[HACK]

Hello Members!

Since we created this website back in 2000, it has grown by leaps and bounds – and so has the amount of maintenance that is required to keep things running smoothly. As many of you are well aware, over the past year or so, I have not been able to devote as much time and attention as I used to towards system maintenance. In order to help return the site to a more efficient level, I have chosen to sell the Forum to a company called AutoGuide, which operates hundreds of automotive forums – they will take over the hosting and maintenance of the website. Because of all of the problems we were experiencing with my previous hosting company, the website has already been copied over to AutoGuide’s servers – this should help keep the website running smoothly.

Although AutoGuide is taking over the operational aspects of the website and you may see some changes appear as a result, the forum itself should not be greatly affected. I will still be involved with the website as much as time permits, and the existing moderator staff will still maintain their rights and roles in the forum. At some point in the near future, additional staff will be brought on board to provide extra assistance to the community. The vast majority of the forum’s existing rules and regulations will stay in place – the last thing we want to do is negatively impact your experience on this website. So please buckle up and have fun while we attempt to make this website even better!

Scott Williams / HACK
Impala SS Forum.com

 

[admin]

hello

As a team of automotive and power sports enthusiasts here at AutoForums.com, we are pleased to announce that we have come to an agreement with Scott at Impalassforum.com, reliving him of all the burden of an administrative tasks and hoisting issues. AutoForums.com brings staff and on infrastructure to ensure Impalassforum.com will be around for years. It’s our goal to provide the resources required to have a broader reach and attract more knowledgeable people such as yourselves that will contribute to the community.

Having said all this, this is still your community and we are here to work with the current administrative staff to keep this site going. We have upgraded the software the site runs, this will help to keep the site reliable.

My name is Helena, and I will be the site’s new contact for any issues related to the everyday upkeep of the site. I look forward to working with you and helping you with your concerns and questions. If you have any issues or would like to make input into the site please let me know.

Thanks for your time,
Helena

 

[KW Baraka]

Well......welcome to the Forum, Helena !

KW

 

[Big Kahuna]

wow...that was unexpected

 

[Quagmyer]

Seweeus?

 

[The Lazy Destroyer]

Interesting.

From the Dodge Durango Forum (recent VerticleScope acquisition):

Since I created this website back in 2001, it has grown by leaps and bounds – and so has the amount of maintenance that is required to keep things running smoothly. As many of you are well aware, over the past year or so I have not been able to devote as much time and attention as I used to towards system maintenance. In order to help return the site to a more efficient level, I have chosen to partner with a company called AutoGuide, which operates hundreds of automotive forums – they will take over the hosting and maintenance of the website. Because of all of the problems we were experiencing with my previous hosting company, the website has already been copied over to AutoGuide’s servers – this should help keep the website running smoothly.

Although AutoGuide is taking over the operational aspects of the website and you may see some changes appear as a result, the forum itself should not be greatly affected. I will still be involved with the website as much as time permits, and the existing moderator staff will still maintain their rights and roles in the forum. At some point in the near future, additional staff will be brought on board to provide extra assistance to the community. The vast majority of the forum’s existing rules and regulations will stay in place – the last thing we want to do is negatively impact your experience on this website.

So please buckle up and have fun while we attempt to make this website even better!

Sounds familiar...

 

[subssonicimpalass]

wow...

 

[jayoldschool]

Are we getting the old info back? A simple yes or no answer would be appreciated by all.

Jason.

 

[thebigbadWOLF]

Are we getting the old info back? A simple yes or no answer would be appreciated by all.

Jason.

no, and we might be charged membership.

 

[admin]

Are we getting the old info back? A simple yes or no answer would be appreciated by all.

Jason.

Hi Jason, what old info are you talking about?

 

[thebigbadWOLF]

Hi Jason, what old info are you talking about?

our old host decided one day to delete a mdf file to help save space on our server



the newb typical level one fresh from geek squad, removed years of our data.

there were some backups but not to recent of that point in time.

so while the server was moved those backups should of been mounted..

thats whats he is asking.

 

[admin]

no, and we might be charged membership.

Hi wolfie, I already answered this question for you in the other thread.

Likely there will be a membership program offered. This in no way will interfere with the access that you currently have on the site. If anything it will give you more PM, gallery space, stickers that sort of thing.

You got me a little premature on this question but myself and the mods will have to talk about this down the road and what they would like to see offered.

 

[subssonicimpalass]

fingers crossed for the answer about the old data...

 

[GreenHornet]

Interesting.

From the Dodge Durango Forum (recent VerticleScope acquisition):



Sounds familiar...

Now that is ****ed up

 

[admin]

our old host decided one day to delete a mdf file to help save space on our server



the newb typical level one fresh from geek squad, removed years of our data.

there were some backups but not to recent of that point in time.

so while the server was moved those backups should of been mounted..

thats whats he is asking.

Ah, well I will have to talk to the tech guys here and se if it can be located. If we can then for sure we can bring it back. Its just a matter of locating it and seeing if its still compatible

 

[BABYBLUE9C1]

thanks for everything Hack, Welcome Helena

 

[Goldmaster]

Are we still going to be able to post/make threads as usual in all sections (including the Parts & cars For Sale/Wanted section) without a paid membership?

 

[admin]

Are we still going to be able to post/make threads as usual in all sections (including the Parts & cars For Sale/Wanted section) without a paid membership?

You sure will!

 

[jayoldschool]

Helena,

I am surprised that Scott has not discussed the old data with you. It is nine years worth of posts, ending with Rackforce's deletion of data in July 2009. Scott has located backups of that material from before he switched to the current bulletin board software. So, roughly 7 years of material to be added back.

This is INVALUABLE material, and would greatly increase the value of your investment. I can say with confidence that should you be successful in restoring that data, the membership would be inclined to welcome you (and your company) with open arms.

Good luck,
Jason.

 

[Goldmaster]

Here's a thread about the data loss...

http://www.impalassforum.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=227170