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This thread is outdated. The one below has more info but is not any more successful. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3677939;page=unread#unread blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com

Is that 5,000 to 10,000 actual video transfers per day? Or standard web page hits? Popular videos can spike to over a million if it goes suddenly "viral", although that more often happens with YouTube. The cost can be quite unpredictable, and the hosting service sometimes have to come back and ask for the upgraded service. Someone does need to ask the original owner how much it cost, but at full price, it can cost well over $100 per month especially if traffic more than doubles, and that's over a grand per year. If it spikes in popularity, hosting service comes calling and forces you to leave or upgrade your plan. (I believe that's part of what happened with Skydiving Movies, earlier?) One alternate method is to make it a wrapper for a Skydivingmovies YouTube channel, meaning it becomes a website that has embedded videos using other servers for the video (i.e. YouTube). That would essentially be free bandwidth. That said, it would have to be more attractive to skydivers than just uploading directly to YouTube. Well I said "hits" here but in our conversation I implied hits and transfers. I'm aware it would be over $100 a month but I got in with him on affiliate info and such and he put me in to work for them by selling their services and etc.. Was just a different way than what I normally do. But that's how come the cost was drastically dropped. blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com

Glad you've jumped in the mix here. It's late and at the moment I simply don't feel like looking up all my old posts but in short, I took the time to speak with my host provider and a professional high end provider about what it takes for our file based and streaming based website. Everyone and their jumpmaster has thrown up and streaming based site. It's nice but just not what everyone grew to love. I spent time on the phone getting exact numbers to host a file based website with a company specializing in that amount of bandwidth. Not to mention even set up an account (not affiliate but the term they use just left me) that gets me the cost of what is needed cut by HALF. The way I see it is if no one wants to pay the funds monthly themselves then a publicy viewable donation pool on the site is more appropriate if we want to leave advertisements out of the equation. If I recall, there were some scrolling ads at the top of the former skydivingmovies.com which I ACTUALLY used. I don't know why those few couldn't cover the cost. If you would like more detail on this I will dig up the info again and get us some more numbers. I believe I quoted somewhere around 5,000 - 10,000 hits a day just to be safe and with my account it was somewhere around $45 a month. It just really depends on which option was taken. Toss in your two cents. blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com

Craig Poxon I believe is the actual owner or holder of the url skydivingmovies.com To save you some time, you're not going to be able to get his attention. I've done everything short of calling or going to his house. I believe it was in the UK. (Found through public information) Of course no one wants to give it up but they would rather hang on to it instead of "sharing" or letting someone do a site and they still kept the name. There are numerous ways to go about it to where they lose nothing and our community gains everything back. But instead we're stuck here having withdraws and the people who could give us our fix are being stubborn. blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com

It's a nice system that you found to run it but it's the same thing everyone else is done. If you really want to get people on board, it needs to be extremely similiar to the original. There is something about it that just draws me to the site watching higher quality videos. If you read all the threads on this topic, a lot of people mentioned they are not crazy about the flash streaming version of everything and we miss the file based site. Fund that and you'd be a saint I'm sure haha. Just giving my input because I am an old hardcore member and it's not quite on the nose of what we were trying to bring back. I appreciate the efforts thus far.. blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com

The company I use for my websites is http://www.hostmonster.com/track/cbkyro. You should get an excellent rate through my affiliate link ^ I wouldn't use this if I were hosting a filed based video site. For that, I have another larger scale provider I would go through. HostMonster has the best support you can find. They are based in the US out of Utah and I've never had an issue they couldn't resolve right away. Not to mention free domain for life and free 'whos' security. Can't beat em! blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com

Was only on for about a minute but works fine for me! Saw 3 or 4 jumpers walk by together. Good idea. Other busy DZs should do this.. blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com

I'm aware it would be something larger than just a "value hosting 'Unlimited' plan for 10 bucks a month". I would attach it as part of my current plan and all I need pay is for the domain. But if we want a dedicated line such as Virtual Private Server, we're getting into bigger bucks which is still a possibility to get a discount on through me. IE. 50% cheaper is doable. I just want the same ole friggin website back that I got on at school and work. blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com

-Sigh- This gets really old. The site has been down for ages now and I don't understand why Dave and/or whomever is relentless on letting anyone assist. Space and funds is NOT the problem. The only think I can see remaining is the time not wanting to be put into it. He said he backed up the old movies long ago and that was about the last we heard. What can we do to move this along? I have offered my services and it's only costing me only the price of registering the domain. Which Craig already has. I have a fast host, unlimited space and bandwidth. I think we would all like to see the old template the site used. That was more attractive to me than all the flash based now days but that's just my side. Please let us or someone know... blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com

Cancel that. I got an e-mail response from MAILER-DAEMON stating you don't have that e-mail setup yet. Sent you a PM. blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com

Awesome news Chase! Check your contact e-mail blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com

Thanks man, we appreciate it! We'll give Free Featured and Extended ads to anyone that's posting right now. So feel free. Also we our advertising on the site is growing so if you have a company/site related to extreme sports or know someone who does, let them know we'll throw their banner up with a link back to their site for free. blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com

I totally agree. That's why I implimented this into my design with a simple click of a button just below the video. I think PilotDace is just avoiding me lol. I just want to bring back our site and let "Us" -the community of skydivingmovies.com customize it how we want it. If you all would rather, I can come up with a way to have a site identical to the old one. blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com

Sounds good man.. Let me know your size so I can save ya one and once we receive this next order I'll hook ya up with one. Also I think my partner ordered short sleeves as well as long. So give me size and preference on that. Thanks! cbkyro blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com

Haha, roger. I have more on order. Where are you from? They are sort of given to "approved" people. So other than size, I ask where you're from and what ya do? Not referring to work but I like to know how much we benefit from sending it to you. Statistically speaking We're U.S. based but have visitors from all over the globe. Let me know! blue ones, cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com

Yeah, thanks for the acknowledgement. Everyone in the world pretty much knows that name is all. So far we have... SkyTu.be SkydiveTube.com JustSkydivers.com These have kind of discouraged me from creating another skydiving site other than the name "skydivingmovies.com" I have recently launched one dedicated to the extreme sports fan. Where for now you can go to buy and sell your extreme sports gear. We're talking air sports, winter sports and etc... Other than skydiving, I enjoy rock climbing and snow sports so what better than a place where I don't have to go from site to site selling different gear. The site hasn't been up long and has plenty of traffic! (Several hundred daily) As the activity goes it will continue to sky rocket. http://www.FuelYourEdge.com Let me know if you'd like a shirt.. blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com

Mine can and it's the space/bandwidth is already paid for. blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com

Well this thread has slowed way down recently. Basically, lets come up with a name and I will throw it together. I need a place to get my fix on videos between jumps. I know I'm not alone so please start spitting ideas. I may start another thread specifically for that.. blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com

Well that pretty much settles that, ha! But I do miss a place to go for quick videos whenever. Check this out.. http://www.fuelyouredge.com

Yeah I'm sureprised you don't know that naked is the tradition. Perhaps a naked night jump with 10 degree F @ 120+.. lol That's all out and I owe you a case of beer. blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com

Do you mean two download options, both the original AND flv? Or just one or the other. I currently have it to where it downloads the author's file in the same he uploaded. Skytu.be has the flv. If you want both I'm sure we can do that. blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com

Well the version of the site I have already made is the flash type video like someone had suggested because it would help with buffering. But I can for one, control the quality being shown PLUS I have added the feature to download the original video file with a simple click for people who prefer that or just want to add it to their library. Like I had mentioned, I've had everything ready for quite a while and as the SkyTu.be owner said above, the domain name was almost out of redemption but he renewed it again. So however you guys want to work it out but I did already confirm it with my provider. I can attach this site to my current account and host it for Free with Unlimited space & bandwidth. Not to mention everyone with an account has their own profile photo, and etc, if they want and subscribers. But it's not overly busy like youtube or other sites. I would love to take this over and get it up right away. I've been ready for months but if Craig doesn't want to give up the domain then I can at least assist. I took into thought a long time ago about everyone wanting a similiar interactive site as the old one but with improvements. Well it's ready. Even down to the little beer mug replacing the word "first" -beer- I notice Skytu.be has download of the flv file and some other great features too. If you're reading this, you should switch it to the original file. I think more people would prefer that. Anyway, I'm still around. blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com

Hey everybody, I understand everyone is getting going on SkyTu.be and if that's cool if we all want to go to it. I posted the message below on another thread in this forum just before I foudn this one............... I've actually been on this mission for a couple months now and JUST stumbled upon this page. I have been trying to get in contact with Craig Poxon (owns the domain) for a while but never a response. I am wanting to take this project over and have everything needed to bring it back. Bandwidth, space and even my entire layout. I'm sure like me everyone is fond of the old look but I assure you, the new one is sharp and easy. Not to mention each user has their own mini profile with the ability to upload an avatar and even be subcribed to sort of like what you see on youtube. I've thought about numerous different domain names that would work but most of the ones I would prefer are taken. Which is funny because they're not even being used. If anyone has input for me on either how to get skydivingmovies.com the domain name OR ideas for a new site name, spill it here or shoot me a message. Again, I'm ready to go on this. Just wanted the old name to use. I also do not have plans of charging for site use. Thanks in advance, -Corey B-51113 cbkyro@gmail.com blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com

Hey everybody, I've actually been on this mission for a couple months now and JUST stumbled upon this page. I have been trying to get in contact with Craig Poxon (owns the domain) for a while but never a response. I am wanting to take this project over and have everything needed to bring it back. Bandwidth, space and even my entire layout. I'm sure like me everyone is fond of the old look but I assure you, the new one is sharp and easy. Not to mention each user has their own mini profile with the ability to upload an avatar and even be subcribed to sort of like what you see on youtube. I've thought about numerous different domain names that would work but most of the ones I would prefer are taken. Which is funny because they're not even being used. If anyone has input for me on either how to get skydivingmovies.com the domain name OR ideas for a new site name, spill it here or shoot me a message. Again, I'm ready to go on this. Just wanted the old name to use. I also do not have plans of charging for site use. Thanks in advance, -Corey B-51113 cbkyro@gmail.com blue skyz cbkyro http://www.FuelYourEdge.com