connecting to this site sucks
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: honolulu HI
connecting to this site sucks
when im not working or working on my vette i like to cruise this forum for info and ideas..the only problem is that it takes 6-10 times to connect to the site and even after im connected if i try to look at other forums i get unconected half the time...whats the deal,this is suppose to be relaxing not frustrating..hope they get this site upgraded to the 21 century soon... :(
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: dudley ma
Re: connecting to this site sucks (1980 razz)
how are you connecting are you using a dial-up or - cable modem it makes a big difference. is your internet provider AOL ( :( ) these things can make a big difference
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: honolulu HI
Re: connecting to this site sucks (Alwyn678)
im using a dail-up connection (juno) but i only have problems with this site..this was earlier this morning,along with half the time i try to connect..i either get thru right away or it takes about half a dozen times :cry
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Wildwood IL
Re: connecting to this site sucks (1980 razz)
Yeah, me too. Connecting through a major Corporations network and the Forum "freezes up" and explorer times out. Usually it flys! Been happining for a few weeks now... very frustrating. Three times now, I was in the middle of typing a post, and it froze up... bummer :mad
Former Vendor
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: ECS Sales & Service Advisor
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Re: connecting to this site sucks (lbell101)
I've been having problems with connections here for a couple weeks. Today is nop exception. Cable modem... no problems elsewhere.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2000
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Re: connecting to this site sucks (1980 razz)
Yes, there seem to be problems this week.
I don't think there's any site I've been to that hasn't experienced connection/service problems at one time or another. Heck, a lot of sites have scheduled down time every week to update/repair the systems.
Personally, for a site as busy as this one is, I think the performance is GREAT 99% of the time. That, and the price of such a great source of Corvette information (FREE!) makes me say: Keep up the good work guys :cheers:
I don't think there's any site I've been to that hasn't experienced connection/service problems at one time or another. Heck, a lot of sites have scheduled down time every week to update/repair the systems.
Personally, for a site as busy as this one is, I think the performance is GREAT 99% of the time. That, and the price of such a great source of Corvette information (FREE!) makes me say: Keep up the good work guys :cheers:
Pro
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: At the end of 2 big long black marks on #2 Sideroad and Walkers Line.
Re: connecting to this site sucks (jerryp58)
I would have to agree. A former .Com company owner whos service was a free service, I know how hard it is to run a popular site. The admin are doing a great job concerding the load to the system. Keep up the good work. More Memory.. MORE MEMORY... you can never have enough. I wish it was as easy to upgrade my corvette as it is to upgrade my computer..... :lol:
Keep up the good work admins. Keep those hampsters running in there little wheel.
chris.
Keep up the good work admins. Keep those hampsters running in there little wheel.
chris.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: Minnesota
Re: connecting to this site sucks (1980 razz)
Try Northern Minnesota where in some cases we still have party lines--with all the Vette photo's to download I just take a small nap in between--most often worth the wait--a wealth of info--plus an awful lot of nice people--patience Grasshopper :crazy:
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Race Director
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: CO
Re: connecting to this site sucks (1980 razz)
Your still using a dialup? Thats the problem. Maybe you need to upgrade to the 21st century instead of using your free internet. :jester
Actually I think some of the problem was the server and memory which has now been upgraded. :cheers:
Actually I think some of the problem was the server and memory which has now been upgraded. :cheers:
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 805
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From: College Station / Highland Village TX
Re: connecting to this site sucks (VettePower)
I have never had any problems logging onto this site. Well technically that's not true, every now and again our router goes out and my T3 connection quickly turns into cursing and kicking. But when the internet is operational I haven't had any problems with this site.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: New Wilmington PA
Re: connecting to this site sucks (1980 razz)
The connection problems you mention have been most likely due to the upgrades they ARE doing. There have been several notices about this. These problems have been intermittent but the upgrading should be finished soon and the problems gone. Speaking as a computer geek, I think they have done a very good job in keeping the site running. It would have been nice if everything could have been done at once with clear notices of a planned outage but.... Sometimes computer upgrades turn into a "while I'm in there" affair.
Well, to the sysadmin(s) out there running this site: Great job! Keep it up.
Well, to the sysadmin(s) out there running this site: Great job! Keep it up.
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 304
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From: honolulu HI
Re: connecting to this site sucks (flood)
hey flood i actually pay for my isp..tried those free ones and know better,hehe...and like many have said" this site is worth the wait" i agree 100%..i would have given up on my vette by now if not for the help of this forum and all the very :cool: members that make it what it is..i just wish i could enjoy it easier,so i hope these upgrades beeing done will be inefect soon :cheers:
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Cut n Shoot TX
Re: connecting to this site sucks (rdrman)
How many sites are as popular as this site to Corvette enthusiats? It is worth the wait to gain the knowledge that you do here. Why are there so many people complaining? This is a free site. I could see if this site charged you a monthly fee, but they don't. So why don't we stop complaining and just keep doing what this site is meant for? And that is to help. :flag
