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Are you breaking out in a nervous sweat Claire ;)

Yeah it's been the same here too! Dead slow! I was gonna say to you actually, I'm gonna be making guinea cushions and hammocks and things. Do you guys need any at the rescue? x
 
I've noticed that some of you members have 'extremely' large photos in your albums.. and the same on some threads.. your photo's really don't need to be that big, and may be causing the forum to slow down, as when you link on these threads, they take minutes to load fully..
I can't get the 'full' picture when looking at your lovely piggies, so when you load them here, could you please down size them first? Thanks everyone:)
 
This problem is worse than ever tonight. It has taken me 15 minutes to read 3 posts!

Could we have an update from admin as to what is going on? 'We are looking into it' seems like a rather inadequate response.
 
Bumping again because I am still having major problems with the forum and admin haven't had the courtesy to respond.
 
MESSAGE FROM ADMIN

I am very sorry that you consider my response 'inadequate'. I would like to point out that this forum costs money, a lot of money, to operate. Sometimes problems can be caused due to maintenance work on the server, which is something we have no control over, however we are also looking into whether the slow running could be because our hosting package is no longer sufficient for the size the forum has become. To upgrade to the next package is going to cost considerably more and therefore needs to be looked into and other options considered too.

We do not ask for a membership fee, but over the past few years many members have made donations towards the running of the forum. Prior to this the forum was funded entirely by my daughter Ellie (squeakypigs).

Our package will be up for renewal very shortly and we are currently researching solutions to the problem.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the members who have so kindly donated to the running of this forum and to assure everyone that we are looking into a solution to the problem.
 
Let me know when the renewal is due, please, and I'll be happy to contribute again. I think a lot of people are unaware of the amount of work that goes in to running a Forum like this, and I for one would like to say a big "thank you" to the Admin staff, the Moderators, and everyone else who plays a part in it.
 
I agree with Sue - will happily donate towards costs of running the forum, as it helps me rehome piggies and has a wealth of advice, info and friendship

Sophie
 
Steven has offered in the past ( and I believe may have found ) you a cheaper solution so if you want his help please let me know. He deals with things like this all the time as it's his line of work.
 
Because this forum is so popular now would it be worth looking into advertising to raise some money?
 
I think members doanating is the way to go.I have been a member of forums before and have donated.It doesn't have to be a lot,but every little helps to keep the forum going,and it is obviously very popular here.
I know running a forum is hard work so thanks to the admin.
 
i would donate, its a great place to be, thanks to everyone who runs it, as well as everyone that contributes with advice & tips x

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This forum is a fabulous site, it’s friendly, helpful and offers so much support. I think raising some money would be a good way to go too,

Perhaps we could have a competitions for members to enter ie, Pretty Pig of the Year, or perhaps the Guinea Pig Oscars- and have categories for bravest pig/ funniest pig/ Beautiful and Handsome Guinea Pig/ Cutest couple etc? You could ask members to donate 50p/£1, or more per an entry or upwards and there could be a poll at the end of the competition for people to vote for each category. You could have a prize of a framed photograph/ or a selection of hays/piggy treats for each winner of each category? Perhaps you could also include a charity each year, so the proceeds are split between the forum donations and a piggy charity?

Hehe sorry for the long text above i just find enter comps so much fun haha! :)) And i just thought i’d put a suggestion forward....Anyways I would love to donate at some point this year as this forum has been absolutely wonderful!
 
Hehe thankies, i just thought it might make donating a bit more fun and i find comps a great way to raise the pennies! :))
 
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