Please Shut Down CF till things are fixed

[A New Dawn]

This is really getting to be ridiculous. Just shut down CF till the bugs are worked out like they did 2 years ago after the major upgrades. Between posts being displaced (or worse, disappearing completely into cyberspace), reps being stolen from us, the time being off (which is probably causing a large majority of the problems), having to submit posts 3 or 4 times before it is accepted, keep getting logged out, unable to access threads (and who knows how many other problems), it is almost impossible to participate in discussions or fellowship here.

Please put us out of our misery and shut CF down till everything is taken care of!

[RoseyK]

I sadly agree. Maybe with the site down, it might be easier for the techs to fix things.

[geocajun]

The only one who can authorize something like this is LeeD.

[A New Dawn]

The only one who can authorize something like this is LeeD.
Then I'll send him a PM. :)

[Moms4Christ]

This is really getting to be ridiculous. Just shut down CF till the bugs are worked out like they did 2 years ago after the major upgrades. Between posts being displaced (or worse, disappearing completely into cyberspace), reps being stolen from us, the time being off (which is probably causing a large majority of the problems), having to submit posts 3 or 4 times before it is accepted, keep getting logged out, unable to access threads (and who knows how many other problems), it is almost impossible to participate in discussions or fellowship here.

Please put us out of our misery and shut CF down till everything is taken care of!
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[Orchids]

This is a huge problem. I see there are almost 3000 members online?? Obviously, we must be overextended on that. I'm wondering why people are not avoiding this forum altogether. After all, there are other forums in better operating condition at the moment. :confused:

[The Princess Bride]

CF2 is running on a completely different server, and the planned upgrade has zero to do with the current problems we are experiencing. In fact, the CF2 techs are waiting for CF to be fixed, before proceeding.

I did make the suggestion earlier that we shut down until the CF techs can fix things, but have not heard anything back yet.

:)

I've heard he's disappeared.
I heard the garden gnomes kidnapped him with aid from the underwear trolls...:eek:

[Orchids]

I lost my post!! Where'd it go?? :eek:

[Orchids]

It's only a matter of time! http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r263/garnetrose10/0026a.gif

[BellaSong]

I kind of like that it's still here even if it is a little wonky. What would I do with my time if CF were fully shut down.... be productive????? :swoon?

[BellaSong]

I kind of like that it's still here even if it is a little wonky. What would I do with my time if CF were fully shut down.... be productive????? :swoon:

[BellaSong]

I kind of like that it's still here even if it is a little wonky. What would I do with my time if CF were fully shut down.... be productive????? :swoon:.

[RoseyK]

I guess just staying away until it's fixed is asking too much?


some pet owners are doing just that and so the pet workers need to be on take care of the pets.

[A New Dawn]

LeeD doesn't reply to PMs, not about this issue anyway :|

He's replied about other issues, so, we'll see. :)

[Rep Daddy]

CF = Contest

CF = Clock Foul-up
CF = Communication Fog

[Mrs.Sidhe]

This is really getting to be ridiculous. Just shut down CF till the bugs are worked out like they did 2 years ago after the major upgrades. Between posts being displaced (or worse, disappearing completely into cyberspace), reps being stolen from us, the time being off (which is probably causing a large majority of the problems), having to submit posts 3 or 4 times before it is accepted, keep getting logged out, unable to access threads (and who knows how many other problems), it is almost impossible to participate in discussions or fellowship here.

Please put us out of our misery and shut CF down till everything is taken care of!

:amen:THANK YOU!!!:clap::clap:

[snoochface]

Seriously, agreed. :amen:

[edb19]

support this suggestion 100%

[texastig]

This is really getting to be ridiculous. Just shut down CF till the bugs are worked out like they did 2 years ago after the major upgrades. Between posts being displaced (or worse, disappearing completely into cyberspace), reps being stolen from us, the time being off (which is probably causing a large majority of the problems), having to submit posts 3 or 4 times before it is accepted, keep getting logged out, unable to access threads (and who knows how many other problems), it is almost impossible to participate in discussions or fellowship here.

Please put us out of our misery and shut CF down till everything is taken care of!
I agree with you. They should of done it on a test server first then brought it to the production server.
Thanks,
TT

[intricatic]

Actually, given that the problems stem from the database, it's only logical that the techs shut down the site until it's fixed. Until they do so, they're either working on the active forum, or they're working on a backup copy of the forum. Either way, they won't be able to make much progress. If they know what the problem is already, it'd be a lot easier to work on a static database.

[mnphysicist]

CF2 is running on a completely different server, and the planned upgrade has zero to do with the current problems we are experiencing. In fact, the CF2 techs are waiting for CF to be fixed, before proceeding.

I did make the suggestion earlier that we shut down until the CF techs can fix things, but have not heard anything back yet.

[A New Dawn]

The only one who can authorize something like this is LeeD.
Then I'll send him a PM. :)

[Crazy Liz]

Then I'll send him a PM. :)
I've heard he's disappeared.

[Rep Daddy]

CF2 is running on a completely different server, and the planned upgrade has zero to do with the current problems we are experiencing. In fact, the CF2 techs are waiting for CF to be fixed, before proceeding.

I did make the suggestion earlier that we shut down until the CF techs can fix things, but have not heard anything back yet.

Thanks for the INFO.

What's the chance of the whole thing crashing like it did in 2003?

Will all of the out of order posts be resequenced?

[Orchids]

Thanks for the INFO.

What's the chance of the whole thing crashing like it did in 2003?

Will all of the out of order posts be resequenced?
They will be left to further confound us!! :cry:

[Svt4Him]

I guess just staying away until it's fixed is asking too much?

[BellaSong]

I kind of like that it's still here even if it is a little wonky. What would I do with my time if CF were fully shut down.... be productive????? :swoon:...

[RoseyK]

Actually, given that the problems stem from the database, it's only logical that the techs shut down the site until it's fixed. Until they do so, they're either working on the active forum, or they're working on a backup copy of the forum. Either way, they won't be able to make much progress. If they know what the problem is already, it'd be a lot easier to work on a static database.

CF2 is running on a completely different server, and the planned upgrade has zero to do with the current problems we are experiencing. In fact, the CF2 techs are waiting for CF to be fixed, before proceeding.

I did make the suggestion earlier that we shut down until the CF techs can fix things, but have not heard anything back yet.


not sure where this is going to wind up on the thread.

But I know from my job experience that it is easier to work on a static database than from copies of an active database.

mnphysicist....I appreciate all that you do to keep the site a safe friendly place to fellowship. It is just that the the ways things are right now, it is almost impossible to fellowship with anyone.

Keeping CF, it's members and staff in prayer. :prayer:

[Tiffanya]

Then I'll send him a PM. :)
LeeD doesn't reply to PMs, not about this issue anyway :|

[A New Dawn]

LeeD doesn't reply to PMs, not about this issue anyway :|

He's replied about other issues, so, we'll see. :)

[sidhe]

Not to be a pain, but...

How much of the site being up and only half-functional has to do with the "monetizing" of the forums, and the agreements with the advertisers?

P.S.: It's next to impossible to fix a database while "hot". Take it down!

[I'ddie4him2]

CF2 is running on a completely different server, and the planned upgrade has zero to do with the current problems we are experiencing. In fact, the CF2 techs are waiting for CF to be fixed, before proceeding.

I did make the suggestion earlier that we shut down until the CF techs can fix things, but have not heard anything back yet.


This seems like a catch 22 here. Waiting for Cf to be fixed before proceeding ??
Wouldn't it be better to try to fix some of these bugs in the meantime so we can still post halfways normally ??


I have to say I agree with most everyone here too.
Best thing really is to shut the servers down, fix the problems, and reboot when they will function properly.
The server crash 2 years ago seems minor compared to whats going on now. :sigh:




posted @ 12:32 pm 3/28/2008

[A New Dawn]

LeeD doesn't reply to PMs, not about this issue anyway :|
Actually, I'm not concerned that he reply. I just wanted him to know how many of us everyday grunts feel about it.

[SilentTraveler]

trust me. Staff (includes LeeD) knows how everyone feels, because staff (includes LeeD) have the same issues. No one is insulated from this situation.

There are foundational bugs that need fixed before we can think about crossing over with CF2. And I believe it's the combination of server issues/foundational bugs that are causing the problems we are seeing. Techs are working on it, and I believe extra help was hired to try and fix this.

Please be patience, and pray for the Tech team. It's not been easy for them with all the problems that occur unexpectedly.

[encouraging loves animals]

Haven't been spending much time in CF at the moment due to the bugs, cannot post without problems, cannot bless, blesses goes elseware, cannot delete pms easily-but have found a way around-long and slow, its just so frustrating and i don't have site support status now.

I keep checking back and occassionly posting, but I'm at the point, with the amount of bugs yet to be the fix, i don't want to even bother hanging around.

I love this site so much.

[NorrinRadd]

I heartily agree the place should be closed until repairs are complete. This current situation is as sensible as trying to fix a tire while the car is speeding down the road.

For the past few weeks, the ONLY time I come here is to look for announcements as to the status of repairs and upgrades. I've deleted my bookmark, I've advised people I know to not bother coming here, and if the foolishness continues I'll request my account be purged so I'm not even "tempted" to come here.

[MMXII]

trust me. Staff (includes LeeD) knows how everyone feels, because staff (includes LeeD) have the same issues. No one is insulated from this situation.

There are foundational bugs that need fixed before we can think about crossing over with CF2. And I believe it's the combination of server issues/foundational bugs that are causing the problems we are seeing. Techs are working on it, and I believe extra help was hired to try and fix this.

Please be patience, and pray for the Tech team. It's not been easy for them with all the problems that occur unexpectedly.
Wouldn't it be easier to shut down the site for a few days and do the upgrade? I've worked with/around computers for years, you just don't leave something up and running when there are this many problems in it. Just my .02, fwiw.

[Rep Daddy]

trust me. Staff (includes LeeD) knows how everyone feels, because staff (includes LeeD) have the same issues. No one is insulated from this situation.



LeeD.christianforums.com (http://leed.christianforums.com/)
Last Activity: 2nd April 2008 10:44 PM

He hasn't been on in 6 DAYS.

[Minty]

I agree with everyone here. It makes being a welcome angel very difficult as I've not been able to welcome anyone for days :(

It's also difficult to feed my pet rock, too :( :(

Please, please, please shut this place down and do the necessary work. Trying to do anything here at the moment is very frustrating.

Minty. xx

[MichaelFJF]

If the goal is to run this site into the ground and send people elsewhere, it's succeeding.

[Stormy]

I would think that if the site shut down the revenue from the adds would also stop. As long as the adds are displayed and the site is getting hits, I doubt if it will be shut down.. but what do I know.

[Rep Daddy]

It's also difficult to feed my pet rock, too :( :(



My Pet Peeve is slow websites, and he is getting fed well here!

[sacerdote]

Caring is a verb. If the appropriate upper level staff show that they care then it's a reality. If they don't, they don't. Acts of caring should filter down through the lower level staff with management setting the examples.

[FriendsFellowship]

LeeD.christianforums.com (http://leed.christianforums.com/)
Last Activity: 2nd April 2008 10:44 PM

He hasn't been on in 6 DAYS.

Maybe he hasn't been on because it's too frustrating!

[A New Dawn]

Wow. 462 users online. I have never seen so few, even in the middle of the night. :sigh:

And something happened to my CP. All the lines of demarkation are gone.

[bill16652]

Still cant rep and the site really is no better, prayers for the site. I also wonder why it is not shut down till it is fixed right, in other words everything working as it should. Might lose a little money but would in the long run keep more people I think.

[RuthD]

I am afraid if the forum is shut down that all the pets will die in days. I am a pet worker and have to feed them daily.

If I were not a pet worker and didn't have some obligations here I would just stay away until it is fixed.

[SilentTraveler]

There have been several days where I haven't even been able to log on.

So do not be quick to dismiss Lee for not being on in a few days. He is actively communicating and working with his Advisors and Tech staff on this.

[JPPT1974]

OK no problem as you all are doing
All you can!:wave:
BTW, you have to push in twice
To be accepted in the post!

[Aquamarine81]

I agree with those who have said to shut the site down until it gets fixed. I have avoided the site for the past few days because it's been so slow. I even removed it as my Firefox home page. Wouldn't it be easier to repair the site while it is shut down, instead to try and repair it while it's still up and active?:confused:
I've been donating more money to CF recently, but won't donate any more until all the bugs are worked out.

[pgp_protector]

The staff is trying to post & report
I've seen a few postings in different threads.
The problem is
1) They're having the same problems as us logging in & posting
2) Recoding the site from custom code is a major pain.(If you ever tried to work on someone else's code you'd know this)

[Richard]

I hope y'all are noticing the increase in speed! ( at least I am .... )

[sinneD]

Server speed has been increased by turning off some features, like some of the "who is on-line now" stuff

[sacerdote]

Communication is getting better about the problems in the forum and there's been an increase in speed.

It really would have been easier for them to shut the forum down during the upgrade and they wouldn't have had as much work. But they didn't so we could still have a place to congregate.

[pgp_protector]

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[bill16652]

Thank you

[CFfosterANGEL4]

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[Rep Daddy]

Server speed has been increased by turning off some features, like some of the "who is on-line now" stuff


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GOTCHA
STAR TWO

http://christianforums.com/showpost.php?p=45724262&postcount=13

[sinneD]

Lol

:clap: :clap:

[SilentTraveler]

Repairs are still underway so the final upgrade can be completed.

Techs did turn off several features that were reasource hogs to free up speed. Hopefully it'll only be a matter of time before we can complete the entire overhaul.

Thank you for your patience and prayers!

:)

[joyshirley]

Server speed has been increased by turning off some features, like some of the "who is on-line now" stuff


It's going beautifully right now! :clap: I don't know if I can keep up now.....:P ^_^ :thumbsup:

[A New Dawn]

Yeah. I don't know what to do with all the time I'm saving by not having to try to enter each post or bring up each page 7 or 8 times. :D

[IsJesusYourSavior]

To all the people responsible for fixing this ~ YOU ROCK!!!!!

:)

[Lisa0315]

Definitely seems to have speeded up a bit.

Lisa

[SilentTraveler]

Things have sped up. Techs have turned off the function that alerts you to who's reading the threads/forums.

Not sure what else was turned off, but some of the resources have been freed to devote to process speed now.

Enjoy folks! :wave:

[barb754]

Server speed has been increased by turning off some features, like some of the "who is on-line now" stuff
Do we really need to know who is on the forum right now? If that slows down the speed then I say leave it turned off :):)

[barb754]

Things have sped up. Techs have turned off the function that alerts you to who's reading the threads/forums.

Not sure what else was turned off, but some of the resources have been freed to devote to process speed now.

Enjoy folks! :wave:
Thanks for getting it back to where it is very tolerable to work with. My fingers were double clicking every other site I would go to lOl. Thanks for your understanding on how we felt with no communication and all.