Admin Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 As most of you know, the RWG server has been quite unstable for a while. I've monitored it for a long time now and the problem seems to be that the server is running out of memory. Kinda ironic, since we all ask the members to use the search function and the search function is one of the things that use most of the memory and the processor. But all in all it is because RWG is a very popular forum and we have a lot of members who use the differet functions we have here + we all post, read and search. Basically, almost whenever you click a link here at RWC, some of the servers memory and processor power is used. The server has been running fine for a couple of days now, after I disable some of the more memory intensive functions and removed the ability for non-supporting members to search as often as they want. But it is obvious that the server needs a memory upgrade and for this I will have to ask the RWG community for some extra financial support. We'll be upgrading the server with 1 more gigabyte of ram and there is a one-time fee of $197 for doing this. RWG does not currently have funds available so we are asking our members to help us fund this upgrade. Primary we would like our non-supporting members to use this opportunity to upgrade their membership to a VIP membership or donate via paypal, but we will be accepting donations from all members to be able to go through with this upgrade as soon as possible. So if you have an extra dollar on your paypal-account, consider using it to support your favourite forum. Donate Get a mortgage on your house and send the funds via paypal to donate@rwg.cc. Any excess donations will be used to pay the regular server rent. Upgrade If you want to support RWG by upgrading your membership, go here: http://www.rwg.cc/members/upgrade.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 All non-VIPs who have been around for more than a couple months really ought to step up to the plate here. There's no such thing as a free lunch. So if you've taken your test drive and have enjoyed the ride, then by all means, do your duty to give back and help keep a good thing going!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daeroc Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 no paypal here got moneybookers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slai Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Upgraded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega1 Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Upgraded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmena Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Donate already done... hope this helps even just a bit. Sometimes we have to give a bit back for everything we receive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 I can't understand how anyone with +500 posts or bought at least one watch from one of our dealers, hasn't paid the VIP-fee yet? IT SICKENS ME!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Donation done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drop Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Happy to support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonskeder Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 (edited) While I am getting out of the rep game for good I have used this forum and learned a great deal. For this reason I will be glad to make a donation via paypal. Good luck to you. John. Donation sent!! Edited February 18, 2007 by nonskeder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Yes yes I know I should have done this long ago. Happy to become a VIP if it pays the bills..... Keep up the good work at RWG guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonton2000 Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 $$$$$$$$DONATION MADE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrain Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 You Guys saved me from buying a $900 Sub Rep from Idealw@tches, the least I can do is kick up my membership level! Now I'm gonna go past the big dude with the red velvet rope, into the VIP lounge, mix up a drink, and breathe in the Panerai leather lounge chair smell..........Ahhh........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJGladeRaider Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 To me, and this is just my personal observation, I am always a bit sensitive to "free membership" forums that get you to join and then start hounding you for money . . . a bit too much like "bait-and-switch" for me. I mention that because it may be that some of our newer people feel that way. As I am not an Administrator or Moderator of this board, it is not my place to speak for them, but it is clear to me that those of you who may be visiting are NOT the people the Admin's request, or the member's comments, are directed to. There is no reason why a curious visitor should be supporting any board, and there is no "bait and switch" BS going on here in my view. What we do have is people who come here all the time, read a lot, post a lot, buy watches, and all round benefit from the boards, but don't feel moved to help support the forum. That's a mentality I simply do not understand, especially since there are very few people with computers and Internet access who would find the membership upgrade to be financially significant. To me, it's like having a club that allows visitors to "check things out" where some of the most active members choose to take advantage of the fact that they can remain on permanent visitor status, leaching a free ride off their friends. I suppose that some might find that insulting, and I regret insulting people who (in some cases) I actually like a lot - but that's the way it is. Now, having said all that . . . let's have a little fun. Let's see who has a little faith and $200. Sitting here in front of me, I have a watch. Maybe a nice watch, maybe a POS . . . maybe it's waterproof, maybe it's not . . . maybe it's a gen, maybe it's a rep . . . maybe it runs, maybe it doesn't. One thing is for certain - I'm gonna send this watch to the first person who gives the Admin the $200 he needs for his upgrade. Maybe logic says that the watch must be worth less than $200 or I'd just send the money to the Admin instead, or perhaps observation says I'm a twisted soul with a quirky personality so you cannot be sure, or maybe intuition suggests that . . . who knows. Hey, ya buys yer ticket, and takes yer chances. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willith Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Thanks for the support, I told T that the membership would step up and help us out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shultzie Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 The board has been good to me - I must be good to the board. Now what watch should I wear for my first visit to the VIP lounge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 To me, and this is just my personal observation, I am always a bit sensitive to "free membership" forums that get you to join and then start hounding you for money . . . a bit too much like "bait-and-switch" for me. I mention that because it may be that some of our newer people feel that way. As I am not an Administrator or Moderator of this board, it is not my place to speak for them, but it is clear to me that those of you who may be visiting are NOT the people the Admin's request, or the member's comments, are directed to. There is no reason why a curious visitor should be supporting any board, and there is no "bait and switch" BS going on here in my view. What we do have is people who come here all the time, read a lot, post a lot, buy watches, and all round benefit from the boards, but don't feel moved to help support the forum. That's a mentality I simply do not understand, especially since there are very few people with computers and Internet access who would find the membership upgrade to be financially significant. To me, it's like having a club that allows visitors to "check things out" where some of the most active members choose to take advantage of the fact that they can remain on permanent visitor status, leaching a free ride off their friends. I suppose that some might find that insulting, and I regret insulting people who (in some cases) I actually like a lot - but that's the way it is. Now, having said all that . . . let's have a little fun. Let's see who has a little faith and $200. Sitting here in front of me, I have a watch. Maybe a nice watch, maybe a POS . . . maybe it's waterproof, maybe it's not . . . maybe it's a gen, maybe it's a rep . . . maybe it runs, maybe it doesn't. One thing is for certain - I'm gonna send this watch to the first person who gives the Admin the $200 he needs for his upgrade. Maybe logic says that the watch must be worth less than $200 or I'd just send the money to the Admin instead, or perhaps observation says I'm a twisted soul with a quirky personality so you cannot be sure, or maybe intuition suggests that . . . who knows. Hey, ya buys yer ticket, and takes yer chances. Bill F- It, i'll bite my wife is going to shoot me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonton2000 Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Now, having said all that . . . let's have a little fun. Let's see who has a little faith and $200. Sitting here in front of me, I have a watch. Maybe a nice watch, maybe a POS . . . maybe it's waterproof, maybe it's not . . . maybe it's a gen, maybe it's a rep . . . maybe it runs, maybe it doesn't. Hey, ya buys yer ticket, and takes yer chances. Bill I already donated $100 before Bill's post. I have now donated another $97. But why stop now.... I say the NEXT person to donate $200 gets Bills very generous prize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willith Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 done! Winner?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Damn! I actually feel proud of calling you guys fellow forum members! You'll not see this kind of sacrifice ANYWHERE else online! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 You going to tell us what it is now Bill? I would have loved to have a go myself but I didn't have the readies. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Damn! I actually feel proud of calling you guys fellow forum members! You'll not see this kind of sacrifice ANYWHERE else online! @Ape Agreed... TT PS: I like your new Avatar verses the old one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted February 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Jeez....A guy can't leave the house for a couple of hours to spend some time with his family without you donating more than enough Guess I'll be going for the 2 gigabyte upgrade then. The upgrade is already covered for with tonton and pho as the biggest contributors with $197 and $200 (I'll engrave your names on the memory chips ) Another 6 members donated via donate@rwg.cc and 10 more members upgraded their memberships to VIP. 3 members also upgraded from apprentice status to member-status. I wish I could be there to shake your hands and tell you how much I appreciate this. We have so many great members her that makes being an admin here a pleaseure (most of the time ) thanks you all for you generosity!! T To me, and this is just my personal observation, I am always a bit sensitive to "free membership" forums that get you to join and then start hounding you for money . . . a bit too much like "bait-and-switch" for me. I mention that because it may be that some of our newer people feel that way. As I am not an Administrator or Moderator of this board, it is not my place to speak for them, but it is clear to me that those of you who may be visiting are NOT the people the Admin's request, or the member's comments, are directed to. There is no reason why a curious visitor should be supporting any board, and there is no "bait and switch" BS going on here in my view. What we do have is people who come here all the time, read a lot, post a lot, buy watches, and all round benefit from the boards, but don't feel moved to help support the forum. That's a mentality I simply do not understand, especially since there are very few people with computers and Internet access who would find the membership upgrade to be financially significant. To me, it's like having a club that allows visitors to "check things out" where some of the most active members choose to take advantage of the fact that they can remain on permanent visitor status, leaching a free ride off their friends. I suppose that some might find that insulting, and I regret insulting people who (in some cases) I actually like a lot - but that's the way it is. Now, having said all that . . . let's have a little fun. Let's see who has a little faith and $200. Sitting here in front of me, I have a watch. Maybe a nice watch, maybe a POS . . . maybe it's waterproof, maybe it's not . . . maybe it's a gen, maybe it's a rep . . . maybe it runs, maybe it doesn't. One thing is for certain - I'm gonna send this watch to the first person who gives the Admin the $200 he needs for his upgrade. Maybe logic says that the watch must be worth less than $200 or I'd just send the money to the Admin instead, or perhaps observation says I'm a twisted soul with a quirky personality so you cannot be sure, or maybe intuition suggests that . . . who knows. Hey, ya buys yer ticket, and takes yer chances. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 no guts no glory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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