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Title: What's up with the old site? Post by: 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?
Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: Jobu on March 07, 2009, 03:52:45 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. Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: DucHead on March 07, 2009, 04:30:52 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. Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: 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.
Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: Oldfisti on March 07, 2009, 05:02:31 AM Same here...
The encoded file /usr/sites/ducatimonster.org/www/htdocs/forums/includes/scirev_init.php is corrupt. Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: Speedbag on March 07, 2009, 08:10:13 AM 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.
Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: superjohn on March 07, 2009, 08:33:52 AM There;s an old site? ???
I must have blocked it from my memory. Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: Goat_Herder on March 07, 2009, 11:51:04 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"? Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: Slide Panda on March 07, 2009, 11:59:56 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. Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: Keld on March 07, 2009, 12:02:55 PM 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. Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: Randimus Maximus on March 07, 2009, 12:35:01 PM 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. Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: Spidey on March 07, 2009, 12:37:24 PM 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. Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: Slide Panda on March 07, 2009, 12:41:09 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 Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: Monstermash on March 07, 2009, 03:15:50 PM So the admin on the old board finally opened the email I sent him with the virus in it. It's about time! [laugh]
Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: Oldfisti on March 07, 2009, 03:18:53 PM BRAVO! [clap]
Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: DesmoDiva on March 07, 2009, 03:28:17 PM Thanks Spidey.
I LMAO everytime I see that video. [thumbsup] Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: Willwork4aMonster on March 07, 2009, 08:07:00 PM Thanks Spidey. I LMAO everytime I see that video. [thumbsup] +1 I watched the entire video again.... good stuff [thumbsup] Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: DucRS on March 07, 2009, 08:18:43 PM 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] Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: ducpainter on March 07, 2009, 08:45:00 PM I don't understand why anyone cares.
Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: Jobu on March 07, 2009, 09:21:40 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. Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: lawbreaker on March 08, 2009, 07:35:31 AM There;s an old site? ??? I must have blocked it from my memory. ...Cerebral Firewall [laugh] Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: fastwin on March 08, 2009, 08:01:35 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] Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: Goat_Herder on March 08, 2009, 09:29:51 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] Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: Greg on March 08, 2009, 09:32:43 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 Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: PizzaMonster on March 08, 2009, 12:27:23 PM 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 Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: Duck-Stew on March 08, 2009, 12:50:48 PM 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! Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: lawbreaker on March 08, 2009, 01:38:34 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] Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: GLantern on March 10, 2009, 06:40:06 AM That video is still priceless [laugh]
Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: M(*)nster on March 10, 2009, 07:59:10 AM Spidey, that video f'n rocks, dude! That was some comedic writing there. Bravo! You must make another.
Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: jdubbs32584 on March 10, 2009, 08:00:23 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). Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: M(*)nster on March 10, 2009, 08:04:24 AM Ah...well, El Matador, por favor, haga otro video.
Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: mbalmer on March 10, 2009, 08:09:13 AM I'm ashamed to admit that I can still access the old site. You can hear the crickets!
Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: El Matador on March 11, 2009, 01:13:19 PM Ah...well, El Matador, por favor, haga otro video. ;D Definitivamente ;) Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: ducrider45 on March 12, 2009, 01:03:16 PM 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!
Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: Old-Duckman on March 14, 2009, 06:21:04 AM 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.............. Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: ducpainter on March 14, 2009, 07:28:00 AM I'm surprised so many of you haven't seen El Matadors masterpiece until now.
Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: herm on March 14, 2009, 07:49:09 AM I'm surprised so many of you haven't seen El Matadors masterpiece until now. sticky in FAQ???? [clap] Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: ducrider45 on March 16, 2009, 09:34:08 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 Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: ScottRNelson on March 20, 2009, 05:01:54 AM 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.Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: Mother on March 20, 2009, 05:16:10 AM wasn't Daffe an MD?
Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: somegirl on March 20, 2009, 06:47:21 AM Think he meant medical doctor.
Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: ScottRNelson on March 20, 2009, 06:54:19 AM Let's try this again...
wasn't Daffe an MD? Chiropractor.Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: ducrider45 on March 20, 2009, 07:24:36 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.
Title: Re: What's up with the old site? Post by: ScottRNelson on March 20, 2009, 07:41:31 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) |