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Quote by oceanrunner
I guess I don't understand then what "deadline" means. Would it make more sense to have a submission deadline and then a period closed to new submissions during which entries continue to accrue (or not) the required number of votes?
Yes. Yes it would!
I'm always open to better ideas on how to go about things. A simple code change will fix this.
Matriarch
Quote by babydoc1001
I don't see the 8 featured members any longer!
We're working on how to incorporate it into the design, if at all.
I was thinking it would be nice to have a permanent vertical spot for them on the RHS. Or just one "Featured Member" which recycles at random every front page load?
Matriarch
Quote by noll
I'm curious to know whether the erotic/pornographic nature of the content contributes to that as in that there may perhaps be less providers to choose from, or is it really just the bandwidth, storage and resources?
A bit of both, but primarily, the latter. https://www.quadranet.com/los-angeles-dedicated-servers
We have 4 dedicated servers, a mixture of dual processors and storage. It's a custom setup, with mirrored drives, backups, on top of which you then have to pay the software licences for the OS and database servers. Most companies limit bandwidth and the number of consecutive connections (# users on at any time), however we have (theoretically), an unlimited amount. That costs a lot extra.
When we looked at hosting companies originally, our current host came in around 2/3 the cost of any rivals. They are still very competitive.
It's just what sites like this cost to run. And Gav is running it on an oily rag as it is. In a Corporate environment, you'd probably have a dozen servers for a site with this much traffic. He's done a brilliant job in terms of keeping costs down, yet still providing a high level of stability.
We can't trim costs any further. It's increased traffic and more paying members we need the most! I'd love to do away with the advertising altogether. The commercial reality is we wouldn't be here without it.
Matriarch
Quote by overmykneenow
It looks nice and slick, the sort of thing that would encourage someone looking for a bit of classy erotica to sign up.
I know the mobile version provides much needed revenue for the site but can't help feel that it's damaging the brand you seem to want to go for on the "normal" version of the site.
I totally agree with you.
Unfortunately, you've hit the nail on the head. Without the mobile site ad revenue, we couldn't cover our server costs (4 dedicated at > US$2,000 per month).
It's a very high traffic dynamic site, using up a lot of bandwidth, resources and server storage space. We serve over 25 million pages each month, to 3+ million people.
The mobile site ads are a necessary evil for now.
Matriarch
Quote by noll
If there are APIs available for the data belonging to the different parts of the website, then 3rd parties wouldn't need access to the source code to be able to make a responsive front-end for those parts.
I'm sure Gav knows what it is you're talking about!
It's not a simple undertaking. To make a stripped down version of the desktop site, for mobile, and allow people to interact with it, requires a signup process. Voting and commenting on stories requires the mobile site to be able to access the desktop one's database for example. The same goes if we want members to sign up on the mobile site, to be able to PM or IM other members.
So it is a rather involved process.
Matriarch
Quote by JWren
In plain speak then, the deleted images on my page and those I posted on fire department pages are lost and will not be retrieved? Ugh!
Edit __ Fire department! Bloody auto correct is wrong again
Yes.
Please contact the complaints department.
Matriarch
It turns out Gav was doing a purge of images which only had a certain number of views over a set period, to free up disk space.
Unfortunately, the numbers entered weren't right, and the consequences, rather dire.
If your sig images or any others aren't showing, please upload them again. The issue has now been fixed.
Unfortunately, the numbers entered weren't right, and the consequences, rather dire.
If your sig images or any others aren't showing, please upload them again. The issue has now been fixed.
Matriarch
Quote by Liz
The story wasn't taken down. An automatic process saved it as a draft. All of the original comments, votes, views, etc are all still there, it just isn't currently viewable by the public until Gav can make a change to it. If you speak to your co-author he can tell you why because I explained everything to him.
Neither of you are being prevented from submitting a competition entry so feel free to send one in.
Thank you for your suggestion about an information thread. I personally don't think there is a need but if Nicola or Gav feel differently I'm sure one will be set up.
Thanks Liz.
It's an isolated issue. When there's issues site wide, we always post about them.
Matriarch
Ear candles. I had really awful tinnitus in one ear, and a Naturopath friend suggested candling.
For those that think it's a myth they work, I can assure you, they do. The amount of gunk that came out of the blocked ear, compared to the other, was double.
Sorry to ick up your thread! If I've upset anyone's sensibilities, please edit my post.
I normally burn tea lights which have no odour. The fragrant ones invariably smell artificial and chemically to me. I put a dozen or so around the small back deck when I have friends around for dinner and drinks. They create such a lovely atmosphere.
For those that think it's a myth they work, I can assure you, they do. The amount of gunk that came out of the blocked ear, compared to the other, was double.
Sorry to ick up your thread! If I've upset anyone's sensibilities, please edit my post.
I normally burn tea lights which have no odour. The fragrant ones invariably smell artificial and chemically to me. I put a dozen or so around the small back deck when I have friends around for dinner and drinks. They create such a lovely atmosphere.
Matriarch
For her tireless contributions in the forums, around the site in general, and on the helpdesk, it was an easy decision to give August's Moderator of the Month Award to Liz.
Thank you for all your support Liz, particularly over the last few months. You've been terrific.
I'll be in touch about your $100 Prize.
à ta santé
Nicki x
Thank you for all your support Liz, particularly over the last few months. You've been terrific.
I'll be in touch about your $100 Prize.
à ta santé
Nicki x
Matriarch
For those who find "The Think Tank" too hot a kitchen to post in, we've added "The Spa" discussion forum, to the mix.
"This 'safe space' forum, is meant for people who prefer a harmonious and non-confrontational place, to discuss current events, and any subjects which might not fit in other forums.
It will be heavily moderated, so if you like vociferously arguing, trolling and winding people up, this is not the place for you. All posts of such a nature, will be removed, and repeat offenders, blocked from posting here."
More details >>
Now there's absolutely no justification for people to complain when discussions don't go their way. Post in "The Spa" instead, if you prefer a less confrontational environment to discuss current affairs.
Thank you for your attention!
Nicola
"This 'safe space' forum, is meant for people who prefer a harmonious and non-confrontational place, to discuss current events, and any subjects which might not fit in other forums.
It will be heavily moderated, so if you like vociferously arguing, trolling and winding people up, this is not the place for you. All posts of such a nature, will be removed, and repeat offenders, blocked from posting here."
More details >>
Now there's absolutely no justification for people to complain when discussions don't go their way. Post in "The Spa" instead, if you prefer a less confrontational environment to discuss current affairs.
Thank you for your attention!
Nicola
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Matriarch
I consider bacon a comfort food. It takes my mind off these chronic chest pains ...
I picked this up on another site and thought it would be amusing sharing the info.
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This table which was done be a PHD nutrition student at a Uni: https://public.tableau.com/profile/publish/foodinsulinindexanalysis/insulinloadvsFII#!/publish-confirm
It shows bacon is one of the healthiest foods, about 10 on the horizontal and vertical axis (carb 1 & sugar 1)
Funny thing is chocolate appears to have 1/2 the carbs / sugars of apples
Chocolate has carbs 24 & sugar 23
Apples have carbs 49 & sugar 57
Less carbs & sugar = less weight gain
Animal fat (in bacon) is not fattening - that is done by the sugars and carbs, in case you were wondering.
So bacon and chocolate are less fattening than apples according to that bloke!
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Erm, yeah, sure they are ... How about we use some common sense? http://www.twofoods.com/compare/query/QmFjb24=/QXBwbGU=
I picked this up on another site and thought it would be amusing sharing the info.
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This table which was done be a PHD nutrition student at a Uni: https://public.tableau.com/profile/publish/foodinsulinindexanalysis/insulinloadvsFII#!/publish-confirm
It shows bacon is one of the healthiest foods, about 10 on the horizontal and vertical axis (carb 1 & sugar 1)
Funny thing is chocolate appears to have 1/2 the carbs / sugars of apples
Chocolate has carbs 24 & sugar 23
Apples have carbs 49 & sugar 57
Less carbs & sugar = less weight gain
Animal fat (in bacon) is not fattening - that is done by the sugars and carbs, in case you were wondering.
So bacon and chocolate are less fattening than apples according to that bloke!
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Erm, yeah, sure they are ... How about we use some common sense? http://www.twofoods.com/compare/query/QmFjb24=/QXBwbGU=
Matriarch
Quote by doctorlove
Most people have no idea what love is. If you look at most relationships you will notice that they fall under the category of "fish love"
I had to look that phrase up! I've never come across it before.
Excellent article: https://anewdaywithheidi.com/2017/03/29/its-fish-love/
Matriarch
I see what you mean.
I wonder if there's something up with our image server, as those are uploaded images to our server.
I'll send a message to Gav.
Profile image link as an example: https://upload.lushstories.com/1170897553-tumblr_omqrpzYeam1tlvybno1_500.jpg
EDIT: odd that the image I've just uploaded, works in the forums!
I wonder if there's something up with our image server, as those are uploaded images to our server.
I'll send a message to Gav.
Profile image link as an example: https://upload.lushstories.com/1170897553-tumblr_omqrpzYeam1tlvybno1_500.jpg
EDIT: odd that the image I've just uploaded, works in the forums!