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Hosting for the DL
« on: August 30, 2011, 03:04:03 AM »
In light of Hal's decision to part ways with the DL, I know people have been talking about where to go. In order to organize the thoughts that have been voiced on chat, in IM, and wherever else you people talk, super suggested I open a thread.

So!

BlueHost.com is the current host, and it's also the host of my personal site. (Plus I have an affiliate link.) Can get full service from around $4-$6/mo.

I've also heard good things about HostGator.com.

Thoughts?
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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2011, 03:08:05 AM »
As long as we get a service that can support us and has good speed/service, it's all good. That's as far as my two cents go; we shouldn't be afraid to shell out a bit to get good hosting. With most of the DL having jobs now, there's no reason to skimp.
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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2011, 03:15:01 AM »
I use Host Gator and can vouch for it personally.  Haven't had a single problem since setting it up.
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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2011, 03:34:21 AM »
As I said, BlueHost.com is our current host. I think it makes sense to ask this question first:

Are we unhappy with this host? Is there something we're lacking here that we should look for elsewhere?
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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2011, 03:42:23 AM »
I definitely have no complaints about our current hosting, if a simple transfer of ownership (or whatever the details are) can be accomplished.
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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2011, 03:45:40 AM »
I'm pretty good with the current hosting.
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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2011, 05:31:53 AM »
How much does the current hosting cost? If it's less than$20 per mo, I wouldn't even bat an eye to set up an auto-transfer of funds monthly to it myself. And if it's signifcantly more than $20, then I wouldn't mind if someone else knows how to transfer to a cheaper server. Only change I would make is reopening the tournament, if that's an issue with anyone.
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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2011, 08:23:38 AM »
Don't really have a problem with the current hosting and $4-6/mo. is affordable.
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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2011, 01:27:07 PM »
After the amount of pain we went through finding a downtime-free host before, I'm perfectly willing to stick it out with BlueHost in perpetuity.
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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2011, 01:48:39 PM »
Quote from: DjinnAndTonic on August 30, 2011, 05:31:53 AM
How much does the current hosting cost? If it's less than$20 per mo, I wouldn't even bat an eye to set up an auto-transfer of funds monthly to it myself. And if it's signifcantly more than $20, then I wouldn't mind if someone else knows how to transfer to a cheaper server. Only change I would make is reopening the tournament, if that's an issue with anyone.

There's also a DL bank account that several of us have put money into (currently in Hal's name) that is funding the hosting.  I know I've donated a decent amount to that account.  So...presumably our reserve funds will cover the hosting costs?
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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2011, 05:18:40 PM »
Just tell me where to send money~ If you accept CANADIAN money that is. :P
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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2011, 05:32:53 PM »
It sounds like staying with BlueHost.com makes the most sense.

Whomever is going to take charge of the domain will need to contact Hal to get rpgdl.com released, and get the site files. Do not ask him to release the domain until you're ready to buy the new hosting. There will be downtime from when Hal releases the domain to when the new account's IP is propagated. Shouldn't be more than an hour.

If you use my affiliate link, I'll get money (at some point - I think I need more than one sale to actually get a check) to put back into the DL monies account. Enough for like 10 months of hosting. <_< Affiliate link is this sentence.

By the way: I'm happy to help if you need help!
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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2011, 07:21:42 PM »
Quote from: metroid composite on August 30, 2011, 01:48:39 PM
Quote from: DjinnAndTonic on August 30, 2011, 05:31:53 AM
How much does the current hosting cost? If it's less than$20 per mo, I wouldn't even bat an eye to set up an auto-transfer of funds monthly to it myself. And if it's signifcantly more than $20, then I wouldn't mind if someone else knows how to transfer to a cheaper server. Only change I would make is reopening the tournament, if that's an issue with anyone.

There's also a DL bank account that several of us have put money into (currently in Hal's name) that is funding the hosting.  I know I've donated a decent amount to that account.  So...presumably our reserve funds will cover the hosting costs?

Ok, followed up with Hal about this.

Turns out the donations had basically run dry, and he was just paying out of pocket at this point.  He insists he doesn't want to be paid back (it sounds like it ended up being a fairly small amount) but I still feel kinda bad about that. :(
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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2011, 07:27:01 PM »
I didn't even know such an account existed, so that's not surprising. We'll have to put up a link somewhere so people can drop monies in when they feel the urge and make sure that sort of thing doesn't happen again.
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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #14 on: August 30, 2011, 07:45:53 PM »
Quote from: Lady Door on August 30, 2011, 07:27:01 PM
I didn't even know such an account existed, so that's not surprising. We'll have to put up a link somewhere so people can drop monies in when they feel the urge and make sure that sort of thing doesn't happen again.

Well, right, we had a decent amount of money donated back around DLC2, and Hal hadn't made a topic requesting more donations since then, which...apparently also means that Hal didn't receive any donations in the past four years or so.
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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #15 on: August 31, 2011, 04:58:13 PM »
Just an FYI: I'm going to be in the middle of nowhere (read: no internet, no cell) for the next six days, so any help from me is going to have to wait until September 7.
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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #16 on: August 31, 2011, 05:09:30 PM »
Bah sleeping soon but most recent host has had less downtime than previous hosts and if someone directs me to a paypal account I will gladly throw in some money there.

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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #17 on: September 06, 2011, 11:37:23 PM »
So, what's the status of getting hosting and getting the site moved over?  We only have a few days left in the two weeks Hal gave us and I haven't heard about anything being done.  Do we still need more funds?  Even if we do, where do we send them? 

Best question, who's in charge of getting this done?  Someone needs to get on this and let us know what's going on and if any help is needed.
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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #18 on: September 06, 2011, 11:50:50 PM »
We're playing the "whoever talks first volunteers for the responsibility" game, and you just won.  Congratulations to our new administrator Yakumo!
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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #19 on: September 07, 2011, 12:11:54 AM »
Tal's handling it. we were waiting on LD and Laggy both returning to handle the site transfer. Both are back tomorrow so we'll get started soon.
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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #20 on: September 07, 2011, 12:14:15 AM »
Quote from: superaielman on September 07, 2011, 12:11:54 AM
Tal's handling it. we were waiting on LD and Laggy both returning to handle the site transfer. Both are back tomorrow so we'll get started soon.

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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #21 on: September 09, 2011, 06:49:12 PM »
Planning on getting this set tonight or this weekend, so the site will probably go down for a bit.
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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #22 on: September 09, 2011, 07:51:06 PM »
Note: Downtime shouldn't be for more than an hour or two. Could be up to 48.
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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #23 on: September 10, 2011, 10:00:19 PM »
Site will be going down shortly.  I suggest not making any important posts until we're back and running otherwise they may be lost.
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Re: Hosting for the DL
« Reply #24 on: September 14, 2011, 10:32:24 AM »
Thank you very much for the work guys, it is much appreciated.
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