08-01-2022, 06:28 PM
I have been asked what I plan to do about the forum nearer domain expiry time. The best answer I can give at the moment is what I supplied in a reply by email ( with a few bits edited ) :
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At this stage, not sure what I will do.
There is still another 6 months before actual expiry and as I have indicated/posted, I will assess the usage and value over the coming months.
Then, at a minimum for continuing, I will be looking for moderators and/or administrators to assist.
I turned 71 last month and my health over the last 18 months has not been terrific. Medications have helped but I guess I am just ‘feeling my age’ at the moment.
My FT8 operations on both 6M and HF are a bit of a distraction and I can do that “recliner-portable from the house (lounge room)” easily enough for FT8, since my shack is up in the back yard – and mostly remoteable, including antenna switching and rotator directions. Depends on how I feel any given day as to whether I physically visit the shack !
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I need to add that my condition is not terminal but that arthritic pain can be self-limiting in terms of what you can, or want to, physically do. Some days I just don't.
That opens the door to offers like Mark VK3ASC has made, and I will look at that shortly, but will probably need other offers of support too.
If you wish to volunteer as a Moderator (etc) then send me a PM via the forum - but don't expect an immediate acceptance..
When a number have come through then I will select the 2-3-4 needed based on prior forum activities and apparent knowledge.
The Moderator tasks are not onerous but are consistent :
Read every post and edit/delete as needed, usually multiple times each day so improper posts do not persist.
Activate new users after working through an approval sequence/process.
Common sense and reliability is required.
The Administrator tasks would be minimal as I would anticipate still doing version/security updates personally, at least into the foresee-able future.
Occasionally something 'breaks' and needs fixing but fortunately that is now not very often.
I re-iterate : I am not seeking $$ donations. I will be seeking assistance from would-be Moderators and/or Administrators, and MYBB experience would be helpful, regardless.
I expect that this will be my final statement on the domain renewal subject until around May/June 2022.
Doug, admin
"
At this stage, not sure what I will do.
There is still another 6 months before actual expiry and as I have indicated/posted, I will assess the usage and value over the coming months.
Then, at a minimum for continuing, I will be looking for moderators and/or administrators to assist.
I turned 71 last month and my health over the last 18 months has not been terrific. Medications have helped but I guess I am just ‘feeling my age’ at the moment.
My FT8 operations on both 6M and HF are a bit of a distraction and I can do that “recliner-portable from the house (lounge room)” easily enough for FT8, since my shack is up in the back yard – and mostly remoteable, including antenna switching and rotator directions. Depends on how I feel any given day as to whether I physically visit the shack !
"
I need to add that my condition is not terminal but that arthritic pain can be self-limiting in terms of what you can, or want to, physically do. Some days I just don't.
That opens the door to offers like Mark VK3ASC has made, and I will look at that shortly, but will probably need other offers of support too.
If you wish to volunteer as a Moderator (etc) then send me a PM via the forum - but don't expect an immediate acceptance..
When a number have come through then I will select the 2-3-4 needed based on prior forum activities and apparent knowledge.
The Moderator tasks are not onerous but are consistent :
Read every post and edit/delete as needed, usually multiple times each day so improper posts do not persist.
Activate new users after working through an approval sequence/process.
Common sense and reliability is required.
The Administrator tasks would be minimal as I would anticipate still doing version/security updates personally, at least into the foresee-able future.
Occasionally something 'breaks' and needs fixing but fortunately that is now not very often.
I re-iterate : I am not seeking $$ donations. I will be seeking assistance from would-be Moderators and/or Administrators, and MYBB experience would be helpful, regardless.
I expect that this will be my final statement on the domain renewal subject until around May/June 2022.
Doug, admin
Doug VK4ADC @ QG62LG51
http://www.vk4adc.com
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This Forum is only going to be as interesting as the posts it contains.
If you have a comment or question, post it as it may trigger or answer the query in someone else's mind.