chaosmachine Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 The forum is back. General Banter posts with no replies in the last 6 months have been removed. I will try to bring these back in a read-only format. Also, accounts with zero posts and no logins for a year were removed. We've shrunk our database size from 1 gig to about 350 megs, which is a good start, but it will grow again. This is a temporary solution, we're trying to reduce our hosting footprint in order to remain viable on this $6/month hosting plan. As you might have seen in the offline message, we're also looking at moving to a private server. This would also mean we'd be able to bring back the full post collection, and potentially do other cool stuff. To make that happen, we need $240 to secure a server for 6 months. While we were down, someone was nice enough to send in $10. Another person pledged about $40. If another 4 people did that, we'd be almost there. If you want to help keep WATMM going strong into 2010, Joyrex has set up a paypal account for donations: wearethemusicmakers@gmail.com Or donate here: http://forum.watmm.com/donate.html No PayPal account required. Will you be a WATMM hero? Thanks for your attention, bye! Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures WATMM Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAXIMUS MISCHIEF Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 the people who pay will get lifetime membership right? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide MAXIMUS MISCHIEF's signature Hide all signatures official sup barnstar of coolness Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenGOD Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 jesus fuck I actually had to be productive today...the cold turkey shakes were kicking in. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures 백호야~~~항상에 사랑할거예요.나의 아들. Shout outs to the saracens, musulmen and celestials. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zazen Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 (edited) but if you move to a dedicated server, what happens in six months when the money runs out? Edited July 25, 2009 by zazen Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muflontillah Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 you made my day with that full watmm posts collection.... Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Muflontillah's signature Hide all signatures ......welcome to WATMM!!!!!!! Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ZeroHour Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 does your hosting only allow a database of certain size? Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
modey Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 i'm sure if you had a donate button you'd get $$240 pretty quickly! Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide modey's signature Hide all signatures youtube | bandcamp | soundcloud | twitter | facebook 0F.digital Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ZeroHour Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 if it was via paypal id happily steal from my parents bank account Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inteeliguntdesign Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 On 7/25/2009 at 10:31 AM, zazen said: but if you move to a dedicated server, what happens in six months when the money runs out? Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goDel Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 i can already hear a george carlin preaching watmm always just needs a little more money. just a little Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Iain C Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 I suppose those of us with paid accounts can just kick back and bask in the glow of superiority? Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boo Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 the donated $50 is enough to get the $10 per month plan for 5 months, and apparently that's unlimited? a lot cheaper than $240 for 6 months Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zazen Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 4 or 5 years ago we were in a situation where watmm relied on member donations to stay on a dedicated server and it did not prove to be sustainable. the $10 a month plan might work out OK, as Tauboo suggests. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blir Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 On 7/25/2009 at 1:54 PM, zazen said: 4 or 5 years ago we were in a situation where watmm relied on member donations to stay on a dedicated server and it did not prove to be sustainable. the $10 a month plan might work out OK, as Tauboo suggests. Five years later regular members are now CEO's of multinational pharmaceutical conglomerates. I've received word down the WATMM grapevine that they will be sponsoring the new WATMMCORP Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 i've thrown enough cash at this money-pit already. *donates $50* Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide BCM's signature Hide all signatures Bandcamp | Spotify | SoundCloud | Amazon | Apple Music | YouTube | YouTube Music | Deezer | Google Play Music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan C Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 I will pledge money when I see Joyrex nude. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Dan C's signature Hide all signatures On 6/17/2017 at 12:33 PM, MIXL2 said: this dan c guy seems like a fucking asshole Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBLA Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide QBLA's signature Hide all signatures BONDING TAPES JOYFUL UNION CASSETTE BLOG ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnTqs Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 i'll put in 10 bucks does donating move ne into that EKT Plus bullshit? if so git r dun Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kakapo Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 I will donate. But I think those who donate should get something back. Principally the power to appoint and demote moderators. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Iain C Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 I'm with Kakapo on this one, mcbpete has weilded his sceptre of televisual power over this board for too long. Five isn't even a proper channel anyway. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
impakt Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 I'd donate 50$, but I can't be bothered to register at paypal. Any other way? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaosmachine Posted July 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 On 7/25/2009 at 1:54 PM, zazen said: 4 or 5 years ago we were in a situation where watmm relied on member donations to stay on a dedicated server and it did not prove to be sustainable. the $10 a month plan might work out OK, as Tauboo suggests. The server we had at the time was $99/month. $40/month is a lot easier to raise. We already have an "unlimited" plan. The problem is we share this server with hundreds of other accounts, and we're using most of the CPU, so all the other sites get slowed down. It reached a point where they had to take our site offline to avoid affecting all the other customers. With a private server, that's no longer an issue. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures WATMM Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chim Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 dig deep, brothers Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Dylan Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 :stuart: :stuart: :stuart::stuart::stuart::stuart::stuart::stuart: Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Bob Dylan's signature Hide all signatures *** This announcement is brought to you by the Shimago-Dominguez Corporation *** helping America into the New World... Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan C Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 I will donate when I get some money next week. I <3 WATMM Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Dan C's signature Hide all signatures On 6/17/2017 at 12:33 PM, MIXL2 said: this dan c guy seems like a fucking asshole Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/47610-were-back-stuff-is-gone-read-this/#findComment-1090275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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