Scubaboard loads slow compared to ST forum and Decostop

[Kayla]

Jeeze guys.... Their telling your their working on it, trying to figure it out, and they dont know whats wrong. Thats pretty honest and open. Their doing this on their personal time, mostly because they want it to work for EVERYONE... Its not like the people that are helping to make SB run are making millions from it!

Give it time. Like with all things that we enjoy, it takes time to perfect it and make it just like we want it. Their working on it. In the meantime, patience is key. Complaining and riding the staff about it isnt going to make the process any faster.

 

[ReefHound]

Jeeze guys.... Their telling your their working on it, trying to figure it out, and they dont know whats wrong. Thats pretty honest and open.

Eventually they did. Initially they winged it and tried to point the finger at the size of Scubaboard and then at the vbulletin software, until members pointed them to much larger and faster sites running vbulletin. That's what riled some people up and it just takes a little time for them to settle back down. They will. Snide remarks about who's paying or not paying just keeps it stirred up.

 

[DandyDon]

Eventually they did. Initially they winged it and tried to point the finger at the size of Scubaboard and then at the vbulletin software, until members pointed them to much larger and faster sites running vbulletin. That's what riled some people up and it just takes a little time for them to settle back down. They will. Snide remarks about who's paying or not paying just keeps it stirred up.

Yep, that didn't work well. Being honest enough to admit that the problem is know, the reasons are unknown, and they are doing their best works better. I'm still one of the biggest fans of SB, but it's not my only online interest - and I do find myself feeling less attracted.

To those who have taken the time to comment here so that the vast majority who may be unhappy but not want to post about, but can see that the issue is being recognized and eventually admitted by staff: Thanks! :medal:
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If the supporting membership fee of $40 per years is based on the value of each member in advertising fees, how much do you think SB is pulling in for the services they are providing? 90,000 * 40 = $3,600,000 Looks high?? Maybe 50%, 25% - even 10% is still $360,000.

How much of the total income of SB is being spent on HW/SW/Tech Support to make it run efficiently? I thought I saw a post somewhere of $7,000 per month for hosting. That's about $84,000.

 

[DandyDon]

If the supporting membership fee of $40 per years is based on the value of each member in advertising fees, how much do you think SB is pulling in for the services they are providing? 90,000 * 40 = $3,600,000 Looks high?? Maybe 50%, 25% - even 10% is still $360,000.

How much of the total income of SB is being spent on HW/SW/Tech Support to make it run efficiently? I thought I saw a post somewhere of $7,000 per month for hosting. That's about $84,000.

None of my business and has nothing to do with this thread does it? Staff has admitted that the problem is known, the reasons are unknown, and they are doing their best. Their budget is not relevant here...

 

[mike_s]

Well, I noticed that of any of the complaints registered, none of the complaintants are supporting members.

But, whatever . . .

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So wouldn't you complaining about the complainers not qualify you as a 'complainer' also?

All I can say is - Thanks for your patience in this matter, and that we ARE working on it.

Thanks Howard.... I know thing aren't always as simple as flipping a light switch and sometimes things take time to plan and implement. So thanks to everyone behind the scenes for their support.

 

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Quote: "None of my business and has nothing to do with this thread does it? Staff has admitted that the problem is known, the reasons are unknown, and they are doing their best. Their budget is not relevant here... "

It is quite relevant when arguements, in this thread, are made based on the COST of running SB.

 

[frankc420]

Why would someone become a supporter of a slow site?

After the site being down for hours on end, missing posts, and slow response time, I thought it was time to remove my supporter status back in 07. I wasn't going to complain about the slow speed and I'm still not complaining. However, I don't see how being a supporter has any relevance on whether not they should be able to give feedback on how slow the site is.

Supporter = Feedback
Non-Supporter = Complaint

Does that sum it up?

Load balancing servers isn't an art, it's an ability.

 

[mike_s]

anyone else noticed this?

Howard, all.

Didn't mean for this to cause a fuss for everyone. I was just curious if anyone else was noticing the same issue or if it was just me (my computer).

I think we're all thankfull of the SB team that supports the board and looks like they are working on it...


Howard, as the OP in this thread, I think the question has been answered if we want to close this thread and move on.

 

[DandyDon]

Howard, as the OP in this thread, I think the question has been answered if we want to close this thread and move on.

Or leave it open to prevent a replacement thread....