Seriously Taco.... - The Orange Mane

baja · 03-05-2007, 05:32 PM

What can we all do to fix the ridiculously slow site that we all love.

One possibility is let casual posters have say 7 posts a day for free and the more active posters could pay an annual fee to have unlimited access and maybe access to members only sections of the board.

Master___Pain · 03-05-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by baja fan

What can we all do to fix the ridiculously slow site that we all love.

One possibility is let casual posters have say 7 posts a day for free and the more active posters could pay an annual fee to have unlimited access and maybe access to members only sections of the board.

Can we turn off avatars and sigs? Would that help at all?

maven · 03-05-2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Master___Pain

Can we turn off avatars and sigs? Would that help at all?

Not really. The server is el sucko. Thus, database error.

PatsWin2002 · 03-05-2007, 05:54 PM

I think I have an extra flux capacitor lying around here somewhere...........

baja · 03-05-2007, 05:54 PM

I would have no problem paying $50 a year to have a speedy board. If just 100 posters felt that was good value that is 5 grand a year. What would that buy?

rugbythug · 03-05-2007, 05:55 PM

well I am getting on the denver board a lot more now. I used to never go there.

Sassy · 03-05-2007, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by baja fan

I would have no problem paying $50 a year to have a speedy board. If just 100 posters felt that was good value that is 5 grand a year. What would that buy?

Sorry...I love the board...and have no problem donating...but I wouldn't pay $50 a year to hang on a message board.

Play2win · 03-05-2007, 06:19 PM

I got a "Database Error" trying to open up this thread... Oh, well...

TheChamp24 · 03-05-2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sassy

Sorry...I love the board...and have no problem donating...but I wouldn't pay $50 a year to hang on a message board.

I agree, I'm not paying $50 a year for a message board. Don't want this to be like the nfldraftblitz.com website, where I have a feeling when they started to charge out the wazoo for everything, a lot of people left.

DomCasual · 03-05-2007, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by baja fan

What can we all do to fix the ridiculously slow site that we all love.

One possibility is let casual posters have say 7 posts a day for free and the more active posters could pay an annual fee to have unlimited access and maybe access to members only sections of the board.

I don't disagree with this, but I think the 7 posts a day thing is pretty funny. Where in the heck did you come up with that?

Honestly, I think a better solution is to just throw out a number for a year of a decent server, and then do a fund raiser. It's sort of the PBS model. Every day, TJ could post in a stickied thread where we were with donations for the day, and how much more we needed. I've donated small amounts via PayPal a few times, but it's hard when you don't know if it's making a dent.

AboveAverage · 03-05-2007, 06:43 PM

It is pretty ridiculous.

Dagmar · 03-05-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DomCasual

I don't disagree with this, but I think the 7 posts a day thing is pretty funny. Where in the heck did you come up with that?

Honestly, I think a better solution is to just throw out a number for a year of a decent server, and then do a fund raiser. It's sort of the PBS model. Every day, TJ could post in a stickied thread where we were with donations for the day, and how much more we needed. I've donated small amounts via PayPal a few times, but it's hard when you don't know if it's making a dent.

Exactly. TJ, why not post a thread and just explain the situation in black and white terms, having the info out there maybe we'll get it fixed before the draft?

Maybe, just maybe, mock is an eccentric billionaire who'll pay for the whole thing!

Or just close the place to guests...

Atlas · 03-05-2007, 07:01 PM

I give $20 a year and that's my limit.

Kaylore · 03-05-2007, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AboveAverage

It is pretty ridiculous.

Agreed. I'd even go so far as to say it's redicules.

TheDave · 03-05-2007, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DomCasual

Honestly, I think a better solution is to just throw out a number for a year of a decent server, and then do a fund raiser. It's sort of the PBS model. Every day, TJ could post in a stickied thread where we were with donations for the day, and how much more we needed. I've donated small amounts via PayPal a few times, but it's hard when you don't know if it's making a dent.

I agree... Lets see the cost to be on a GOOD server for the year and let the fund raising begin!

TheChamp24 · 03-05-2007, 07:16 PM

I'd say it is recockulous

baja · 03-05-2007, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DomCasual

I don't disagree with this, but I think the 7 posts a day thing is pretty funny. Where in the heck did you come up with that?

Honestly, I think a better solution is to just throw out a number for a year of a decent server, and then do a fund raiser. It's sort of the PBS model. Every day, TJ could post in a stickied thread where we were with donations for the day, and how much more we needed. I've donated small amounts via PayPal a few times, but it's hard when you don't know if it's making a dent.

that is what Global Crossing does seems to wok for them

Maximus · 03-05-2007, 07:21 PM

I think you all should petition pat bowlen and ask for a donation to upgrade the server... Hell this is the biggest donkey site on the net... you do have the biggest tailgate... Meck advertises the team with that weather beaten bus! The site was mentioned in a publication.... Ask and ye shall receive!

DomCasual · 03-05-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by baja fan

that is what Global Crossing does seems to wok for them

Okay, I thought it was just a random number you came up with. Seven posts a day is still over 2500 a year.

What about charging for grammatical/spelling errors? Or charging just for posts that were clearly made under the influence of something? Or posts that are just plain stupid? The possibilities are endless!

Billy Clyde Puckett · 03-05-2007, 07:24 PM

Are we sure it is the server? Seems like we have had more traffic on game days, draft days, etc.

Sassy · 03-05-2007, 07:36 PM

It seems anytime there are over 150 people here it's bogged down.

...Just a thought...and I might get ripped for this...but it is TJ's hobby and I thought he wanted his project to "fly"... Like I said, I have no problem with donating but on another level, no one pays me for my hobbies. I do them because I want/like to.

RodInCanton · 03-05-2007, 07:49 PM

This place has been the best place for Broncos info since Schefter left. I'd have no problem donating as well. On the other hand, I like Maximus' idea. Is there some way we could all sign some type of letter requesting Bowlen to donate. It would be peanuts to him and we are promoting the team he owns...

eddie mac · 03-05-2007, 07:56 PM

It's our site so we should pay towards it. Just my take. I'm on two other boards that I frequent back here in the UK and the only way they stay alive is through annual subscriptions. $20 is a more than fair price and if only 150 paid it that's $3000 per annum.

Broncojef · 03-05-2007, 07:57 PM

TJ put the word out and the money will flow. Could you put down some options that would fix our problem?

Natedogg · 03-05-2007, 08:05 PM

We go throught this problem over and over. My two cents is that the PBS style thing would work. Donatesr would get a little star or somthing by their av, and i believe enough cash would flow in. I dont want to speak for tj, but the the answer he gave before was its an exponential price jump to the next level of ram...and i think he has his own plan for the mane.

03-05-2007, 05:32 PM	#1
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 53,835 Adopt-a-Bronco: Buy My Book	Seriously Taco.... What can we all do to fix the ridiculously slow site that we all love. One possibility is let casual posters have say 7 posts a day for free and the more active posters could pay an annual fee to have unlimited access and maybe access to members only sections of the board.

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03-05-2007, 05:54 PM	#4
PatsWin2002 Giggity Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South of Boston Posts: 6,270	I think I have an extra flux capacitor lying around here somewhere...........

03-05-2007, 05:55 PM	#6
rugbythug Church Eyes. Salty Dog Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,787 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mr. Miller	well I am getting on the denver board a lot more now. I used to never go there.

03-05-2007, 06:19 PM	#8
Play2win Ring of Famer Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 9,610 Adopt-a-Bronco: The Duke	I got a "Database Error" trying to open up this thread... Oh, well...

03-05-2007, 06:43 PM	#11
AboveAverage Master Baiter Eh? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,476	It is pretty ridiculous.

03-05-2007, 07:01 PM	#13
Atlas Draft Defense Early&Often Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18,526	I give $20 a year and that's my limit.

03-05-2007, 07:16 PM	#16
TheChamp24 DERP DERP DERP The Legend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Broncos Country Posts: 4,874	I'd say it is recockulous

03-05-2007, 07:21 PM	#18
Maximus The Razor! Public Enemy #1 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Western, NY Posts: 5,207 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tim Tebow	I think you all should petition pat bowlen and ask for a donation to upgrade the server... Hell this is the biggest donkey site on the net... you do have the biggest tailgate... Meck advertises the team with that weather beaten bus! The site was mentioned in a publication.... Ask and ye shall receive!

03-05-2007, 07:24 PM	#20
Billy Clyde Puckett Billy=Semi Tough Big Guy Looking down on KC, SD and Oakland Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: between 5,000 and 10,000 feet elevation Posts: 12,665 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	Are we sure it is the server? Seems like we have had more traffic on game days, draft days, etc.

03-05-2007, 07:36 PM	#21
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	It seems anytime there are over 150 people here it's bogged down. ...Just a thought...and I might get ripped for this...but it is TJ's hobby and I thought he wanted his project to "fly"... Like I said, I have no problem with donating but on another level, no one pays me for my hobbies. I do them because I want/like to.

03-05-2007, 07:49 PM	#22
RodInCanton Solid Starter Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 130	This place has been the best place for Broncos info since Schefter left. I'd have no problem donating as well. On the other hand, I like Maximus' idea. Is there some way we could all sign some type of letter requesting Bowlen to donate. It would be peanuts to him and we are promoting the team he owns...

03-05-2007, 07:56 PM	#23
eddie mac Ireland's No1 Bronco Eddie Mac 87 gone but never forgott Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: IRELAND Posts: 15,572 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rod Smith	It's our site so we should pay towards it. Just my take. I'm on two other boards that I frequent back here in the UK and the only way they stay alive is through annual subscriptions. $20 is a more than fair price and if only 150 paid it that's $3000 per annum.

03-05-2007, 07:57 PM	#24
Broncojef Ring of Famer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Great White North Posts: 3,019	TJ put the word out and the money will flow. Could you put down some options that would fix our problem?

03-05-2007, 08:05 PM	#25
Natedogg 1st Amendment Protection You sending The MethWolfe!!!??? Join Date: May 2005 Location: St. Petersburg Russia Posts: 1,877 Adopt-a-Bronco: Travis Henry	We go throught this problem over and over. My two cents is that the PBS style thing would work. Donatesr would get a little star or somthing by their av, and i believe enough cash would flow in. I dont want to speak for tj, but the the answer he gave before was its an exponential price jump to the next level of ram...and i think he has his own plan for the mane.