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Announcements
Registration Backlog Processed
Just an update to let everyone know that the existing backlog of registrations has been processed. A handful of older registrations which had been caught by an errant spam filter have also been processed. Apologies for any delays.
For everyone's convenience, I've added some contact information to the menu on the left side of the site. Please don't hesitate to use it if you're experiencing any difficulty signing in or getting registered.
4hv.org is back up and running, after several hours of downtime due to a hardware failure. Apologies for the inconvenience. The problem now appears to be fully resolved, so there's no expectation of further downtime in the near future. Carry on!
As part of the new anti-spam procedures in place, I ask people who are registering to send me an email confirming that they're not robots and that they've read the rules. Here's the thing, though: if you're registering here, and you've read the site rules, I expect you to be able to string together a few coherent sentences. If English isn't your first language, that's fine -- I completely understand, and will take that into account. If, however, you can't be bothered to write a few coherent and spell-checked sentences, I am probably not going to activate your account.
I'm not asking for an essay. I'm not asking for a resume. I'm not even asking you to prove that you know anything about the topics discussed here. I'm just asking you to prove that you're capable of contributing to the discussion by writing legible, intelligent sentences.
Just a reminder: please read the registration page carefully, as well as the page that comes up after you submit your registration. If you don't, your account won't be activated.
I've got some new spam-mitigation tools in place, so I've re-opened user registration. As always, use the Mod/Admin Contact Board if you spot a bot or spammer on the forum.
Registrations have been disabled temporarily while we deal with an ongoing spam issue. They will reopen as soon as the problem has been addressed. I would think it will be 2 days or so, tops.
4hv.org was restored from a backup early this morning, due to the catastrophic failure of the server's primary hard drive. All data on the drive was lost. Unfortunately, as Murphy's Laws would seem to dictate, the hard drive failed while the backup was at its greatest possible age. This means the site has effectively reverted one week into the past.
I know this is frustrating for everyone. To ensure it cannot happen again, I've purchased an off-site nightly backup solution for 4hv.org. The expense is unfortunate, but I want to make sure this is the last time that something like this can happen.
If you've made any posts, created any threads, or sent any PMs over the last week, please feel free to recreate them.
If you stopped by Finn's Project Thread for Thumper, or even if you haven't, please drop by and let him know what you think of his project. He had collected a lot of nice praise and interest over the last week, and he's really earned it.
Finally, as an incentive to get things going again, I'd like to announce a small contest. Anyone who makes an interesting, thought-provoking, or high quality post over the next week will be entered into a drawing to win a 4hv.org t-shirt. The new shirt will incorporate elements of the upcoming site re-design, so the winner gets a first sneak-peek at more of the new site.
Posted by Chris Russell on Thursday 24 June 2010 - 19:47:49
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Site Restored
Due to a server move, the site was accidentally reverted this morning to the way it appeared on Sunday afternoon, EST. I've now restored the missing posts from Monday. Any posts made in the early hours of today, Tuesday, have vanished, however. Please feel free to re-post anything that was missing.
Apologies for the interruption!
Posted by Chris Russell on Tuesday 10 November 2009 - 15:11:39
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This is just a quick update to make everyone aware of what's going on with 4hv.org. There are some important things that I'd like to cover, so bear with me.
First, I apologize for getting behind on featured projects. I intend to restart this feature and keep it going every other Friday, starting August 7th. If you have any projects in mind, please feel free to drop me a PM or put a note in the suggestion box forum. Otherwise, I will continue to select ones that I think will be interesting to the most people.
Second, registrations have been closed for a while. This was partly due to some database tests I was performing with regards to getting existing user profiles integrated into the new site, and partly due to a large flood of users registering and not doing their part to follow the rules or keep the board clear of clutter. Registrations are now re-opened. If you've signed up and haven't received a verification email, please sign up again. Remember to observe the rules of the site; I don't want to have to step up to things like warnings and bans.
Third, the paypal address for donations has changed, both to keep things secure, and to keep things simpler. Donations will now go to **link**, the same address used for collecting webhosting payments. So, if you decide to make a donation, which I always appreciate, don't be alarmed if the address has changed. Note also that I currently bold and highlight the names of people who have donated recently. As always, if you'd like to donate in someone else's name, or would like your name displayed differently, send me a PM or include a note with the donation.
Fourth, I know times are tough. I am extremely grateful that even with the economic downturn, people have continued to donate when they are able. This really means a lot to me, and even though I know it isn't always visible, it makes a big difference in how much time I'm able to spend working on the site, even if it just means testing a script or a database link for the upcoming new site. As a way of saying thank you to everyone who has donated, if anyone whose name appears on the donation list would like a free @4hv.org email address for life, just let me know via PM and I will gladly set it up: email accounts can be accessed via IMAP/POP3 clients, or through a webmail interface.
Last, but not least, as many of you may be aware, I'm moving to northwestern Pennsylvania in August. I will no longer be living in Maine. Both money and time will be tight during the relocation, but I think everyone will be happy with the end result; starting in September, I'll be able to set aside much more time for 4hv.org. That means the long-awaited changes won't be far off, which is good news for everyone concerned. Fortunately, much of the behind-the-scenes work is complete. Exciting times lie ahead!
-Chris
Posted by Chris Russell on Friday 31 July 2009 - 16:37:22
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Progress Report
I just wanted to let everyone know that work on the new site is progressing slowly but surely. I appreciate everyone's patience. In related news, both of the main computers in my household died this week, so I am stuck with my file server box. I guess it never rains, but it pours! Things may slow down for a bit until I can save up for a replacement, but I'll try to keep the impact to a minimum. As always, feel free to PM me with any questions or comments.
Posted by Chris Russell on Saturday 12 July 2008 - 18:26:42
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