The time has come;
as 'the Walrus' for the BRB to talk of many things. In particular, whether to keep the AP site running or to consign it to history and walk away.
There are three solid arguments for shutting it down; (a) tonight and every day for the the last at least twelve months; typically there are (on average) 230 'bots doing little else but parking, - marking forums as 'read' or no permissions page. The IP's are all data centers, Singapore, and America with some other 'odds and sods' thrown in. Not only do they present a potential 'threat' but they neither help or promote or do bugger all but seriously mess up the real statistics. Item (b) there exist quite a long list of banned IP a addresses, belonging 'Spammer' and other potential threats; a daily check presents a list of the 'blacklisted', the banned and other unsavory types trying to 'register'. Sorting this out is a constant headache and has gotten to a stage where we simply dare not accept a new registration; a serious matter to keep the site not only usable, but 'safe' for the punters. No kidding, it is a grim battle. Item © The site has not attracted much in the way of industry support and has made zero impression in any way on the ridiculous antics of spineless politicians or the mindless bureaucrats who just can't seem to 'get it'.
So; the BRB will discuss the proposal a vote will be taken and the decision will be final and executed immediately after the meeting. Members should post any comments/ opinions/ suggestions on site, this thread; before Nov. 15 2024. BRB scheduled 16/11 plug pulled day slated for 17/11.
Last chance – speak now or forever hold your peace.
P7, first and only notice -
as 'the Walrus' for the BRB to talk of many things. In particular, whether to keep the AP site running or to consign it to history and walk away.
There are three solid arguments for shutting it down; (a) tonight and every day for the the last at least twelve months; typically there are (on average) 230 'bots doing little else but parking, - marking forums as 'read' or no permissions page. The IP's are all data centers, Singapore, and America with some other 'odds and sods' thrown in. Not only do they present a potential 'threat' but they neither help or promote or do bugger all but seriously mess up the real statistics. Item (b) there exist quite a long list of banned IP a addresses, belonging 'Spammer' and other potential threats; a daily check presents a list of the 'blacklisted', the banned and other unsavory types trying to 'register'. Sorting this out is a constant headache and has gotten to a stage where we simply dare not accept a new registration; a serious matter to keep the site not only usable, but 'safe' for the punters. No kidding, it is a grim battle. Item © The site has not attracted much in the way of industry support and has made zero impression in any way on the ridiculous antics of spineless politicians or the mindless bureaucrats who just can't seem to 'get it'.
So; the BRB will discuss the proposal a vote will be taken and the decision will be final and executed immediately after the meeting. Members should post any comments/ opinions/ suggestions on site, this thread; before Nov. 15 2024. BRB scheduled 16/11 plug pulled day slated for 17/11.
Last chance – speak now or forever hold your peace.
P7, first and only notice -