I just got a notice from the web host that 2gnt.com is greatly exceeding our space allotment (400+MB vs 100MB allowed).

They are demanding either an upgrade to a higher priced package, or the files over the limit be removed.

I cannot afford to pay myself the $70/mo fee to upgrade without a service interruption.


So, the choices are:

1) I delete ALL Archives and threads older than a month.

2) The Moderators and I delete all out of date or unneeded posts. This would be a LOT of work, and may not get us under the limit anyways without losing valuable content.

3) We get sufficient donations to support the new rate.


I can move the site to another cheaper host, but this will not be immediate, and I have no idea yet how to migrate the board without losing anything.


I can only think that we will have to pay the extra cost to keep things running here.

That said, and if you agree, please consider making a donation to the site. I really hate having to do this, but I don't see any other viable alternatives right now. Feel free to send in whatever you consider a fair contribution.

PayPal (www.paypal.com) would be the best and fastest approach (send to juan@2gnt.com). Also, when you sign up for an account you get a free $5 credit. If enough people do this, we might be ok for the next 3 months.

Otherwise, send a cheque for whatever amount to

Team 2GNT
PO Box 9171,
Redands, CA 92375

I will create a page showing your name and amount sent (if you wish) to show that you helped out the club.


Please know that this is not a "money-grab" or anything. Those who know me know that I am a solid and trustworthy person, and am not the type to pull crap like that. It is either this, or the forum goes down for an indefinite time period.

Thanks, and once again my deepest apologies for this situation. I honestly had no warning our usage was that high.

juan
www.2gnt.com



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From: Nexx Online Support
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 3:16 PM
Subject: {NEXX#000-835}

Dear 2gnt.com:

Your files are taking up almost 400MB of space on our server and your account allows for only 100MB. We must ask that you either reduce your file space to your account size or upgrade your account immediately.

Because of your file size, you would need to upgrade to our Gold account. Please click here to see further details: http://nexx.com/solutions_nt.shtml. Check out the size of the Silver package as well.

We ask that this be taken care of by Tuesday, July 24. Thank you very much

You can count on some money from me. I doubt we can get enough donations to cover $70 every month. I also doubt we can delete enough "unnecessary" posts to get us down to 25% of our present size. I say toss old posts. Keep them as far back as you can while still being under 100 mb. If a thread is really important, someone can make a FAQ about it. Just my opinion.


Corbin
'95 ESI-T
HRC + FMIC
http://members.nbci.com/cbehnken/

dam man, why would it be a problem to get donations? I know I'm new but I don't mind sending in some money as I could speak for some not all. This is a really useful site and losing the archives would suck. If everybody on this board could donate 10 bucks it might cover the expense for a while. Just my .02

I know we can get enough money for a few months, while the problem is still fresh in peoples minds. I'm just not sure we can get enough money EVERY month for YEARS. I would hate for Juan to get stuck footing the bill because of "good intentions". I may be wrong...I'm just speaking from my own experience of trying to get money out of people month after month. Maybe a bi-monthly reminder e-mail sent to all members asking for a donation would work (like PBS and their pledge drives).


Corbin
'95 ESI-T
HRC + FMIC
http://members.nbci.com/cbehnken/

I have a Web Server (I'm A Network Engineer)althought my internet pipe is only 768k at home i can HOST/STORE data if needed. just let me know.. I can give you and IP address that it can be redirected to.. Maybe we can design a new site layout with the suggestions from the 2gnt crew.


97 Eclipse RS
AEM CAI (replaced the Weapon-R)
GReddy SP Exhaust
Greddy Headers
AF/X UDP (On order)
Upper Front STB
16" Rims/Dunlop SP 5000
Magnecor Wires
PowerSlot Rotors (On Order)
Atezza Taillights (Who Doesn't)

(Audio)
Eclipse CD player head unit by (Fujitsu Ten).
4 Eclipse Mid-Range speakers (Fujitsu Ten).
2 6x9 Eclipse speakers (Fujitsu Ten).
2 Eclipse components, (Fujitsu Ten).
Includes 2 tweeters/2 5" woofers with 2 crossovers.
2 12" MTX BLACK GOLD Woofers in Custom Box.
480 MTX PRO THUNDER Amp.
2160 MTX PRO THUNDER Amp.
3Xi KICKER Crossover.
2 Phoenix Gold Capacitors

I'd most definitely be willing to donate some money to keep the archives. The way I see it, poking around this board for the past year or so has saved me literally hundreds of dollars, especially through my problems with my leaky head gasket. Giving back 10 or 20 to help keep the board up and running is the least i can do in return. Also, I am a fourth year computer science major with alot of experience in web design. If you guys want my help in anyway with redesigning the site, or any other technical issue, just let me know.

dchosenb

95 Talon ESi

Here is my info.
Name (?)
phone 954-433-4171
Cell 954-328-5585
Let me know how much we are short before we get kicked off like my other board, and I will make sure we make the $70.