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[globalist]

Originally Posted by A2597

So no backups or anything?
Do any of us need to be ready to try and grab the domain so we can keep the site going? Or is this whole mess moving to Discord, LOL

How does one join the discord?

[Crawdaddy79]

Originally Posted by globalist

Not sure how these things work and when exactly the registration will be completely deleted, but can't any of you in the US (or wherever godaddy is) contact them and book the domain, then re-register it? Isn't it like 10 bucks a year?

Owners have priority for renewal. No one can buy it for 30, 60, or 90 days after the domain expires (this depends on the domain holder's policy).

Often, when the domain gets "released" it turns into an auction. There is a good chance that someone will pick it up and try to sell it for higher. Right now it looks like it's going for $70, but I'm pretty sure there's a grace period for the previous owner to respond to the expiration.

https://www.godaddy.com/domains/sear...eck=rage3d.com

Has anyone heard from Lupine?

[Munkus]

Do we need to pass the hat around to raise money to get the domain name back?

[shrike126]

Originally Posted by Crawdaddy79

Owners have priority for renewal. No one can buy it for 30, 60, or 90 days after the domain expires (this depends on the domain holder's policy).

Often, when the domain gets "released" it turns into an auction. There is a good chance that someone will pick it up and try to sell it for higher. Right now it looks like it's going for $70, but I'm pretty sure there's a grace period for the previous owner to respond to the expiration.

https://www.godaddy.com/domains/sear...eck=rage3d.com

Has anyone heard from Lupine?

I think it's not Lupe but Eric (Ichy) that owned the domain. I've been in contact with Curio but will reach out to the guys to see who's doing what.

[A2597]

rage-3d.com is available.
as is rage2d.com.

(If we can't get original back)
@globalist, there isn't a discord, but a slack which is rather dead. I think discord might work better for this particular community.

[SirBaron]

Originally Posted by daPhoenix

They should have just handed over the site to people who have the time and interest in developing it.

Maybe about 6 or so years ago, it's too late now, or at least pointless.

[globalist]

Originally Posted by A2597

rage-3d.com is available.
as is rage2d.com.

(If we can't get original back)
.

That would require someone with access to the hosting to switch over the domain records.

[Crawdaddy79]

Originally Posted by globalist

That would require someone with access to the hosting to switch over the domain records.

Not required. You can buy a domain name and point it to any I.P. address you want (or another domain name, or a subfolder within a domain, etc.). We could buy www.3atmyan00s.com and point it to 209.147.121.98 and that would be our new site.

I think the larger issue here is there is no point to procure a domain name if there is no way to reliably keep the host up and running. Looking up the I.P. address I am no longer confident that this site is hosted somewhere (which would be a good thing because we know the database won't disappear forever because of unpaid bills).

[wabbitslayer]

I got so excited when I clicked on my bookmark a minute ago and the site came up that I farted.


(staying at home is making me lose my filter)

[Munkus]

How about change it to RageDoubleD?

[Android1]

Originally Posted by Munkus

How about change it to RageDoubleD?

Too heterosexual.

[acroig]

Originally Posted by Android1

Too heterosexual.

RageXXL

[Android1]

Originally Posted by acroig

RageXXL

RageBBC.

[Android1]

RageCBT! That's the one, guys.

See below for a written definition of the term (not safe for work).

Cock and ball torture. I won't link to it here, but there is a very amusing article about the topic on Wikipedia. Be warned, however: it contains graphic and possibly disturbing nude images.

[Seyiji]

Originally Posted by Android1

RageCBT! That's the one, guys.

See below for a written definition of the term (not safe for work).

Cock and ball torture. I won't link to it here, but there is a very amusing article about the topic on Wikipedia. Be warned, however: it contains graphic and possibly disturbing nude images.

No plz !_!

[Exposed]

Originally Posted by SirBaron

Maybe about 6 or so years ago, it's too late now, or at least pointless.

I have to agree with this. If this site finally goes the way of the dodo, not sure if it would be worth the effort to keep alive for the handful of people remaining. Can just migrate to another forum like Beyond3D, Anandtech, KACtech, or whatever where everyone more or less has the same name anyway.

[Crawdaddy79]

Originally Posted by Exposed

I have to agree with this. If this site finally goes the way of the dodo, not sure if it would be worth the effort to keep alive for the handful of people remaining. Can just migrate to another forum like Beyond3D, Anandtech, KACtech, or whatever where everyone more or less has the same name anyway.

I don't know if I agree. All things come to an end eventually; with AMD increasing market share this site should be growing. But it's not because of an email issue where new users cannot join since 20mother****ing17.

The days where we praised Ratchet for creating and improving the Radeon tool (I don't even remember what it was called... ATI Configurator?) and it worked ridiculously well compared to ATI's own controls are long gone. Also he created these kewl themes that don't look right above 1920 x 1080.

The days when this site was new (and when I was young and cocky but not in a gay way) are days I don't want to forget. I like going back and looking at those old threads. The WayBack Machine sucks.

[Arrowhead]

Originally Posted by Exposed

I have to agree with this. If this site finally goes the way of the dodo, not sure if it would be worth the effort to keep alive for the handful of people remaining. Can just migrate to another forum like Beyond3D, Anandtech, KACtech, or whatever where everyone more or less has the same name anyway.

Nonsense. Rage3D is eternal!

[Exposed]

Originally Posted by Crawdaddy79

I don't know if I agree. All things come to an end eventually; with AMD increasing market share this site should be growing. But it's not because of an email issue where new users cannot join since 20mother****ing17.

The days where we praised Ratchet for creating and improving the Radeon tool (I don't even remember what it was called... ATI Configurator?) and it worked ridiculously well compared to ATI's own controls are long gone. Also he created these kewl themes that don't look right above 1920 x 1080.

The days when this site was new (and when I was young and cocky but not in a gay way) are days I don't want to forget. I like going back and looking at those old threads. The WayBack Machine sucks.

So if everyone dies there's no one to replace us? Well that's the nail on the coffin, it's time to put the old dog down for good and get a new one.

[andino]

I'm game to chip in some money.

How much does hosting cost on here anyway?

[Crawdaddy79]

Originally Posted by Exposed

So if everyone dies there's no one to replace us?

False. We must make children. We must give them our logins. They can take our place. Surely Rage3D isn't too gay for such a goal.

[Crawdaddy79]

I have almost four games to post in the "What games have you finished this month?" thread for April. I will be really upset if I do not get to post them.

[kytprice]

I'll give in a couple a hundred maybe more. This place is like my heroin. I don't post a lot. But, not a day goes by that I don't visit at least twice. You guys are kinda like family it's been almost twenty years.

[Notbilly]

Originally Posted by kytprice

I'll give in a couple a hundred maybe more. This place is like my heroin. I don't post a lot. But, not a day goes by that I don't visit at least twice. You guys are kinda like family it's been almost twenty years.

I know what you mean, kytprice. I'm a near total lurker here, but it just wouldn't be the same anywhere else.

[Seyiji]

Originally Posted by Notbilly

I know what you mean, kytprice. I'm a near total lurker here, but it just wouldn't be the same anywhere else.

sssss>~

[Seyiji]

Originally Posted by kytprice

I haven't a clue. What does that mean?

EDIT
RIP to your ninja edit/deletion :P

[A2597]

It's more a question of can anyone contact the domain owner?
Ditto for hosting. If we can't even contact them, we need to implant a plan B to move the community elsewhere.

[Kombatant]

As you can probably see, there is a problem with the domain. The owner has been notified - hopefully it'll be sorted out soon.

Originally Posted by A2597

It's more a question of can anyone contact the domain owner?
Ditto for hosting. If we can't even contact them, we need to implant a plan B to move the community elsewhere.

If that need ever arises, I have setup a forum (registrations are disabled) over at www.radeonworld.com/forums that can work as a solution. We'll see. Hopefully it won't get to that.

[Seyiji]

Originally Posted by A2597

It's more a question of can anyone contact the domain owner?
Ditto for hosting. If we can't even contact them, we need to implant a plan B to move the community elsewhere.

We have a slack, a subreddit, a steam group and my basement.

We should be good to go if this place goes dongles down ^_^


Though I'd much rather this place be stayin alive.

Originally Posted by Kombatant

As you can probably see, there is a problem with the domain. The owner has been notified - hopefully it'll be sorted out soon.



If that need ever arises, I have setup a forum (registrations are disabled) over at www.radeonworld.com/forums that can work as a solution. We'll see. Hopefully it won't get to that.

Bookmarked just in case

[Android1]

Originally Posted by Kombatant

As you can probably see, there is a problem with the domain. The owner has been notified - hopefully it'll be sorted out soon.



If that need ever arises, I have setup a forum (registrations are disabled) over at www.radeonworld.com/forums that can work as a solution. We'll see. Hopefully it won't get to that.

Awesome! Thank you very much.