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originally posted by: theySeeme
I'd also like to point out that this website doesn't even use an SSL certificate, so really - what expenses are costing the mods so much to keep this online? Let's be honest and transparent here.
I examine and build infrastructures far bigger than this on a monthly basis, trust me you can take my word for it.
originally posted by: Stormdancer777
a reply to: TrueAmerican
Yes, if you are a lurker, please consider posting, I looked at the stats last night and so few members actually post.
originally posted by: TrueAmerican
Wow. Ok. I've been here over ten years, and the site has remained free. Don't you people think that I would like it to REMAIN free? Of course I would. But it apparently has reached a scale where that may no longer be possible. So now it's our problem too.
originally posted by: theySeeme
originally posted by: kaylaluv
originally posted by: theySeeme
a reply to: TrueAmerican
This is total B.S. As a computer programmer and web developer with over 13 years of experience I can without a doubt say that a site on the traffic and size (of database/text) could easily be hosted on a 15-25$/monthly plan.
This is not about ATS closing, it's about someone wanting to make a profit off of the website, nothing more.
You are making this claim. YOU prove it.
Sure, I know this website is not doing more than 40 million hits per day.
40 million hits per day on a website like this could be hosted on a $10 VPS (virtual private server) with like 1gb of RAM (if running on linux/centos, which this website already is), at minimum on what's known as a LAMP stack (combination of server software). When properly configured using a database cache, page cache, and tuning - along with php-fpm (which most already use), resource usage is extremely low.
Considering the amount of connection errors per page load (there are 5 seperate errors on this website), and poorly written code, as well as load time we can assume that this website is using quite a bit of resources, in which case a dedicated server could be looked at. 4 TB of storage space, unlimited bandwith, 700 Gbps of DDoS protection (no one else can beat that), 32gb of RAM + any OS can be had for just 45-75$ a month in multiple data centers around the world.
I'd like to mention that this server would be OVERKILL for this website - wouldn't require more than 8gb of ram (or perhaps 4gb on DDR4).
I'd also like to point out that this website doesn't even use an SSL certificate, so really - what expenses are costing the mods so much to keep this online? Let's be honest and transparent here.
I examine and build infrastructures far bigger than this on a monthly basis, trust me you can take my word for it.
EDIT: If Skeptic or some other site admin or moderator needs my assistance on running this entire website for under $20 a month guaranteed, I'll gladly sign a contract and help you guys get it set up and running, this way you can keep the site online for everyone.
originally posted by: Stormdancer777
a reply to: TrueAmerican
Yes, if you are a lurker, please consider posting, I looked at the stats last night and so few members actually post.
originally posted by: Klassified
a reply to: theySeeme
This is total B.S. As a computer programmer and web developer with over 13 years of experience I can without a doubt say that a site on the traffic and size (of database/text) could easily be hosted on a 15-25$/monthly plan.
Let us know when you come up with all the numbers for hits, bandwidth usage, storage, and so on that support your contention, and everyone else that agreed with you, and maybe we'll listen. Until then...
This is not about ATS closing, it's about someone wanting to make a profit off of the website, nothing more.
Since when is turning a profit for all the blood, sweat, and tears you pour into a business, a bad thing. You think I service hundreds of clients across several counties because it's fun? No. I'm trying to make a living, and that means turning a profit.
ETA: Just saw your post above. Still reading, and will look into it.
originally posted by: destination now
originally posted by: Stormdancer777
a reply to: TrueAmerican
Yes, if you are a lurker, please consider posting, I looked at the stats last night and so few members actually post.
Hmmm...Sorry, but I get a bit fed up with posting at times, when if you have an opinion different from the standard "group think" you are called racist, nazi, bigot etc, have posts removed as off topic when they are not, though posts that contain direct personal insults like the above, are allowed to remain and threads get closed meaning that the discussion is just shut down..it gets very disheartening tbh as I am none of these things, but I just don't have an ultra left agenda, so am often shut down as are many others, so often I just read and keep my opinions to myself, as it's just not worth the hassle. I have a serious chronic illness and the stress from some encounters on here just puts me off
originally posted by: Stormdancer777
a reply to: theySeeme
Total member accounts: 309,685 members who have posted: 169,023 percentage who have posted: 55 % members with 20 or fewer posts: 106,765 members with 20 to 500 posts: 33,590 members with 500 to 1,00 posts: 2,995 members more than 1,000 posts: 3,539 New member accounts: Past 24 hours: 37 New member accounts: Past 7 days: 208 New member accounts: Past 30 days: 985 New member accounts: Past Year: 11,754
total posts: 19,258,750 total topics (threads): 1,054,475 topics (threads) with replies: 785,599 percentage of topics (threads) with replies: 74.5 % posts-to-threads ratio: 18:1 new posts: Past 24 hours: 3,455 new posts: Past 7 days: 22,539 new posts: Past 30 days: 104,841 new posts: Past Year: 1,419,984 Topics (threads) with more than 100 replies: 27,988 Topics (threads) that had to be removed: 43,896
originally posted by: TrueAmerican
THIS SITE IS BIG AND IT TAKES A LOT OF RESOURCES TO KEEP RUNNING.
DO YOU UNDERSTAND THAT? DO YOU?
originally posted by: destination now
originally posted by: Stormdancer777
a reply to: TrueAmerican
Yes, if you are a lurker, please consider posting, I looked at the stats last night and so few members actually post.
Hmmm...Sorry, but I get a bit fed up with posting at times, when if you have an opinion different from the standard "group think" you are called racist, nazi, bigot etc, have posts removed as off topic when they are not, though posts that contain direct personal insults like the above, are allowed to remain and threads get closed meaning that the discussion is just shut down..it gets very disheartening tbh as I am none of these things, but I just don't have an ultra left agenda, so am often shut down as are many others, so often I just read and keep my opinions to myself, as it's just not worth the hassle. I have a serious chronic illness and the stress from some encounters on here just puts me off