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Post by hecon5 on Jun 9, 2020 8:09:17 GMT -5
Forgive my brazenness in this, especially considering I'm a neophyte here.
I noticed that jalvis (founding members & admin) hasn't visited the forum in a considerably long time, and GhostFist doesn't login terribly often. jonathan is the only one; so if he meanders off, we're adrift... I was wondering if there's any plan/formal process to provide more admins. I am blown away by this forum, it's tiny, but it reminds me of the early days online. I don't want to see it go away, or have an exodus and then eventually lose all the info when the host decides that no one's here and saves some money. Anyway, just thought I'd ask about this, and if anyone else is wondering the same thing. Hate to lose this resource right after I found it.
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Post by aas on Jun 9, 2020 12:00:16 GMT -5
One day we will wake up and it will be gone...
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Post by hecon5 on Jun 9, 2020 12:16:53 GMT -5
I don't like that version of events.
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Post by aas on Jun 9, 2020 15:02:35 GMT -5
It's a pretty strange affair, no active admins, spammed left right and centre, and a few diehard dinosaurs!.. but it's still the most useful Mafell reference on the internet!
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Post by alvychippy on Jun 9, 2020 20:23:18 GMT -5
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Post by fuzzylogic on Jun 10, 2020 2:34:07 GMT -5
Hi. First, can I thank the contributors to this forum; I am reader of those who have given their time/energy to make this site a 'goto' read on a regular basis. I do hope that Ghost / moderators are keeping well - that nothing has seriously affected their lives; leading to this perception of unexplained 'silence'. However, am getting increasingly (very) twitchy - if the site disappears into the ether, I would feel a sense of loss that perhaps isn't entirely rational. Much I have I learnt: not just about Mafell products, but also useful knowledge / tips about all manner of things. I'm sufficiently concerned, that am thinking of having to copy threads, including images, to a spare hard drive for future reference. Being a tech' idiot, this would, for me, be quite a long task - but what else to do? Any tips as to best way to go about this, efficiently, would be appreciated Thanks again - stay safe... Regards Richard (UK)
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Post by jonathan on Jun 10, 2020 3:47:46 GMT -5
I can't speak to the situation of Jalvis and Ghostfist, but unless I'm to die, I'll be around. I check in regularly to delete the reported spam threads. There is no need to worry about the forum just disapearing.
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Post by hecon5 on Jun 10, 2020 6:34:25 GMT -5
jonathan , thanks! If you want help, I volunteer, too; knowing I'm new to the forum my reputation for sticking aroundness is probably low, but would be happy to share the load if wanted.
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Post by hecon5 on Jun 10, 2020 18:23:00 GMT -5
Went through and reported every thread I could find that was spam, saw you cleaned up some jonathan. Thanks!
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Post by fuzzylogic on Jun 11, 2020 1:44:48 GMT -5
jonathan: thx for the reassurance
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Post by hecon5 on Jun 12, 2020 11:34:03 GMT -5
Missed some, reported a bunch more.
Thanks for cleaning em up!
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Post by fuzzylogic on Jun 19, 2020 2:19:01 GMT -5
Just thinking out loud. Fancy I'm more concerned about the viability/integrity of the site - will it just disappear one day? Who knows? The last two or three times I've logged on (certainly the last two times) I've had to reset my password; today it seemed very reluctant to allow me to request a password reset - genuinely, at one point, thought I was not going to be able to do it?
Regards Richard (UK)
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Post by aas on Jun 19, 2020 13:31:05 GMT -5
That side of things is the pro-boards platform - never had problems myself, but when you think about the number of platforms - pc's, tablets, mobiles - with different browsers and plugins - it's not too surprising there may be problems at times.
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Post by MrToolJunkie on Jun 24, 2020 1:06:06 GMT -5
I like this site and rely on it for research. I do wish it was more active. Appreciate Jonathon and his Admin duties. Wondering what Ghostfist is up to.
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Post by alvychippy on Nov 21, 2020 4:16:30 GMT -5
It's been days of some loser spamming the board, kept reporting garbage, nothing is done about it...
Indeed, somebody willing to look after the board should be made moderators, absent ones need be deleted from such, as it's no use so many chiefs and the mess of a board is off-putting.
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