If you guys wanna pitch in and buy me a new server, then I can bring them back

I'm doing small things here and there right now because the site is growing so fast that the current server sometimes has problems handling the traffic load. During REAL busy times, I actually have to turn off all the stats on the front page.

Once I get a new server, then I'll lengthen the list, and stop pulling out stats during busy periods. The site is just not made to handle 7000 members. Now I can build it up to handle 50000 members, but I need money.

 

[quote author=Shovelhead link=board=2;threadid=20763;start=0#msg195523 date=1065836384]
Would it help to shut off the avatars again?
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nah, not anymore. That was more of a bandwidth issue that's been solved.

 

[quote author=Commatoze link=board=2;threadid=20763;start=0#msg195531 date=1065839170]
Yes, I'd be happy to pitch in again. Jack, some time ago, a member could "buy" a donation on his charge card. It was simple, no check, no stamp. Why not reinstitute this again? I rarely see a request for donations here, so maybe it's about time again.
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I would like to bring it back, but it cost me monthly and percentage charges to have it. It kinda wasn't worth it for this purpose.