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Xanthul · 02-25-2001, 12:29 AM

bump

WOLFGIR · 02-25-2001, 12:34 AM

Hmm, how about testing an IRCQ chat, don´t know if this is the correct name, one of thoose java chats?

Xanthul · 02-25-2001, 12:38 AM

wolfgir, you are online ??
i cant see you online in ICQ !!!

WOLFGIR · 02-25-2001, 12:42 AM

Using another nick in my ICQ, if you are into Internet you know how it is, siw mailadresses three ICQ alias...

Xanthul · 02-25-2001, 12:45 AM

well you have my number in my profile, if ya wanna add me do it !!

Memnoch · 02-25-2001, 05:52 AM

This message is not directed at anyone in particular - it's directed at EVERYONE who uses this board.

I had a feeling last night AEST that this board was going to crash again. I thought I would let people know, especially new posters, that there is one thing that this Ultraboard does not like: people posting too fast. In other words, using it like a chat room. The UBB boards all have flood control activated to prevent this from crashing boards. For those who don't know, flood control is a safety mechanism which prevents people from 'flooding' the board with posts. If you've just posted, the board will not let you post for a few minutes, so that the board doesn't become unstable. Unfortunately this Ultraboard doesn't have that.

I noticed last night when I saw a total of 200+ posts contained in a couple of threads which each went up to 100+ posts all in the space of a couple of hours - all spam which really didn't have anything to do with BG2. Unfortunately with the antiquated structure that this board has, there's a good chance it will crash if you do that. I think I posted a warning on one of those threads to take it easy. WE have to accept responsibility for this last crash - not the Ultraboard software.

I'm as guilty of spam as anyone, but it is starting to reach levels which are excessive in my opinion. Everyone spams once in a while. I don't find anything wrong with off-topic stuff at all. But spam and off topic are two completely different things. I know that Ziroc would not be impressed at having to fix the board up if it crashed because we spammed too much and used it more like a chat room. One of the things I will be recommending to Ziroc for the new board is that if people want to spam repetitively (I don't find anything wrong with roleplaying clan wars and such) then they should have a forum dedicated to just that, so that it eases the load. I am also more than happy to suggest that he put in a chat room for those who would like one.

This is NOT directed at anyone in particular as I said earlier, no don't take offence at my comments. What I'm trying to say is take it easy a bit, especially with the spamming. At least do it without images and try to be a bit responsible about it. In chat rooms you don't have graphics, gifs etc for that very reason. We all really enjoy being community members on this board - let's try to take care of it until we move to the new one ok?

For people who might not know - testing on the new board is starting this coming week.

Rikard_OHF · 02-25-2001, 09:02 AM

I Agree With Memnoch
Try to Pace yourself at least til the new forum arrives

WOLFGIR · 02-25-2001, 10:46 AM

Nice new gif Memnoch, hmm, maybe we should try and see if we could get people to use ICQ more since it has been on alot of threads so thoose who likes to have a more "online discussion" could do so. My ICQ is in my user details for any to see, so be good little two legs and upadate you too!!

Memnoch · 02-25-2001, 10:51 AM

I think a chat room/ICQ/MSN Messenger/Yahoo Messenger would be a good idea. Don't know how much that would cost for Z though.

On rereading my post I may have come across a bit too harsh - the purpose of that was not to offend anyone, but to try and point out something that other people generally may not be aware of.

Ziroc has said that testing on the new board is beginning next week so it should only be another couple of weeks and these crashes should be a thing of the past.

Patriarch · 02-25-2001, 01:06 PM

Getting a channel in IRC would be easier- and free too.

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02-25-2001, 12:29 AM	#1
Xanthul Symbol of Cyric Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Outside my place Age: 42 Posts: 1,283	bump

02-25-2001, 12:34 AM	#2
WOLFGIR Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Sweden Age: 50 Posts: 3,450	Hmm, how about testing an IRCQ chat, don´t know if this is the correct name, one of thoose java chats?

02-25-2001, 12:38 AM	#3
Xanthul Symbol of Cyric Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Outside my place Age: 42 Posts: 1,283	wolfgir, you are online ?? i cant see you online in ICQ !!!

02-25-2001, 12:42 AM	#4
WOLFGIR Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Sweden Age: 50 Posts: 3,450	Using another nick in my ICQ, if you are into Internet you know how it is, siw mailadresses three ICQ alias...

02-25-2001, 12:45 AM	#5
Xanthul Symbol of Cyric Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Outside my place Age: 42 Posts: 1,283	well you have my number in my profile, if ya wanna add me do it !!

02-25-2001, 05:52 AM	#6
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	This message is not directed at anyone in particular - it's directed at EVERYONE who uses this board. I had a feeling last night AEST that this board was going to crash again. I thought I would let people know, especially new posters, that there is one thing that this Ultraboard does not like: people posting too fast. In other words, using it like a chat room. The UBB boards all have flood control activated to prevent this from crashing boards. For those who don't know, flood control is a safety mechanism which prevents people from 'flooding' the board with posts. If you've just posted, the board will not let you post for a few minutes, so that the board doesn't become unstable. Unfortunately this Ultraboard doesn't have that. I noticed last night when I saw a total of 200+ posts contained in a couple of threads which each went up to 100+ posts all in the space of a couple of hours - all spam which really didn't have anything to do with BG2. Unfortunately with the antiquated structure that this board has, there's a good chance it will crash if you do that. I think I posted a warning on one of those threads to take it easy. WE have to accept responsibility for this last crash - not the Ultraboard software. I'm as guilty of spam as anyone, but it is starting to reach levels which are excessive in my opinion. Everyone spams once in a while. I don't find anything wrong with off-topic stuff at all. But spam and off topic are two completely different things. I know that Ziroc would not be impressed at having to fix the board up if it crashed because we spammed too much and used it more like a chat room. One of the things I will be recommending to Ziroc for the new board is that if people want to spam repetitively (I don't find anything wrong with roleplaying clan wars and such) then they should have a forum dedicated to just that, so that it eases the load. I am also more than happy to suggest that he put in a chat room for those who would like one. This is NOT directed at anyone in particular as I said earlier, no don't take offence at my comments. What I'm trying to say is take it easy a bit, especially with the spamming. At least do it without images and try to be a bit responsible about it. In chat rooms you don't have graphics, gifs etc for that very reason. We all really enjoy being community members on this board - let's try to take care of it until we move to the new one ok? For people who might not know - testing on the new board is starting this coming week.

02-25-2001, 09:02 AM	#7
Rikard_OHF Beholder Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: Het Hertogdom Gelre!!!!! Age: 39 Posts: 4,364	I Agree With Memnoch Try to Pace yourself at least til the new forum arrives

02-25-2001, 10:46 AM	#8
WOLFGIR Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Sweden Age: 50 Posts: 3,450	Nice new gif Memnoch, hmm, maybe we should try and see if we could get people to use ICQ more since it has been on alot of threads so thoose who likes to have a more "online discussion" could do so. My ICQ is in my user details for any to see, so be good little two legs and upadate you too!!

02-25-2001, 10:51 AM	#9
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	I think a chat room/ICQ/MSN Messenger/Yahoo Messenger would be a good idea. Don't know how much that would cost for Z though. On rereading my post I may have come across a bit too harsh - the purpose of that was not to offend anyone, but to try and point out something that other people generally may not be aware of. Ziroc has said that testing on the new board is beginning next week so it should only be another couple of weeks and these crashes should be a thing of the past.

02-25-2001, 01:06 PM	#10
Patriarch Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: March 3, 2001 Location: N. Somerset, England Age: 39 Posts: 29	Getting a channel in IRC would be easier- and free too.

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