The BSA A7-A10 Forum
Forum News, Help & Info => Forum Info, Rules & Help => Topic started by: Caretaker on 23.03. 2013 10:05
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Hello, nearly 2 months now since moving the forum to it's new location. Seems to have settled down well. Some reports about speed, reliability and whatever regarding the connection would be appreciated. Either post here or send a PM\email.
Am myself sometimes getting a '403 forbidden' when not using www. in front of the domain name, but this could be a local thing related to my internet provider, & usually works again after a few minutes. But would like to hear if anybody else has experienced this (or some other cases of periodic non-access).
Thanks for any info, would be of help to ensure everyone are getting the best possible service.
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I have had a few 403’s.
I use a bookmark in google chrome to access the forum which has the www in front.
I have also had a couple of no data provided errors
Neither of the above are regular, just an intermittent problem which I would suggest is a host problem within their network.
Speed is normally very good (any problems probably local my children are home with their laptops)
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no 403s here - using Firefox in case it makes a difference
Speed - better than previous server
No issues really (although I reserve the right to blame the server if I post on the wrong board or stray off topic) *whistle*
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I have had a few 403’s.
no 403s here
Speed - better than previous server
Speed is normally very good
Thanks, useful.
I reserve the right to blame the server if....
*smile*
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Hi Admin - I just had 2 days were I could not get into the forum *problem*- got a message from my anti virus AVAST there were some kind of malware or virus and it was blocked - then tonight I suddenly again were allowed acces? anyone else noticed?
regards
Joergen
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got a message from my anti virus AVAST
Looks like a false positive, but anything can happen these days... Am checking (scanning) the files on the server regularly, & the host is controlling content + am using this for general reference > https://safeweb.norton.com/report/show?url=www.a7a10.net (https://safeweb.norton.com/report/show?url=www.a7a10.net)
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No problems for me, based in Spain most of the time I use internet, just can't get the user name and password remembered *dunno* , but that might be my browser???? otherwise bit quicker and seems stable *yeah*
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No problems for me, based in Spain -\- bit quicker and seems stable
Thanks.
can't get the user name and password remembered
That's an 'inside job' for the browser, try googling about how to fix it for the browser you use > example (https://www.google.com/search?q=ie9+password+not+saved)
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Hi admin ive had some "forbidden" errors and always use the saame bookmark on my samsung tablet, it works if i wait a few min and try again
Withe new site i also (like post above) have an issue that i do not login as on the old site without entering the user etc, but oddly if i go to a post i get logged in automatically, just seems like the index page is the problem with auto logins, on the new site. Ive not tried to fix this in the browser as there is no need as i just go to a post to trigger the auto login i just thought it worth mentioning as it seems to be a side effect of moving the server
Simon
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Ive not tried to fix this in the browser
You may have a stored a link to the previous site (***.net), which gets redirected to a7a10.net, and some stored info\password for ***.net together with some new info for a7a10.net, may cause confusion here and there.
Maybe try updating the info stored in the browser, by deleting the browser cache\cookies, updating user\PW and deleting stored user\PW for the old site (Firefox has very good PW management, IE needs an extra program to get the overview, this program (http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/internet_explorer_password.html) gives some control\overview over stored user\pw info in IE (may trigger your antivirus, false positive, no danger). Also, here's how to delete an individual user\PW in IE (http://www.ehow.com/how_6549929_remove-password-internet-explorer-registry.html).
ive had some "forbidden"
Seems this is happening sporadically. Will need to ask the hoster to look at their settings. Thanks for the info.
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Hi
When I switched to the new server I removed the old link on my favourites
then added the new, I set the log in time as forever, ( I had to go and retrieve the password or get a new one??)
All has been well in the world since *smile*
Regards
John
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All has been well in the world since
Thanks for the good news.
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All has been good here but just noticed that when not logged in I tried to follow the link within the 'MOVED: Collection/Delivery required by admin (Bikes, Pictures & Members)' Item and got the following message
The topic or board you are looking for appears to be either missing or off limits to you.
Please login below or register an account with The BSA A7 & A10 Forum.
and the login page, don't think this is expected behaviour.
These links work fine when logged in
Also when after logging in the system goes to the last item read rather then the home page
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The topic or board you are looking for appears to be either missing or off limits to you.
Please login below or register an account with The BSA A7 & A10 Forum.
This is correct, post moved to a non-public board > http://www.a7a10.net/forum/index.php?topic=6898.0
Also when after logging in the system goes to the last item read rather then the home page
...reset cookies ?
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Sorry did not realise that 'Chat, Offtopic & Diverse' was a non public board (makes sense though). I do clear cookies regularly so will watch the place it sends you when I log in and report if I see a pattern. I have not had the unread posts problem.
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Good. Regarding login, if you login using the "The topic or board you are looking for appears to be either missing or off limits to you -\- " login page, it sends you to the page you tried to see, not the main forum page.
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browser cache\cookies, updating user\PW and deleting stored user\PW for the old site (Firefox has very good PW management, IE needs an extra program to get the overview, this program gives some control\overview over stored user\pw info in IE (may trigger your antivirus, false positive, no danger). Also, here's how to delete an individual user\PW in IE.
I don't understand a single word of the above!..... I have to say though, I have not had a single problem since the changeover. The whole thing has been seamless.
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I have not had a single problem
Ahhh, all good news received with thanks. For most it seems to have been going well, but some may have some settings in their browser etc or some details with the website here that have\may have been causing some disturbance.
About the "updating user\PW and deleting stored user\PW for the old site" etc, it's about refreshing the browser shortcut\favorite\link to point to the current address, 'cause one day the automatic redirect from the old domain (***/BSA/forum/index.php) will cease > resulting in 'not found'.
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Hi Admin,
Over the last couple of days I am finding the site operating very slowly?? some times it will time out before a topic opens,
Much like the old pre broadband dial up days!!
I have checked my internat speed and all that and other sites / forums seem to be OK
Anyone else having problems??
Regards
John
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I'm never sure whether it's my broadband or the forum so am reluctant to comment, but on a couple of occasions the forum tab is still showing as connecting when the other six tabs have connected and loaded (the forum tab is the first that should load up btw).
Also have had no unread mails come up but clicking on "show new replies to your posts" will bring up mails from months back, that however might be stuff from the old server not sure. --- also I'm using my tablet at times as well as my PC emails read on my tablet also come up as read on my PC although not deleted on my PC
On the whole though I think it's still better
the green text is a modification to the mail, when I tried to modify it took a long long time so maybe something is going on
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Been good from here lately, but speed down this evening. Can only send a complaint to the hosting and wait!
At least the new hosting has 24\24 support. Will probably be fixed soon.
Also have had no unread mails come up but clicking on "show new replies to your posts" will bring up mails from months back, that however might be stuff from the old server not sure.
mails ? and need more detailed info if am to look into it, welcome to PM if you need help.
edit: Ha! seems they got back up to speed, hopefully lasting.
edit 2: Spoke too soon, seems they are struggling, but it's intermitently back now.
At least nothing I did :O) and all data is intact.
edit 3: Someone did something, back online and very fast. Cross fingers.
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welcome to PM if you need help.
Not that big an issue, just those couple of occasions it went slow,
although it was slow (other tabs were good) as I said, have to be careful not to jump to conclusions as the rest of the world have a right to use the internet and there are times it does slow down (Saturday after the footy matches), probably more noticeable in areas of slow Broadband (like mine max 2.5 mgbts)
"show new replies to your posts" now comes up with nothing so think that was to do with the change.
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Hello bsa- bill, looks like all is ok now on your side. Yesterday evening the forum host had a breakdown, no problem on 'our' side, got fixed after a few hours. Very fast here now.
probably more noticeable in areas of slow Broadband
Local speed varies here too. And many in the world are still on dial-up. This is one of the reasons I 'fight' the posting of large embedded pictures in forums, this forum included. Some places I see 30 large full screen pictures inside a bunch of posts in one forum page, would take 12 hours to see for someone on dial-up or other slow connection. Clickable thumbnails should be enforced by law and the FBI :O)
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So, 4 months+ & 780.000 pageviews later, things are working pretty well, don't they? Hosting company seems to have become stable after some offlines earlier, and with some forum settings adjusted to accommodate it to it's new environment it seems to have solved any problems originating from the forum itself.
Anything I should know (including the good things :O) please post a few words here.
Thanks
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(https://www.a7a10.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa7a10.net%2Fhathello.gif&hash=da769f9aa4fe1b61086d1dfda6100420b2006f95)
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Anything I should know (including the good things :O) please post a few words here.
Yeh, you need to know we are happy bunnies! *wink2*
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All well with access from around the world?
Things seems very good from here (I myself am a 'foreigner' to where the forum servers are located), and the hosting company have provided a very stable service for a long period now. May it last.
Any comments, please post here or send a PM.
Thanks
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All good down here. Some mornings a little slow about 5 - 5:30 am Sydney time, must be busy time up there.
Cheers
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And another month+ with what looks like zero problems. Hosting company is doing a very good job now (the few 1st weeks\months was a small nightmare before things stabilized > switching servers, upgrading programs, adjusting settings etc).
Anyone got anything to report about speed, reliability or whatever, please come forward, the more I know the more I can take action if needed, or start some investigation into eventual recurring glitches that I may not spot from here. And positive reports welcome as well, of course.
Anecdotes: Approx. distance to were the forum is hosted: Bergen 650km, London 950km, Chicago 6900km, Sydney 16.000km. And the forum (well, the server) is powered by renewable resources http://www.one.com/en/powered-by-wind-turbines :O)
Thanks
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And the forum (well, the server) is powered by renewable resources http://www.one.com/en/powered-by-wind-turbines :O)
Thanks
Well, the members generate quite a lot of hot air, (and some wind)!
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Hello, looks like speed + uptime is still very good. A few reports from different parts of the planet would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Lately it has seemed to slow down on occasion, always got to think of my 2.9 - 3.5 broadband download speed, but there has been an odd time when other tabs seemed OK.
Nothing I would want to complain about, if it was i would have, getting grumpiness up to Victor Meldrew levels now I'm a septuagenarian *smiley4*
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Congrats on reaching your 3 score and 10 young Bill
Server all seems to be working reliably and pretty quickly too.
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Yep, no worries down here.
Cheers
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Hello, have seen a (very) few ocurences of 403 Forbidden lately, goes away after a few minutes, it's 'something' on the hosting side. Please report if you experience any of these. Thanks
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It's only happened twice when going to a link in a post a few days ago.
Cheers
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Some time ago an upgrade was done on the server side, more memory\processor power\speed.
Was already working ok before that, now should be even better. All looking good so far.
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As the most inept computer tech type, pleased to report no adverse issues at all ,that's from my works pc and ipad at home
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"more memory\processor power\speed" Do they make iy for me and the A7?
All good down here.
Cheers
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always got to think of my 2.9 - 3.5
Oh happy days, speed has slipped to below 2.5 sometimes below 1 plus a "connection Error", this is impossible to explain to BT, it's not in there script obviously, just get "it's within your contractual range".
Nothing wrong with the forum though