FPG Refuges Status Area: The 2020 FPN Diaspora

[Farmboy]

How does Farmboy get a FU merit badge here?

[Freddie]

How does Farmboy get a FU merit badge here?

[B]Just like John Houseman earned his SB badge and Robert Mapplethrope the FFA badge
they earned it the old fashioned way/B]

Fred
Life is like a game of poker: If you don't put any in the pot,
there won't be any to take out.....Moms Mabley

[kazoolaw]

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I witnessed when the Dark Lord snorted (it seemed) that he "could do this all day!" (argue incessantly with frequent reference to his Loser's Debate Manual, something like that.

Ah yes, both the Dark Lord and the Loser's Debate Manual go back to Pentrace and were partially responsible for FPN's beginning.

[welch]

From about 5am, GMT:

Update 2020-11-18 15:35 GMT / 2020-11-18 10:35 EST to 2020-11-24 00:15 GMT / 2020-11-23 19:15 EST: Server migration, IP migration, issues due to migration fixed. Database software and PHP downgraded to the correct versions. Server and website configurations changed for upgrades. All 9 databases reimported, fixed and converted.

Update 2020-11-24 05:00 GMT / 2020-11-24 00:00 EST:
Test site 1 successfully upgraded. Next step is configuration.

[Ray-VIgo]

Say whatever about the moderation habits and commercialization, I'd like those archives from the repair area available because I sometimes still have to look up fixes described on FPN over the past 15 years. Even with the fluff and occasional bad advice, there's still a lot of good advice from skilled repairmen from over the years.

[whych]

Say whatever about the moderation habits and commercialization, I'd like those archives from the repair area available because I sometimes still have to look up fixes described on FPN over the past 15 years. Even with the fluff and occasional bad advice, there's still a lot of good advice from skilled repairmen from over the years.

I think that's a sentiment shared by most of us who frequent both FPN and FPG.

[Warren]

From about 5am, GMT:

Update 2020-11-18 15:35 GMT / 2020-11-18 10:35 EST to 2020-11-24 00:15 GMT / 2020-11-23 19:15 EST: Server migration, IP migration, issues due to migration fixed. Database software and PHP downgraded to the correct versions. Server and website configurations changed for upgrades. All 9 databases reimported, fixed and converted.

Update 2020-11-24 05:00 GMT / 2020-11-24 00:00 EST:
Test site 1 successfully upgraded. Next step is configuration.

Spoiler: 

[welch]

Ah, Warren, enjoy FPG while you're here. FPN and FPG each have a different feel, but FPG is a warm and friendly site. Comfortable, though different.

[Chuck Naill]

Ah, Warren, enjoy FPG while you're here. FPN and FPG each have a different feel, but FPG is a warm and friendly site. Comfortable, though different.

I've never been uncomfortable with FPN. Just saying....LOL!!!")

[welch]

This morning's update, a little after midnight GMT -- London time, I call it.

Update 2020-11-25 00:15 GMT / 2020-11-24 20:15 EST:
Next up are configuration, remaining website upgrades, and database upgrades to newer versions, once we are sure everything works. However, first step is configuring FPN so we can start discussing our favourite pastime again: fountain pens. We expect this to last another few days, so the end is finally in sight.

[Ole Juul]

I've never been uncomfortable with FPN. Just saying....LOL!!!")

Me neither. I never bothered to make an account though.

[Ron Z]

This morning's update, a little after midnight GMT -- London time, I call it.

Update 2020-11-25 00:15 GMT / 2020-11-24 20:15 EST:
Next up are configuration, remaining website upgrades, and database upgrades to newer versions, once we are sure everything works. However, first step is configuring FPN so we can start discussing our favourite pastime again: fountain pens. We expect this to last another few days, so the end is finally in sight.

Its like rebuilding an engine. It takes time.

[Chuck Naill]

Had a rebuild on a 1999 Tahoe at 177k miles. What left has 280k and runs great.

[Farmboy]

This morning's update, a little after midnight GMT -- London time, I call it.

Update 2020-11-25 00:15 GMT / 2020-11-24 20:15 EST:
Next up are configuration, remaining website upgrades, and database upgrades to newer versions, once we are sure everything works. However, first step is configuring FPN so we can start discussing our favourite pastime again: fountain pens. We expect this to last another few days, so the end is finally in sight.

Its like rebuilding an engine. It takes time.

NHRA top fuel mechanics often rebuild an engine between runs.

[An old bloke]

This morning's update, a little after midnight GMT -- London time, I call it.

Update 2020-11-25 00:15 GMT / 2020-11-24 20:15 EST:
Next up are configuration, remaining website upgrades, and database upgrades to newer versions, once we are sure everything works. However, first step is configuring FPN so we can start discussing our favourite pastime again: fountain pens. We expect this to last another few days, so the end is finally in sight.

Its like rebuilding an engine. It takes time.

NHRA top fuel mechanics often rebuild an engine between runs.

True, but then they've rebuilt uncountable engines in their careers, the same engine that many times the could probably do it blindfolded. I on the other hand have done it exactly once, and it took me the best part of a week.

My point is having a professional do a job usually, almost always, ends up with it being done right, faster, and with less aggro. And that leaves one wondering if FPN attempted to DIY.

[pajaro]

This morning's update, a little after midnight GMT -- London time, I call it.

Update 2020-11-25 00:15 GMT / 2020-11-24 20:15 EST:
Next up are configuration, remaining website upgrades, and database upgrades to newer versions, once we are sure everything works. However, first step is configuring FPN so we can start discussing our favourite pastime again: fountain pens. We expect this to last another few days, so the end is finally in sight.

Its like rebuilding an engine. It takes time.

i
NHRA top fuel mechanics often rebuild an engine between runs.

True, but then they've rebuilt uncountable engines in their careers, the same engine that many times the could probably do it blindfolded. I on the other hand have done it exactly once, and it took me the best part of a week.

My point is having a professional do a job usually, almost always, ends up with it being done right, faster, and with less aggro. And that leaves one wondering if FPN attempted to DIY.

Perhaps the FPN techs just were not under the kind of pressure IT professionals are usually under to minimize downtime.

[Chuck Naill]

Two more days for the FPN upgrades to be finished.

[Warren]

Ah, Warren, enjoy FPG while you're here. FPN and FPG each have a different feel, but FPG is a warm and friendly site. Comfortable, though different.

I didn't plan on going too far. I feel more comfortable posting Daffy Duck GIFs here!

[Farmboy]

Ah, Warren, enjoy FPG while you're here. FPN and FPG each have a different feel, but FPG is a warm and friendly site. Comfortable, though different.

I didn't plan on going too far. I feel more comfortable posting Daffy Duck GIFs here!

Be careful with the Road Runner though.

[kaliuzhkin]

Update 2020-11-26 02:55 GMT / 2020-11-25 21:55 EST:
Configuration, last 2 website upgrades, internal conversion of all posts etc. on FPN (will run all night), and database upgrades to newer versions, still to be done, the latter once we are sure everything works just fine. We expect this to last another 2 days, so the end is finally in sight.