Dave 'Gizmo' Gymer
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« on: April 17, 2014, 09:56:41 PM +0100 » |
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Unfortunately, our SMF forum was subject to a hacking attack a couple of days ago which ultimately resulted in the site being turned off whilst the forum software was reinstalled. Fortunately the database appears to be intact but obviously the forums have been down for something like 24 hours. Communication from Arvixe has been nonexistant, despite raising a ticket this morning and following up twice. Fingers crossed that we won't have a repeat occurrence, but I strongly suggest that you change your forum password, and that if you use the same combination of login and password anywhere else you consider them to be compromised and change them.
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« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2014, 10:20:15 PM +0100 » |
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I know what a time and effort it is to run these things, thanks for sorting things out so quickly such that we can all race and chat again.
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« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2014, 11:39:04 PM +0100 » |
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I still don't know why people would do that, what's the gain?
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« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2014, 09:34:27 AM +0100 » |
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Thanks to all involved for all your work concerning reinstalling all things needed to keep this wonderful site running
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SpecialKS aka Eifelblitz
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Prof
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« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2014, 10:08:33 AM +0100 » |
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I know what a time and effort it is to run these things, thanks for sorting things out so quickly such that we can all race and chat again.
Second that. Thanks Dave and anyone else involved. I visit frequently even though my opportunities to race are limited again atm.
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Wiltshire Tony
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"I'd rather be Sim-Racing" said Noddy
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« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2014, 11:11:22 AM +0100 » |
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Wow, it's not until it's gone that you fully realise how much a part of your online life this forum is. Good job Dave.
Is it worth considering changing to another host? The service has been pretty poor for the past couple of weeks. I have no idea how difficult it would be to change so I am talking under the immunity of ignorance.
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The only UK based GTL community which races every Monday night. We are always looking for new drivers of all ages and abilities. GTL here since 2006.
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goldtop
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Team KC
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« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2014, 11:37:31 AM +0100 » |
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Wow, it's not until it's gone that you fully realise how much a part of your online life this forum is. Good job Dave.
Is it worth considering changing to another host? The service has been pretty poor for the past couple of weeks. I have no idea how difficult it would be to change so I am talking under the immunity of ignorance.
I've also noticed the site has been very temperamental recently. Thanks as ever for all the work that has gone on behind the scenes to sort this out. On a side note, is there any way I can get rid of all the lobby names listed in my profile? The problems with re-registering GTL and GTR2 usernames means they have stacked up over the years.
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Tom van Ostade
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"anything can happen, and it usually does"
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« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2014, 12:56:51 PM +0100 » |
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Many thanks to all involved for getting everything up and running again in such short notice!
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Turkey Machine
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Elitist psychopath with AS.
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« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2014, 05:01:07 PM +0100 » |
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Thanks Dave, and everybody that keeps this place up behind the scenes.
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Everyone knows that million-to-one chances happen 9 times out of 10. Why the hell do I keep crashing then?!
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BillThomas
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« Reply #9 on: April 19, 2014, 07:35:37 PM +0100 » |
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Don't know if it's relevant but my email account was compromised. Apologies to any member who has had a strange email message from me. Account now sorted!!
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Bill Thomas Another one bites the dust
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« Reply #10 on: April 20, 2014, 11:44:50 AM +0100 » |
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nice to see it back up and running I know i'm pretty inactive these days, but I still check here at least once a day, how long has this site been going for now, feels like years!
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Wiltshire Tony
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« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2014, 01:04:48 PM +0100 » |
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Don't know if it's relevant but my email account was compromised. Apologies to any member who has had a strange email message from me. Account now sorted!!
Did get a strange link from you Bill. I'll spare your blushes by not revealing all tho
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The only UK based GTL community which races every Monday night. We are always looking for new drivers of all ages and abilities. GTL here since 2006.
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BillThomas
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« Reply #12 on: April 20, 2014, 03:31:31 PM +0100 » |
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Don't know if it's relevant but my email account was compromised. Apologies to any member who has had a strange email message from me. Account now sorted!!
Did get a strange link from you Bill. I'll spare your blushes by not revealing all tho Thanks.
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Bill Thomas Another one bites the dust
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