Was wondering, in the light of the apparent ongoing IT infrastructure change - does anyone outside of Autosport have access to these forums database?
Seemingly, the priority is very low when a 3 minute fix (certificate/JQuery) takes many weeks and what guarantee is there that this server is not suddenly gone?
Forum db Backup?
#1
Posted 01 June 2023 - 03:51
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#2
Posted 01 June 2023 - 09:15
I've been thinking the same for a long time, the forums seem less cared for in terms of administration every year, are more and more hidden in the website navigation, and I imagine this community can disappear at any time. Hence why I opened a small side community for at least some people to keep in touch (the Discord), the old IRC server is also around and I guess lots of people also follow each other on Twitter. None of that is the same as the forums but I guess if it dies, someone will be able to talk with one another and then create another forum hosted somewhere else.
No idea if there's any backups of the database, I suppose not if Autosport pay the bills.
#3
Posted 01 June 2023 - 09:45
#4
Posted 01 June 2023 - 10:12
Maybe a collective should make an approach to Autosport before it's too late. I'd be perfectly happy to pay subs if necessary.
You have my bow!
Err, cash...
Edited by Widefoot2, 01 June 2023 - 10:12.
#5
Posted 01 June 2023 - 11:25
I opened a small side community for at least some people to keep in touch (the Discord)
Could you please provide some additional details?
#6
Posted 01 June 2023 - 11:39
Check his sig
#7
Posted 01 June 2023 - 12:17
It's a pity that Discord's UI is absolutely atrocious.
#8
Posted 01 June 2023 - 15:39
Check his sig
Ah - thanks.
#9
Posted 02 June 2023 - 12:37
On a related note: Ages ago I registered an AtlasF1 subreddit just in case if this board would cease to exist. https://www.reddit.com/r/AtlasF1/
Edited by H0R, 02 June 2023 - 12:38.