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Collector wrote: ↑Sun Sep 14, 2025 6:46 pm I take it that the lack of replies means there is little interest in SHP anymore. That makes me less likely to spend the money required to keep it alive.

Just curious: is it a funding issue (to keep the site running), or more of a effort/benefit issue (beyond what you have time for or interest in)?

I am truly grateful to be a part of the community here, and we might be able to help/contribute where we can.

Collector wrote: ↑Sun Sep 14, 2025 6:46 pm I take it that the lack of replies means there is little interest in SHP anymore. That makes me less likely to spend the money required to keep it alive.

Collector wrote: ↑Sun Sep 14, 2025 6:46 pm I take it that the lack of replies means there is little interest in SHP anymore. That makes me less likely to spend the money required to keep it alive.

Tawmis wrote: ↑Sun Sep 14, 2025 9:59 pm

Collector wrote: ↑Sun Sep 14, 2025 6:46 pm I take it that the lack of replies means there is little interest in SHP anymore. That makes me less likely to spend the money required to keep it alive.

Oi, I have been knee deep in reviews/appraisal week at work - and didn't see this until now.

You know I enjoy SHP and the forums.

But that said, I also get it when you're pouring money into something, and not really getting a lot back out of it (and getting no money back out of it).

I know we discussed this before, but you could consider doing a patreon for SHP, to see if that helps.

Admittedly, on the forum, we're down to... what?... four? five? regulars?

So I completely get it. I'd be sad, because SHP forums is one of my places to visit when I need a break from life.

Way back in... 2022... during COVID when I was using Discord for everything... I created a SHP Discord sever, but never did anything with it...

We could move people there. I'd be more than happy to make you an Admin on there if you're interested.

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Rath Darkblade wrote: ↑Thu Sep 18, 2025 7:53 am Sigh. It is really too bad of Arvixe. I wish I could wave a magic wand and tell you all what other host there is, but I don't know.

In the past, there were message-board systems called "Ezboard" (which became "Yuku"). Have you heard of those? Maybe we can host the SHP on one of those. Perhaps the "Sierrahelp" domain might disappear, but all the installers etc. could be hosted separately, and the SHP forums themselves would be hosted on an old-fashioned "message-board" system like EzBoard.

I know it might sound horrendous, but short of giving in to Arvixe's blackmail (and that's what it sounds like, frankly!), I've no idea what to suggest. Sorry!

Collector wrote: ↑Thu Sep 18, 2025 9:45 am The new account has been setup,but SHP has not yet been transferred. Usual cautions, don't post anything that you can't risk losing or don't mind reposting again after the migration.

Tawmis wrote: ↑Thu Sep 18, 2025 3:29 pm

Rath Darkblade wrote: ↑Thu Sep 18, 2025 7:53 am Sigh. It is really too bad of Arvixe. I wish I could wave a magic wand and tell you all what other host there is, but I don't know.

In the past, there were message-board systems called "Ezboard" (which became "Yuku"). Have you heard of those? Maybe we can host the SHP on one of those. Perhaps the "Sierrahelp" domain might disappear, but all the installers etc. could be hosted separately, and the SHP forums themselves would be hosted on an old-fashioned "message-board" system like EzBoard.

I know it might sound horrendous, but short of giving in to Arvixe's blackmail (and that's what it sounds like, frankly!), I've no idea what to suggest. Sorry!

Using another (proper forum) like EzBoards or whatever they're called these days, would probably be easier than Discord, for sure because it'd follow a similar theme. The downside (which, whatever, pop/ad blockers could help with) - is the free ads and pop ups that are usually a part of such forums. But yes, that would be more ... representative of the forum here.

Rath Darkblade wrote: ↑Thu Sep 18, 2025 5:54 pm

Collector wrote: ↑Thu Sep 18, 2025 9:45 am The new account has been setup,but SHP has not yet been transferred. Usual cautions, don't post anything that you can't risk losing or don't mind reposting again after the migration.

Sorry, set-up? Transferred? I'm confused - where are we moving to?

The new service had a promo deal that was only twice what I had been paying. I'll have to see what they want after the year. I can't do 4x what I have been paying. It at least gives me a year to find other solutions.