I have been cruisin the net trying to find some exhaust info and have tried a couple of links to the old site. I keep getting that the site is corrupt. I tried to go directly and got the same error. Have I just been super banned or did all of the flickering and flashing from the advertisements finally kill it?
Quote from: psycledelic on March 07, 2009, 03:34:21 AM
I have been cruisin the net trying to find some exhaust info and have tried a couple of links to the old site. I keep getting that the site is corrupt. I tried to go directly and got the same error. Have I just been super banned or did all of the flickering and flashing from the advertisements finally kill it?
The internet gnomes finally realized that VS is, indeed, corrupt.
Quote from: psycledelic on March 07, 2009, 03:34:21 AM
I have been cruisin the net trying to find some exhaust info and have tried a couple of links to the old site. I keep getting that the site is corrupt. I tried to go directly and got the same error. Have I just been super banned or did all of the flickering and flashing from the advertisements finally kill it?
Yup, page won't load...got a corrupt error.
Poetic justice.
I have not been able to get it to load for months. I finally got some info that a firewall somewhere was blocking it but it must be one built in by my ISP b/c my firewalls are off. Either that or the old site does not like vista.
Same here...
The encoded file /usr/sites/ducatimonster.org/www/htdocs/forums/includes/scirev_init.php is corrupt.
VS took over a V-Rod site I used to enjoy, now it locks up all the time not to mention the flashing ads spark off my Tourette's.
There;s an old site? ???
I must have blocked it from my memory.
Quote from: superjohn on March 07, 2009, 08:33:52 AM
There;s an old site? ???
I must have blocked it from my memory.
I must have joined after the fact. So what's the back story with the "old site"?
Quote from: Goat_Herder on March 07, 2009, 11:51:04 AM
I must have joined after the fact. So what's the back story with the "old site"?
Long story short:
The Old Boad (ToB) aka the DML was what the DMF is. The DML was purchased by a corporation Vertical Scope. VS promised to only make some minor changes blah blah... Well, they lied. The DML was plastered with ads all over, even in posts. They started a censorship program, editing or deleting things that people said that VS didn't like. VS also started blocking links (at 1st links to here) and then they went so link block crazy, they were even blocking links out to ther boards THEY owned.
Basically... they ruined ToB. So of the folks from there (aka our 'Flounders') got together and created this broad. The bulk of folks left ToB and came here.
Just tried; got this:
The encoded file /usr/sites/xxxxxxxxxxx.org/www/htdocs/forums/includes/scirev_init.php is corrupt.
[moto] [drink] [bacon]
The x'es is there not to give them higher rates on Google.
Quote from: yuu on March 07, 2009, 11:59:56 AM
Long story short:
The Old Boad (ToB) aka the DML was what the DMF is. The DML was purchased by a corporation Vertical Scope. VS promised to only make some minor changes blah blah... Well, they lied. The DML was plastered with ads all over, even in posts. They started a censorship program, editing or deleting things that people said that VS didn't like. VS also started blocking links (at 1st links to here) and then they went so link block crazy, they were even blocking links out to ther boards THEY owned.
Basically... they ruined ToB. So of the folks from there (aka our 'Flounders') got together and created this broad. The bulk of folks left ToB and came here.
That is pretty much it, except. The ending was telegraphed to the Flounders and all the Mods well in advance of the switch.
The day they made the changes, we all left.
Quote from: yuu on March 07, 2009, 11:59:56 AM
Long story short:
The Old Boad (ToB) aka the DML was what the DMF is. The DML was purchased by a corporation Vertical Scope. VS promised to only make some minor changes blah blah... Well, they lied. The DML was plastered with ads all over, even in posts. They started a censorship program, editing or deleting things that people said that VS didn't like. VS also started blocking links (at 1st links to here) and then they went so link block crazy, they were even blocking links out to ther boards THEY owned.
Basically... they ruined ToB. So of the folks from there (aka our 'Flounders') got together and created this broad. The bulk of folks left ToB and came here.
The video version: VS headquarters on the DML (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV7bSXSkOI8#lq-hq)
P.S. If you're interested, the TOB blew up in May (the 5th IIRC). If you go back and look at the dates on this board, you'll see that it was being prepared for five or six months in advance, just in case it was necessary.
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on March 07, 2009, 12:35:01 PM
That is pretty much it, except. The ending was telegraphed to the Flounders and all the Mods well in advance of the switch.
The day they made the changes, we all left.
Yeah I know this baord was in the works as a let out in case the sky did fall... and it did - just figured that was a little extraneous to the narrative. But yeah folks knew 'the man' was coming an set to work to on this board
Ahhh, Chipos little film dub. ;D
So the admin on the old board finally opened the email I sent him with the virus in it. It's about time! [laugh]
BRAVO! [clap]
Thanks Spidey.
I LMAO everytime I see that video. [thumbsup]
Quote from: DesmoDiva on March 07, 2009, 03:28:17 PM
Thanks Spidey.
I LMAO everytime I see that video. [thumbsup]
+1 I watched the entire video again.... good stuff [thumbsup]
Dammmm, that was a great job on the video [thumbsup]. I'm a Newbie here and I wasn't quite clear on the whole transition to this new site because here is where I started. I now get it.
Great job and thanx to the fellas who keep this site going strong [clap]
I don't understand why anyone cares.
Quote from: ducpainter on March 07, 2009, 08:45:00 PM
I don't understand why anyone cares.
Well, for me, it was like/is like a freight train wreck. But the OP cared because he wanted to browse the parts for sale.
Quote from: superjohn on March 07, 2009, 08:33:52 AM
There;s an old site? ???
I must have blocked it from my memory.
...Cerebral Firewall [laugh]
This whole thread was worth it just to see the video again!!! Funny as s#@t!!! It's a tie. That version and the one where they bought Hitler a VFR Honda instead of a BMW!!! [laugh]
... nice work on the virus Monstermash!! [thumbsup]
Quote from: fastwin on March 08, 2009, 09:01:35 AM
This whole thread was worth it just to see the video again!!! Funny as s#@t!!! It's a tie. That version and the one where they bought Hitler a VFR Honda instead of a BMW!!! [laugh]
... nice work on the virus Monstermash!! [thumbsup]
Despite what happened in the "old site", I am glad I am part of the new site. Whoever got this one going and had everybody migrate over, you get a [thumbsup]
Quote from: needtorque on March 07, 2009, 04:39:45 AM
I have not been able to get it to load for months. I finally got some info that a firewall somewhere was blocking it but it must be one built in by my ISP b/c my firewalls are off. Either that or the old site does not like vista.
Same here - it appears to be blocked by my ISP. I can access the site just fine from work
Funny...I can still get to it just fine. (not sure why exactly I would want to though...) :P
Maybe it's cuz I have a Canadian passport? ;D ;D
Quote from: Goat_Herder on March 08, 2009, 10:29:51 AM
Despite what happened in the "old site", I am glad I am part of the new site. Whoever got this one going and had everybody migrate over, you get a [thumbsup]
I really laughed my ass off when I saw the Vid again... Thanks Spidey! [thumbsup]
And as far as those who got this site going, look for 'Flounding Member' under thier screen name to find the 7 of us.
And yes...you're welcome!
Quote from: Duck-Stew on March 08, 2009, 01:50:48 PM
I really laughed my ass off when I saw the Vid again... Thanks Spidey! [thumbsup]
And as far as those who got this site going, look for 'Flounding Member' under thier screen name to find the 7 of us.
And yes...you're welcome!
.....
Would that be "The Magnificent Seven"........!
[thumbsup]
That video is still priceless [laugh]
Spidey, that video f'n rocks, dude! That was some comedic writing there. Bravo! You must make another.
Quote from: M(*)nster on March 10, 2009, 08:59:10 AM
Spidey, that video f'n rocks, dude! That was some comedic writing there. Bravo! You must make another.
Spidey didn't make the video. I believe it was El Chipo (who I think goes by El Matador here).
Ah...well, El Matador, por favor, haga otro video.
I'm ashamed to admit that I can still access the old site. You can hear the crickets!
Quote from: M(*)nster on March 10, 2009, 09:04:24 AM
Ah...well, El Matador, por favor, haga otro video.
;D
Definitivamente ;)
As one of the original members of the DML(before the board it was a email list) I have wittnessed its birth and death. The video Spidey posted was great!
I haven't read this entire thread, so I may be repeating someone else...
I was a member of TOB, read posts about the VS aquisition and was bummed. Saw a post here and there linking to this new board, joined and have been pleased with its growth and quality.
I think the transition and the DMF is somthing we should all be proud of. It shows brotherhood, determination (by those who actually did the nuts 'n' bolts work to get it going) and a bit of the "stick it to the man" attitude !
Those qualities have been associated with motorcycles and motorcyclists for decades.
A well deserved pat on the back to us all..............
I'm surprised so many of you haven't seen El Matadors masterpiece until now.
Quote from: ducpainter on March 14, 2009, 08:28:00 AM
I'm surprised so many of you haven't seen El Matadors masterpiece until now.
sticky in FAQ????
[clap]
Quote from: ducpainter on March 14, 2009, 08:28:00 AM
I'm surprised so many of you haven't seen El Matadors masterpiece until now.
I have not been around much in the past year. Life has been crazy. Things are good
Quote from: ducrider45 on March 12, 2009, 02:03:16 PM
As one of the original members of the DML (before the board it was a email list) I have witnessed its birth and death.
The original Micapeak e-mail list is still around. There isn't a lot of traffic on it, but there are 10-15 regular posters there and quite a few more who occasionally have something to say. I was about #10 or 11 to sign on to the old forum. I'm sure I posted something during the first month of this list, the DMF, about what it was like "in the olden days". I still occasionally wonder if Daffe still rides or gave it up completely.
wasn't Daffe an MD?
Think he meant medical doctor.
Let's try this again...Quote from: Mother on March 20, 2009, 06:16:10 AM
wasn't Daffe an MD?
Chiropractor.
I often think back and wonder how a few of the old members are doing. I remember the first time I was called "Daffe like" and not understanding what it ment.
Quote from: ducrider45 on March 20, 2009, 08:24:36 AM
I often think back and wonder how a few of the old members are doing. I remember the first time I was called "Daffe like" and not understanding what it ment.
Okay, now you made me track down my earlier post where all of that was explained: http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=1033.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=1033.0)