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majormajor · Mar 14, 2013

Why does this site always almost fall over at around 1pm GMT? That is pretty early in the morning on PST, but the site ALWAYS stutters... 9am in NYC. Is that it?

Is the server in someone's bedroom, and they vacuum the carpet? Or what?

The database became pretty ****ed up today.

I run two international sites, and I NEVER see this hosting problem.......:eeek:

Capesofwrath · Mar 14, 2013

I visit a hifi site which does the same thing at 9am or thereabouts. Maintenance in California in that case so something similar here I should imagine.

V.C. Brunswick · Mar 14, 2013

It always runs really slow at 10:30PM Pacific time too.

majormajor · Mar 15, 2013

I use 1&1, whose servers, so I understand, are in Germany. Never have any problems

LizzieMaine · Mar 15, 2013

Many members don't realize that the Lounge is powered by an array of genuine, restored Golden Era server equipment, as illustrated below:

Although our system is equipped with high-capacity buffer tanks, occasionally an obstruction will occur in the outlet lines, causing the tanks to overflow. When this happens, a technician needs to locate the obstructed line and use an electric pipe snake to clear the blockage. This process does take time, but we're sure all the members appreciate our efforts to maintain the tradition of fine artisanal Internet service.

QueenOfRandom · Mar 15, 2013

Haha! Lizzie that has to be the best reply!

esteban68 · Mar 15, 2013

I am on AOL here in the UK and surprisingly never have issues with FL.....good reply BTW Lizzie!

Edward · Mar 15, 2013

majormajor said:
Why does this site always almost fall over at around 1pm GMT? That is pretty early in the morning on PST, but the site ALWAYS stutters... 9am in NYC. Is that it?

Is the server in someone's bedroom, and they vacuum the carpet? Or what?

The database became pretty ****ed up today.

I run two international sites, and I NEVER see this hosting problem.......:eeek:

I occasionally find this in the early evening in London. I just assume it's the site trying to play dead cause it don't want me.... Guy drumming his fingers at the next table says I'm paranoid. Well.... he didn't actually say it. He did it in morse code.

majormajor · Mar 16, 2013

LizzieMaine said:
Many members don't realize that the Lounge is powered by an array of genuine, restored Golden Era server equipment, as illustrated below:

Although our system is equipped with high-capacity buffer tanks, occasionally an obstruction will occur in the outlet lines, causing the tanks to overflow. When this happens, a technician needs to locate the obstructed line and use an electric pipe snake to clear the blockage. This process does take time, but we're sure all the members appreciate our efforts to maintain the tradition of fine artisanal Internet service.

Good one, Lizzie

DNO · Mar 16, 2013

It's sluggish for me right now...9:17 am eastern daylight savings time. Lizzie must be manning that snake right now!

majormajor · Mar 16, 2013

DNO said:
It's sluggish for me right now...9:17 am eastern daylight savings time. Lizzie must be manning that snake right now!

Yup, for me too. So just the same at weekends

LoveMyHats2 · Mar 16, 2013

It is like that for many of us. First few times it did that I wondered if I needed to put another quarter in the slot! lol!

Dixon Cannon · Mar 16, 2013

LizzieMaine said:
Many members don't realize that the Lounge is powered by an array of genuine, restored Golden Era server equipment, as illustrated below:

Although our system is equipped with high-capacity buffer tanks, occasionally an obstruction will occur in the outlet lines, causing the tanks to overflow. When this happens, a technician needs to locate the obstructed line and use an electric pipe snake to clear the blockage. This process does take time, but we're sure all the members appreciate our efforts to maintain the tradition of fine artisanal Internet service.

Lizzie, I am so glad that you clarified that for us!!! I was sure it was going to turn out to be cable lice! I'm allergic to those litte buggers!! (LOL) -dixon cannon

Nathan Flowers · Mar 18, 2013

We probably need to upgrade to a new server. With all the new members and hits we're getting from Reddit and other social aggregation sites, the Lounge is straining the capacity of our existing server.

That said, I'll ask for some input here. Would any of you be interested in a paid membership? Pay a few bucks a month, and you would get something in return, like a bigger PM box, the ability to have a photo gallery with attachments, and maybe the ability to turn off the Google ads? We'd be able to take the proceeds and get on a dedicated server.

The Wiser Hatter · Mar 18, 2013

I would pay for it along with a good mobile interface. I really like the Style Forum software and mobile interface.

MisterCairo · Mar 18, 2013

I'd be willing to pay something, though I can't say I'm that bothered by the ads. I rarely have issues with access, though ironically I had some delays just now!

Nathan Flowers · Mar 18, 2013

Have you used our mobile theme? I'll check out styleforum's mobile interface today.

Feraud · Mar 18, 2013

The Fedora Lounge site works well on the ipad.

gtdean48 · Mar 18, 2013

Nathan Flowers said:
We probably need to upgrade to a new server. With all the new members and hits we're getting from Reddit and other social aggregation sites, the Lounge is straining the capacity of our existing server.

That said, I'll ask for some input here. Would any of you be interested in a paid membership? Pay a few bucks a month, and you would get something in return, like a bigger PM box, the ability to have a photo gallery with attachments, and maybe the ability to turn off the Google ads? We'd be able to take the proceeds and get on a dedicated server.

There are motorcycle forums that are free with far more traffic than this site.
I'd be for charging for sales thru the Classifieds to sellers before general membership fees.
JMHO

Nathan Flowers · Mar 18, 2013

Any sustaining membership would be optional. We wouldn't dare dream of forcing a fee on all membership.

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