Is this Board Going to Lock up During Every Game? (Thread Reopened)

[SoCalPatsfan90]

Originally Posted by PATSNUTme

I understand that some people just cannot afford even the $18 per year and that is why Ian is keeping the site free for those who cannot donate.

What I don't understand is someone calling people who have donated the "we're better than you crowd", when they are helping to support a site that does cost money to run.

Perhaps saying nothing makes one sound smarter than saying something.

PS. I cannot believe that all those that have not donated are in the situation that they cannot not afford to do so.

Guess that goes for several people in this thread huh?

Also, your sarcasm detector must be broken. Because the label of "we're better than you crowd" was a sarcastic remark to the responses the OP was getting. So that bolded comment really does apply to several people here.

And you're right, not everyone is in a position to not donate. Some just don't want to, and it was a simple question which didn't require the responses he got. Did it?

[reflexblue]

Originally Posted by goalkeepr

Yes. However, donations pay for server resources, which in turn increase performance. I can't help noticing that your name is blue...

Exactly!!! i know ther are "blue people" on here that can afford to pay a measly $18 dollars.

I'm sorry but if $18 dollars a year, less than 5 cents per day is a hardship you probably shouldn't be on this site, you should be working another job.

Or maybe there should be $5, $10 and $18 dollar memberships. You get more services, the more you pay the more you get. If you don't pay you just get to post no video arcade etc.

[SoCalPatsfan90]

Originally Posted by MoLewisrocks

While I agree with those pointing out it's somewhat comical for those who don't pay for it to complain about service, it remains to be seen if donations for server resources is truly the solution to the problem. Numerous "fixes" haven't worked out for over a year (and through a couple of upgrades) now. Any time the board attracts more than several hundred visitors it begins to unravel.

I have a feeling the answer lies not in increasing the server capacity, or clearing another table, since we always seem to exceed capacity in peak demand periods, but rather to restrict the number of visitors during peak periods or at least restrict their access to game threads (or draft day threads). It's lurkers hitting refresh on top of the kids posting every two seconds like they're in chat that fries a server.

Is there any way the game thread could occur in the game thread archive as opposed to on the main board. And access to that area on game days be limited to logged in members with posting priviledges?

Probably the best solution, and a pretty good description of the overall problem as well.

[PatsFanSince74]

i have a friend who recently couldn't take a job because she didn't have the $75 deposit for her uniform. times are tough. let's not hassle folks who might feel that $18 is something they'd rather spend on their kids. and if they have the money and just don't want to help out, well, as my 90 yo mom would say, "that's between them and God." (the latter comment was a joke--just in case!)

[SoCalPatsfan90]

Originally Posted by PatsFanSince74

i have a friend who recently couldn't take a job because she didn't have the $75 deposit for her uniform.

That sucks. Could they not take the deposit out of her first check?

[PatsFanSince74]

Originally Posted by MoLewisrocks

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I have a feeling the answer lies not in increasing the server capacity, or clearing another table, since we always seem to exceed capacity in peak demand periods, but rather to restrict the number of visitors during peak periods or at least restrict their access to game threads (or draft day threads). It's lurkers hitting refresh on top of the kids posting every two seconds like they're in chat that fries a server.

Is there any way the game thread could occur in the game thread archive as opposed to on the main board. And access to that area on game days be limited to logged in members with posting priviledges?

i'm not a techie, so i don't know if you're right, but what you say sure makes sense to me. sounds like a great idea!

[PatsFanSince74]

Originally Posted by SoCalPatsfan90

That sucks. Could they not take the deposit out of her first check?

fair question. she asked and they wouldn't give her an advance until she was there six months.

[SoCalPatsfan90]

Originally Posted by PatsFanSince74

fair question. she asked and they wouldn't give her an advance until she was there six months.

Wow, that's really disappointing. Sorry for her.

[PatsFanSince74]

Originally Posted by reflexblue

Exactly!!! i know ther are "blue people" on here that can afford to pay a measly $18 dollars.

I'm sorry but if $18 dollars a year, less than 5 cents per day is a hardship you probably shouldn't be on this site, you should be working another job.

come on guy. that's rubbing salt in some pretty sore wounds. a lot of folks can't find jobs in this economy and this board might be a place they come for a few minutes of distraction.

[PatsFanSince74]

Originally Posted by SoCalPatsfan90

Wow, that's really disappointing. Sorry for her.

(i gave her the $75)