Mudcat availability

Subject: Mudcat availability
From: Paul Mills
Date: 31 Jan 06 - 08:52 PM

If there has been a thread about this before, please forgive me. I searched and couln't find one. I've been checking into the "cat" more than usual lately because of my CD release thread and have to report that most of my attempts have failed. Also sometimes when I do get into the forum page, I can't log into any threads. Are others experiencing this same frustration? Is it me or the Mudcat server? If the latter, is this something money can solve? If money can solve it, I'm sure the collective resources of this community could more than do the job. I stand ready with checkbook open to contribute my share of whatever it takes.

Cheers,

Paul

PS submitting this message took several attempts!

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: bobad
Date: 31 Jan 06 - 09:19 PM

Yes, there have been numerous threads about this situation and I am having the same difficulties that you describe as, I am sure, many others are as well. Most of the problems, we are told, stem from THE BIG CRASH of last summer and legions of computer nerds are working diligently to rectify the situation. Stay tuned.

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 31 Jan 06 - 09:25 PM

legions? diligently?

HA

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: Once Famous
Date: 31 Jan 06 - 09:41 PM

It does suck. But I will pay nothing.

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: Cluin
Date: 31 Jan 06 - 09:47 PM

As has been pointed out before, Mudcat goes down more often than a Saturday night whore. It's nothing new, Paul. We've all come to expect it.

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: GUEST,David Ingerson who has apparently lost his c
Date: 31 Jan 06 - 09:51 PM

I have seen the money issue come up before. If money is a problem I'd like to see some sort of notice about what is needed or desired (or both) and a method of reporting about how much is coming in. I have thought about sending some money in several times before but just haven't gotten around to it. I imagine there are others in the same position. Make it a little easier for us to contribute and I'll bet a lot more money comes in. I'd like to pay my share.

David

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: Paul Mills
Date: 31 Jan 06 - 09:56 PM

Why would you pay nothing, Martin? This is a community and the cat is an important conduit of communication for this community. It's not like it's run for profit. It's all volunteer, right? It's costing somebody real cash and if a little more cash will help clear up the problems then I, for one am willing to donate. Am I missing something here?

Paul

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: Cluin
Date: 31 Jan 06 - 10:07 PM

The money-for-Mudcat issue has come up many times before, Paul. It's a sore spot with some.

Here's one of the many threads it's been discussed on.

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: Once Famous
Date: 31 Jan 06 - 10:18 PM

I cannot support a community financially that has so much hard core left-wing fanaticism. It's like PBS. It's there and I'll use it when I want to. I don't send them money either.

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: Paul Mills
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 01:12 AM

I've tried responding to this three times and hopefully this time I'll get through! Martin, I suspect you are the exception here. I would like to think that most 'catters are less self-centered than you and more willing to contribute to the common good. I'm curious as to why Max hasn't chimed in on any of the threads about this issue.

Paul

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: Max
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 01:16 AM

I've been working very hard these last couple of weeks to resolve these issues. I'm affraid I've had to take a few steps back to move forward. We have a new server, a new router and a new ADSL router as of tonight. There are obviously going to be some glitches with all the new stuff going on, but it's a step in the right direction. Cross you fingers, and so will I.

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: TinkerandCrab
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 01:28 AM

Thanks for all your hard work!

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: Metchosin
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 01:34 AM

Thanks Max!

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 01:36 AM

Thanks Max

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: GUEST,An observer
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 01:39 AM

Some might see Martin Gibson's position here as yet further evidence of the theory that he is a construct intended to give support to anti-semitism.

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: pavane
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 02:19 AM

Is it a person or two guitars?

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 04:18 AM

One guitar two necks, both red.
G

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: GUEST
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 05:01 AM

I have know a few Jews in my time and I can say there is no difference between those I have had the pleasure of knowing and other people of whatever persuasion, but, let us be sure of one thing they would be sickened to the pit of their stomachs if they ever learned that Martin Gibson was trying to champion their cause.
There has never been anyone more racialist on this Site than MG, the reply above is an indication of how vindictive he can be on any subject.
Personally I would like to see MG do me, and I am sure many others a big favour and depart to other regions.

Good luck Max and many thanks for a great Site from an occasional visitor.

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: My guru always said
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 05:18 AM

Marvellous news Max, Thank You!

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: Paul Mills
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 09:46 AM

Max...Thankyou. I'm already seeing an improvement! I got on this morning in the blink of an eye.

Paul

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: Duke
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 09:57 AM

Hope the new system works, Max, and remember we are all with you.

thanks!

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: LesB
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 10:26 AM

Am I missing something? Whilst I don't have a particular viewpoint on what Martin Gibson said. I don't understand how "I cannot support a community financially that has so much hard core left-wing fanaticism." can suddenly be construed as "anti semitism" or "racism" by "Guest" or is it somebody flaming?
Cheers
Les

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: LesB
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 10:27 AM

Sorry forgot to say, Thanks Max for all the hard work.
Cheers
Les

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: MBSGeorge
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 12:37 PM

Was beginning to wonder what was wrong. Glad its not my computer. Good luck.

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 02:05 PM

Hope Max's work is successful. Mudcat is a valuable resource.

(The comments about Martin Gibson mean that his posts are sort of like the tabloids we look at in the barbershop but never admit to reading).

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: Cluin
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 02:36 PM

Good news, Max. Thanks.

Subject: RE: Mudcat availability
From: maeve
Date: 02 Feb 06 - 06:58 AM

Big improvement from my perspective, Max. Thank you!