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Post by 3mm on Mar 1, 2020 12:00:06 GMT
Original Devachat seems to be down, I can't access it anyway.
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Post by sealandender on Mar 1, 2020 12:16:22 GMT
Last 3 days at least tried to log in for PAS. Has the old girl gone under??
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Mar 1, 2020 12:26:31 GMT
I remember the days of the ORIGINAL original DevaChat. The one in the link you’ve provided seemed a million light years ahead of the real original one!
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Post by dmcnally on Mar 1, 2020 12:28:40 GMT
Thank god, it was just Rio talking to himself on there these days.
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Post by 3mm on Mar 1, 2020 18:17:34 GMT
Last 3 days at least tried to log in for PAS. Has the old girl gone under?? I think it might have done.
I'm pretty sure the domain name is paid for until 2021/2022, so I reckon it's a case of mr devachat needs to put a bob or two in the meter for the hosting. Given the general lack of interest over the last few years, it could be curtains.
And yes, it's not original original Devachat, it's Devachat 2, this being Devachat 3  |
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Post by Lobster on Mar 1, 2020 21:50:21 GMT
If nothing else, the old DC is a hell of an archive of fans' views going back to the mid-00s. Shame if it's been lost.
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Post by billyw on Mar 1, 2020 21:55:02 GMT
If nothing else, the old DC is a hell of an archive of fans' views going back to the mid-00s. Shame if it's been lost. agreed. I don’t give a toss what has been posted on there since this one started, but anything before then is pure gold. |
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Post by Forever Blue on Mar 2, 2020 0:53:04 GMT
If nothing else, the old DC is a hell of an archive of fans' views going back to the mid-00s. Shame if it's been lost. agreed. I don’t give a toss what has been posted on there since this one started, but anything before then is pure gold. I think the whole situation is a crying shame myself and this forum is no better than the old one tbh, when this forum started it promised to be an open forum for fans from all clubs and freedom of speech ect. Well that soon changed and the forum soon became locked with no guest postings, still the same old arguments and nothing has really changed apart from the mods. I don't mean any disrespect but it is the same old same old nothing has really changed really. |
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Post by Moltisanti on Mar 2, 2020 6:49:29 GMT
Canadian Exile ruined that site
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Post by Lobster on Mar 2, 2020 7:14:00 GMT
agreed. I don’t give a toss what has been posted on there since this one started, but anything before then is pure gold. I think the whole situation is a crying shame myself and this forum is no better than the old one tbh, when this forum started it promised to be an open forum for fans from all clubs and freedom of speech ect. Well that soon changed and the forum soon became locked with no guest postings, still the same old arguments and nothing has really changed apart from the mods. I don't mean any disrespect but it is the same old same old nothing has really changed really. Think that's a bit harsh. This board has a good "less is more" style of moderation. Allowing guests to post was a commendable trial but it was causing the site to get spammed. In this day and age, the bots just have a field day with forums with relaxed registration. The old DC had become unloved. Strict guidelines on registering (necessary during the Vaughan era due to some of the questionable accounts being set up) had not been removed, and one moderator in particular (not Canadian Exile who I think is unfairly judged) appeared to have lost the plot a bit, with seemingly nobody able to get him to rein it in. The site also wasn't great to use on a mobile, which is where most online traffic now comes from. It was a commendable effort from the new administrator to get the old site cleaned up a bit, but it was too little to late. He also seemed to adopt a bit of an antagonistic stance towards this forum, which seemed unnecessary. |
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Mar 2, 2020 7:39:11 GMT
Canadian Exile ruined that site Devon Blue too. |
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Post by Si on Mar 2, 2020 10:20:11 GMT
agreed. I don’t give a toss what has been posted on there since this one started, but anything before then is pure gold. I think the whole situation is a crying shame myself and this forum is no better than the old one tbh, when this forum started it promised to be an open forum for fans from all clubs and freedom of speech ect. Well that soon changed and the forum soon became locked with no guest postings, still the same old arguments and nothing has really changed apart from the mods. I don't mean any disrespect but it is the same old same old nothing has really changed really. I'm always happy to hear suggestions for how the site can be improved, and take them into consideration. As Lobster said, we trialed allowing guests to post but unfortunately it opened the floodgates for Wrexham/Tranmere fans to spam and it became a nightmare to try and moderate. I don't think there are hardly any forums these days that allow guests to post - sad but it's a sign of the times. The same old arguments between fans were inevitable really, as there's only so many Chester fans out there - many just moved from that one to this one, as well as ones who hadn't been able to register on the old DC. The moderating style on here isn't for everyone, I've always been in favour of a relaxed style but stepping in when we really have to - I totally get why that's not to everyone's taste but it was necessary at the time of startup due to posters being fed up of the over zealous moderating on the old DC. I can count on one hand the amount of Chester fans I've had to ban off here, pretty sure it might only be about 2 that had permanent bans. |
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Post by geoff on Mar 2, 2020 16:53:08 GMT
Si, I think you are spot on with the moderating. Keep up the good work and thanks for all you do.
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Post by 3mm on Mar 2, 2020 19:09:56 GMT
I think the whole situation is a crying shame myself and this forum is no better than the old one tbh, when this forum started it promised to be an open forum for fans from all clubs and freedom of speech ect. Well that soon changed and the forum soon became locked with no guest postings, still the same old arguments and nothing has really changed apart from the mods. I don't mean any disrespect but it is the same old same old nothing has really changed really. I'm always happy to hear suggestions for how the site can be improved, and take them into consideration. As Lobster said, we trialed allowing guests to post but unfortunately it opened the floodgates for Wrexham/Tranmere fans to spam and it became a nightmare to try and moderate. I don't think there are hardly any forums these days that allow guests to post - sad but it's a sign of the times. The same old arguments between fans were inevitable really, as there's only so many Chester fans out there - many just moved from that one to this one, as well as ones who hadn't been able to register on the old DC. The moderating style on here isn't for everyone, I've always been in favour of a relaxed style but stepping in when we really have to - I totally get why that's not to everyone's taste but it was necessary at the time of startup due to posters being fed up of the over zealous moderating on the old DC. I can count on one hand the amount of Chester fans I've had to ban off here, pretty sure it might only be about 2 that had permanent bans. Moderating is a thankless task, quite simply, you can't please everyone.
When this site started I thought from experience that guest posting wouldn't work out, but didn't want to comment or interfere. Well done to the mods on here for the balance you've struck. As Si says, not everyone's going to like it, but....
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As for the other Devachat, looks like the hosting has expired and they've pulled the plug until it's paid. Sadly, until it's restored, it means Predict-A-Score will no longer be running and I apologise to anyone taking part.
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Post by Rio Doherty on Mar 2, 2020 19:16:44 GMT
I'm always happy to hear suggestions for how the site can be improved, and take them into consideration. As Lobster said, we trialed allowing guests to post but unfortunately it opened the floodgates for Wrexham/Tranmere fans to spam and it became a nightmare to try and moderate. I don't think there are hardly any forums these days that allow guests to post - sad but it's a sign of the times. The same old arguments between fans were inevitable really, as there's only so many Chester fans out there - many just moved from that one to this one, as well as ones who hadn't been able to register on the old DC. The moderating style on here isn't for everyone, I've always been in favour of a relaxed style but stepping in when we really have to - I totally get why that's not to everyone's taste but it was necessary at the time of startup due to posters being fed up of the over zealous moderating on the old DC. I can count on one hand the amount of Chester fans I've had to ban off here, pretty sure it might only be about 2 that had permanent bans. Moderating is a thankless task, quite simply, you can't please everyone.
When this site started I thought from experience that guest posting wouldn't work out, but didn't want to comment or interfere. Well done to the mods on here for the balance you've struck. As Si says, not everyone's going to like it, but....
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As for the other Devachat, looks like the hosting has expired and they've pulled the plug until it's paid. Sadly, until it's restored, it means Predict-A-Score will no longer be running and I apologise to anyone taking part.
Couldn’t you transfer Predict-A-Score onto this forum seeming that most of the players have accounts on here? |
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Post by 3mm on Mar 5, 2020 8:50:03 GMT
Getting a server error message now, rather than just nothing. This almost certainly confirms my thoughts that the hosting has expired and someone has to put some coins in the meter.
Server Error
403 - Forbidden: Access is denied.
You do not have permission to view this directory or page using the credentials that you supplied.
Rio, got no plans to move PAS here. Usernames will be different, wouldn't know how to manage it. Could be an "I'm Spartacus" situation...
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Post by agl on Mar 5, 2020 9:23:01 GMT
Does this mean the demise of the 'train to Rochdale' thread? Absolute gold and would be a great shame if it is lost forever. Can anyone save it, at least? Still makes me chuckle.
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Post by Royal Blue on Mar 5, 2020 9:44:19 GMT
Does this mean the demise of the 'train to Rochdale' thread? Absolute gold and would be a great shame if it is lost forever. Can anyone save it, at least? Still makes me chuckle.
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Post by 3mm on Mar 5, 2020 10:11:46 GMT
Does this mean the demise of the 'train to Rochdale' thread? Absolute gold and would be a great shame if it is lost forever. Can anyone save it, at least? Still makes me chuckle.
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Followed the archive link, and then thought I'd try navigating round Devachat from there, and it worked for a few clicks, but has now defaulted back to "Server Error".
Still, I did manage to take screenshots of the current PAS table and also the Roll Of Honour thread.
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Post by agl on Mar 5, 2020 10:33:48 GMT
Does this mean the demise of the 'train to Rochdale' thread? Absolute gold and would be a great shame if it is lost forever. Can anyone save it, at least? Still makes me chuckle.
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Brilliant. Well worth a read for anyone who isn't familiar. Anyone know who Sambucko 7 is? Can think of a few candidates on here |
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Post by Wortleyblue on Mar 5, 2020 11:22:24 GMT
Thats first class
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Post by Lobster on Mar 5, 2020 12:03:58 GMT
Brilliant. Well worth a read for anyone who isn't familiar. Anyone know who Sambucko 7 is? Can think of a few candidates on here Maybe ask around Chester station if they've noticed anyone pottering around for the last 15 years mumbling about wanting to go to Rochdale but not knowing how to buy their ticket? |
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Post by sealandender on Mar 5, 2020 12:34:11 GMT
Rochdale gold.. Your not very patient are you 😅😅😅
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Post by sealandender1 on Mar 5, 2020 13:11:05 GMT
Rochdale gold.. Your not very patient are you 😅😅😅 Have we got more than one ‘sealandender’ account on this site. The above is not my post nor do I have any graphics linked to my account? |
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Post by Wortleyblue on Mar 5, 2020 13:22:10 GMT
Rochdale gold.. Your not very patient are you 😅😅😅 Have we got more than one ‘sealandender’ account on this site. The above is not my post nor do I have any graphics linked to my account? It would appear so as you were the 2nd sealenender to register perhaps you should rename yourself sealendender2 just a thought |
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Post by sealandender1 on Mar 5, 2020 13:32:30 GMT
Hi Wortleyblue, not the sharpest knife in the drawer when it comes to anything remotely computer linked. How do I change my name on DC?
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Post by sealandender on Mar 5, 2020 14:35:34 GMT
Hi Wortleyblue, not the sharpest knife in the drawer when it comes to anything remotely computer linked. How do I change my name on DC? Hi sealeandender. Sorry about this I would change mine if I could but haven't got a clue perhaps big si could sort it. COYB |
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Post by sealandender on Mar 5, 2020 14:37:11 GMT
Hi Wortleyblue, not the sharpest knife in the drawer when it comes to anything remotely computer linked. How do I change my name on DC? Hi sealeandender1. Sorry about this I would change mine if I could but haven't got a clue perhaps big si could sort it. COYB Ps this could be deva gold as well 😅 |
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Post by Wortleyblue on Mar 5, 2020 15:47:08 GMT
Hi Wortleyblue, not the sharpest knife in the drawer when it comes to anything remotely computer linked. How do I change my name on DC? Hi sealandender I have changed your name to sealandender1 for you if this is ok then you can leave it if you want something else then go into your profile where you can edit your profile and change your name to whatever you want WB |
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Post by sealandender1 on Mar 5, 2020 16:11:55 GMT
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