APRIL FOOLS!

As many have noted, the performance of the server we are on at times causes pages to stall. I know it's been frustrating. We've been working hard to resolve the problem with the hosting company.

Unfortunately, it looks like we've just plain out-grown our server. With over 12,000 members and almost 700,000 posts going back to 1999, it was bound to happen. Upgrading to a better performing server at this point would be cost prohibitive based on the current balance in the website maintenance fund.

Therefore, starting today, we're going to try an altered membership log-in strategy which I hope will lighten the load. In theory, it should cut server load in half if everyone follows the rules.

Please read this carefully!!:

Starting today, the following rules are in effect:

• Members with last names starting with the letters A through L will be allowed to log in on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as well as Sunday EVEN hours.
• Members with last names starting with the letters M through Z will be allowed to log in on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays as well as Sunday ODD hours.

I know this will cause heartache to some as their appointed days and Sunday hours may not be convenient. Everyone is in the same boat, and this is the only way I can think of to make it fair across the board. Keep in mind, if everyone follows these new rules, the server should respond much quicker, making your stay here less frustrating.

As always, I'm open to reconsideration if someone has a better idea, I'll definitely listen. Post your thoughts in this thread located in the MonteCarloSS.com News forum. Please, constructive criticisms only. If you have something smart to say, please refrain for the benefit of others who are 'not as smart' as you. We're in this together.

Regards,
PaulC, your Admin