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Post by clight77 on Jan 25, 2009 0:02:16 GMT -5
Obviously, a whole bunch of folks don't like this format because we've had 52 visitors, but only 13 peeps have signed up as members. I think it probably has something to do with the email addy requirements. If anyone (Lynx, nudge, nudge) knows of a better webhost, please post the addy or PM it to me. TIA Seems your PM does not work... Here is some info for hosting. I do not know what kind of host you are looking for,but i have used this one here for 6 years http://www.deru.net/ My site is http://www.101uses.com same content as you and never a problem,and super support. I use phpbb3 i do not know what you use though. Need more info just ask? Test account for 101 Login: tester Pass: tester Regards clight77
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Post by adminX on Jan 27, 2009 10:32:38 GMT -5
Thanks clight77. We'll check it out. Although, based on the PMs we've been getting, Slimdog's format is preferred by most.
We're going to wait a couple of more days to give as many members as possible the opportunity to PM me or one of the moderators about whether we should stay here or move to another site.
It's very important that everyone provide her or his input. You're the ones who will determine how X-Files evolves.
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Post by scriptureistruth on Jan 27, 2009 11:04:08 GMT -5
I have two points to make regards this topic:- 1. My impression so far is that some want to reproduce the old boards as closely as possible, obviously to try top recreate the 'feel' of the community. This approach will never work, for many and varied reasons; too obvious to waste space here commenting on why. 2. By constantly chasing around looking for alternative sites to use, the community is in real danger of losing MORE of it's vital members because they can't find the latest place where the site is; thus fragmenting even more the original idea of who and what this board has always served. I accept that this site is our 'Land of milk and honey', lets appreciate what we have and move forward in how to improve what we have got, and not try to wander in the desert looking for greener grass. Blessings.
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Post by adminX on Jan 27, 2009 12:48:11 GMT -5
Frankly, it'd be a pain in the butt to move again, but if that's what folks want, that's what we'll do.
Personally, I think we have everything we need here.
As far as losing members, we've already lost a huge number of them even though I updated both the redirectors when this board was created.
Actually, I'll give it until the weekend to see what the consensus is and talk it over with the Mods. Then we'll decide what to do.
And thanks for reminding me, scriptureistruth, I need to post our redirector addys.
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Post by lost d plot on Jan 27, 2009 15:16:52 GMT -5
Frankly, it'd be a pain in the butt to move again, but if that's what folks want, that's what we'll do. Personally, I think we have everything we need here. As far as losing members, we've already lost a huge number of them even though I updated both the redirectors when this board was created. Actually, I'll give it until the weekend to see what the consensus is and talk it over with the Mods. Then we'll decide what to do. Where to start...lol adminX this is your board and you should do what you feel is right. I think the underlying problem is your trying too hard to give people what thry can never have again. In the nicest possible sence TheX is dead and it has been for a long time now. I personally didn't like the last board it looked like TheX but I knew it wasn't. I quite like it here because it looks different. What I don't like about here is it's unsafe and I agree with the quote I posted previously Appart from the shit site bit because I don't feel thats the case at all. I don't like that IP's are logged and in view of what we are posting with hot linking being allowed as well I don't think it will be too long before there could be a problem. For these reasons I never intended to be actively posting here for long but I did wanted to give you a decent start here because you can see that your trying your best and it shows that your putting a lot of work into keeping the community together. I also don't think you have lost everyone (just look at the read count on this thread) I just think they are either busy or they won't post because it isn't safe to do so. Anyways I think I'm going on a bit again...lol What I would say is that if you feel its best to move I would go with Slimdog's format you got a good team so it shouldn't too hard to keep on top of any spammers and you can always slip the pass to a chosen few if you need help. I would also give considderation to keepeing the redirects but loosing TheX. TheX was ADMINS legacy! Why not start your own! Make it a tribute to him if you like.. You could call it home from home...lol We need a new home to keep the community together not another TheX. I would be very happy to follow the redirect and find a new home. If I can be of any help you can PM me @ DR. And If i've just pissed you off good and proper then sorry i really didn't mean to....lol Do what you feel is right we all appreciate your effortsMaybe I'm just getting old...lol LDP
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Post by adminX on Jan 27, 2009 16:06:56 GMT -5
Lmaorotf.
Nope LDP, you sure didn't piss me off.
But a couple of things I want to mention, I made XF3 a legacy to ADMIN. I even used his graphics (except for the globe which was too huge to meet the new CGIWorld bandwidth requirements.)
I also placed his heartfelt mention of Sabbie and the rollerskating image of her front and center so everyone would see it.
So what I'm hearing from you is X-Files isn't about X-Files, it's about admin.
And since he isn't around anymore, we should rename this board or create a new one which isn't an X-Files replica. Is that correct?
adminX
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Post by lost d plot on Jan 27, 2009 16:39:50 GMT -5
Yes and No.
TheX is the community not the board.
We used to hang at ADMINS pad and now we hang at yours.
I just think it would be nice if you re-decorated and made it look like your pad and not his.
Your Pad, Your Rules, A new Home.
LDP
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Post by adminX on Jan 27, 2009 18:40:52 GMT -5
The rotating globe is the one I installed here and at XF3, so I guess that would make it mine.
"The World of X-Files" graphic is something I created because, unfortunately, admin's multi-part graphics weren't acceptable by ProBoards. If you recall, they were much bigger and were in 3 parts and even coding them in html, ProBoards didn't like them.
However, the twinkling stars background is 100% admin's and he had it from day 1. Regardless of what others recall, the stars were at TheX since its creation. And I have ALL of the original graphics including the ActiveX code of admin's rotating globe.
But I guess what it really comes down to is that I truly like the way he set up TheX. I'm not trying to clone him. I'm trying to show respect for him.
I guess I could rename the board if that's what everyone wants.
Let me know because if we're going to make a move, that would be the perfect time to do it.
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Post by lost d plot on Jan 27, 2009 19:40:20 GMT -5
I'm a dozy bugger...lol
It never really occured to me that you would want an X clone over one of your own creation. I just figgured you was trying to keep everyone happy by copying whats familliar.
I suppose the great thing about thex tis that you can come and go and its always there if you find your way back.
If this is what you want it stick with it I'm sure everyone will support you.
And if you can find a way of making it safe I recon its a safe bet you'll get more posters.
LDP
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