Hanno - the category complaints aren't just a opportunity for people(like me) to complain. We are truly disheartened that people cannot find information on those top ranking brands easily anymore. Some people spent hundreds of hours taking pictures, drawing diagrams, unloading copies of manual and such. THere seems to be very few of those hands-on, helpful threads recently.
As I pointed out before, if one examines the list of more recent members and their emails or website affiliations, it is obvious that about 1/2-2/3 are just spammers.
The old forum WAS outdated software, but understand, you have/had some major security holes too. More than one person has already ripped a complete copy of the forum, including the database. You are currently not protected completely against a higher level SQL injection attack. Even an old asshole like me was able to drive in. Mercifully, I have no malicious intent, I was just curious. At one point I ran continuous downloads from the site for 3 days straight at a brisk pace. I was surprised I wasn't stopped.
All the money in the world can't raise search engine ranking or member activity as much as genuine interest and functionality. I'll rest on the number of site's I've take to page one of search result, in this genre and others. Despite how crappy the sites may look.
Finally, I really do want what is best for this site, long-term...I think I owe that to the people who came here for my time and the people who continue to patronize my other sites currently. And that is where MY guilt comes in - I didn't need the money, I just needed a serious break. Hard to rest when the house is burning.
http://www.retroleds.com -
Sales of vintage LED, LCD, analog watches,
parts and gadgets -
repair tutorials & tips
Nov. 2022 - back in business!! BItter divorce is in home stretch, come grabs some great deals, I had to open the safe . . . damn attorneys. piss.