FPOTM DownTime.

[Wycco]

The host-service that I use for FPOTM, Brinkster, seems to be having a lot of trouble this last week or so...

It seems to be down every other time I try- if you get the 500 error page- please try hitting refresh a couple of times- it sometimes comes back pretty quickly (other times not for a while)...

Please note: I am seriously considering purchasing my own web-site (rather than stick with some of the less-savory free sites). At which time, I shall transfer FPOTM over to the new site.

(This won't be until after FPOTM-July) In the process I shall fix the timing bugs with FPOTM that allow multiple people to share the same Post #. (I had a brain-fart when creating the initial database).

The plan I am looking at GUARENTEES 99% running with no downtime. Brinkster, my current host guarantees nothing.

Yes, we will have our own Domain Name- I have not decided what yet, but DeadWhale.com is my #1 choice at the moment. (I'm worried if I use Shamu- Seaworld will sue me)



ANYHOW- back to the subject at hand: If for some reason the server is down when it is time to compete for FPOTM- I wanted to remind everybody that the rules state...

"The first post AFTER the server comes back up is considered FPOTM... FPOTM will not be rescheduled for any reason!"

[greg99]

Wycco - as I have said many times before, I would like to contribute to any expense you may incurr for our comfort and enormous pleasure. If you do not accept, I'll have no choice but to boycott the new website....



Who said "who cares, good riddance"? WHO? Come forth immediately!!

[Henrik]

I agree with Greg there. I'm all for helping in the funding of the web site.

What I could do is set up a Shamu bank account here, and anybody who wishes to can make donations to the account. I'll take good care of any funds deposited. You can trust me. Honestly you can! ;D

[Wycco]

Thanks guys!

I appreciate the offer, although you guys already help by running the photo album!

I'm going to wait until after FPOTM-July before I make any changes. But I'll keep everyone uptodate.

[Topcontender]

does Hungary have a addy tag. the british use .co.uk so i figure they might have .hu or something. If that is true Wycco could get Wycco.hu

I dunno how all this works, but it has to be rather cheap.

[Wycco]

Registering a domain name costs anywhere from $7-$20 a year depends what route you take to get it...

Getting web-space is anything from Free - $thousands a year...

The plan I am signing up for is only $100 a year- so it really is quite reasonable.

[Wycco]

BTW: I found it quite funny that all the following are already registered Domain Names: (no web sites- just the name cybersquatted)

DeadOrca.com,
IEatOrca.Com,
IEatOrcaMeat.com,
DeliciousOrcaMeat.com
YummyOrcaMeat.Com,

[Topcontender]

.NAME Domain Names

* .NAME - to be used for personal sites
* Must be composed of a first and last name (yourname1.yourname2.name)
* First name (yourname1 in above example) must have at least 1 character and no more than 63 characters
* Second name (yourname2 in above example) must have at least 3 characters and no more than 63 characters
* Use only letters, numbers or hyphen ("-")
* Cannot begin or end with a hyphen

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why not E-wycco.com or wyccoonline.com

[Wycco]

TC,

I'm planning on bringing back Eunuch Raceweek, Alternate-F1 scores, etc...

So I was staying away from things like ".NAME". Also, I've decided against using "Wycco" to try and have a professional vaneer.

www.DeadWhale.com - has, I think, a professional vaneer FOR A PARODY site- plus it stays close to the "Shamu Croaks" roots- without being candidate to be sued by SeaWorld.

[Topcontender]

ahh professional, but funny.

OrcaMarket.com
OrcaHunters.com
FreshOrcaMeat.com
Croakedorca.com
OrcaCroaks.com

Takagiism.com - i really doubt we would get in trouble for using his name. in fact he would probably get a free t-shirt for it.

[greg99]

www.orcaoasis.com and orcarefuge.com seem to be available.....

[Mo]

I just looked for orcaism.com and orcasm.com
Both domains are available as well

[Wycco]

OH- I love Orcasm...

That is too classy!

Thanks Mo, I love that name! Good pick!

[Mo]

LOL Yes!
As long as it isn't indexed to Google!

[greg99]

I love the name too!!!!!!!! Orcasm (or Orcasmic) exactly describes this place