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Post by End80 on Nov 24, 2019 10:33:23 GMT
Notice it expired last week, now it just shows a GoDaddy page saying "NOTICE: This domain name expired on 11/17/2019 and is pending renewal or deletion."
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Post by Admin on Nov 24, 2019 22:32:29 GMT
You beat me to the punch as they say.
Yes, due to a snafu with GoDaddy, the site will be off-line until the domain name ownership has been transferred.
When Jim Henry became Chairman of The ALPB, I transferred domain ownership to him. A few month later unfortunately, Jim passed away. This left the domain name in limbo regarding ownership.
I contacted GoDaddy, explained the situation and asked if the domain name could be transferred back to my GoDaddy account. Nope, not that simple since Jim could not authorize it.
I would have to pay for a "back-order" for the domain name to secure my place in line. You see, the domain name will go up for auction and highest bidder wins. My back-order only puts me at the front of the line but ultimately, highest bidder wins.
I was told the process will take about 2 weeks. If I don't win, I'm not sure what the new owner will do.
Keep the fingers crossed...
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Post by sparepart on Nov 24, 2019 22:51:13 GMT
Keep the fingers crossed... Do you still have the content on your PC should the need arise to re-create the site?
SP
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Post by Admin on Nov 25, 2019 1:32:24 GMT
Actually, all of the website content is on the Part15.org owner servers. The ALPB has had their support almost since it began.
So, everything is safe except for the domain name. And, I have a copy of the website right here also.
If I loose TheALPB.com, I could always change the domain name to one of the other available names such as .org, .net, .us but then the word has to get out about the change.
In the meantime I wait to see what happens...
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Post by Admin on Nov 25, 2019 2:39:22 GMT
I'm in the process of putting up a temporary site for The ALPB website. It will take a little time to upload all of the content so if a page looks sketchy, it may not have finished uploading. The URL will be " thealpb.from-ak.com". This will give access to the site until the GoDaddy situation has been resolved. |
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Post by Boomer on Nov 26, 2019 23:38:16 GMT
I thought it might be something like that, with Jim Henry's sudden passing and 'owning' the name. These can be tricky situations, I've seen it regularly on Webmaster forums, someone having a name for years and then losing it and having to scramble.
It makes sense, due to all of the hacking and fraud that's possible if someone got your domain, they could hold it for ransom, impersonate you, destroy data.
Maybe you could research it and talk to some pros.
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Post by Admin on Nov 27, 2019 17:52:52 GMT
Well, I'm not worried about it. If someone else gets it, the URL can stay as it is now. May take a while for everyone to set the new address but the word will spread.
I hope GoDaddy isn't thinking it's worth a lot because frankly, I was thinking about shutting it down when the"group" broke up. Instead, I adjusted and it became a web resource only.
Not to say it couldn't still be a group but that became problematic when personalities clashed...
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Post by Boomer on Nov 28, 2019 4:57:36 GMT
I should be clearer, when I wrote about the 'fraud and hacking that can happen' I was referring to why there had to be such a lockdown on domain names, making it harder to work with the situation, even though you once had the name. My bad.
I don't really think that having a particular domain name is the most important thing in the world, maybe to big companies, but maybe not even then. Most things are found on Search, where the name doesn't matter much.
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Post by Boomer on Nov 28, 2019 5:31:30 GMT
The forum was flying high when Jim Henry was here, a charismatic leader who brought critical mass to the group. It was a peak time, then the fall when he passed, but I don't think personality clashes had too much to do with it, forum membership has been falling all over, due to changes in the social structure of the internet. There's competition from other places to talk, FB groups, Telegram, Discord. Even Yahoo is shutting down their forums, which have been around for a few decades.
For Part-15 itself, there's competition from podcasting, having a Youtube channel, or just watching videos there. There isn't as much radio gear for folks to ask questions or talk about setting up and tuning.
Slump year, but don't count it out!
Boom
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Post by Admin on Dec 30, 2019 2:57:32 GMT
Ok, it's official. The ALPB has a new domain name: TheALPB.usThe site is hosted on Part15.org servers thanks to Jon Paul Janze who has offered his support to The ALPB since the beginning. The backup site is still online but will come down soon as its no longer needed. |
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Post by Boomer on Dec 30, 2019 5:40:54 GMT
That looks good with the shorter URL, thealpb.us looks good, and the page loaded fast.
Like they say on CB, Radio's workin', when asked for a radio check.
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Post by mark on Dec 30, 2019 6:11:46 GMT
The forum was flying high when Jim Henry was here, a charismatic leader who brought critical mass to the group. It was a peak time, then the fall when he passed, but I don't think personality clashes had too much to do with it, forum membership has been falling all over, due to changes in the social structure of the internet. There's competition from other places to talk, FB groups, Telegram, Discord. Even Yahoo is shutting down their forums, which have been around for a few decades. For Part-15 itself, there's competition from podcasting, having a Youtube channel, or just watching videos there. There isn't as much radio gear for folks to ask questions or talk about setting up and tuning. Slump year, but don't count it out! Boom I never even knew that Yahoo had groups. Go figure. I notice a few who used to post here and part 15.org post on the few Facebook sites. And a couple post here and Hobbybroadcaster also. Really the only forum that has regular daily posts is Hobbybroadcaster when I check to see. Wonder why that is? The owner does the majority of the posts and seems to be the only forum where the owner actively participates. They must be doing something right to have continual participation. I think that not knowing new topics to start or all talked out as most things have been covered in past posts in the last few years is one big reason for the downturn. |
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Post by End80 on Dec 30, 2019 21:58:48 GMT
Really the only forum that has regular daily posts is Hobbybroadcaster when I check to see. Wonder why that is? The owner does the majority of the posts and seems to be the only forum where the owner actively participates. They must be doing something right to have continual participation. I think that not knowing new topics to start or all talked out as most things have been covered in past posts in the last few years is one big reason for the downturn.
I think you kind of answered your own question Mark. Bill generally post five to ten new post every morning, often times the subject matter may be things I'm not particularly interested in, but it does incite responses, which equates to active daily participation, and often leads down other subject matter avenues, which sparks additional threads.. Silence begets silence. In other words, he gets the ball rolling every morning then other members continue to kick the ball around. You seldom see Bill posting after about noon.
The site is also very efficient in moderating, in that when a topic begins relating inaccurate or questionable part 15 practices, then he (or someone else) soon will comment a clarification to nip the direction it's going in the bud. Thus making it the most legitimate source of accurate part 15 discussion anywhere. It's a much more no-nonsense part 15 group then found anywhere else. As you know, simply utilizing a part 15 transmitter does not mean your station operates legally.
The noble approach of the HobbyBroadcaster forum is what makes it notable and reputable, and consistently active.
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Post by Admin on Dec 31, 2019 2:06:12 GMT
Ya know, from the time this forum started as The ALPB forum up through Jim Henry's chairmanship, two individuals filled this forum non-stop with posts.
It appeared as a very, very busy forum...
Unfortunately, although comedic in nature, the majority of those posts were problematic.
Their abusive and politically motivated posts did not contribute to the advancement of the hobby or this forum.
As moderators, they found no problem with what they had to say. Somewhat a conflict of interests.
They left here in a huff when called out for it, only to later vacate the Part15.org forum as well for similar reasons.
I would much rather see a handful of good information posts than the countless, worthless posts they contributed.
This is a moderated forum which does not advocate illegal activity (read Pirate radio.)
Even so, it is a comfortable environment which tolerates threads that drift and sometimes questionable topics.
Personal attacks are definitely not tolerated and will result in redacted posts and locked threads.
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Post by mark on Dec 31, 2019 5:34:34 GMT
End 80 made a good observation "As you know, simply utilizing a part 15 transmitter does not mean your station operates legally."
Very true and a good topic for a new thread.
Also I have to admire bill from Hobbybroadcaster from the standpoint that he can think each morning of several new topics to post, without running out of new ideas to post about.
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