Diddums 4,346 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Right, here's the score. Going from an Nginx based server to an Apache based server has opened up many possiblities for me on the back end in terms of site optimization. The issue, as I'm sure you've all noticed, is that it's pretty much broken the site as it was configured for Nginx. I've spent the last 6 hours or so trying to get some things sorted but the site refuses to play ball. I spent the $25 on another 6 month licence so we get tech support again, and I can upgrade the software via Invision's own updater (they're the guys who made our forum software). I've been chatting to them and they said that we can try upgrading it, but due to certain things being lost, there's no guarantee that the threads and posts will return. This is a big thing for me. So what do you guys think, carry on like this, where I pull my hair out for possibly months on end until it gets sorted, or take the risk and go straight to the latest version of the software with no bugs or issues, and potentially losing everything in the process? If it fails, it's square one. Clean slate. No post counts, no members, no threads / forums / posts, nothing. So, what do we reckon folks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCA-Paendrag 2,758 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I say go for it. We can always make new threads. Even though some threads contains alot of info for upcoming games we have already read them. What if some people copy the most important threads on a file and repost them if everything goes wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordie1892 681 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I'd rather lose my posts and have a working forum if I'm honest. As long as people are given sufficient warning to save anything they need that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baabcat 1,646 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Go for it Duddums. I feel lucky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Cal 461 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I say go for it dudems. Maybe start a thread informing people to copy/paste what they wish to keep into a text file editor. That way they can restart any threads they wish. I know people will most likely read this but if the title is something like "MAKE BUCKUPS NOAW!", they'll definitely click that shiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Cal 461 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Double post cause I'm drunk.......well, Irish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddums 4,346 Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Right, Bruce from Vidahost is going to see what he can do for me. This guy is an angel in the darkness, I'll tell you that. Invision are the most useless company in existence. Lovely support until you buy their product, at which point you might as well talk to a wall. He's going to try and import all the old stuff onto the new board as well, let's hope he manages to pull it off. This whole thing has caused permanent trauma for me. "Start a website" they said. "It's fun" they said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsinOwl 644 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I support whatever you want to do, but for the sake of your sanity, there's always ProBoards man. I've done it, used it, made forums with it, modified the look of them, there's tons of stuff you can customize, and it's free. I'll do it for you if you want. There's no need for our community to be a source of stress and financial burden on you. If you decide to put your dick in crazy, be ready to change your phone number and relocate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddums 4,346 Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 We're getting there Jay. Slowly but surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander_Undies 618 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I'm cool with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palle 491 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Well, alright then. If that's what it takes for his wonderful place to continue working properly, I guess we have no choice. "Lose all your posts and threads in exchange for a properly working forum..." Can we at least have honorary/veteran member badges when we start over for the "prestige" aspect of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palle 491 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Btw, apparently I'm Adam now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander_Undies 618 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjonny 386 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Only just been able to get on here today... Yeah I say do it, you never know we may not lose everything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playertd 177 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I'd say go for it, maybe save some important threads we don't want to lose, other than that why not. Post count isn't really important and we can always reapply avatars/signatures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordie1892 681 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Everything seems to be working perfectly right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palle 491 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Has anyone else got another member's avatar? How does that even work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddums 4,346 Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 It's all done. The transfer is complete and from what I can tell the only thing which doesn't work is that blasted "desktop mode" button on mobiles. I need to speak to Invision directly but they take forever to answer their support tickets so please be patient. If you find any other issues, please report them here. Palle> no idea dude, that's weird. Try changing your avatar and whatnot, if it doesn't work let me know. I still need to sort out Tapatalk but I'll do that tomorrow. Is the site feeling any faster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCA-Paendrag 2,758 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Site feels fine and fast and I am on my mobile. Using full versiion I might add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palle 491 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 The site seems to be working as usual for me, no issues. Edit: Using desktop version on my SIII. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsinOwl 644 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Definitely faster, things seem pretty good atm. If you decide to put your dick in crazy, be ready to change your phone number and relocate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerBurge 2,375 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Tons faster. Good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BO7H B4RRELS 2,452 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Everything seems fine to me. Nice job! Tell your angel in the darkness, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crippled_viper 258 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Whose counting their posts? Not me, so I say go for man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbers Crack 4,059 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Like you Matt, I had a day or so away and missed something potentially cataclysmic.....glad it went smoothly!! Thanks to Capn_Underpants for the artwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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