[Graeme M]

Thank you all for the birthday wishes. So far it's been a pretty good day. I got a nice Google Nexus tablet as my birthday present on which I can download and read my online magazines and last Sunday I spent a day at one of the most enjoyable race meets I have had the pleasure of attending.

Now if anyone would like to make it even better, think about what you post. I really *hate* moderating and trying to work out the right balance of what's OK and what isn't. So, just because I asked nicely and it's my birthday, anyone who may have posted anything contentious today might like to reconsider if that was a good idea...

[suzuki59]

Scunge - nah connection speed up here better than I am used to - bandwidth/technology not something short of over here 

Actually there is a range local to me I am wanting to try out - AKs, Uzi's - will let you know.

Oh sorry - they won't let Craigy in here  :'(

Dont worry Ross I can get a fake passport from your supplier-see you soon 

[Tim754]

Enjoy your birthday to the max Greame! Cheers mate Tim754

[OverTheHill]

What's happening people, [just woke up], had a beer after sawing wood all afternoon behind the old 'Fergy Dangerous Weapon Saw' & fell asleep--damn, now i'll be awake all night. Beer must have been for Graeme's Birthday!! so 'happy b/day Graeme, & thanks for running this 'forum', i'd sort of be a bit lost without it now, & has become a regular daily habit. Whatever the outcome [forum] thanks again.

[pancho]

Yep last couple of months  happens at random , mind you lots of things happen at random  people get robbed at random , cars crash at random  things go missing at random and now my favorite site goes off the air at random  :'(

Moral of the story "dont move to random "

Another place were there seems to be a lot of action is a GUNPOINT
cheers

[bazza]

Mustang car forum runs same format/programme (looks same layout,colours etc) and NO PROBLEMS
this is so slow some days you just give up



 

[bazza]

Timed out 3 times to get threw today ,who has 20 mins to sit waiting??

[Graeme M]

Yeah it IS playing up. I was contemplating trying to migrate to a different system but am not savvy enough. I am thinking of hiring an IT guy to help me do it. Stay tuned.

[Viper666]

I haven't had much trouble lately