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Viking Chat => Viking Chat => Topic started by: Nudga on July 02, 2026, 10:26:43 pm
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https://doncasterrovers.net/
Very early days, my mate is still fine tuning it but give it a go.
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It won't let me log in.
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It won't let me log in.
The lads who have developed it had temporarily closed it for a couple of hours while they added fixtures and league table.
Try again.
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Well it can’t be worse than this site now. Can’t post, can rarely access. Might as well not bother as I don’t suppose this will be posted - straight to blank white screen I’m predicting, with no post!
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The new site looks great. Hope it is successful.
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No politics section though. Syd will have to leave his bedsit and rediscover the outside world.
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No politics section though. Syd will have to leave his bedsit and rediscover the outside world.
Hey TC, if you sold your gaff that's about all you'd be able to buy to live in my suburb (snigger)
The new site is only a few days old and the usual suspects have had to be told.
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Thanks for the info, I shall tune in as not been able to get on this one for quite a long time.
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Well done those that have set it up.
Shame always thought this was a really good one compared to what I’ve seen of other clubs but it’s too difficult to use when you finally get a spare few minutes to check in. Even posting this I had to refresh multiple times.
Hopefully the new one gets most of the usual posters so it keeps it active.
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Surely there is a bigger picture here to enable the new forum to be part of the VSC, what ever deal can be done. Inline with that a conversation around history transfer etc. We have to remember the vital part of what this place stands for.
Surely there is something to be achieved by both parties, what ever that is.
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The VSC has been solid in promoting the fan base and fighting for the voice of fans with the club and was in fact the voice of sanity in opposing a takeover/sale to a bunch of spivs.
The VSC has been solid with its own fan representative liaising with and setting up a MOU with the club.
The VSC has in the time I have been a member called for people to step up and help with management of the forum and to be on the shadow board etc.
Martin did say that membership of the VSC would help pay for a new forum and yet many, a majority of those still complaining about the state of the this forum have never to my knowledge been members. On what basis can you complain about the forum if you have used it since 2009 and yet never been a member?
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Personally now based on what the VSC have done for fans and the club, we should look at everyone paying to help pay for the forum.
Really how integrated VSC are, does it now become a club thing, eg under the clubs existing it support / web support.
Ive been in web for years, this would cost minimal to host and update per year in a professional full time SLA, yet then managed still by the VSC. Surely worth speaking to Gavin and the team about
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How much is the site worth Syd?
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How much is the site worth Syd?
Which site?
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Well I'm homeless at the moment, unless the cookie monster can be sorted out.
I did get on the new site for a couple of days, but now it won't accept any of my passwords.
Me and technology just doesn't work.
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If you are using google and if you are signed in and if you enabled google history you may be able to retrace your steps, if not ...
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If they wanted people to fund a forum fix communication would have been better.
The recentish adverts will have helped cover costs.
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As nice as the 'new' forum is, I do miss Viking Chat for my Rovers news... :(
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https://doncasterrovers.net/
Very early days, my mate is still fine tuning it but give it a go.
It’s layout is boring and unimaginative and there’s not enough users to justify a second forum .
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https://doncasterrovers.net/
Very early days, my mate is still fine tuning it but give it a go.
It’s layout is boring and unimaginative and there’s not enough users to justify a second forum .
Could you do better?
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Maybe someone who knows Martin well could try try and contact him to see if he is ok, there maybe personal reasons why he hasn't commented.
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Perhaps he is in the USA enjoying the World Cup.?
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https://doncasterrovers.net/
Very early days, my mate is still fine tuning it but give it a go.
It’s layout is boring and unimaginative and there’s not enough users to justify a second forum .
Your point may be valid if this site was working properly, which it isn’t.
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Why should anyone have to pay to use the forum? Don't seem to have an issue getting on any other teams forums.
Web hosting is not expensive.
Unfortunately, the forum has been left to rot, and will never be fixed. The new one will gain popularity very quickly. If people don't move over, that is their decision.
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On for the first time in six days. Annoying as I have so much to ‘give’.
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Perhaps he is in the USA enjoying the World Cup.?
Ah yes, that is a distinct possibility.
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It won't make much difference to you Syd as nobody answers you now and your only talking to yourself.
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https://doncasterrovers.net/
Very early days, my mate is still fine tuning it but give it a go.
It’s layout is boring and unimaginative and there’s not enough users to justify a second forum .
Don't go on it then, you can watch a white screen on here most days instead.
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Martin has quite rightly stepped back for family reasons. In respect to the forum the software is defunct and can no longer be supported the problem is being to transfer everything over, a new forum could easily be setup but everything on here will be lost
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I just had my attempt to get on this site and ….. wow ….. I got past the green monster.
Amazing how that has happened now that there is competition from a new forum.
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Nah, it’s a coincidence.
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Nah, it’s a coincidence.
Nicely put mate.
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Martin has quite rightly stepped back for family reasons. In respect to the forum the software is defunct and can no longer be supported the problem is being to transfer everything over, a new forum could easily be setup but everything on here will be lost
With respect, surely you accept a loss of old data to resolve an issue that leaves the forum unusable for prolonged periods of time.
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Can’t believe I’ve finally got on here after numerous attempts.
I’ve looked at the new site but it keeps telling me there is an error and I don’t see any posts until I refresh several times, and even then only some of the posts are shown.
Maybe it’s teething troubles but it’s not working yet for me.
I sincerely hope this site can continue.
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Martin has quite rightly stepped back for family reasons. In respect to the forum the software is defunct and can no longer be supported the problem is being to transfer everything over, a new forum could easily be setup but everything on here will be lost
Thank you DVR. I wish Martin and his family well.
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Martin has quite rightly stepped back for family reasons. In respect to the forum the software is defunct and can no longer be supported the problem is being to transfer everything over, a new forum could easily be setup but everything on here will be lost
With respect, surely you accept a loss of old data to resolve an issue that leaves the forum unusable for prolonged periods of time.
Chris, I saw a suggestion of auto deleting posts over a year old might help to overcome some of the issues.
I know some posters wouldn’t like that but ……… who cares.
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When I try to go onto the ‘General Rovers Chat’ on the new forum I see two messages:
“It looks as though there are no discussions here”
and further down:
“Oops! Something went wrong during a cross-origin request. Please re-load the page and try again”.
I’ve had that a dozen times now, can’t get any further.
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Contact the admin Pancho.
They have assisted two or three people who had initial difficulties and helped them resolve their issues.
After getting used to the different site layout I can find my way around quite easily.
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i tried to post this the other day when I conned my way in here. Weird since i typed that "master" bit the site responded to it - to put it mildly I was amazed
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"there is a bookmaker site out ther with a sinister black (well at least darkish background) Not a great introduction to a newbie. But it will be changed in time
AS I SAID AT THE MOMENT THE NEW SITE HAS A SINISTER BACKGROUND reminds me of people pretending to be a hoodie.
The fact is older people including our centurion BB with not so brilliant eyes will not like the background . My brain doesn't like blatant colours - so I suggest the colours are changed to more friendly ones for the eyes --
the best way for the developer as always is to look at the background colours etc on similar football friendly sites and not reinvent the wheel so much
You don't get a second chance to make a first impression
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I think they're changing it, CLH, when traffic permits.
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Contact the admin Pancho.
They have assisted two or three people who had initial difficulties and helped them resolve their issues.
After getting used to the different site layout I can find my way around quite easil6.
Thanks hound
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lookat this $hite
and they don't realize how off putting it is (in my world)
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i tried to post this the other day when I conned my way in here. Weird since i typed that "master" bit the site responded to it - to put it mildly I was amazed
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"there is a bookmaker site out ther with a sinister black (well at least darkish background) Not a great introduction to a newbie. But it will be changed in time
AS I SAID AT THE MOMENT THE NEW SITE HAS A SINISTER BACKGROUND reminds me of people pretending to be a hoodie.
The fact is older people including our centurion BB with not so brilliant eyes will not like the background . My brain doesn't like blatant colours - so I suggest the colours are changed to more friendly ones for the eyes --
the best way for the developer as always is to look at the background colours etc on similar football friendly sites and not reinvent the wheel so much
You don't get a second chance to make a first impression
There is a section on the new forum to suggest improvements. Suggest you put it on there. Im 60 and dont have any issues with the dark background
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lookat this $hite
and they don't realize how off putting it is (in my world)
You have chosen an extreme example there CLH.
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lookat this $hite
and they don't realize how off putting it is (in my world)
You have chosen an extreme example there CLH.
No I couldn't ever forget what a $hite introductory page it was (The Pari site) . That's why I was at a stroke plead my evidence from Pari -- It makes you feel as though you are entering the "DARK WEB" . Bookmaker in a declining and increasingly regulated Industry will do any trick to "hook u".
We do after all at the moment play in red and white (which should give a clue to the new colours on the new site) and totally by chance this site is refreshingly presented and has red and white and not dismal colours like Pari .
There are transcients on all new sites and they haven't the time to "mug trap" everything
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Martin has quite rightly stepped back for family reasons. In respect to the forum the software is defunct and can no longer be supported the problem is being to transfer everything over, a new forum could easily be setup but everything on here will be lost
With respect, surely you accept a loss of old data to resolve an issue that leaves the forum unusable for prolonged periods of time.
Fair comment Chris but I’m no longer a director and have no involvement with the process. I do know if it was easily done it would have already been done
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Martin has quite rightly stepped back for family reasons. In respect to the forum the software is defunct and can no longer be supported the problem is being to transfer everything over, a new forum could easily be setup but everything on here will be lost
Obviously we don’t know what SM’s family problems are but hopefully all goes well.
Things can be tough at times.
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If this relief from the GCM is just temporary, then it's no more than a coincidence that it's happened at the same time as a new forum has been set up and is attracting members from this site.
However, if the GCM has disappeared for good, then something definitely stinks in the state of Denmark.
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Looks like this site is open in the evenings then. An opportunity to promote the new forum?
Can anyone else post on then GCM again thread?
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Hmm, GCM two minutes after that post...
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Before too long Syd will be all on his own over there on the politics forum.
He'll have to start posting things he disagrees with, just so he can post a response to argue with himself.
It will become his own echo chamber.
A bit like his very own padded room/playpen.
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Before too long Syd will be all on his own over there on the politics forum.
He'll have to start posting things he disagrees with, just so he can post a response to argue with himself.
It will become his own echo chamber.
A bit like his very own padded room/playpen.
Haha. Arguments in an empty room spring to mind.
He is reading the new forum though.
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That's a concerning development. However, the new site is all about footballing matters so he wont be posting on there anytime soon.
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I’ve moved over to the new forum and won’t bother with this one. I’m Coxy on the new one.
There hasn’t really been much to talk about Rovers wise since it was set up, but I’m sure it will get going.
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That's a concerning development. However, the new site is all about footballing matters so he wont be posting on there anytime soon.
FYI, I posted up here one of the trolls posts (which I have retained) from the new site in a position to draw attention to the hosts what was happening, I guess that's why the whole thread was removed and new strict rules were posted up.
You don't appear to be able to help yourself either aye?
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Since there is a new site up and running now, wouldn't it be nice if this place was just left to the people who want to use it?
I've been looking at this site for many years, the renovation s when the VSC took it over were jarring but I've got used to it now. It's a bit like a favourite pub closing down.
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Those that run the site have done everything they can to stop personal feuds from spoiling the site for others. The politics section was created for that purpose and yet still there are those that want the world to read their undignified comments and deliberately posts them on the main forum.
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Well, I won't be going to the new place, it doesn't have the oak beams and horse brasses or the real fire.
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That's a concerning development. However, the new site is all about footballing matters so he wont be posting on there anytime soon.
FYI, I posted up here one of the trolls posts (which I have retained) from the new site in a position to draw attention to the hosts what was happening, I guess that's why the whole thread was removed and new strict rules were posted up.
You don't appear to be able to help yourself either aye?
I'm only taking the piss out of you on this site though Syd. I've behaved impeccably on the other one though aye?!
I must say, for someone who clearly revels in trying to project an edgy, sneery image in every post they make, you do have a remarkably thin skin when someone sneers back at you! It's sad to see that you're already trying to stir it up over at the new place. It was a great chance for you to start again with a clean slate. Unfortunately you chose to make it personal over there about someone, almost immediately!
Thankfully the mods have apparently been tipped off and are well aware of your history. Im sure they'll be keeping a close eye on you if you do choose to post something football related. (Snigger)
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Many thanks for more gratuitous advice TC, I hope you and your family are well and you live a happy life.
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Snigger
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hope my post are not getting to you tc?
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I’ve moved over to the new forum and won’t bother with this one. I’m Coxy on the new one.
There hasn’t really been much to talk about Rovers wise since it was set up, but I’m sure it will get going.
Hi mate, I’m confident that when the football season starts that the Rovers football chat will ramp up.
There are enough former vsc posters on there now who will voice opinions.
It seems to be that as it is a football chat only domain that everyone is getting along just fine and that the strict forum rules on that are making sure no one can spoil it.
Also because it is possible to access the site straight away without the GCM dictating when you can or can’t post will (and is now) directing people that way.
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I’m still encountering the new site’s version of the GCM when I go on there.
So I’m hanging on in here in the hope that the GCM disappears for good, although clearly that’s already too late for some posters, which is understandable.
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I’ve moved over to the new forum and won’t bother with this one. I’m Coxy on the new one.
There hasn’t really been much to talk about Rovers wise since it was set up, but I’m sure it will get going.
Hi mate, I’m confident that when the football season starts that the Rovers football chat will ramp up.
There are enough former vsc posters on there now who will voice opinions.
It seems to be that as it is a football chat only domain that everyone is getting along just fine and that the strict forum rules on that are making sure no one can spoil it.
Also because it is possible to access the site straight away without the GCM dictating when you can or can’t post will (and is now) directing people that way.
When I used to Mod on here, the complaints were the rules were too strict
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I’m still encountering the new site’s version of the GCM when I go on there.
So I’m hanging on in here in the hope that the GCM disappears for good, although clearly that’s already too late for some posters, which is understandable.
I’ve sent you a PM Pancho which might help you.
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Unfortunately I have had very little time over the past few months to address the issues on Viking Chat. They are server related and out of our control, but to move to a new host isn't easy as the forum software we currently use is dated and no longer maintained, so there needs to be a migration process to move to new forum software in order to move to a new host. Saying that, I've raised another support request with our current host, IONOS, and hopefully they can get to the bottom of the issue. Please bear with us.
I wish anyone else good luck with running another forum btw - the mods will need all the help they can get with you lot ;)
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https://doncasterrovers.net/
Very early days, my mate is still fine tuning it but give it a go.
Conflict of interest ..and cookies are being used to recruit away from this site to enable its early usage !!
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https://doncasterrovers.net/
Very early days, my mate is still fine tuning it but give it a go.
Conflict of interest ..and cookies are being used to recruit away from this site to enable its early usage !!
There’s no reason why the forum’s can’t live side by side in harmony, I don’t believe for one minute the admin of the other forum are sabotaging here, I do believe that outside influence is controlling the cookie though
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The cookies have nothing to do with the other forum, the software on this one is no longer being supported because it’s out of date
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Not strictly true, DVR.
We are working to move Viking Chat to a new hosting arrangement and there is a new version of the forum software which been released. There are still many active forums using this software so there is life in the old dog yet.
The GCM, we now understand, is actually due to the current host's load balancing. Despite many support tickets and calls over the past few months with the host, nothing resolved it. Finally, on Sunday, we got to speak with someone who understood a bit more of the issue. The site has been stable all day on Monday. No coincidence, I feel.
Anyway, now that we have a reasonably stable platform we've taken a full dump of the site and the databases (even FTP wasn't working previously as it would time out before the files had transferred) and now we have this we are aiming to move to a new, more robust host in the coming days. A couple if days of testing, upgrading the forum software and, fingers crossed, no GCM to contend with.
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Thanks Rob.
I’m just glad we’ve actually got a response from somebody with an action plan to sort this out.
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Thanks Rob.
I’m just glad we’ve actually got a response from somebody with an action plan to sort this out.
Rest assured, Pancho, we've been trying to move heaven and earth to get this sorted. I've personally not been able to get on here for weeks. Didn't matter what time of day, which browser, VPN on or off. It's been a very frustrating time for everyone. Hopefully we are on the road to some stability now. The backup we took yesterday is currently being migrated to a new host instance (its a slow process unfortunately as the database is just so enormous) so bear with us a little longer. Fingers crossed we can complete that soon, do some testing, and repoint the DNS to the new host. There may be a little inconsistencies for a day or so whilst various DNS mirrors on the web propogate with the new server location.
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If it is a server problem will you seek a refund from them
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Thanks Rob.
I’m just glad we’ve actually got a response from somebody with an action plan to sort this out.
Rest assured, Pancho, we've been trying to move heaven and earth to get this sorted. I've personally not been able to get on here for weeks. Didn't matter what time of day, which browser, VPN on or off. It's been a very frustrating time for everyone. Hopefully we are on the road to some stability now. The backup we took yesterday is currently being migrated to a new host instance (its a slow process unfortunately as the database is just so enormous) so bear with us a little longer. Fingers crossed we can complete that soon, do some testing, and repoint the DNS to the new host. There may be a little inconsistencies for a day or so whilst various DNS mirrors on the web propogate with the new server location.
Thanks again Rob, much appreciated.
I wouldn’t want to witness the demise of this forum and I for one am sticking with it.
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Thanks Rob.
I’m just glad we’ve actually got a response from somebody with an action plan to sort this out.
Rest assured, Pancho, we've been trying to move heaven and earth to get this sorted. I've personally not been able to get on here for weeks. Didn't matter what time of day, which browser, VPN on or off. It's been a very frustrating time for everyone. Hopefully we are on the road to some stability now. The backup we took yesterday is currently being migrated to a new host instance (its a slow process unfortunately as the database is just so enormous) so bear with us a little longer. Fingers crossed we can complete that soon, do some testing, and repoint the DNS to the new host. There may be a little inconsistencies for a day or so whilst various DNS mirrors on the web propogate with the new server location.
Thanks again Rob, much appreciated.
I wouldn’t want to witness the demise of this forum and I for one am sticking with it.
Much appreciated. The place has a lot of history, so it's important its preserved.
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Thanks Rob.
I’m just glad we’ve actually got a response from somebody with an action plan to sort this out.
Rest assured, Pancho, we've been trying to move heaven and earth to get this sorted. I've personally not been able to get on here for weeks. Didn't matter what time of day, which browser, VPN on or off. It's been a very frustrating time for everyone. Hopefully we are on the road to some stability now. The backup we took yesterday is currently being migrated to a new host instance (its a slow process unfortunately as the database is just so enormous) so bear with us a little longer. Fingers crossed we can complete that soon, do some testing, and repoint the DNS to the new host. There may be a little inconsistencies for a day or so whilst various DNS mirrors on the web propogate with the new server location.
Thanks again Rob, much appreciated.
I wouldn’t want to witness the demise of this forum and I for one am sticking with it.
Same here
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Thanks Rob.
I’m just glad we’ve actually got a response from somebody with an action plan to sort this out.
Rest assured, Pancho, we've been trying to move heaven and earth to get this sorted. I've personally not been able to get on here for weeks. Didn't matter what time of day, which browser, VPN on or off. It's been a very frustrating time for everyone. Hopefully we are on the road to some stability now. The backup we took yesterday is currently being migrated to a new host instance (its a slow process unfortunately as the database is just so enormous) so bear with us a little longer. Fingers crossed we can complete that soon, do some testing, and repoint the DNS to the new host. There may be a little inconsistencies for a day or so whilst various DNS mirrors on the web propogate with the new server location.
Thanks again Rob, much appreciated.
I wouldn’t want to witness the demise of this forum and I for one am sticking with it.
Same here
Me too but I am also going to use the new one as well.
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The difference with the new site is that posters abusing others and calling certain posters out is not tolerated.
I hardly ever post in the Politics section these days; I just look in to see what topics are being discussed. However, I've noticed that one well known agitator in there is still trying to call me out.
He has to do it here, because he knows he wouldn't get away with it on the other site.
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It’s not tolerated here either, not by me anyway.
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And I will be cracking down on that once the site migration is complete. Fed up of politics, this is a Rovers site.
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And I will be cracking down on that once the site migration is complete. Fed up of politics, this is a Rovers site.
Delete the Politics section
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What should be on the to-do list.
1) Remove politics section
2) Figure out how you’re gonna grow VSC (the trust) because your numbers are dead and the shadow board is making you obsolete. The trusts reputation among the (wider) fanbase is extremely low. Plenty will not even know you exist.
Your one plus keeping you going is relationship with those currently running the club. That can disappear overnight with a sale if the new owners decide that. It’s not like you have a chunk of the club to make them listen and why would new owners entertain anyone that the fanbase isn’t arsed about? Imagine Shadow Board will be the priority of any new owners.
You need to become more approachable and better publicised, especially with the younger fans. We have loads of them.
You’s have done a proper shite job on that front.
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And I will be cracking down on that once the site migration is complete. Fed up of politics, this is a Rovers site.
Delete the Politics section
Agreed.
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And I will be cracking down on that once the site migration is complete. Fed up of politics, this is a Rovers site.
Removing the politics section would undoubtedly improve the mood of the whole site.
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What will our Aussie and Sheffield friends do with all their spare time if that goes.
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What will our Aussie and Sheffield friends do with all their spare time if that goes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpQlyUjp3vM
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What will our Aussie and Sheffield friends do with all their spare time if that goes.
I fear for our friend in Australia if Politics goes, i really do. What else does he have to occupy his time?!
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What should be on the to-do list.
1) Remove politics section
2) Figure out how you’re gonna grow VSC (the trust) because your numbers are dead and the shadow board is making you obsolete. The trusts reputation among the (wider) fanbase is extremely low. Plenty will not even know you exist.
Your one plus keeping you going is relationship with those currently running the club. That can disappear overnight with a sale if the new owners decide that. It’s not like you have a chunk of the club to make them listen and why would new owners entertain anyone that the fanbase isn’t arsed about? Imagine Shadow Board will be the priority of any new owners.
You need to become more approachable and better publicised, especially with the younger fans. We have loads of them.
You’s have done a proper shite job on that front.
You seem to imply that you’re speaking for a large part of the fan base in being so critical of the VSC.
I’d just like to make clear you certainly don’t speak for me.
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The difference with the new site is that posters abusing others and calling certain posters out is not tolerated.
I hardly ever post in the Politics section these days; I just look in to see what topics are being discussed. However, I've noticed that one well known agitator in there is still trying to call me out.
He has to do it here, because he knows he wouldn't get away with it on the other site.
I'm not interested in the new site scawsby only that it gives the shit stirrers somewhere else to go and be quiet, aye?
This is one of the posts from your little buddy ... from the new site, a bit of a snake wouldn't you say?
''''I just got on to the vsc site !!
Amazing that now this site is gaining in popularity and lots of posters have switched allegiance that suddenly the GCM problems have somehow been overcome.
Who would have believed that could happen''
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The difference with the new site is that posters abusing others and calling certain posters out is not tolerated.
I hardly ever post in the Politics section these days; I just look in to see what topics are being discussed. However, I've noticed that one well known agitator in there is still trying to call me out.
He has to do it here, because he knows he wouldn't get away with it on the other site.
I'm not interested in the new site scawsby only that it gives the shit stirrers somewhere else to go and be quiet, aye?
This is one of the posts from your little buddy ... from the new site, a bit of a snake wouldn't you say?
''''I just got on to the vsc site !!
Amazing that now this site is gaining in popularity and lots of posters have switched allegiance that suddenly the GCM problems have somehow been overcome.
Who would have believed that could happen''
That's two days in a row he's either quoted this site on there or that site on here.
Pathetic odious little stirrer.
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The difference with the new site is that posters abusing others and calling certain posters out is not tolerated.
I hardly ever post in the Politics section these days; I just look in to see what topics are being discussed. However, I've noticed that one well known agitator in there is still trying to call me out.
He has to do it here, because he knows he wouldn't get away with it on the other site.
I'm not interested in the new site scawsby only that it gives the shit stirrers somewhere else to go and be quiet, aye?
This is one of the posts from your little buddy ... from the new site, a bit of a snake wouldn't you say?
''''I just got on to the vsc site !!
Amazing that now this site is gaining in popularity and lots of posters have switched allegiance that suddenly the GCM problems have somehow been overcome.
Who would have believed that could happen''
That's two days in a row he's either quoted this site on there or that site on here.
Pathetic odious little stirrer.
That was from the first days the new site was open and it was full of bile going back before my time on here, naming names, but you'd be disappointed cos I didn't get a mention, all bubbling to the surface which is why I acted to let the new owners know. If you want to go to court over this it'd be a good idea to see the evidence first, stick to conveyancing and wills.
Filo, nudga and the owners calling for a clean sheet, a fresh start, but as you can see some weren't for listening. If the evidence wasn't there, I couldn't post it up aye?
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What should be on the to-do list.
1) Remove politics section
2) Figure out how you’re gonna grow VSC (the trust) because your numbers are dead and the shadow board is making you obsolete. The trusts reputation among the (wider) fanbase is extremely low. Plenty will not even know you exist.
Your one plus keeping you going is relationship with those currently running the club. That can disappear overnight with a sale if the new owners decide that. It’s not like you have a chunk of the club to make them listen and why would new owners entertain anyone that the fanbase isn’t arsed about? Imagine Shadow Board will be the priority of any new owners.
You need to become more approachable and better publicised, especially with the younger fans. We have loads of them.
You’s have done a proper shite job on that front.
You seem to imply that you’re speaking for a large part of the fan base in being so critical of the VSC.
I’d just like to make clear you certainly don’t speak for me.
No, I am speaking for nobody but myself and how I see things. What I have said is pretty obvious to anyone who regularly reads all of our forums/social media and takes an interest and has done for a long time.
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FYI, VSC membership is for membership of the VSC Trust, the forum is free to members and ad free.
''A primary member can add multiple secondary members to their membership.
Each secondary member can have their own login access if the primary member chooses to provide a username for them''
Hope that helps.
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Not strictly true, DVR.
We are working to move Viking Chat to a new hosting arrangement and there is a new version of the forum software which been released. There are still many active forums using this software so there is life in the old dog yet.
The GCM, we now understand, is actually due to the current host's load balancing. Despite many support tickets and calls over the past few months with the host, nothing resolved it. Finally, on Sunday, we got to speak with someone who understood a bit more of the issue. The site has been stable all day on Monday. No coincidence, I feel.
Anyway, now that we have a reasonably stable platform we've taken a full dump of the site and the databases (even FTP wasn't working previously as it would time out before the files had transferred) and now we have this we are aiming to move to a new, more robust host in the coming days. A couple if days of testing, upgrading the forum software and, fingers crossed, no GCM to contend with.
Bit weird how youve crawled out, and noe trying to fix it now that the new rovers forum is up and running
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It doesn't mean that trying to fix hadn't started before, just because you haven't seen it either.
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As I've had difficulty getting on this Forum for a while I thought I’d try the new one. It wasn't accepting my username and password. It seems that you can contact them via X, which I don't use. Can anyone advise?
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As I've had difficulty getting on this Forum for a while I thought I’d try the new one. It wasn't accepting my username and password. It seems that you can contact them via X, which I don't use. Can anyone advise?
Sent you a PM mate.
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The difference with the new site is that posters abusing others and calling certain posters out is not tolerated.
I hardly ever post in the Politics section these days; I just look in to see what topics are being discussed. However, I've noticed that one well known agitator in there is still trying to call me out.
He has to do it here, because he knows he wouldn't get away with it on the other site.
I'm not interested in the new site scawsby only that it gives the shit stirrers somewhere else to go and be quiet, aye?
This is one of the posts from your little buddy ... from the new site, a bit of a snake wouldn't you say?
''''I just got on to the vsc site !!
Amazing that now this site is gaining in popularity and lots of posters have switched allegiance that suddenly the GCM problems have somehow been overcome.
Who would have believed that could happen''
That's two days in a row he's either quoted this site on there or that site on here.
Pathetic odious little stirrer.
I think you have touched a nerve with him mate.
Panic is clearly setting in.
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The cookies have nothing to do with the other forum, the software on this one is no longer being supported because it’s out of date
You say that but who is running the both ?
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Not strictly true, DVR.
We are working to move Viking Chat to a new hosting arrangement and there is a new version of the forum software which been released. There are still many active forums using this software so there is life in the old dog yet.
The GCM, we now understand, is actually due to the current host's load balancing. Despite many support tickets and calls over the past few months with the host, nothing resolved it. Finally, on Sunday, we got to speak with someone who understood a bit more of the issue. The site has been stable all day on Monday. No coincidence, I feel.
Anyway, now that we have a reasonably stable platform we've taken a full dump of the site and the databases (even FTP wasn't working previously as it would time out before the files had transferred) and now we have this we are aiming to move to a new, more robust host in the coming days. A couple if days of testing, upgrading the forum software and, fingers crossed, no GCM to contend with.
Bit weird how youve crawled out, and noe trying to fix it now that the new rovers forum is up and running
That comment is totally uncalled for and speaks volumes about the type of person that you appear to be.
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Not strictly true, DVR.
We are working to move Viking Chat to a new hosting arrangement and there is a new version of the forum software which been released. There are still many active forums using this software so there is life in the old dog yet.
The GCM, we now understand, is actually due to the current host's load balancing. Despite many support tickets and calls over the past few months with the host, nothing resolved it. Finally, on Sunday, we got to speak with someone who understood a bit more of the issue. The site has been stable all day on Monday. No coincidence, I feel.
Anyway, now that we have a reasonably stable platform we've taken a full dump of the site and the databases (even FTP wasn't working previously as it would time out before the files had transferred) and now we have this we are aiming to move to a new, more robust host in the coming days. A couple if days of testing, upgrading the forum software and, fingers crossed, no GCM to contend with.
Bit weird how youve crawled out, and noe trying to fix it now that the new rovers forum is up and running
That comment is totally uncalled for and speaks volumes about the type of person that you appear to be.
Also that comment would probably not be allowed on the other forum, I now see it has been removed from here
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Welcome to Sam our newest member, if that's the same Sam that's running the new forum please, please, please don't ban hound.
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I have no idea who is running the new forum and good luck to them, you know who is running this one and has stated they have been trying to sort it out, unfortunately for all the moaners these people have their own lives to lead and don’t have a great deal left to sort things out
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Not strictly true, DVR.
We are working to move Viking Chat to a new hosting arrangement and there is a new version of the forum software which been released. There are still many active forums using this software so there is life in the old dog yet.
The GCM, we now understand, is actually due to the current host's load balancing. Despite many support tickets and calls over the past few months with the host, nothing resolved it. Finally, on Sunday, we got to speak with someone who understood a bit more of the issue. The site has been stable all day on Monday. No coincidence, I feel.
Anyway, now that we have a reasonably stable platform we've taken a full dump of the site and the databases (even FTP wasn't working previously as it would time out before the files had transferred) and now we have this we are aiming to move to a new, more robust host in the coming days. A couple if days of testing, upgrading the forum software and, fingers crossed, no GCM to contend with.
Bit weird how youve crawled out, and noe trying to fix it now that the new rovers forum is up and running
That comment is totally uncalled for and speaks volumes about the type of person that you appear to be.
Also that comment would probably not be allowed on the other forum, I now see it has been removed from here
No, it's still here along with the stench it's emitting.
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Not strictly true, DVR.
We are working to move Viking Chat to a new hosting arrangement and there is a new version of the forum software which been released. There are still many active forums using this software so there is life in the old dog yet.
The GCM, we now understand, is actually due to the current host's load balancing. Despite many support tickets and calls over the past few months with the host, nothing resolved it. Finally, on Sunday, we got to speak with someone who understood a bit more of the issue. The site has been stable all day on Monday. No coincidence, I feel.
Anyway, now that we have a reasonably stable platform we've taken a full dump of the site and the databases (even FTP wasn't working previously as it would time out before the files had transferred) and now we have this we are aiming to move to a new, more robust host in the coming days. A couple if days of testing, upgrading the forum software and, fingers crossed, no GCM to contend with.
Bit weird how youve crawled out, and noe trying to fix it now that the new rovers forum is up and running
Weird? We've been working on it for ages. I've mentioned I've not been able to get on here at all, and that includes the back end.
I can delete your account on here if you like. Just say the word.
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“Please”
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“Please”
Thank you Rob, tony is gone, I hope the forum can learn from that.
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What should be on the to-do list.
1) Remove politics section
2) Figure out how you’re gonna grow VSC (the trust) because your numbers are dead and the shadow board is making you obsolete. The trusts reputation among the (wider) fanbase is extremely low. Plenty will not even know you exist.
Your one plus keeping you going is relationship with those currently running the club. That can disappear overnight with a sale if the new owners decide that. It’s not like you have a chunk of the club to make them listen and why would new owners entertain anyone that the fanbase isn’t arsed about? Imagine Shadow Board will be the priority of any new owners.
You need to become more approachable and better publicised, especially with the younger fans. We have loads of them.
You’s have done a proper shite job on that front.
You seem to imply that you’re speaking for a large part of the fan base in being so critical of the VSC.
I’d just like to make clear you certainly don’t speak for me.
No, I am speaking for nobody but myself and how I see things. What I have said is pretty obvious to anyone who regularly reads all of our forums/social media and takes an interest and has done for a long time.
I'm glad you clarified that.
Its obvious from your opinion that you have no idea how any of this works, and its impossible for the Shadow Board to replace what we do, its why the IFR and all regulatory bodies insisted on at least one place to be reserved on any Shadow or Advisory Board be kept for a trust.
But I'm not going to educate you. Maybe you should try stepping up and getting yourself elected onto a board that does these things and then learn what works and what doesn’t. Apart from that all your content is complete and utter drivel based on no knowledge whatsoever.
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What should be on the to-do list.
1) Remove politics section
2) Figure out how you’re gonna grow VSC (the trust) because your numbers are dead and the shadow board is making you obsolete. The trusts reputation among the (wider) fanbase is extremely low. Plenty will not even know you exist.
Your one plus keeping you going is relationship with those currently running the club. That can disappear overnight with a sale if the new owners decide that. It’s not like you have a chunk of the club to make them listen and why would new owners entertain anyone that the fanbase isn’t arsed about? Imagine Shadow Board will be the priority of any new owners.
You need to become more approachable and better publicised, especially with the younger fans. We have loads of them.
You’s have done a proper shite job on that front.
You seem to imply that you’re speaking for a large part of the fan base in being so critical of the VSC.
I’d just like to make clear you certainly don’t speak for me.
No, I am speaking for nobody but myself and how I see things. What I have said is pretty obvious to anyone who regularly reads all of our forums/social media and takes an interest and has done for a long time.
You’re speaking for nobody but yourself?
I’m glad to hear that but it’s this comment which suggested otherwise:
“The trusts reputation among the (wider) fan base is extremely low”.
Anyway, Silent Majority has provided a much more informed response to your post than I could, which I think sums up your contribution perfectly.
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Well done to those hopefully sorting out the problems. :thumbsup:
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Why can't we have two popular interesting forums if this one gets back up running correctly.
The other one has given a new lease of life to such as Campsall who is one of the most loyal supporters the club has home and away most games.
Shutting the politics section might make the odd ones homeless who very rarely take part in this section but they can always take gardening or knitting up to pass some time on.
Seriously the new forum looks to have improved things on here already so a win win with an alternative forum to enjoy as well.
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Why can't we have two popular interesting forums if this one gets back up running correctly.
The other one has given a new lease of life to such as Campsall who is one of the most loyal supporters the club has home and away most games.
Shutting the politics section might make the odd ones homeless who very rarely take part in this section but they can always take gardening or knitting up to pass some time on.
Seriously the new forum looks to have improved things on here already so a win win with an alternative forum to enjoy as well.
So go and enjoy the new forum Selby.
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The lay out of the new forum isn't the best. No pages on threads so having to scroll for days to find posts and catch up wouldn't be for me. This is much easier to use and understand
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The lay out of the new forum isn't the best. No pages on threads so having to scroll for days to find posts and catch up wouldn't be for me. This is much easier to use and understand
There is a menu on the left side of the entry page which gives info on recent posts.
Obviously after years of using this forum it took me a while to get used to the new forum but eventually I find my way around without much searching.
Given though that this site will be football only going forward I think it will be good to get multiple points of view from different Rovers fans.
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Doesn't work for me already, okay when i registered now wont accept login, no discussion available etc etc and frankly i've had enough of problem forums so seen as though this is working i will stick here
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Doesn't work for me already, okay when i registered now wont accept login, no discussion available etc etc and frankly i've had enough of problem forums so seen as though this is working i will stick here
See the PM I have sent to you.
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The lay out of the new forum isn't the best. No pages on threads so having to scroll for days to find posts and catch up wouldn't be for me. This is much easier to use and understand
You just have to click on "Discussions" and it brings up all of the fresh posts.
Anyway, I woke up stupid early so had a peek on here. I just want to clarify that the new site was set up by Steve and Samuel O'Connor (Steve is one of my best pals and we go to the match together home and away)
They set the site up because of the problems of getting on this site, it wasn't to destabilise the vsc/viking chat or run against them in any way.
They also had nothing to do with the GCM, that one made me laugh.
There's nothing wrong with having multiple forums for discussion, I was ready for a break on here because of the constant infighting, I'm hoping that it doesn't move onto the new one.
Ive seen people moan about the layout, I've found it easy to use, just as easy as this one and Sam constantly works on it to improve it , often at 3am.
So, this is nothing personal at all, I consider Martin and Rob friends who I met through this forum many moons ago and have a good chat when I see them and it wasn't personal with Steve and Sam either. To be fair, they didn't post on here anyway as they didn't like the bickering, hence the no politics and a bit of hardline adherence to rules on the new one. Ive had nothing to do with the build of the new site (I'm a technophobe), I just wanted to clear a few things up on their behalf.
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The lay out of the new forum isn't the best. No pages on threads so having to scroll for days to find posts and catch up wouldn't be for me. This is much easier to use and understand
You just have to click on "Discussions" and it brings up all of the fresh posts.
Anyway, I woke up stupid early so had a peek on here. I just want to clarify that the new site was set up by Steve and Samuel O'Connor (Steve is one of my best pals and we go to the match together home and away)
They set the site up because of the problems of getting on this site, it wasn't to destabilise the vsc/viking chat or run against them in any way.
They also had nothing to do with the GCM, that one made me laugh.
There's nothing wrong with having multiple forums for discussion, I was ready for a break on here because of the constant infighting, I'm hoping that it doesn't move onto the new one.
Ive seen people moan about the layout, I've found it easy to use, just as easy as this one and Sam constantly works on it to improve it , often at 3am.
So, this is nothing personal at all, I consider Martin and Rob friends who I met through this forum many moons ago and have a good chat when I see them and it wasn't personal with Steve and Sam either. To be fair, they didn't post on here anyway as they didn't like the bickering, hence the no politics and a bit of hardline adherence to rules on the new one. Ive had nothing to do with the build of the new site (I'm a technophobe), I just wanted to clear a few things up on their behalf.
Great post Nudga.
Lots of good points made very well and hopefully will put to bed some of the incorrect things that have been suggested.
I’m planning on using both forums too.