| Author | Message | ||
     Kyle Van Tassel (Kyle) Moderator Username: Kyle Post Number: 855 Registered: 11-2002 |
Just to let everyone know. The site is going to be down for a few days here very shortly. Jeff at Alexandria Internet has done us a big favor in keeping costs low for the past few years but is now forced to raise our rates. Bottom line is that we simply cannot afford to pay for the kind of bandwith this site uses. We have found something that looks like it will fit the bill for us and will be switching over to it. There will however be a period of black out while I rebuild the server and try to implement some more stream line technology on it. We will have a temp page up shortly so there is no need to send 5 thousand mails asking whats going on..... Kyle | ||
| Nick M (Nick5o) Member Username: Nick5o Post Number: 54 Registered: 03-2003 |
Any chance that you could make the archive available by CD? Way too much info to lose access to? | ||
| Joey (Joey4420) Senior Member Username: Joey4420 Post Number: 620 Registered: 04-2003 |
You do realize that I will need to see psycologist during this withdraw period....this is going to be a expense month.... | ||
| Kyle Van Tassel (Kyle) Moderator Username: Kyle Post Number: 859 Registered: 11-2002 |
It will come back just as it left off. Just not sure of the time frame. We certainly arent going to go to the pains of burning CDs when we dont really get enough support from the site now to keep it running in any one place for an extended period... Kyle | ||
| Chris Browne (Chris_browne) Senior Member Username: Chris_browne Post Number: 673 Registered: 02-2003 |
Rats I'm going to have to actually work from 9-5 now,.. | ||
| Will Tillery (Will) Senior Member Username: Will Post Number: 372 Registered: 11-2002 |
No doubt...Guess I will have to catch up on some of these "Penile Enlargement" emails during the downtime. | ||
| Axel Haakonsen (Axel) Moderator Username: Axel Post Number: 1053 Registered: 02-2003 |
That's just too bad. There are 2,300+ registered users on this site, and 90% of them contribute nothing. If everyone supported the site a little bit, we would not be in this situation in the first place. - Axel | ||
| Sergei Rodionov (Uzbad) Senior Member Username: Uzbad Post Number: 347 Registered: 08-2003 |
Well, Axel, just tell us to pony up money  I mean heck - everyone can cough up 5$, and if at least 100 people do it, i guess it would pay for site for a bit. How much traffic discoweb gets anyway? Rounded up by gig? | ||
| Joey (Joey4420) Senior Member Username: Joey4420 Post Number: 621 Registered: 04-2003 |
Axel & Kyle, just out of curiosity why not post a fund meter on the main page of Disco web. This could indicate how much money is needed in order to pay the bills. I am sure that people on Disco web including myself would be willing to help out to ensure that we do not run into this type of issue. The first thing I did when I joined Discoweb was buy some stickers and a t-shirt to help out. I will admit I do not own any of the videos, but I don't get much time in front of the TV to watch anything anyhow. But if the site needs money, then I am sure we would all chip in and help. Let us know what you need so we can help. Joey | ||
| Axel Haakonsen (Axel) Moderator Username: Axel Post Number: 1054 Registered: 02-2003 |
Dream on, Sergei. $500 would not keep the server up very long. - Axel | ||
| Jim Reynolds (4x4xfar) Senior Member Username: 4x4xfar Post Number: 363 Registered: 05-2003 |
Kyle what does it cost to keep the site up? | ||
| Sergei Rodionov (Uzbad) Senior Member Username: Uzbad Post Number: 348 Registered: 08-2003 |
Axel - eh? seriously - how much traffic it gets then? 40G could be covered by $12.99 nowdays.. Unless you wanna totally dedicated server of course. Then its different kettle of fish. | ||
| SSV (Susannah) Senior Member Username: Susannah Post Number: 806 Registered: 06-2002 |
Check out our thread on General Non-Tech. We should be able to find a wealthy land rover owner who is willing to endow this site!! | ||
| Melissa N (Roverchic) Member Username: Roverchic Post Number: 118 Registered: 02-2004 |
COME ON !!!!!! MOST OF YOU SAY THAT YOU ARE LAWYER'S , Doctor's, .. 5.00 each that is all we are asking for !!! We have all learned so much from DWEB about our rover's and how to repair them !! Where to get sticker's, winches, arb bumpers.... | ||
| Axel Haakonsen (Axel) Moderator Username: Axel Post Number: 1055 Registered: 02-2003 |
40Gb, I remember back in the old days when we thought that was a lot...... And DiscoWeb is on it's own IBM server already. - Axel | ||
| eric johnson (Eric2) Senior Member Username: Eric2 Post Number: 295 Registered: 05-2003 |
Just start asking for donations and post the "Donate-O-Meter". FreeRepublic.com does it quarterly and meets their goal in a few days. | ||
| Sergei Rodionov (Uzbad) Senior Member Username: Uzbad Post Number: 349 Registered: 08-2003 |
Axel - eek.. I see. Sorry for stupid questions, i just have no idea on what magnitude its all going on So we talking more, eh.. Well i am out of ideas then, except for introducing something like what XOC has - supporting members thingy. | ||
| Kyle Van Tassel (Kyle) Moderator Username: Kyle Post Number: 861 Registered: 11-2002 |
Well we have always found a home and we have always found a decent price to house it there. Jeff is a fellow Disco owner and he did keep it going for the longest run yet. Most of these "Unlimited" plans however tell us just how limited things really are in about a year . Lets just hope this next ones stays at the same rate for awhile.. For 600 a month we can have it on its own T-1 , Yeah , thats the kind of traffic that is being transfered here..... Kyle | ||
| Greg Bright (Gregd2) Member Username: Gregd2 Post Number: 139 Registered: 06-2002 |
I just donated $50 to help with the costs. How many of you are willing to do the same thing? If you all really care about this site and it means so much to you, simply donate money. Don't talk about it, don't whine about it, don't ask for anything in return, just send in money to help keep it going the way it is now. Everytime this issue comes up, there's always a bunch of people that joke around about how they can't go without D-web. Well, do something about it! Quit talking shit and put up some money. Let's see how many of you really care about this site. After you've donated money, then come back to this thread and tell everybody how much D-web really means to you. | ||
| Adam Ross (Discodriveradam) Member Username: Discodriveradam Post Number: 222 Registered: 01-2003 |
$15 donation, plus two sets of stickers. Let's keep it coming! | ||
| Joe B (Denverrover) Member Username: Denverrover Post Number: 186 Registered: 02-2003 |
Kyle - that is not a bad price for a full T-1. Have you looked into a measured, Data Transfer T-1? | ||
| Joe B (Denverrover) Member Username: Denverrover Post Number: 187 Registered: 02-2003 |
I may be able to help with that.... | ||
| Melissa N (Roverchic) Member Username: Roverchic Post Number: 122 Registered: 02-2004 |
HEY GREG COPY YOUR RECPT ### FROM PAYPAL .. Transaction ID: 4Y886749XJ2855723 ......Item/Product Name: Donation to DiscoWeb .. THIS WAY IT IS BACKED UP BY PROOF!! | ||
| Alyssa Brown (Alyssa) Senior Member Username: Alyssa Post Number: 635 Registered: 01-2003 |
Why do you need proof??? Axel is going to know if he got money or not... | ||
| Melissa N (Roverchic) Member Username: Roverchic Post Number: 123 Registered: 02-2004 |
Alyssa: READ or ref GREG's POST .... | ||
| Greg Bright (Gregd2) Member Username: Gregd2 Post Number: 140 Registered: 06-2002 |
Melissa N, You need to back up! If you donated money, great! Then you're not the type of person I'm talking about. There's a lot of people here that do a lot of talking but never do anything to really help. If you're not one of those people, let your donation do the talking for you! And by the way, do you really think I would say that I donated money if I didn't? Transaction ID: 7MM62847440633629 There, does that get your panties out of a wad? | ||
| Melissa N (Roverchic) Member Username: Roverchic Post Number: 124 Registered: 02-2004 |
GREG B: ""There, does that get your panties out of a wad?"" Sure would if I was wearing any ... HA ! HA !! | ||
| Steve Rupp (Steve_rupp) Member Username: Steve_rupp Post Number: 91 Registered: 03-2003 |
Web Accept Payment Sent (ID #8LR938893G632353P) Related Transactions Date Type Status Details Gross Fee Net Mar. 10, 2004 Payment To DiscoWeb LLC Completed ... -$50.00 USD $0.00 USD -$50.00 USD Mar. 10, 2004 Transfer From Bank Account Completed Details $50.00 USD $0.00 USD $50.00 USD Copied from my paypal account. Let's go freeloaders!!! | ||
| Axel Haakonsen (Axel) Moderator Username: Axel Post Number: 1056 Registered: 02-2003 |
Greg did donate $50, as he said. I knew that, even before I checked my email, and Paypal. Same goes for the others who posted that they donated. And we are not suggesting any specific amount. Anything helps. Thanks to all that have donated so far. - Axel | ||
| Ken Rountree (Krountre) New Member Username: Krountre Post Number: 28 Registered: 01-2004 |
I'm no wealthy doctor or lawyer, but the info I got last week saved me some money, so I ponied up $10 (this month...) Good luck with the move, and keep up the good work! | ||
| Marco A Mendoza (Kkngtgr) Member Username: Kkngtgr Post Number: 57 Registered: 10-2003 |
To be honest this the best site I have ever been to, LOTS of info, and there's always someone to pour some light into any matter that may arise, Just got a set of stickers, plus $25 have been donated (1uw9789ol5461924A)that is nothing compared to what I have saved thanks to the info I got from you guys, plus all the new knowledge. God Speed -Marco | ||
| Ryan Roundy (Rrefxut) Member Username: Rrefxut Post Number: 65 Registered: 12-2003 |
Because of disco web, I'm able to still have my disco, and more fully enjoy it! Cleaned out the penny jar, $23 bucks, rounded up to $25... Thanks Axel, Kyle, and Ho! Payment Details Amount: $25.00 USD Transaction ID: 9H705732UV918844G Quantity: 1 Item/Product Name: Donation to DiscoWeb Buyer: Ryan Roundy | ||
| John S. Bleazard (Injun) Member Username: Injun Post Number: 52 Registered: 12-2003 |
21V58476X62015216 Donated the suggested $12.50 from selling my first part on Dweb. Will send more soon. Not a doctor... yet. In medical school so still broke. Ive been visiting the site off and on over the last year. Most other Boards I visit for other hobbies either have a membership fee, provided by a vendor, or supported by advertising vendors. Surely some of the vendors that frequent this site would pay for advertisement space. Have a ad fee for a link to the vendor website on every Dweb page. That might require more upkeep than its worth, dunno. Just a thought. I think it begins with the users tho. Penny up and give something. There's gotta be a way. | ||
| Ray Wallace (Rayd2) Member Username: Rayd2 Post Number: 51 Registered: 05-2003 |
Axel, Kyle, and Ho, I hope the $ are starting to flow in, but seriously, I think most (many) of us would have contributed sooner if you had been less subtile about the need for funds. We're here because DiscoWeb fills a need for vital information (and some laughs from time to time). $10, $25, or $50 is quite reasonable, but the students should probably be at the low end of the scale until they graduate and start making the big bucks. Thanks, guys, for a greatly needed resource. Hope you're back online soon. Ray | ||
| kristin s (Kristin) New Member Username: Kristin Post Number: 1 Registered: 03-2004 |
hey all... been lurking for a little bit... this was just the kick in the butt I needed to register, buy some stickers and make a donation. thanks in advance for putting up with any and all stupidity that comes from me... I'm new to the disco world. -kristin | ||
| Curt Perlman (Cnote) Member Username: Cnote Post Number: 53 Registered: 01-2004 |
I think this is wonderful! I was just recently becoming very disenchanted with Discoweb. I love the info and I appreciate everyone�s knowledge and help, but I have become very upset with the way people have been treating each other and putting each other down�even a certain moderator. I was seriously considering not visiting anymore! It really bothers me that much. I hope that when you donate (NOT, IF) you remember that we are all here for the same reason. We all have that bond. There is no reason to fight, make fun of, insult, etc. I hope everyone that is active on this site might take this to heart and just relax a bit on the harsh comments. Save your energy for something positive�like donating! ID # 5W1536878C724394S | ||
| Scott Bol (Sabol) New Member Username: Sabol Post Number: 1 Registered: 07-2003 |
ID # 2DL489609S791352L /$25.00 More, Great site, great info, keep up the great work!, Scott | ||
| Abraham (Roverthen) New Member Username: Roverthen Post Number: 18 Registered: 12-2003 |
Keep it going! ID # 8BX156293T3904353 | ||
| Nick Bowerman (Nickb857) New Member Username: Nickb857 Post Number: 32 Registered: 12-2003 |
Just made a small donation and hope to make another one shortly. Thanks for everything, Nick ID # 8SP08653HF094442E | ||
| Dean Chrismon (Chrismonda) On Probation Username: Chrismonda Post Number: 187 Registered: 12-2002 |
Well, I aint donating shit I have been placed on probation for a reason I have yet to receive a reason why. I have e mailed all contacts with no response why. | ||
| Dave Statler (Falconx84) Member Username: Falconx84 Post Number: 46 Registered: 02-2004 |
Man, I wish I'd known you guys were hard up for money -- bought some stickers and a couple DVDs.... thanks Dweb. Payment Details Amount: $79.90 USD Transaction ID: 1U872598LT7371530 Buyer: David Statler | ||
| Nick Bellistri (Nickbell) Member Username: Nickbell Post Number: 109 Registered: 11-2002 |
I couldnt resist... If this place went down my GPA would sky rocket.. but alas ID: 1HH57177VW048664A | ||
| barry (Uncle) New Member Username: Uncle Post Number: 26 Registered: 01-2004 |
Has Disco Web ever tried getting paid advertising for the site. I know that this is how Land Rover Exchange lrx.com stays afloat. They have independent shops and dealers that provide funds. That site is not even a fraction of what D-Web is worth to the Land Rover community not to knock them. But truth be told I would think this would be a great way to supplement costs associated to maintaining the backbone of D-Web. | ||
| Alan Yim (Alan) Senior Member Username: Alan Post Number: 1119 Registered: 09-2002 |
Barry, Read through the other "Discoweb going down" thread in the non-tech section and you'll know why Dweb has no advertising. This was a conscience decision that the founders of the site made. | ||
| Robert Sublett (Rubisco98) Senior Member Username: Rubisco98 Post Number: 1169 Registered: 04-2002 |
Whatever is in my paypal acct is now on it's way.. Long live DWEB | ||
| SSV (Susannah) Senior Member Username: Susannah Post Number: 814 Registered: 06-2002 |
Awww, just thought I'd pop over here and see what was up. Glad we are all coming together. I agree with the moderators that it's worth not having ads on the site. However, I'd be willing to set up some type of withdrawl from my account for say $5 a month just to have access. Don't know how that would work...but I'll think about it! I think we have all saved a lot of money on here. Between the information gained and the new friends I've made, I feel the love. DISCO LOVE! | ||
| Toddrover (Toddrover) Member Username: Toddrover Post Number: 123 Registered: 04-2003 |
$ 40 USD ID # 41R40725LH240133D Parting out a '94 in a few months so more will be coming. THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP AND INFO FOR THE PAST YEAR !!! Todd | ||
| John E. King, Jr. (Cadet007) Member Username: Cadet007 Post Number: 47 Registered: 02-2003 |
If it weren't for Discoweb I'd have a girlfriend to blow all of my money on! Here's my $40. ID#9M1690382B9513D My invitation for everybody to come up to Alaska is still open. Take care. John | ||
| Axel Haakonsen (Axel) Moderator Username: Axel Post Number: 1059 Registered: 02-2003 |
Alaska, hmmmm...... That's on my list of places to visit.... - Axel | ||
| Roberto Racarcci (Kingsnight) New Member Username: Kingsnight Post Number: 8 Registered: 01-2004 |
Well you should have my $25.00 from pay pal. All I can say is thanks for being here. Payment Details Amount: $25.00 USD Quantity: 1 Item/Product Name: Donation to DiscoWeb | ||
| Roberto Racarcci (Kingsnight) New Member Username: Kingsnight Post Number: 10 Registered: 01-2004 |
Also just remember; Education and Entertainment cost. Your education from here is real cheap. All who use it for education should pay something, and those who use it for entertainment should contribute too. Just for the short time I have been a member; I have had great education and entertainment. | ||
| Melissa N (Roverchic) Member Username: Roverchic Post Number: 130 Registered: 02-2004 |
This is wonderful!!! GO DWEB!!! I have to go now .. Back to Autozone bought the wrong brake fluid... DOT4 ...Not Dot 3... DWEB is an unhealthy addiction!!! I am sooo hooked ... | ||
| Rob Caulfield (Wrldky) Member Username: Wrldky Post Number: 116 Registered: 02-2003 |
I sent $20.00. This site has saved me a lot of money! But on the other hand it has also cost me a lot of lost productivity on the job. It probably comes out about even. Thanks for a great site! | ||
| Joey (Joey4420) Senior Member Username: Joey4420 Post Number: 634 Registered: 04-2003 |
Melissa, you can mix Dot 3 and 4, the only big difference is the boiling point....Dot 3 boils around 400 deg Dry an 280 wet, and Dot 4 boils around 440 wet and 311 dry. The other difference is price, Dot 3 is cheaper. You can mix them with little ill effect as long as the system doesn't require Dot 4 and you add Dot 3. Best thing to do anyway is to flush and replace all brake fluid every couple of years, depending on driving habits. | ||
| Ron L (Ronl) Senior Member Username: Ronl Post Number: 278 Registered: 11-2002 |
#99B65925HB255264M C-note in memory of Bill  | ||
| Melissa N (Roverchic) Member Username: Roverchic Post Number: 144 Registered: 02-2004 |
Joey: the price difference was about 3.00 on the Dot 4 versus the Dot 3 ..I could not locate any lucas dot 4 though, so I had to settle for the Valvoline.. I was concerned about mixing the two though ..the way my luck has been going lately.  O2 sensors going out ..cats blowing... | ||
| Joey (Joey4420) Senior Member Username: Joey4420 Post Number: 636 Registered: 04-2003 |
Melissa, I hope that you have gotten your O2 issue and Cats fixed.... Back to the issue at hand.•••••• guess as to when DWEB is going to go down? | ||
| Joey (Joey4420) Senior Member Username: Joey4420 Post Number: 637 Registered: 04-2003 |
Darn , for got about that.••••••••• guess as to when DWEB is going to go down? | ||
| Joey (Joey4420) Senior Member Username: Joey4420 Post Number: 638 Registered: 04-2003 |
Ok this stinks. A.N.Y. Guess .... | ||
| Andy Maier (Newman) Senior Member Username: Newman Post Number: 627 Registered: 04-2003 |
Set Preview=On. Andy | ||
| Joey (Joey4420) Senior Member Username: Joey4420 Post Number: 642 Registered: 04-2003 |
Your right Andy, I need to do that...Thanks for the reminder, I have been meaning to do that for awhile now. | ||
| Bill (Gk42) New Member Username: Gk42 Post Number: 4 Registered: 12-2003 |
Hey All, I want to play to!! ID#34C148538W088370K Bill | ||
| mark gomez (Mark) Member Username: Mark Post Number: 58 Registered: 05-2003 |
Long over due. This site has helped me save much money and trips to the repair shop. Thanks. 3SL955618C3323909 |
