sangiro 26 #1 October 1, 2003 Heya all, I want to tell you about a few upgrades and changes that will be happening over the next few weeks. We've been working on this for a while but you may feel the impact of most of these things over the next 2 weeks. 1) Adding a second server The current load on Dropzone.com is too high for a single server. I am adding a second server and will move some of the more CPU intensive applications to that to improve performance on the server that actually serves up the site pages. Soon we will be twice as strong as we are now. 2) Replacing the Log In system. I am replacing the entire log in system for the site. In the near future everyone will have a very basic Dropzone.com account (name, password, security question etc) and your skydiving profile will be separated from this account information. Your full profile will become part of your forum profile. I'm hoping this will resolve all log-in issues once and for all. I am also setting up for possible future growth in other directions (which I will not talk about! ) 3) Forum Upgrades. The forum scripts have already been upgraded. I will be rolling out the changes that come with the upgrade over the weekend but most of the changes impact the back-end, how things are done etc. You will not see a lot of changes on the front but may spot a small feature from time to time. (for example: How does this thread stay at the top of the forum all the time? ) 4) Safety & Training Section update We are revamping the entire Safety & Training section on the site. The new Safety & Training section will include a database of safety related articles and links. This database will structured by category, keyword searchable and will enable readers to rate articles and provide a feedback loop to authors on the value of the article. A group of well-known safety experts have agreed to help me moderate and peer-review all articles that goes into this section. I will actively start seeking quality and thought through articles in the very near future - start writing! (this group includes Bryan Burke, Gary Peek, Skratch Garrison, DJan Stewart, Bill von Novak, Brian Germaine and others....) The S&T area will also include a soon-to-be-launched Fatalities database with the eye on further education. There are a few other things in the works as well but let me call out these only for now. I will keep you all posted as this evolves. In the meantime, if you see some quirky behavior over the next few weeks - I appreciate your patience. Have fun! Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #2 October 1, 2003 WOW, you're a VERY busy man! THANKS for the site!!!!! Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #3 October 1, 2003 You RAWK HH! Thanx!~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #4 October 1, 2003 woooooowwwww - you're the best!! goodonya!! There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #5 October 1, 2003 Damn...gotta check my paypal account and send you some love. Thanks... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #6 October 1, 2003 Quote (for example: How does this thread stay at the top of the forum all the time? ) Oh! I know, I know! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflygoddess 0 #7 October 1, 2003 HH you rock! Much love to you for taking all the time and effort into makeing this site so awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #8 October 1, 2003 Quote I am also setting up for possible future growth in other directions (which I will not talk about! ) Are you looking after the twins again ? -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #9 October 1, 2003 I'M NOT WORTHY...I'M NOT WORTHY!!! __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #10 October 1, 2003 Head Honcho: You are truly an exceptional human being. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fudd 0 #11 October 1, 2003 All work no play? Here's a beer... (damn, we need a beer icon ) There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #12 October 2, 2003 HH - You are THE Man !! Patrick-- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #13 October 2, 2003 I know too!! STICKIES!!! Quote Quote (for example: How does this thread stay at the top of the forum all the time? ) Oh! I know, I know! Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifics 0 #14 October 2, 2003 Quote WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts LMAO!!!! Drinking and posting can sometimes be as dangerous as drinking and driving Your the man for the upgrades, we all appreciate your time and effort Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #15 October 2, 2003 Quote I know too!! STICKIES!!! Quote Quote (for example: How does this thread stay at the top of the forum all the time? ) Oh! I know, I know! woohoo, stickies are coool~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #16 October 2, 2003 "Its sticky daddy, no..."--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #17 October 2, 2003 Quote woooooowwwww - you're the best!! goodonya!! What she said but with a real aussie accent GOODONYA MATEYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 #18 October 2, 2003 so your computer still works obviously, i wonder what happened to you phone.http://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #19 October 2, 2003 Quote i wonder what happened to you phone. Two words... Caller ID. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #20 October 2, 2003 Quote Quote i wonder what happened to you phone. Two words... Caller ID. ROFLMAO!!! TripleF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BartsDaddy 7 #21 October 2, 2003 Thanks for putting together the best web site i have found, and from my boss he wishes you would take it down so i would actually get some work done, Don't listen to him though. And as has already been said you rawk this site is awesome we love you Handguns are only used to fight your way to a good rifle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #22 October 2, 2003 BUMPShit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #23 October 2, 2003 Thanks again, Sangiro. I can't tell ya enough how much we all appreciate what you do for us by giving up your time to provide this awesome service. Hugs a plenty in Eloy! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireflyer 0 #24 October 2, 2003 thanks sangrio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
