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  1. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 23, 2014

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    In the next few hours we will be upgrading to new servers, there will be some downtime during that which cannot be avoided. Staggeringly since the last move in December, we've gone from 3500 members to 5000, and our traffic has grown at a very high rate, and while it is more than coping at the moment we'd like it to be better. This upgrade is intended to increase our performance significantly especially on image heavy threads and for mobile and international users.

    Thanks for your support guys!
     
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  2. Gavin It's the quiet ones you have to 'watch' out for. Mar 23, 2014

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    No, we should be the ones thanking you and Trev. I am sure we can survive that short downtime back to our normal lives.:thumbsup:
     
  3. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 23, 2014

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    We've completed the server move now, some people will take up to 24 hours to feel the difference, most will notice it much sooner if not immediately.
     
  4. Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Mar 23, 2014

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    Initial slight problem. image size of 2.4mb too large ?
     
  5. Trev The Architect Staff Member Mar 23, 2014

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    The new servers are pretty badass. You guys are going to like this ;)
     
  6. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 23, 2014

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    New server was set to 2M limit, just upped it to 10M :)
     
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  7. Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Mar 23, 2014

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    10M ::jumpy::
     
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  8. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Mar 23, 2014

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    My PC Chrome browser has not been able to access the site. I have no problem with my mobile Chrome and Internet Explorer 11.
    Any suggestion?
     
  9. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 23, 2014

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    Hmm try clearing cache completely? Anyone else having issues?
     
  10. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Mar 23, 2014

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    OK, it is working after I clear the cache :thumbsup:
     
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  11. timeismoney Mar 23, 2014

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    The site just upped it's enabling power ::facepalm1::
     
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  12. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 23, 2014

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    We're also working on some additional ways to get around work related filters. We know that some of you are stuck at work during the day in offices with internet filters that are a bit over-the-top, and we intend to help you overcome those and be less productive while in the office.
     
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  13. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Mar 23, 2014

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    Your tax dollars at work, people!:D
     
  14. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 23, 2014

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    Correct, with the old servers you had 5 days to effect the purchase of a recommended watch. With our new implementation you have just 2 days to make the purchase. This of course will have a net positive effect on the overall thread count and be enhancing to forum growth. :thumbsup:
     
  15. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Mar 23, 2014

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    :D
     
  16. Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Mar 23, 2014

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    Mail box receiving notifications despite all settings at nil ? Has happened a couple of times in the past but not in a long time.
     
  17. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 23, 2014

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    Is it for old threads? As in threads that you subscribed to prior to turning that off?
     
  18. woodwkr2 Mar 23, 2014

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    Thanks, Omega Forums! The ability to easily upload photos and an all around pleasant user experience make this place tops in my book.
     
  19. Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Mar 23, 2014

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    No, new threads and notifications always been off !
     
  20. Hijak Mar 23, 2014

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    Never had any problems with Chrome...