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Morrissey-solo server move, code upgrade complete; subscriptions
posted by davidt on Monday May 09 2005, @09:00AM

 Here it is, the new and improved Morrissey-solo. Doesn't look much different, but basically everything is cleaner and faster. The move this weekend went very well. The updated code (last update was 2 years ago) is running on a new server (last upgrade was 5 years ago).

Among the new features I'm experimenting with are subscriptions. I'm using the slashdot model - $5.00 per 1000 pages (more info). Subscriptions are completely optional but there are a few small benefits. One is that subscribers can see stories about an hour before non-subscribers. I estimate for average users that works out to about $10 - $15 per year. I have credited those userids I have on record who sent donations over the past several years (to the site and also charity drives) with equivalent subscriptions. There are several I have not been able to match - I will send out an email soon to those I have emails for but if you have contributed in the past and don't see subscription credits (check here), let me know. Thanks to all supporters and content contributors for making Morrissey-solo what it is.

Thanks also go to the team behind slashdot for the privilege of using their code which powers the site.

Since there were many changes there are bound to be some glitches so let me know if you see anything strange. As always, feedback and suggestions are also welcome to david@morrissey-solo.com. Click 'Read More' to see more details of the upgrade.

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- New server is a 1U dual Xeon 3.2 GHz with 2GB RAM. The old server is still in place used as an image / mail server.

- New user interface and messaging options. Check your preferences for new user options.

- Friends and Foes. For journal users, you can be notified when a friend updates their journal. You can also now prevent foes or anonymous people from posting to your journal, by choosing 'No Foes' as the comments option. The friends and foes list for each user are public so just be aware of that. The previous friends list has been reset so you'll have to re-add your friends if you had some previously. I apologize for the hassle.

 
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dues are due (Score:0)
David

I'm happy to pay..let me know

viva you

momus
Anonymous -- Monday May 09 2005, @10:17AM (#160905)
Dandy. (Score:1)
This site has served me well.

Like Momus, I'll pay as well.
dallow_bg <{brainboy77} {at} {aol.com}> -- Monday May 09 2005, @11:10AM (#160907)
(User #10559 Info | http://www.dolefulorange.com/ )
 "All the people I like are those that are dead."
    Thanks... (Score:0)
    David, thanks for continuing on with what is one of the best fan sites on the web. Morrissey-solo really is peerless. You've done a great job, and I'll pony up some cash for a subscription when the time comes.

    - Nick
    Anonymous -- Monday May 09 2005, @12:10PM (#160915)
      I'm v.sorry.. (Score:2, Insightful)
      I'm v.sorry, I would pay but I don't have any money to pay for this site and what have you. I feel like I'm letting somebody down, this site serves me well but .. I'm sorry.
      Hello Indie <i_am_indie@hotmail.com> -- Monday May 09 2005, @12:57PM (#160921)
      (User #13749 Info)
       You can shoot me, throw me off a train. But I still remain. Can you stop this pain?.
      thank you (Score:1)
      Thanks for all of your continued work on this site, David. You gave us fans somewhere to virtually gather during what I like to call the "dark ages". :)
      unloved -- Monday May 09 2005, @01:30PM (#160923)
      (User #1133 Info | http://www.letmekissyou.com/ )
       in my own strange way... i've always been true to you.
      • Re:thank you by naomi (Score:1) Monday May 09 2005, @01:44PM
        Tony Blair (Score:0)
        It'd like Lord Tone winning the election. Well done, but are you going to be kinder to your supporters in future?
        Rico -- Monday May 09 2005, @02:47PM (#160929)
        (User #3487 Info | http://profiles.myspace.com/users/5347553 )
         Karma equals minus infinity, but I stand up for the truth
          AdSense? (Score:0)
          David, why don't you run Google Adsense as an additional source of revenue?
          Anonymous -- Monday May 09 2005, @04:31PM (#160932)
          • Re:AdSense? by MOZ IS GOD (Score:1) Monday May 09 2005, @06:07PM
            • Re:AdSense? by Anonymous (Score:0) Monday May 09 2005, @09:50PM
            More than happy (Score:1)
            I am more than happy to contribute to this great site. For all too long many of us have taken this site and the time and resources David puts in personally. Please all, if you can, get a subscription or buy a bunch to cover a year or a few years. I just bought 6 of them. I am proud to be a participating member of this site.
            Thank you!
            MOZ IS GOD * -- Monday May 09 2005, @06:04PM (#160936)
            (User #3249 Info | http://www.myspace.com/coldwarspies )
              why doesnt (Score:0)
              everyone just go and fucking fuckity fuck.
              Anonymous -- Monday May 09 2005, @07:42PM (#160940)
              • Re:why doesnt by MOZ IS GOD (Score:1) Tuesday May 10 2005, @03:52PM
                test (Score:1)
                i'm back

                [still dunno bout moderation status, and
                sending money to the states,via postal sevice
                s*cks]
                Celibate Cry <vauxhall@mail2uk.com> -- Monday May 09 2005, @09:21PM (#160941)
                (User #220 Info)
                 and the hills are alive with celibate cries
                New Features... (Score:2, Informative)
                I suggest everyone clicks on the new 'pearl' symbol next to a users name. This new 'friend' or 'foe' feature is sure to provide some fireworks on this site!
                Auric Goldfinger -- Monday May 09 2005, @11:51PM (#160944)
                (User #3416 Info)
                 Do my eyes deceive me, or is Senna's Lotus sounding rough?
                It all costs too much (Score:1)
                Great site and all and I am sure it is worth paying for but... Isn't it expensive being a Morrissey fan now? I am having to take out a second mortgage to pay for all this stuff.

                Maybe Blue Peter (a UK Kids TV show)could have "distressed Morrissey fans" for their appeal this year?
                Kenan -- Tuesday May 10 2005, @12:28AM (#160945)
                (User #13621 Info)
                brilliant david (Score:0)
                I didn't know what to do with myself this weekend while the site was down.

                We are lucky to have such an eloquent and highly insightful man as you, David, running this site.

                broken
                Anonymous -- Tuesday May 10 2005, @08:00AM (#160973)
                What about... (Score:1)
                ...a one-off "lifetime" membership fee ?.

                I`m sure a reasonable charge in the region of, say $20-$50, would be acceptable to those who come here often.

                Any takers ?!
                Missing Link -- Tuesday May 10 2005, @01:26PM (#161048)
                (User #3503 Info)

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