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« on: November 23, 2012, 08:42:21 am »

Hello Everyone,

With recent issues on the server, some of which were created by outside sources and some regretfully by myself; I will be "Restoring" the server to its original state as of Nov. 14, 2012...
I have been consulting with higher authorities to get many issues resolved and we have come to this "Restore" as the best option for everything that has occurred...
With this said, I have to regretfully inform everyone that I am losing ANY data and posts/threads after Nov. 14...

They cannot give me an exact time for completion, but do state everything should be up and running within 24 hours

I do not know when the actual down time will begin, but should anyone wish to contact me, I have a temp email: beschen1@gmail.com

Thank you for your patience!
Keep you fingers & toes crossed ! ! !

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« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2012, 10:39:13 am »

I'm unclear as to what posts..all & any after Nov. 14th/2012 until the server restore is complete Huh?
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« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2012, 04:57:54 pm »

I'm unclear as to what posts..all & any after Nov. 14th/2012 until the server restore is complete Huh?
I will have the database backed up just prior to the recycle/restore process, which could take some time, and will import everything so there may be no loss of information provided I can get to retrieve the DB before SMC is back up and running and everyone starts posting again...
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« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2012, 05:39:25 pm »

Hello Everyone,

First and foremost, Thank You for your patience!
We are Back Online ! ! !

With that said, I was able to get everything back with one exception, that I have found so far, any attachment made after Nov. 14 may not be available/present...

I had one hell-of-a-time getting the server restored, etc, etc...

I still have more work to accomplish, but I'll get there...

Wheeeeewwwww ! ! ! I'm glad that is over ! ! !
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« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2012, 05:50:09 pm »

Thank you Jim!!!!   Yours is an often thankless task.  Being in IT, I can empathise with your situation.

Well done on the restoration!  smile
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« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2012, 06:35:34 pm »

A huge thank you for your work of the site. Your doing a great job and it's much appreciated.
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« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2012, 07:01:23 pm »

Seems to be working just fine. Thanks for all!
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« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2012, 07:02:59 pm »

Yes thank you.  You do more behinds the scenes work than people realize.  It still is my favorite web site.  Thanks so much. happydrinkers
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« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2012, 07:07:49 pm »

Thanks Jim, Your hard work is much appreciated.  smile
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« Reply #9 on: November 25, 2012, 07:40:45 pm »

Jim...thanks for all your efforts in making this the best site on the planet!
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« Reply #10 on: November 25, 2012, 07:49:25 pm »

Thank you Jim !! You are great !!
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« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2012, 08:06:47 pm »

Jim,

Thanks for all the hard work not only this time but year in and year out.  This site is the greatest because of your hard work.

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« Reply #12 on: November 25, 2012, 08:13:15 pm »

Now, now...
Enough generosity! blush

If anyone runs into issues, please let me know!
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« Reply #13 on: November 25, 2012, 08:20:49 pm »

Many thanks for all of the hard work, you have a great site.
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« Reply #14 on: November 25, 2012, 09:26:45 pm »



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       Again Many thanks for your hard work .

I know I could NEVER !! do anything like this .And I have been going Crazy  tounge going threw with draws not being able to look at the Site .

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« Reply #15 on: November 25, 2012, 11:09:25 pm »

Thanks for your work Jim, this is one of the best communities on the web, and your work keeps it going.  Always appreciated and let the masses know if you need any help with the site.
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« Reply #16 on: November 25, 2012, 11:16:30 pm »

Jim, Well done friend!  happydrinkers
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« Reply #17 on: November 26, 2012, 01:41:55 am »

I just tried a google search for your web site again,  and i got a blank page and my antivirus program told me i now have a virus on my computer..Good  luck  !
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« Reply #18 on: November 26, 2012, 11:58:46 am »

I just tried a google search for your web site again,  and i got a blank page and my antivirus program told me i now have a virus on my computer..Good  luck  !
I should the Google Redirect Hack resolved...
Anyone willing to perform a couple of searches, follow any links to SMC and follow to see the results, I would greatly appreciate your time!
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« Reply #19 on: November 26, 2012, 12:15:01 pm »

Jim,
I did a quick search for Soda Machines to find the SMC site link. I clicked on the home page link and it worked great but when I click on the SMC Discussion page I get the virus warning.  The Soda Machines  & Syrup Dispensers link works fine.

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« Reply #20 on: November 26, 2012, 01:01:31 pm »

Same response here, SMC Home is good, Forums is SPAM, soda machines and syrup disp. work fine, and photo gallery gives an error, but it's not spam
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« Reply #21 on: November 26, 2012, 04:54:32 pm »

Thanks!
I'll look into it this evening and see what I find...
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« Reply #22 on: November 29, 2012, 09:04:12 pm »

 Thanks for all the hard work Jim!
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« Reply #23 on: November 30, 2012, 02:10:06 pm »

thx for keeping the site up and running Jim

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« Reply #24 on: December 03, 2012, 10:05:41 pm »

Jim, I realize I'm a bit late on responding to this one, but thanks for all the work you do on keeping this site up and running.  I know that I have found it a valuable resource when concerning these sorts of things and am not sure what I would have done without it!!!  So thanks!!!   happydrinkers

BTW...is there an issue with pulling up the soda machines database or is it just me on my computer???

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« Reply #25 on: December 03, 2012, 11:05:54 pm »

I can't pullup soda machine database either and having no luck posting pics that are sized properly.
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« Reply #26 on: December 03, 2012, 11:09:37 pm »

yep, The pictures are all 404 "file not found" & I can't post pictures either.
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« Reply #27 on: December 04, 2012, 01:12:43 am »

I have noticed old threads when searching don't show pictures.  All show up as 404.

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« Reply #28 on: December 04, 2012, 12:24:27 pm »

Hello everyone,

I have been burning the candle at both ends since the server has been compromised ! ! !  Oo
I had several security issues I was not aware of and this time the hackers found them!

I am slowly getting things back in order...  hopefull

Thanks again for your patience ! ! !

Unfortunately, I have to go out of town for several days, but Ihope to get attachaments functioning today...
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« Reply #29 on: December 04, 2012, 05:44:53 pm »

Jim i just wanted to say thanks for all you do on this site to keep it running. This is a god send for us all to be able to get together here on this site.

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« Reply #30 on: December 04, 2012, 09:12:12 pm »

Attachments are working; however, I have not resolved the older attachments issue yet...
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« Reply #31 on: December 20, 2012, 04:35:03 pm »

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Have not been able to access the Photo Gallery in a while. Don't know if it is related to other picture issues (or if it is me), but thought I would mention it.
Thanks for all you do!


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« Reply #32 on: December 23, 2012, 08:34:47 am »

My apologies for delays ! ! !
I believe I have the Photo Gallery functioning again for those that utilize this feature...
I have not fully tested functionality yet, but anyone interested in poking around, I would greatly appreciate your efforts ! ! !

UPDATE:
The Photo Gallery can be viewed but no Albums/Photos can be added at this time... Another Permissions Issues... Working on it...
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« Reply #33 on: December 23, 2012, 03:32:03 pm »

I may have the Photo Gallery functioning again...
Viewing is not a problem; however, I created a new album without incident but did receive a few errors while uploading new photos of a recent Stoner Jr restoration... Surprisingly, the photos are there and display properly. I have since made additional modifications that may remove the errors while uploading...
Anyone that create a new album and uploads photos, please let me know if there are any issues during the process...
Thanks again for everyone's patience...

The Old "attachments" in the SMC Discussion Areas is troubling me ! ! !
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« Reply #34 on: February 02, 2013, 05:34:38 pm »

Are the old SMC board attachments gone for good?
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« Reply #35 on: February 03, 2013, 08:48:08 am »

My apologies for the serious delay ! ! !

I have one more thing to to try...
I'm very discouraged this has occurred from the Tape "Restore"...
I have spent a lot of time on this and it's strange the images are not displaying...
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« Reply #36 on: February 03, 2013, 11:51:51 am »

No worries. We've all been there, bad hard drives, trying to move data from PC to PC, systems issues, corrupted software, etc.

It'a all held toegther with duct tape. Good luck -
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« Reply #37 on: March 26, 2013, 09:36:52 am »

First of all thank you all the tremendous work you do and all the time you devote to this make this forum possible. Just curious if the older attachments are at this point forever gone or is there still hope?

Thanks again!


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« Reply #38 on: March 26, 2013, 09:36:02 pm »

I have one more attempt which requires a script to change/remove the ".jpg" extension on all the files that have one.
I've been so busy with projects and now I'm out of town for the week; I just haven't had the time to carefully experiment and hopefully not make things worse...
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« Reply #39 on: May 05, 2013, 10:25:03 pm »

Jim, looks like all the old attachments are back?  I can see most of them on old threads, everyone else see the same?  If so, great work getting through all the issues, I appreciate all the work!
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« Reply #40 on: May 06, 2013, 11:53:58 am »

Looks like they are back!! happydrinkers  I can pull up old Popperette photos from 2009 and 2010! biggrin
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« Reply #41 on: May 06, 2013, 03:17:03 pm »

Awesome ! I see my old posts from 2008 !
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