Lord of the Rings Fanatics Plaza

As you may know, this site is currently running on a pay-by-the-minute plan directly into Jeff Bezos' bank account. Since it looks like people want to stick around for more than a couple weeks, I've got us a regular old yearly hosting account instead, and will be making the big switch tomorrow (ish, depending on when you're reading this). Here are some details:

1) Most important: I'll be taking a database backup at 11:59pm GMT on May 24th, and will attempt to transfer everything on this site as of that time over to our new place. I'll probably lock the board at that time to prevent a bunch of lost-post tragedies, but regardless here is my disclaimer that anything posted after that time will probably end up in the abyss.

2) The domain (lotrfanaticsplaza.com) won't change, just a bunch of stuff under the hood, so you'll know it worked once the site is unlocked and you can log in and post and cool stuff like that.

3) If all goes well the site files & data should only take a couple hours to move over, but it might take a while longer to get the domain pointing to the right place and security certificates set up and all that. I'll update the Discord (viewtopic.php?f=7&t=52) if things get super delayed (beyond, say, half a day).

4) If it doesn't work for whatever reason, I'll abort and we'll keep going with the current setup until I actually learn how to run a website or until somebody else who does takes over.

5) If somehow neither of those work and I blow up the database and break my computer then I will be very very very very sorry. I'm pretty sure that won't happen though. But I would say that, wouldn't I?

6) If it does work, then we'll see how things go on the new host. The old plaza had a massive database and ran on a much heavier duty server plan than what we're gonna have - if performance really sucks let me know about it, and I can bump us up to a better plan.

7) Speaking of which - once we get in a steady state where things are working and I know the actual costs, then it'll probably be time to talk about fundraising for this venture, as several of you have kindly offered -- but don't sweat it just yet.

Thanks all and I hope you've been having a good time so far on this ridiculous thing we have somehow collectively created

I also will be willing to donate for the website to remain up and running. As I'm sure a lot of us would be willing to do. Thank you so much for bringing this site back to life. I didn't know how much I missed it until it was here.

Thank you for all your hard work, Narv. We could not be more appreciative of what you've done. Good luck with the server move, hope it's not too stressful for you.

Please don't hesitate to bring up step 7 when the time comes. There will be many of us willing to help with donations when the time is appropriate.

Echo everything that everyone else has said! Still getting a buzz everytime I log on. Thank you so much

Same here. We really appreciate what you are doing, and I'm willing to contribute.

*jingles with coins in pocket* I am here if you need me funding stuff
thanks again, Narv!!

Nice one Narv, I’m sure it’ll all go according to plan. Thank you very much for getting us the Plaza back.

OOOOOOoooh! Crossing my fingers for a sweet transition, Narv! Also willing to donate to the cause.

Awesomeness! <3 And thanks for backing up first! If contributions are needed, just let us know, willing to pitch in too :)

I'm willing to donate to the cause!

Also, is anyone else having memories of being told posts would not migrate to the new server so everyone going absolutely insane? I distinctly remember the "adminamarine" and flying badgers, kegs of Dr. Pepper......

As others have said, I too am really hoping we can keep this new home of ours up and running. That being said, I am perfectly willing and more than happy to contribute a portion of my meager monthly Social Insecurity payment. Just hoping you’re not going to ask for too great a portion!

I too am happy to donate a bit to the cause. This revival of the Plaza has meant to much to me and I’m sure to everyone here. Hope the move to the new server goes smoothly.

Thank you so much for all the work, Narv! Absolutely happy to donate what I'm able when the time comes.

*throws name in the "Thank you so much, you are akin to a god, Narv" and "I'd be more than happy to help contribute with costs" rings*

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Whatsoever happens at the big switch moment, thankyou Narv

Shivased wrote: ↑Sun May 24, 2020 1:12 pm Also, is anyone else having memories of being told posts would not migrate to the new server so everyone going absolutely insane? I distinctly remember the "adminamarine" and flying badgers, kegs of Dr. Pepper......

The name change/kingdom change free-for-all ... people in minus points because of it. Not sleeping, because it was too exciting ... on that note, goodnight!

♪ ♫ ♪ No no no, never gonna say goodbye ... ♫ ♪ ♪ ♫

PS this happening in... 53 minutes

kinda lonely in here....

Hello, Narvi of Moris

who let you in here

Probably you

Hi