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Title: Hail To the Chief
Post by: rdunk on October 14, 2012, 10:38:46 PM
zorgon, thank you so much for the tremendous effert these past two days in getting this thing straightened out! We have missed having the usual access! And yes, each time something like this  happens, we realize again, what this forum means to each of us, as a part of our daily lives.

Much much thanks, for a job well done!!
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: zorgon on October 14, 2012, 10:45:23 PM
Thanks  ;D

I guess the mass mail feature worked :P Seems it even personalizes the mail
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: biggles on October 14, 2012, 11:02:21 PM
Youz a smart boy.
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: zorgon on October 14, 2012, 11:05:13 PM
Not anymore  Brain is MUSH now..

I guess I can be a ZOMBIE for All Hallow's Eve  :o
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: robomont on October 14, 2012, 11:15:47 PM
finally gettin my forum fix.you da man zorgon.thankyou.
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: zorgon on October 14, 2012, 11:20:21 PM
MISSING AVATARS AND ATTACHMENTS

DO NOT LOAD A NEW AVATAR

They are currently missing because moving the forum means I have to redirect to the attachment url


I MAY delete it and start a new one for avatars only so hold on because if you add an avatar now it will likely get lost when I redirect

Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: zorgon on October 14, 2012, 11:26:03 PM
On attachments...

Attachments are stored in the MYSLQ database.

As such they take up a lot of space and every time someone views one it loads and slows the database

Attachments are also set to expire by default (currently turned off)

Attachments can also bring in malicious programs even those we limit file extensions

So I have currently copied all attachments to a directory. In a directory they are stored as a hard copy on the server not in a database. As such a link to such a file on the same server as the forum is virtually instant and does not stress the data base

I will be getting us a gallery  In fact one is loaded but have had no time to configure it If anyone here has experience setting up Coppermine Gallery PLEASE let me know as once its set up members can store images there and just insert those in posts

It may be necessary to delete the old attachment folder and reload avatars  I will let you know
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: kdog on October 14, 2012, 11:31:24 PM
So how many pounds did you lose sweating that out,Z?

Good job on you and your crew on the recovery!
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: Caver78 on October 14, 2012, 11:40:24 PM
Holy Crap....sorry this went on an ALL HAIL ZORGON for fixing it..... :)
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: Bob Powell on October 15, 2012, 12:14:25 AM
Glad you're back up and running homie.
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: zorgon on October 15, 2012, 12:14:39 AM
Quote from: kdog on October 14, 2012, 11:31:24 PM
So how many pounds did you lose sweating that out,Z?

gained 20 pounds :P  I eat when under stress :P and don't get exercise while on the comp :D
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: zorgon on October 15, 2012, 12:15:42 AM
Quote from: Bob Powell on October 15, 2012, 12:14:25 AM
Glad you're back up and running homie.

Thanks  How goes your new place? haven't had time to drop by

At least we lost ZERO data this time :D


Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: astr0144 on October 15, 2012, 01:21:42 AM
Zorgon !

What can one say after such an ordeal...

Thought all had been lost..

Your the Top Man PRC hero !

Not sure yet how you did it...

But you saved the day and all the members futures...

Hope that you can resolve any further outstanding issues and manage to obtain contact with
any members who may still be unsure what happened and have not yet reestablished contact.

Thanks again..
Ast0144
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: Eighthman on October 15, 2012, 01:54:39 AM
Congratulations and thank you.

Camelot has been down for a couple days also.  I consider this and that one to be among the most important UFO related sites available. I've also noticed problems with other UFO sites or reports.

The question is: who did this and why?.   What is happening or about to happen that must be stopped?
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: Eighthman on October 15, 2012, 01:59:13 AM
Camelot is now back up and running.

Something is going on.........
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: Phedre on October 15, 2012, 02:05:02 AM

Thank you so much Zorgon! I know you really, really worked hard.
Thank you again Phedre :)
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: The Seeker on October 15, 2012, 02:17:31 AM
Quote from: astr0144 on October 15, 2012, 01:21:42 AM
Zorgon !

What can one say after such an ordeal...

Thought all had been lost..

Your the Top Man PRC hero !

Not sure yet how you did it...

But you saved the day and all the members futures...

Hope that you can resolve any further outstanding issues and manage to obtain contact with
any members who may still be unsure what happened and have not yet reestablished contact.

Thanks again..
Ast0144
Astro, email has been sent to all current active members, so hopefully all have been notified, just as Z is working to correct all the issues...
I also made the statement on the temp forum that I am more than willing to pay or donate a monthly membership fee to help maintain the forum; if enough of us here would do so it could be possible to have a dedicated server for the PRC.

What say you, fellow forumians?


seeker
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: Shasta56 on October 15, 2012, 02:25:23 AM
I would be willing to pay a membership fee if it doesn't kill my budget. 

Shasta
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: sky otter on October 15, 2012, 02:34:00 AM


well ..not going to add the hugging emoticons cause they might do damage

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Zorg..consider you and your added girth hugged and re-hugged

i was thinking of going off line and boy did this show me something
you are truly amazing

thank you ..

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: Primus58 on October 15, 2012, 02:51:38 AM
Zorgon, I too am most grateful for your hard work, thank you for everything you do brother... LOL, or should I say, your Excellency!

PRC would not be such an amazing forum without you!

Woody

p.s. I eat when I'm stressed... what's your favorite stress food? I found these delicious Halloween cookies the other day... oh my God, I may need Cookie Rehab!

THANKS AGAIN ZORGON!!!
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: Sgt.Rocknroll on October 15, 2012, 03:24:19 AM
There's a reason you wear a crown! Thanks
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: spacemaverick on October 15, 2012, 04:27:02 AM
Thanks Zorgon for what you do here.  Other forums have been attacked also.  Who knows what lurks in the minds of those who perform such attacks.  Maybe getting too close to the truth????  We will never know.
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: spacemaverick on October 15, 2012, 04:32:06 AM
Perhaps this is a part of a precursor (forum attacks) to a major cyber attack on the net?

http://thinkprogress.org/security/2012/10/12/1004011/panetta-warns-of-cyber-pearl-harbor-as-white-house-readies-executive-order/?mobile=nc
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: burntheships on October 15, 2012, 04:58:16 AM
Quote from: zorgon on October 15, 2012, 12:15:42 AM

At least we lost ZERO data this time :D

That is good news, and thanks a million for your efforts!
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: Amaterasu on October 15, 2012, 05:40:55 AM
Thanks so much, Z.  I appreciate the effort You went to in putting all this together again!
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: Pimander on October 15, 2012, 07:11:47 PM
Z, I just found out Data is on holiday.  When he gets home, I'll ask him about some tech support etc.

Oh yes, welcome to the forum staff Seeker.  I forgot to say anything and got caught up in the action. :)
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: Littleenki on October 15, 2012, 07:22:30 PM
Zorgon, thanks for your efforts and successful rebirth of PRC!

You sure do offer a lot to those of us here, and ask so little besides integrity and honesty.

You my friend are a class act!

Cheers!
Dave
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: Somamech on October 15, 2012, 07:40:52 PM
The invite for Pork Belly and Digging Gems in Oz still Stands  :P

Thanks for what you do mate...

CanAlien's rule  8)
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: Littleenki on October 15, 2012, 07:51:20 PM
Quote from: the seeker on October 15, 2012, 02:17:31 AM
Astro, email has been sent to all current active members, so hopefully all have been notified, just as Z is working to correct all the issues...
I also made the statement on the temp forum that I am more than willing to pay or donate a monthly membership fee to help maintain the forum; if enough of us here would do so it could be possible to have a dedicated server for the PRC.

What say you, fellow forumians?


seeker

I second that, Seeker, a small monthly fee, perhaps withdrawn from a debit acccount automatically..a great idea!

Some may not have much to share, so with that in mind, it should always be voluntary, but as for me I am willing to share what i can! I usually do every couple months or so anyways, so its OK by me!:D

Im certain any rules or stipulations hashed out by the admins will be more than fair!

Cheers!
Le
Title: Re: Hail To the Chief
Post by: Bob Powell on October 16, 2012, 12:32:16 AM
Quote from: zorgon on October 15, 2012, 12:15:42 AM
Thanks  How goes your new place? haven't had time to drop by

At least we lost ZERO data this time :D

It's up and running, although I haven't had much time to do anything with it yet. I HAVE however created a special place for you and the rest of the members of Pegasus to visit.

HERE IS THE PEGASUS RESEARCH CONSORTIUM SUB-FORUM at ttiv.forumotion.com.

http://ttiv.forumotion.com/f13-friends-of-ttiv-other-forums (http://ttiv.forumotion.com/f13-friends-of-ttiv-other-forums)

Any member of Pegasus/Living Moon is welcome on my forum as well. You guys take care of the outer space stuff, and I'll take care of the Earth-bound scumbags: Together, we'll get to the bottom of this rabbit hole.

Deal?  ;D