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Melvin England
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Hull, East Yorkshire, UK
Registered: Feb 2016

posted July 30, 2019 03:35 AM

I have not been able to access this site over the weekend and Monday. Suddenly it is back, thank goodness. Was the problem with me / UK / or worldwide?

Any comments please, Doug or Brad ?

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Brian Fretwell
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: London, UK
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posted July 30, 2019 03:43 AM

As it seems there were no new posts over the weekend I would assume it was global.

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

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From: Long Island, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted July 30, 2019 04:46 AM

We have had a server problem.

-the problem is without the Forum it was kind of hard to tell anyone about it!

I'm very glad to be here right now, the amount of content we would lose if this was fatal is just spectacular: everything from "Your Day in Pictures" to the photo essays after 19 CineSeas!

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Terry Sills
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From: Weymouth,Dorset,England
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posted July 30, 2019 05:03 AM

No server problem. It was due to a software upgrade for the forum. Will be interesting to see the benefits. Personally I hope that posting pics/photos will be easy now.

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Douglas Meltzer
Moderator

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From: New York, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted July 30, 2019 08:19 AM

I apologize that we were offline. I know that during this time I was experiencing "Forum withdrawal" symptoms.

Yes, there were (and still are) server issues. Basically, a band aid has been gently placed on the server to keep us going until we switch to a new server with new software. That process will take a bit of time as this also affects other Film-Tech sites. Brad and myself will keep you updated on the progress.

Thanks so much for coming back!

Doug

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Chip Gelmini
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Brooksville, FL
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posted July 30, 2019 09:33 AM

Thank you Brad and Doug for doing what you do to keep this going.

Life would be very different without it

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Leon Norris
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From: Elkins Park, PA, USA
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posted July 30, 2019 09:40 AM

Its good to know the 8MM Forum is up and running again!

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Paul Adsett
Film God

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From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted July 30, 2019 10:03 AM

Great to see the forum back on line! I had thought it would be down for a considerable period of time, and hit the link out of habit this morning - and what a pleasant surprise!

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

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From: Long Island, NY, USA
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posted July 30, 2019 10:06 AM

I had to delete the icon.

It was like a light switch in a blackout: I couldn't stop myself from clicking on it!

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Dominique De Bast
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From: Brussels, Belgium
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posted July 30, 2019 10:51 AM

Good to see the forum back !

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Joe Caruso
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From: USA
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posted July 30, 2019 11:05 AM

We're ALL back - Shorty

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Janice Glesser
Film Goddess

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From: Sunnyvale, CA USA
Registered: Sep 2011

posted July 30, 2019 11:35 AM

Hi guys! It was a lonely weekend without the Forum [Frown]

So glad it's back. I'm looking forward to the upgrade.

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Paul Adsett
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posted July 30, 2019 11:57 AM

Shows what a significant part of the day a visit to this forum is for many people. [Smile]

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Rob Young.
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Cheshire, U.K.
Registered: Dec 2003

posted July 30, 2019 12:45 PM

Great to see the forum back on line.

Steve,

"We have had a server problem.

-the problem is without the Forum it was kind of hard to tell anyone about it!"

You are "in the know", then?

I didn't think you were a moderator?

Unless I am mistaken.

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

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From: Long Island, NY, USA
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posted July 30, 2019 12:53 PM

I have tremendous respect for the job Doug does as moderator, and glad HE is the one doing it!

Doug wanted help getting the word out, so he contacted me.

-So I was in the know because I stood informed.

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Rob Young.
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Cheshire, U.K.
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posted July 30, 2019 01:04 PM

Oh.

Ok.

Hmm.

I also have nothing but the utmost respect for Brad and Doug in running this forum.

As I have personally expressed many times.

Also, I am very glad that "HE" in italics is in charge. Whatever ridiculous undertones that insinuates.

If I may, your post infers that you are very much a part of the orchestration of the forum. "We".

If I may be so bold, I'd rather that you were a contributor.

If I am wrong, then please allow an administrator to scold me.

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

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From: Long Island, NY, USA
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posted July 30, 2019 01:21 PM

This Forum is a community, if somebody feels themselves a part of it (-aren't "we" called "members"?), isn't "we" the correct pronoun?

I was given a chance to help, so I did.

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Rob Young.
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Cheshire, U.K.
Registered: Dec 2003

posted July 30, 2019 01:40 PM

Steve, yes indeed you are right. Although, in the context of your comment, I felt as though a degree of ownership had been made over this forum.

My grief, if you'll permit me, is that we all contribute to this forum with experience and knowledge to help film fans like ourselves.

We've all gathered a lot of experience using film and as we know, sometimes there isn't a definitive way forward.

I'd like to think that we are all here to help each other, mistakes and all, without trying to find ownership.

That means, in essence that we are all part of this community, as you say, and as soon as someone insinuates owner ship, it doesn't bode well.

Steve, you agree that isn't your intention and that you are here to help, and I respect you as an engineer.

Here's to a happy super 8 forum. It is after all, only a hobby.

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

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From: Long Island, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted July 30, 2019 01:55 PM

I think it's reasonable to say we all had a server problem, even if nobody but Brad actually owns the server!

I'm glad to say It's NOT my server: I've bought six tires this month! (-two cars!)

I don't need a server: I have enough troubles of my own!

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Douglas Meltzer
Moderator

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From: New York, NY, USA
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posted July 30, 2019 02:00 PM

I'm so glad we're up again...I really missed this part of moderating.

Rob, I took Steve's use of the personal pronoun "we" to include himself along with every member of this Forum. "Our" Forum had a server problem... "We" had a server problem. Same thing to me.

While we were offline, I did not have access to the email database so I sent out notifications to those members I had recently exchanged emails with. I asked Steve for his assistance and I also asked Terry Sills in the UK to help spread the news around.

I'm very glad both of you are part of the "we" that makes up the 8mm Forum.

Doug

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Rob Young.
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Cheshire, U.K.
Registered: Dec 2003

posted July 30, 2019 02:04 PM

All right, peace.

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Douglas Meltzer
Moderator

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From: New York, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted July 30, 2019 02:10 PM

Rob,

Thank you. By the time I finish writing a post, three more have been added!

Doug

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Graham Ritchie
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