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  • Impending server move

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    I haven't mentioned much of this to most people, so this may come as a surprise. FirstOnes.com is planning to move to a new host in the very near future. Due to tight time constraints, the exact timeframe isn't particularly clear, but things will rapidly move forward in the next few days and with some luck, the site will have fully transferred over without so much as anyone noticing.


    Stemming from this move, we have a new opportunity to make some significant improvements. The FirstOnes.com staff will be evaluating the existing site structure and may use this as an opportunity to make some much-needed changes to internal organization. Many currently operating applications may be updated to the latest code base, folders and directories may be re-sorted, and access privileges restructured.

    No doubt due to this combination of a single large move and numerous small tweaks, there will be hick-ups. If any oddities are observed after this switch has occurred, don't hesitate to send an email alert to Sanfam@FirstOnes.com describing the issue. I'll check into them as soon as I am able.

    Attention Mod Managers: Please contact me if you have any questions, comments, or concerns about access to your materials. Due to general inconsistency with storing access credentials over the past ten-ish years, we may need to reset user/password structures.

    A closing note: The site has run fairly smoothly this past two years, but things are still far from free to operate. Every cent taken in goes straight back to improvements in the site's structure and ensures we've got the cash to keep going. We currently welcome any donations toward this effort. Any interested parties are welcome to send whatever they deem appropriate to donate@firstones.com via Paypal (or simply click the button below). Any support is greatly appreciated.<form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post">
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    Thanks for listening, and with any luck the move will go almost unnoticed!

  • #2
    Where are we going to?>

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    • #3
      At this point in time, Dreamhost. We have technically been using the account as a data mirror for some time, but it seems to have been of a sufficient enough quality to use for full-service.

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      • #4
        i use dreamhost for the aqm forums, ive been quite happy with them for the last 3 years.

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        • #5
          Sanfam,

          As someone who joined Firstones many years ago though not as active as others I am always checking the site, reading posts and just enjoying everyones take on a range of topics. So I thought I would take this opportunity to thank you and everyone who helps run the site as you have all done a great job. I would think I speak for everyone in saying we appreciate everything you do in keeping a place for us to meet and share are love for B5, Scifi and everything else.

          Thanks,
          Imhotep

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          • #6
            With any luck we will still be here when they do a B5 reboot or maybe just a V2 for special effects.

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            • #7
              We have always been here...

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              • #8
                And we'll be here until they turn out the lights....and then possibly a little longer

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                • #9
                  It will end in fire!

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                  • #10
                    Still a very aptly named site...

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