New Rovers Forum

[TommyC]

Snigger

[SydneyRover]

hope my post are not getting to you tc?

[drfchound]

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.

[Pancho Regan]

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.

[Filo]

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

[drfchound]

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.

[bobjimwilly]

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and out of our control, but to move to a new host isn't easy as the forum software we currently use is dated and no longer maintained, so there needs to be a migration process to move to new forum software in order to move to a new host.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 

[In the box]

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 !!

[Filo]

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

[DearneValleyRover]

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

[RobTheRover]

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. 

[Pancho Regan]

Thanks Rob.

I’m just glad we’ve actually got a response from somebody with an action plan to sort this out.

[RobTheRover]

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.

[Filo]

If it is a server problem will you seek a refund from them

[Pancho Regan]

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.

[RobTheRover]

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.

[Filo]

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

[drfchound]

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.

[scawsby steve]

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.

[IDM]

It’s not tolerated here either, not by me anyway.

[RobTheRover]

And I will be cracking down on that once the site migration is complete.  Fed up of politics, this is a Rovers site. 

[Filo]

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

[Rupee92ONLY]

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.

[drfchound]

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.

[drfchound]

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.

[selby]

  What will our Aussie and Sheffield friends do with all their spare time if that goes.

[Colemans Left Hook]

  What will our Aussie and Sheffield friends do with all their spare time if that goes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpQlyUjp3vM

[TommyC]

  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?!

[Pancho Regan]

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.

[SydneyRover]

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''