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04-01-2007, 11:08pm
Like many of the other members, I really do appreciate the effort that you guys have gone to on behalf of the club.
I have worked in IT for most of my career in a host of roles.
Your biggest challenge to get a change of forum host is "user acceptance" and in most members opinions, it doesn't appear to be a problem and therefore they will be reluctant to move.
Volvi also made a very crucial point about links and pointers on other websites that bring people to our site. As you know DJ, those hyperlinks will all be broken unless you do some diversion tactics.
I have liked the look and feel of this site since day 1 and although it takes a little getting used to for a new member, I prefer it to any other BUSA sites that I have visited.
Having said that, if a decision is made by the majority of members in attendance at Jindy to make the move, I will be happy to go along with whatever the outcome is.
Like I said in the other thread, if you can get both boards going and mirror the input from one to the other, (YES it is a big ask but if I was a business owner, I would insist), then you could phase out the old board over a period and do a cold cut to the new board on a set date.
Companies pay big bucks for this type of service and I would not expect you guys to work your guts out for the love of the club unless you have a passion for what you are doing.
If the club wants to follow the path that I have just suggested you will eventually move to a new host with minimal loss of supporters.
I would be quite happy to donate a fee towards your efforts.
Once again, you have done a great job on this forum over the last couple of years DJ and I for one, really appreciate the effort.
Rgds BUSGO
"TAKE MY ADVICE"
I'm not using it anyway!Edited by: BUSGO at: 5/1/07 0:10
I have worked in IT for most of my career in a host of roles.
Your biggest challenge to get a change of forum host is "user acceptance" and in most members opinions, it doesn't appear to be a problem and therefore they will be reluctant to move.
Volvi also made a very crucial point about links and pointers on other websites that bring people to our site. As you know DJ, those hyperlinks will all be broken unless you do some diversion tactics.
I have liked the look and feel of this site since day 1 and although it takes a little getting used to for a new member, I prefer it to any other BUSA sites that I have visited.
Having said that, if a decision is made by the majority of members in attendance at Jindy to make the move, I will be happy to go along with whatever the outcome is.
Like I said in the other thread, if you can get both boards going and mirror the input from one to the other, (YES it is a big ask but if I was a business owner, I would insist), then you could phase out the old board over a period and do a cold cut to the new board on a set date.
Companies pay big bucks for this type of service and I would not expect you guys to work your guts out for the love of the club unless you have a passion for what you are doing.
If the club wants to follow the path that I have just suggested you will eventually move to a new host with minimal loss of supporters.
I would be quite happy to donate a fee towards your efforts.
Once again, you have done a great job on this forum over the last couple of years DJ and I for one, really appreciate the effort.
Rgds BUSGO
"TAKE MY ADVICE"
I'm not using it anyway!Edited by: BUSGO at: 5/1/07 0:10