I finally received a reply from Mav. Here's the relevant portion:
I don't spend any time managing websites anymore, had almost forgotten I still pay for the hosting.
If you want to raise some money through gofundme, venmo etc, we could probably find someone to update the software and maintain.
So, there you have it. If anyone wishes to start an account with one of those services, that's the way to do this.
"Finally, for your rather strange idea that miracles are somehow linked to the amount of gay sexual gratification that is taking place would require that primitive Christianity was launched by gay sex, would it not?"
He doesn't say how much money. Find someone to update the software and maintain it, like who? How does this give you ownership of the site?
How is it a good idea to start a fundraiser without knowing who, what or how much is needed?
The first question is if he wants money for the existing data and domain? A new host would probably be <$10/mo for shared hosting (which would be fine for a low-volume board like this). The URL would be $15/yr to renew. So a $300 fundraiser could keep the board running for 3 - 5 years.
The second question is whether this 10-year-old version of phpBB is compatible with the current version as far as migrating the data is concerned?
Who gives a crap how much is given to the preservation of the web-site. If every active viewer gave $5.00, what is the loss to the individual if the money is lost. I believe the people running this board are more concerned with maintaining the board than the "fortune" that could possible be raised by a gofundme campaign.
Give the money, accounting it as a movie ticket (dollar night at the movies) and don't worry about the use. Be a Mormon in this case (I don't care if they burn my tithing money, its for the Lard and his slimy idiots).
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He doesn't say how much money. Find someone to update the software and maintain it, like who? How does this give you ownership of the site?
How is it a good idea to start a fundraiser without knowing who, what or how much is needed?
The first question is if he wants money for the existing data and domain? A new host would probably be <$10/mo for shared hosting (which would be fine for a low-volume board like this). The URL would be $15/yr to renew. So a $300 fundraiser could keep the board running for 3 - 5 years.
The second question is whether this 10-year-old version of phpBB is compatible with the current version as far as migrating the data is concerned?
We are running version 3.X of the software. The current version is, I think, 3.2.X The phpBB forum has lots of folks posting who make that magnitude of upgrade. It looks like it works pretty smoothly as long as any installed extensions are removed before the updating and whoever does the update follows the update instructions. There are also extensions for automatically updating the software and for automatic backup of the db. Managing the board doesn't look too difficult or time consuming as long as one can read and follow instructions.
Questions for Shades/EA/Mav: Which version are we currently running? Is the database being backed up? How old is the last backup?
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Dr. Shades wrote:I finally received a reply from Mav. Here's the relevant portion:
I don't spend any time managing websites anymore, had almost forgotten I still pay for the hosting.
If you want to raise some money through gofundme, venmo etc, we could probably find someone to update the software and maintain.
So, there you have it. If anyone wishes to start an account with one of those services, that's the way to do this.
Wow, it sounds as if our existence here is very fragile. If there has been nobody doing DB/Site backup and maintenance all these years, with Mav not even remembering that he's hosting the place. I'm surprised it's still here.
RockSlider wrote:Wow, it sounds as if our existence here is very fragile. If there has been nobody doing DB/Site backup and maintenance all these years, with Mav not even remembering that he's hosting the place. I'm surprised it's still here.
ELOHIM: Jehovah, Michael, my anger is kindled against the anti-Mormons. Go down to the earth and check on Mormon Discussions and then return and report.
JEHOVAH: It shall be done, Elohim. Come, Michael let us go down.
MICHAEL: We shall go down, come Jehovah, let's check on the website and foil Dr. Shades and punish Shulem for his wickedness.