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Mon, Jan. 14th, 2008 08:55 pm
New Server On The Way!

Hey everyone!!

First, the user info style poll has come to an end. You the users voted most to just keep it the way it is, so that's how it's going to be. You can still link to the second style in your journals just link to http://www.scribbld.net/userinfo3.bml?user=your-username you can also use userinfo2.bml too! But as a default it'll be the same one we have running now.

Second, we're going try to run another username claiming on [info]usernames around the end of the month but there are no guarentees it will happen. Our database has gotten very large so it's going to be a bit difficult. We're going to try to make it happen but no promises.

Lastly, we consulted with some uber geeks (and our good friends :) ) about the new server and they actually helped us build a better AND cheaper one. Here are the specs if you're interested (basically it includes double the RAM, 4GBs, and a cheaper barebones kit.

Shuttle SG33G5B Intel Socket T(LGA775) Intel Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Duo / Pentium Intel G33 Barebone with HDMI/HDCP/Dolby Digital Live! DTS/Vista ready - Retail - $294.99

Sony NEC Optiarc 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model AD-7190A - OEM - $23.99

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM - $69.99

OCZ Vista Upgrade 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2VU8004GK - Retail - $90.99

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail - $274.99

Total w/ shipping: 774.42

So I'll be ordering it tomorrow and it should be here by the end of the week. We'll be running 2 dual-core machines and this new quad-core machine by the end of the weekend (probably sooner). Hopefully that'll keep us up and running. The next issue to tackle is bandwidth!

Thanks everyone who donated, it really is much appreciated! In the coming weeks we'll be changing over to a more traditional paid account (much like LiveJournals) and we'll be adding 2 new account types, both which include more user pics (100 & 500) without the extra bloat of the normal paid account. Prices are still in the works but we'll definitely post about it when the time comes!

Again, thank you for all your kind words and support!

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shattering
shattering
Steph ♪ I need a heartbeat
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 03:11 am (UTC)

Hooray for Scribbld! *fist pump* 8D


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majesty
majesty
becka jean
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 03:25 am (UTC)

i have no clue what any of those are but they sound pretty boss
it's just nice to hear something positive and not "oh we're not fixing the current problems"
i'm pumped for this<3
and pleeeease do another username thing, it'd be greatly appreciated


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ackerley
ackerley.
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 03:35 am (UTC)

Wow thanks so much Jimmy :D It's really nice to hear from you, and I'm so glad were getting the new server.

And I just have question. When you're doing the new username list will those accounts remain early adopter accounts if they were already early adopter accounts, or will they be made to be basic accounts?


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jimmy
jimmy
jimmy
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 02:14 pm (UTC)

They stay as they are, EA.


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sanjuuko_son
sanjuuko_son
Trey
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 04:26 am (UTC)

Oooooo niiiiiice specs. *Drools*


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jimmy
jimmy
jimmy
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 02:14 pm (UTC)

Hehe yeah! I wish it were for me!


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the_patriot
the_patriot
sebastian sloan [ circa 2045. ]
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 04:27 am (UTC)

Crap! I was hoping to donate my $40 and get those 10 usernames turned to paid status! x.x


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witwicky
witwicky
witwicky
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 04:47 am (UTC)

Will you be giving away registered unused journals or just unregistered journals?


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jimmy
jimmy
jimmy
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 02:15 pm (UTC)

Only un-validated.


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lawton_anime
lawton_anime
Kyle
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 05:23 am (UTC)

I hope the new equipment works out, I will be handing in some more money here in a few days for yall, hopefully things will work out here better than several other sites!


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jimmy
jimmy
jimmy
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 02:15 pm (UTC)

Awesome, will be much appreciated!!


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lteagleeyes
lteagleeyes
Kelly
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 06:08 am (UTC)

Awesome! Glad you were able to get a better deal on a server :D


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jimmy
jimmy
jimmy
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 02:15 pm (UTC)

Yeah, I am glad we shopped/asked around first!


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jimmy
jimmy
jimmy
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 02:19 pm (UTC)

Haha oh it can get VERY technological!! :D


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kirie
kirie
αℓℓ уσυ ηєє∂ ιѕ ℓσνє ♥
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 02:19 pm (UTC)

Yay! :D


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pure
pure
paulina
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 03:27 pm (UTC)

ty Jimmy! now I just need to figure out how to set up a paypal account so I can donate some moula :)


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wasabi
wasabi
hidden.
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 03:29 pm (UTC)

What's the point in running another [info]usernames claim when you didn't even complete the last one? :/


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jimmy
jimmy
jimmy
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 03:47 pm (UTC)

Not really sure what you mean...


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sex_pancake
sex_pancake
Princess Gary <3
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 05:12 pm (UTC)

Wow, thanks. You are really awesome to let all of us new guys stay here.
Thanks again. <3


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beecake
beecake
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 06:35 pm (UTC)

Hey, I don't know if this is the place to ask, but I don't know where else to. I registered the username hightide and never got an e-mail to validate it. I went to your support area and had them send me another e-mail, but I never received it. I checked my info on the account to make sure I put my e-mail address correctly....after that I tried it a few more times, and nothing. Is there anything you can do? I would greatly appreciate it.

And great job on the site. I'm really liking it here =D


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jimmy
jimmy
jimmy
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 07:33 pm (UTC)

Well when we get things balanced out between servers and we see how well the 100 & 500 extra userpic accounts go, we'll try some more things. It's not a lost cause yet!


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claudia
claudia
claudia is my real name kthnx.
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 07:31 pm (UTC)

First of all I would like to say thank you so much, Jimmy, for everything you're doing. You <aren't required to do the username giveaway yet you do so anyway. When my close friend first told me about scribbld I could not believe that you actually listened to us and were taking the initiative to do so with the usernames. So I really can't say thank you enough, and I'd like to say that I personally think you're doing a great job with the site, and I'm really glad the new server is coming in. :]


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jimmy
jimmy
jimmy
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 07:33 pm (UTC)

Hey sure, it's my pleasure!! :) Glad to have you here!


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freckle
freckle
laura
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 07:32 pm (UTC)

i don't understand how to save it so that my userinfo always shows up in the second style. is that possible?


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jimmy
jimmy
jimmy
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 07:34 pm (UTC)

I think you'd have to make a new style so that you can code in that specific URL.


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dandi
dandi
eh, wot?
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 08:59 pm (UTC)

♥~!


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besani
besani
Besani Dagari
Tue, Jan. 15th, 2008 09:05 pm (UTC)

I really hope we have another username claiming. There is one that I really want to try and get! ^_^


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ashlee
ashlee
Wed, Jan. 16th, 2008 06:49 am (UTC)

okay two questions, and if these are addressed elsewhere on the site, i apologize for not being able to find it :[

first, how many icons are free accounts going to be able to have? and second, are early adopters going to be able to keep their 150 icons or that limit going to be lowered?


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jimmy
jimmy
jimmy
Wed, Jan. 16th, 2008 12:14 pm (UTC)

Free accounts are 5 icons, there's an FAQ explaining account types. :)

EA get 150.


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sacred
sacred
Sacred
Wed, Jan. 16th, 2008 08:58 am (UTC)

Question! Can I "donate" a name to the usernames community that I created and then realized I don't have a use for (It's not this name, obviously, but another one)?

There is one name in that last batch that I really have my eye on, but I don't think you're accepting early claims, so I'll wait till the next post :P

Keep up the awesome work. It's greatly appreciated!


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jimmy
jimmy
jimmy
Wed, Jan. 16th, 2008 12:13 pm (UTC)

You can just change the email on it and don't validate it and the script should pick it up as being available/un-validated.

I think that would work.


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faster
velocity girl
Wed, Jan. 16th, 2008 09:07 am (UTC)

Heh, I wanted to ask the same thing as[info]sacred. I created [info]gostak, but realised I'm probably not going to use it, so the name may as well be freed up - just in case that's helpful to anyone.


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jimmy
jimmy
jimmy
Wed, Jan. 16th, 2008 12:14 pm (UTC)

See my comment above :)


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dash
dash
Aston Martin Lagonda Limited
Thu, Jan. 17th, 2008 12:06 am (UTC)

Can't wait for paid goodness.


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pete
pete
Fri, Jan. 18th, 2008 02:11 am (UTC)

stop with the fucking name purging, i don't see how deleting usernames someone didnt touch in a month and giving 10 away to someone else stops hogging. i mean i'm not trying to piss on anyones parade but logically it makes no sense. i can see waiting 6-12 months and if no one touches it, great, but this server is pretty new and if "alyson" is taken im pretty sure someone can make "aly" or add a last name to it you know? give it time. all people are doing now is collecting names and the whole overeagerness to purge/delete usernames is what killed commiejournal. oh aside from them being total dicks, that too.


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pete
pete
Fri, Jan. 18th, 2008 02:17 am (UTC)

ps i cant update my journal in html format it stays stuck in rich text


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im_sirius
im_sirius
A L T E R
Sat, Jan. 19th, 2008 07:27 am (UTC)

Do you have javascript turned off/blocked?


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