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Lol-x · 18 December 2011, 12:17 PM

But Dalip suggested we get a SSL certificate that will make the forum even more secure than ever before.

An SSL certificate will provided an added degree of security for personal information.

Thanks a lot Dalip

Do you guys know what is an SSL certificate?

FremStar · 18 December 2011, 12:28 PM

Not sure what an SSL certificate is, I'm sure Google will provide answers, I'm just happy TRF is back

With the NBA season slowly crawling back and TRF down I was starting to lose my mind

FeelingTheBlues · 18 December 2011, 12:38 PM

You know Steve, I was pretty much like that yesterday while lurking and having fun on TRF...

When suddenly it all went down...

And all of that because of Dalip!?

Thank you for your hard work guys!

mjclark32 · 18 December 2011, 12:40 PM

Thanks for making trf more secure! Glad we're back up and running!

Trev · 18 December 2011, 12:50 PM

TRF is a great community with excellent members and content. I only wish there were competent and knowledgable admins to maintain the site itself.

Porsche · 18 December 2011, 01:10 PM

SSL =. Secure socket layer

Very common, used for most on-line shopping sites, banking sites tc. you will typically see the little lock at the bottom of your browser, and the URL will be https (instead of the usual http).

Don't be duped into paying too much to a certificate provider. Around $100 is reasonable.

77T · 18 December 2011, 01:16 PM

SSL was the holy grail but now has become less so. DigiNotar got some hacker sites fake SSL's and the whole game is now in new turf. See the Story

Lion · 18 December 2011, 01:17 PM

Steve, don't worry about the snafu...stuff happens!!!

The Joker · 18 December 2011, 01:18 PM

SSL = Salt, Shot, Lime.

Do 10 of them and you get a certificate.

Dan2010 · 18 December 2011, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

SSL = Salt, Shot, Lime.

Do 10 of them and you get a certificate.

I'm certificate ready my for.........................burp.................. ..

77T · 18 December 2011, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

SSL = Salt, Shot, Lime.

Do 10 of them and you get a certificate.

Top answer of the night...

sleddog · 18 December 2011, 01:59 PM

So...It's all Dalips fault!!!!
I'm not surprised....

77T · 18 December 2011, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trev

I only wish there were competent and knowledgable admins to maintain the site itself.

Wha? Oh no, you didn't...

Lol-x · 18 December 2011, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trev

TRF is a great community with excellent members and content. I only wish there were competent and knowledgable admins to maintain the site itself.

Yep that's the problem.

SohAIS · 18 December 2011, 02:15 PM

Glad we are back on. I had to find things to do since TRF was down. crazy !

sleddog · 18 December 2011, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trev

TRF is a great community with excellent members and content. I only wish there were competent and knowledgable admins to maintain the site itself.

A bold statement there Trev!!!
Try a spell check in the future...

Is this how you conduct your day to day living??? Perceiving you know best!?!

johnbeth · 18 December 2011, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trev

I only wish there were competent and knowledgable admins to maintain the site itself.

WTF ????? What verbal diarhea that was without knowing what goes behind the scenes.

DCgator · 18 December 2011, 02:25 PM

Just glad trf is back online. Thanks!

Andad · 18 December 2011, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trev

TRF is a great community with excellent members and content. I only wish there were competent and knowledgable admins to maintain the site itself.

Now one less IMO.

Trev · 18 December 2011, 02:28 PM

Spellcheck?

Anyhow, it was a harsh and honest assessment. It doesn't take an expert to see that TRF had no A-records for the better part of a day. I don't know who is actually in charge of TRF's hosting, but they're making some very basic mistakes that would not only have a huge impact to the community, but also potentially de-rank TRF on the major search engines.

Clay · 18 December 2011, 02:29 PM

You don't appreciate what you have until it's gone...

Trev · 18 December 2011, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnbeth

WTF ????? What verbal diarhea that was without knowing what goes behind the scenes.

That's just it. These problems are all externally facing as well.

I'm concerned that whoever is assisting Steve with server administration isn't qualified to be running a site which is likely quite dear and important to him and the members.

Trev · 18 December 2011, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Now one less IMO.

I've been a solid TRF supporter since 2008. It's one of my favourite sites.
I would never make such comments unless I thought they were warranted.

johnbeth · 18 December 2011, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trev

That's just it. These problems are all externally facing as well.

I'm concerned that whoever is assisting Steve with server administration isn't qualified to be running a site which is likely quite dear and important to him and the members.

That is something Steve is aware off. Insulting him who is running the site and the hosting company is not going to get us anywhere. He knows the issues, let them work them out. Your insults are not helping.

MoBe · 18 December 2011, 02:36 PM

Sounds like Stressmas is upon us once again.

sleddog · 18 December 2011, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trev

Spellcheck?

Anyhow, it was a harsh and honest assessment. It doesn't take an expert to see that TRF had no A-records for the better part of a day. I don't know who is actually in charge of TRF's hosting, but they're making some very basic mistakes that would not only have a huge impact to the community, but also potentially de-rank TRF on the major search engines.

The spell check was noted at the word "knowledgeable"....Write that down Trev!
I appears you have the upper hand, and can sling shots from the side....

Now for basic mistakes.....TRF is not a perfect science, nor has it ever been portrayed as such. It's a forum growing exponentially, in leaps and bounds..
The influx and data transfer and members, is always never ending, as is the software needed to keep it up. This is by no means free, nor is it taken for granted!!
If you feel you know better, start you're own forum Trev, and best of luck to you!!
Until then, think about what & how you say things! It may help get you out of a jam!!

(just saying!!)

johnbeth · 18 December 2011, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

The spell check was noted at the word "knowledgeable"....Write that down Trev!
I appears you have the upper hand, and can sling shots from the side....

Now for basic mistakes.....TRF is not a perfect science, nor has it ever been portrayed as such. It's a forum growing exponentially, in leaps and bounds..
The influx and data transfer and members, is always never ending, as is the software needed to keep it up. This is by no means free, nor is it taken for granted!!
If you feel you know better, start you're own forum Trev, and best of luck to you!!
Until then, think about what & how you say things! It may help get you out of a jam!!

(just saying!!)

You were more political in your answer then I was Rob!

FeelingTheBlues · 18 December 2011, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

The spell check was noted at the word "knowledgeable"....Write that down Trev!
I appears you have the upper hand, and can sling shots from the side....

Now for basic mistakes.....TRF is not a perfect science, nor has it ever been portrayed as such. It's a forum growing exponentially, in leaps and bounds..
The influx and data transfer and members, is always never ending, as is the software needed to keep it up. This is by no means free, nor is it taken for granted!!
If you feel you know better, start you're own forum Trev, and best of luck to you!!
Until then, think about what & how you say things! It may help get you out of a jam!!

(just saying!!)

This was very well said Rob. While reading your post I couldn't help but think about that sentence in Pink Floyd's Us And Them: And after all, we're only ordinary men.

Trev · 18 December 2011, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

The spell check was noted at the word "knowledgeable"....Write that down Trev!

Actually, they're both correct:

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

Now for basic mistakes.....TRF is not a perfect science, nor has it ever been portrayed as such. It's a forum growing exponentially, in leaps and bounds..
The influx and data transfer and members, is always never ending, as is the software needed to keep it up. This is by no means free, nor is it taken for granted!!
If you feel you know better, start you're own forum Trev, and best of luck to you!!
Until then, think about what & how you say things! It may help get you out of a jam!!

(just saying!!)

I think you'll find there's quite a few server admins/unix nerds who will disagree with you. Scaling and securing software (like vBulletin) is somewhat of a science. It's certainly not trial and error, or based on luck, or undocumented and uncharted territory. TRF isn't unusually massive, it's on a scale dealt with successfully by many online communities.

I do have experience designing and helping with forums in various capacities running on varying platforms. I do know several people successfully maintaining forums with huge bases of users running on big hardware at places like Softlayer.

If Steve ever needs assistance from real experts, he simply needs to send out the bat signal. I can think of at least a couple of guys who would be willing to lend a hand (or big server space), free of charge.

MoBe · 18 December 2011, 03:12 PM

Can you see Gotham city from Oz ?

18 December 2011, 12:17 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,597	Sorry about the downtime............ But Dalip suggested we get a SSL certificate that will make the forum even more secure than ever before. An SSL certificate will provided an added degree of security for personal information. Thanks a lot Dalip Do you guys know what is an SSL certificate? __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

18 December 2011, 12:28 PM	#2
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Not sure what an SSL certificate is, I'm sure Google will provide answers, I'm just happy TRF is back With the NBA season slowly crawling back and TRF down I was starting to lose my mind __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

18 December 2011, 12:38 PM	#3
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	You know Steve, I was pretty much like that yesterday while lurking and having fun on TRF... When suddenly it all went down... And all of that because of Dalip!? Thank you for your hard work guys! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

18 December 2011, 12:40 PM	#4
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18 December 2011, 01:10 PM	#6
Porsche 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: John Location: ɹǝpun Watch: and learn Posts: 2,986	SSL =. Secure socket layer Very common, used for most on-line shopping sites, banking sites tc. you will typically see the little lock at the bottom of your browser, and the URL will be https (instead of the usual http). Don't be duped into paying too much to a certificate provider. Around $100 is reasonable. __________________ Obey Gravity, it's the Law! ROLEX --- SEIKO --- HEUER TRF REHAUT T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M

18 December 2011, 12:50 PM	#5
Trev "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: AU Watch: Ω 2599.80 Posts: 387	TRF is a great community with excellent members and content. I only wish there were competent and knowledgable admins to maintain the site itself.

18 December 2011, 01:16 PM	#7
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,031	SSL was the holy grail but now has become less so. DigiNotar got some hacker sites fake SSL's and the whole game is now in new turf. See the Story __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

18 December 2011, 01:17 PM	#8
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Steve, don't worry about the snafu...stuff happens!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

18 December 2011, 01:18 PM	#9
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	SSL = Salt, Shot, Lime. Do 10 of them and you get a certificate.

18 December 2011, 01:59 PM	#12
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	So...It's all Dalips fault!!!! I'm not surprised.... __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

18 December 2011, 02:15 PM	#15
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18 December 2011, 02:25 PM	#18
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Just glad trf is back online. Thanks!

18 December 2011, 02:28 PM	#20
Trev "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: AU Watch: Ω 2599.80 Posts: 387	Spellcheck? Anyhow, it was a harsh and honest assessment. It doesn't take an expert to see that TRF had no A-records for the better part of a day. I don't know who is actually in charge of TRF's hosting, but they're making some very basic mistakes that would not only have a huge impact to the community, but also potentially de-rank TRF on the major search engines.

18 December 2011, 02:29 PM	#21
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	You don't appreciate what you have until it's gone...

18 December 2011, 02:36 PM	#25
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Sounds like Stressmas is upon us once again.

18 December 2011, 03:12 PM	#30
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Can you see Gotham city from Oz ?

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