BROL is down...what's up with that?
12-27-05, 04:37 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Foothills of Appalachia.
Posts: 735
Bikes: Electra Townie crank forward, Specialized flat bar road bike.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
BROL is down...what's up with that?
It comes up with an old page as home page and the message boards are gone...anybody got the scoop?
12-27-05, 05:05 PM
#2
Approaching Nirvana
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Tomah, WI
Posts: 1,223
Bikes: Catrike Expedition
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
The site is down and Byran has contacted his server. I guess they hope it will be up shortly.
__________________
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits."
-- Albert Einstein
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits."
-- Albert Einstein
12-27-05, 07:12 PM
#3
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 23
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
A server migration that was supposed to occur in November was attempted today. It did NOT go well. It appears that our server was "decommisioned" before the swap rather than after. We're not sure but the currently posted back-up may be the newest they have. We're currently arguing to save the data on the "decommissioned" server. If that does not occur, this may be a very long process. We're doing the best we can at this time.
12-27-05, 08:20 PM
#5
Dominatrikes
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Still in Santa Barbara
Posts: 4,920
Bikes: Catrike Pocket, Lightning Thunderbold recumbent, Trek 3000 MTB.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Well, I enjoyed reading the old articles. I didn't know about the site back when those articles were originally posted. So in a way, it's new to me!
Guess we gotta make do with this "back-up" recumbent forum. It's not as good though, but at least it appears that the annoying mookie person isn't as active as he was last time I was here.
Guess we gotta make do with this "back-up" recumbent forum. It's not as good though, but at least it appears that the annoying mookie person isn't as active as he was last time I was here.
12-27-05, 11:33 PM
#6
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Foothills of Appalachia.
Posts: 735
Bikes: Electra Townie crank forward, Specialized flat bar road bike.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Yeah, the email "grapevine" shook itself all over the globe and now I've got the "scoop" in 3 places...hope it get's straightened out real soon...
Looks like we're all meeting over here for now!
Looks like we're all meeting over here for now!
12-28-05, 07:21 AM
#8
Trike Advocate
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Fl. nature coast
Posts: 6
Bikes: Greenspeed GT5 trike
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
SEE, this is like a multi-use trail, now if my new bell would arrive?[incredbell XL]
12-28-05, 08:00 AM
#9
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 23
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I forgot that I had my own personal Bike Forums troll!
We've been moving and have been in a temporary home for the last six months. This location has dial-up. So we DO have back-ups but they're from six months ago. We were PAYING another service to perform back-ups for us and it wasn't done properly.
Anything else, Amy?
We've been moving and have been in a temporary home for the last six months. This location has dial-up. So we DO have back-ups but they're from six months ago. We were PAYING another service to perform back-ups for us and it wasn't done properly.
Anything else, Amy?
12-28-05, 08:37 AM
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 87
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Bryan J. Ball
This location has dial-up. So we DO have back-ups but they're from six months ago. We were PAYING another service to perform back-ups for us and it wasn't done properly.
When my ReBike tire goes flat I never blame it on the tire, the road or someone else. I pull out my backup inner tube, fix the flat and continue riding on the mountain road passing every roadie I see.
Mooky
12-28-05, 08:40 AM
#11
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Virginia Beach VA
Posts: 11
Bikes: Cannondale Super V800, Easy Racers Gold Rush, Rans V-Rex
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Bryan, thanks for all the hard work to keep a site like BROL running. It is appreciated.
12-28-05, 08:51 AM
#12
Old Noob
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mid-MN not the end of the world, but you can see it from here
Posts: 155
Bikes: Downtube VIIIFS folder, 2 Strida 3 folders, HP Velotechnik "Grasshopper" and a Burley "Hep Cat"
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Segregation??? huh??
IF there's no segregation in this forum, then why the need for the long list of topics in the main menu?? Sorry, seems *just like segregation* to me.
That said, I'm afraid I don't understand your problem with this "segregation". We all have different areas of biking we would like to discuss with each other and no one is prevented from migrating back and forth from one group to another...... so what are you saying??? There shouldn't be any specific pages for specialized types of bikes??? I don't think anybody held a gun to your head to force you to go to BROL ...... did they???
Segregation ....... jeez, get over it.
Originally Posted by amyd
This "back-up" forum, as you call it, Diane, is vastly larger, more informative and doesn't employ segregation like BROL does. Take a look around, and you'll quickly see that it embraces nearly every aspect of HPVs..... not just recumbents. And I've NEVER seen it down.
That said, I'm afraid I don't understand your problem with this "segregation". We all have different areas of biking we would like to discuss with each other and no one is prevented from migrating back and forth from one group to another...... so what are you saying??? There shouldn't be any specific pages for specialized types of bikes??? I don't think anybody held a gun to your head to force you to go to BROL ...... did they???
Segregation ....... jeez, get over it.
__________________
Downtube VIII FS folder - his .... 2 - Strida3 folders - his n' hers .... HP Velotechnik Grasshopper - his .... Burley Hep Cat - hers .... Whiz Wheels TT Cruiser W/velo kit - his
.
Ayn Rand was a prophet ..... it isn't my fault
.
Downtube VIII FS folder - his .... 2 - Strida3 folders - his n' hers .... HP Velotechnik Grasshopper - his .... Burley Hep Cat - hers .... Whiz Wheels TT Cruiser W/velo kit - his
.
Ayn Rand was a prophet ..... it isn't my fault
.
12-28-05, 09:04 AM
#13
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Foothills of Appalachia.
Posts: 735
Bikes: Electra Townie crank forward, Specialized flat bar road bike.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I think they mean "segregation" in that they were probably thrown off the BROL site and hold a grudge. Otherwise, why would they be personally attacking Bryan and BROL?
Bryan, hope you guys get it worked out soon!
Bryan, hope you guys get it worked out soon!
12-28-05, 09:12 AM
#14
Doomsled
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Cottondale, AL
Posts: 667
Bikes: Performer JC-70
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by amyd
This "back-up" forum, as you call it, Diane, is vastly larger, more informative and doesn't employ segregation like BROL does. Take a look around, and you'll quickly see that it embraces nearly every aspect of HPVs..... not just recumbents. And I've NEVER seen it down.
12-28-05, 09:21 AM
#15
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 23
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Sorry, everybody. Whenever I post anywhere, it seems to bring out the loonies. That's why I usually stick to my own neck of the woods. I'd forgotten about amyd and Mooky on this forum or I never would have posted. Some people are obviously not concerned with explanations and are more occupied with attacking me for any and every perceived slight.
Good news is that someone hacked into the old server and the data appears to still be there as of right now. I just have to get my host to switch back before it gets erased.
Good news is that someone hacked into the old server and the data appears to still be there as of right now. I just have to get my host to switch back before it gets erased.
12-28-05, 09:21 AM
#16
Super Modest
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 23,466
Bikes: Trek Emonda, Giant Propel, Colnago V3, Co-Motion Supremo, ICE VTX WC
Mentioned: 107 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 10963 Post(s)
Liked 4,620 Times
in
2,123 Posts
Originally Posted by Mooky
When my ReBike tire goes flat I never blame it on the tire, the road or someone else. I pull out my backup inner tube, fix the flat and continue riding on the mountain road passing every roadie I see.
Mooky
Mooky
ReBike On!!!
-Dennis
__________________
Keep the chain tight!
12-28-05, 09:51 AM
#17
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 87
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Bryan,
I do not recall any posts directed towards you with vicious mayhem. May I suggest you go for a ride on a used ReBike instead of all those expensive free bikes you get to try out. Riding a ReBike is good for the mind and body. No excuses needed when cruising on a ReBike.
Do not forget to bring along an extra inner tube. Play it safe. Better to be prepared than not. You can blame a pasing roadie for a flat tire but that wil not get you rolling again.
Mooky
I do not recall any posts directed towards you with vicious mayhem. May I suggest you go for a ride on a used ReBike instead of all those expensive free bikes you get to try out. Riding a ReBike is good for the mind and body. No excuses needed when cruising on a ReBike.
Do not forget to bring along an extra inner tube. Play it safe. Better to be prepared than not. You can blame a pasing roadie for a flat tire but that wil not get you rolling again.
Mooky
Originally Posted by Bryan J. Ball
Some people are obviously not concerned with explanations and are more occupied with attacking me for any and every perceived slight.
12-28-05, 11:13 AM
#18
Senile Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 506
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I must admit, I go to BROL a lot less than bikeforum, both seem nice and informative boards to me though.
However, there's one thing I'd like to understand (amyd, I'm talking to you you nutjob): did you pay anything to use BROL? no? then what gives you the right to badmouth those who provide the service you use for free?
When I have issues with free stuff I use, I keep them for myself, or I try to offer constructive advices if the owner of the service explicitely solicits them. It's up to you, but frankly unless you paid actual dollar to use the service, I reckon you need to keep your mouth shut.
However, there's one thing I'd like to understand (amyd, I'm talking to you you nutjob): did you pay anything to use BROL? no? then what gives you the right to badmouth those who provide the service you use for free?
When I have issues with free stuff I use, I keep them for myself, or I try to offer constructive advices if the owner of the service explicitely solicits them. It's up to you, but frankly unless you paid actual dollar to use the service, I reckon you need to keep your mouth shut.
12-28-05, 03:07 PM
#19
Old Noob
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mid-MN not the end of the world, but you can see it from here
Posts: 155
Bikes: Downtube VIIIFS folder, 2 Strida 3 folders, HP Velotechnik "Grasshopper" and a Burley "Hep Cat"
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by ChiliDog
I think they mean "segregation" in that they were probably thrown off the BROL site"
Bryan, hope you guys get it worked out soon!
Bryan, hope you guys get it worked out soon!
______
Yes, second that!! I do enjoy your forum Brian although reading it seems to have been hard on my pocket book lately
__________________
Downtube VIII FS folder - his .... 2 - Strida3 folders - his n' hers .... HP Velotechnik Grasshopper - his .... Burley Hep Cat - hers .... Whiz Wheels TT Cruiser W/velo kit - his
.
Ayn Rand was a prophet ..... it isn't my fault
.
Downtube VIII FS folder - his .... 2 - Strida3 folders - his n' hers .... HP Velotechnik Grasshopper - his .... Burley Hep Cat - hers .... Whiz Wheels TT Cruiser W/velo kit - his
.
Ayn Rand was a prophet ..... it isn't my fault
.
12-28-05, 06:52 PM
#20
Doomsled
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Cottondale, AL
Posts: 667
Bikes: Performer JC-70
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Why wasn't the server backed up? The last back up was April 2004. This is almost 2006! If you guys get BROL back up and running, make sure the server ppl back up thier stuff.
12-28-05, 07:13 PM
#21
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 23
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
They backed it up. They just lost the back-up. They thought they had deleted it but they just found it about five hours ago. I'm at a Starbucks using their Wi-Fi to download it because it's faster than my dial-up. Good news is that all will be well in the next couple of days. Even the board and all of the accounts appear to be fine.
And amyd... It's called EXPLAINING and KEEPING PEOPLE INFORMED. I've always veen very open with what is going on at 'BentRider and I won't change that just because it annoys you. And we did try to switch servers all three of those times. We always had issues because of our databases and the amount of bandwidth that we use. We actually paid for a new server twice and had to get our money back both times becuase they couldn't accomodate us in the end. You've obviously already decided that I'm an idiot so I'm sure this answer won't satisfy you either.
And amyd... It's called EXPLAINING and KEEPING PEOPLE INFORMED. I've always veen very open with what is going on at 'BentRider and I won't change that just because it annoys you. And we did try to switch servers all three of those times. We always had issues because of our databases and the amount of bandwidth that we use. We actually paid for a new server twice and had to get our money back both times becuase they couldn't accomodate us in the end. You've obviously already decided that I'm an idiot so I'm sure this answer won't satisfy you either.
12-28-05, 07:36 PM
#23
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 114
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Figure THIS one out-- I came on this site, not signing in, and every thread on every forum came up fine...except this one (BROL down) It would come up, then start to show posts, then shut down and give me a server error page...repeatedly, with checks on other threads, in this forum and others, working fine. Not until I logged in could I read this thread. Twilight Zone.
12-28-05, 09:23 PM
#24
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Foothills of Appalachia.
Posts: 735
Bikes: Electra Townie crank forward, Specialized flat bar road bike.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
There's a Starbucks in rural Ohio? Been there...never saw it!
12-28-05, 09:47 PM
#25
Approaching Nirvana
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Tomah, WI
Posts: 1,223
Bikes: Catrike Expedition
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I hope BROL is up and running soon. I pretty much spend my time on these forums, but BROL is dedicated to 'bent riders, so I'm likely to get more info there.
Bryan, I like what you try to do on your site. But, this site is easier to navigate and post on. On this thread I've seen posters that I haven't seen in a while which means they spent most of their time over on your site.
As for the "trolls" I've learned to ignore them. After a while they get tried of being ignored and they leave.
Bryan, I like what you try to do on your site. But, this site is easier to navigate and post on. On this thread I've seen posters that I haven't seen in a while which means they spent most of their time over on your site.
As for the "trolls" I've learned to ignore them. After a while they get tried of being ignored and they leave.
__________________
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits."
-- Albert Einstein
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits."
-- Albert Einstein