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TorrentBytes is not dying... but here is a BACKUP FORUM - http://tb.badne.ws/index.php

#1536827 by starship Donor

(Power User) at 2013-07-23 04:16:02 (5 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

tidus wrote:

mindfly wrote:

Is this torrent-damage any good?

No.

#1536828 by PengoIsMe (Sexy Aussie) at 2013-07-23 04:20:19 (5 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

I have read over a few posts that there in in fighting? Why dont the admins/staff or who ever is fighting. Pull your finger out, your not bigger than the site, you're just the guardians of the site. Nothing more nothing less and you're making it fail.

How can other sites pay their sever costs with paypal and you're telling us you cant? Too many logins to the one paypal account? Easily sorted have one person who is in charge of paying the server costs. Limit the access to it

#1536829 by polack420 Donor

(Power User) at 2013-07-23 04:40:21 (5 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

Truly Sad, I have been here since the beginning and even before when it was torrentbits.org

Anyone remember that ?? so its prolly been more like 10 or more years,
Found this lookin around to see when it was

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/2/136717

This was the best place in my all my experiences on these sites
I'm gonna miss this alot
Hurts a little on the inside

fuck guess ill have to hit a terabyte before this place goes up Tho

and who knows, might just morph into something new again

All the Best

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#1536831 by kath0815 Donor

(Power User) at 2013-07-23 06:15:58 (5 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

Join date 2005-02-10 01:23:21 (8 years ago)

Pretty sad day when the site will be shut down for good.

All the best to the admins/moderators/uploaders and everyone who kept the site going for long.

#1536832 by ZackoWack0 (User) at 2013-07-23 06:32:48 (5 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

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...Last, but not least, a thankyou to these fine people: hOG, tokol, brohan, MissOneOneNine, JEFFSR, BabyLove, cRaZy, MaxthePuppy, Pethron. They all did something to make, at the very least, my experience here a great one.

Ah the good old days. This site was THE site to be on, and if you weren't, well you were on some wannabe. It's a shame the people that have been "running" this place can't even respond, but what could they really say? They've spent so much time keeping secrets, and are probably so shocked that there are people willing to step up that they don't know what to do.

It's what happens when you think you have what it takes, but really don't. Haven't done anything for years and it's sad that some of you think they'll do something now. :no:

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How can other sites pay their sever costs with paypal and you're telling us you cant? Too many logins to the one paypal account? Easily sorted have one person who is in charge of paying the server costs. Limit the access to it

It's probably because they don't have the correct account type, therefore it keeps getting locked/frozen/whatever Paypal's calling it because no one will submit the documentation with their name on it (which has to be verified). That's why you run into all of these issues, since I can guarantee the site wasn't pulling in obscene amounts of donations to warrant anything else.

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What is this talk about pulling code out, etc? How much bandwidth is the site using per month, I'm still trying to figure out why it costs so much to operate a site that doesn't actually host any of the downloadable files.

It's not only about hosting, it's also about covering your ass for as long as possible. Who actually knows where the site/database are actually hosted? :-O

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I don't own the domain...

Then this site is miffed, since anyone else is completely useless it seems...

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I'm not interested in running to new places. Also, I'm not interested in opening a completely new forum. Just remove the fucking tracker from this site, and move the forum as-is to a new host. It should be a walk in the park for any basic coder. Seriously, why aren't we getting any feedback on this?

Would make a little too much damn sense, wouldn't it? Would also means someone would have to do something...Good luck. :lol:

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This could have all started months ago, this is what is frustrating.

Now we are left with a final minute rush to get shit sorted. Which is not looking good, I can't even get to the bottom of the server costs or server load.

The idea's put forward are all doable by the right people, my help would have to come from you all (the userbase) to help code and setup the hosting. Without the forum to ask for help, i'm fucked. A few people have offered but its a big task and would need everyone's input/help or I would end up destroying the site by playing/adding to things, trial and error coding by me is not going to be a smooth ride.

I don't want to go out without a fight, just don't be putting all your trust into me. I have idea's, I have no fucking clue how to sort it at a code/server level.

If not, looks like it wll be mass migration to torrentshack as Earwig has been so kind to open the doors.

Oh how I wish I'd gotten the chance to know you...

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Looks like the site costs are around 200 euro for just the forum to run!

Thanks for that info <3

Can we as a community find that amount for a site with no torrents?

We would be legal, paypal would have no fight with us while there is no illegal content and someone can legally put their name on the site without fear of being done for piracy. That does not bother me but to the current staff, there is no issue putting your name on the server bills now!

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That cost could probably be dropped to a bit over 1/4 of that if it's just a forum. It being legal and all. :-)

@ djinkyman: You would be correct. :yes:

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right, we won't ever be given access to the code.

No one has the skills to remove the shit to hand it over, when I say shit, I mean staff secrets/forums.
BoB has a backup from a long time ago so that's not good for the forum content.
We won't get access to the host.
The domain is under fuck knows whose control.

The chances of this place carrying on are beyond slim, we need all this to carry on as we are.

It would need to be a new site and name, with a new host. We might as well migrate somewhere. I can't try anymore than I am doing, I can't pester Tokol anymore than I am (sorry Tokol) and Sniper is M.I.A.

Surprise, surprise, the visible one with access to the database is missing. All you would need is the forum and user database tables...not hard. Now if one of those coders could provide you with that is a different story.

Ah well...nap time. Keep asking questions though folks...they're great! :thumbsup:

Maybe I should go on MythBusters...

Edit: I broke something with quotes, but you can figure it out...I think?

Last edited by ZackoWack0 at 2013-07-23 06:37:28

#1536833 by tomand73 (Power User) at 2013-07-23 06:52:42 (5 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

polack420 wrote:

I remember, I was also a member of torrenbits.org

What a great times

Last edited by tomand73 at 2013-07-23 06:52:51

#1536835 by VeryBadGuy Donor

(Mad Ultra Mod) at 2013-07-23 07:01:03 (5 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

ZackoWack0 wrote:

Maybe I should go on MythBusters...

only if they changed the name to "assumptions"

#1536836 by ZackoWack0 (User) at 2013-07-23 07:03:25 (5 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

VeryBadGuy wrote:

ZackoWack0 wrote:

Maybe I should go on MythBusters...

only if they changed the name to "assumptions"

Don't have to assume when you know. It's ok. I don't expect you to though. "No offense" :giggle:

#1536839 by Robcsa (Power User) at 2013-07-23 08:06:59 (5 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

Robcsa wrote:

TorrentBytes Packs transfer upload in the future to Torrentshack?

thanks for info. :-)

TSH:

Ratio system:

Will have no ratio rules. This means no Upload counted, no download counted, and no hit'n'run rules.

We would also like to point out that in removing the ratio rules from the site we will Not be storing any Torrent history at all, this information is auto deleted after 24 hours. There will be no trace of what you have downloaded. Due to this we will have no control over what you seed and what you don't seed and so therefore will have to rely on your good hearts to seed as long as possible for the other users. We are hopeful with no history of your activities here it will encourage people to create more of a community.

In the coming weeks we plan on implementing extra security features that have never been done before, that would make us a little revolution in the Torrenting world. Access to these extra features would only be available via donating, or activity in the forums, or a combination of both.

Userclasses Alterations:

Newbie - The default of all new users
Active Member - 100GB Upload or 50 Forum Posts + 2 weeks Membership.
Family Member - 500GB Upload or 250 Forum Posts + 12 weeks Membership.
Elite - 1.5TB (1500GB) Upload or 750 Forum Posts + 1 Year Membership.
TorrentShack Addict - 4TB (4000GB) Upload or1,500 Forum Posts + 1.5 years Membership.

#1536842 by nicoflash2 (Power User) at 2013-07-23 10:08:25 (4 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

Thank you to everyone that made this place great. Lots of memories here, but I'm glad we at least get to say goodbye

#1536844 by plop (Power User) at 2013-07-23 10:19:25 (4 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

so sad but happy torrentshack have stepped in to fill the void left by TBy.

Thanks for everything!

#1536847 by joohansson Donor

(Power User) at 2013-07-23 10:47:43 (4 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

2005-02-01 19:28:59, that was some time ago.. But this was the sadest news since, ever! If there was any way of donating I could probably had fund this site alone, but I understand the amount of money people are willing to donate is not the issue. Many thanks to staff, uploaders and users for all these years!

#1536850 by iNViSiBiLiTY (User) at 2013-07-23 11:08:23 (4 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

Myne wrote:

iNViSiBiLiTY wrote:

Of course they're not. I don't understand how hosting a forum would cost so much. It's not like all 50k members would stick around.

The problem isn't hosting a forum, it's getting the userbase there. Creating a new forum will only get a few on there, so the general plan is to keep TB running as a forum (you know that already probably). Now because apparently, - Green figured that out -, nobody is either willing, capable, or trustworthy to strip the proper parts, and make it run on a cheaper machine. So the way I see it things are a bit stuck atm.

Doesn't mean we should give up though.

edit: clarified a sentence.

I wasn't talking about a new forum, of course, I'm not interested in that. I'm talking about keeping this one as-is. Therefor, I'm asking the question: why the high monthly costs for running a forum with about 5000 active members?

#1536851 by Myne (Power User) at 2013-07-23 11:16:51 (4 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

iNViSiBiLiTY wrote:

Myne wrote:

iNViSiBiLiTY wrote:

Of course they're not. I don't understand how hosting a forum would cost so much. It's not like all 50k members would stick around.

I was trying to explain that, unfortunately it's not one of my best traits.

The forum c�n be kept running, however the people that are capable of taking the actions needed to do that aren't around at the moment.Now I understood that there are people that can give access to the code/database, but before that can happen some sensitive information needs to be removed from the staff/admin forums. Again, the people capable of doing so aren't around.

#1536852 by iNViSiBiLiTY (User) at 2013-07-23 11:24:17 (4 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

So Sniper just went M.I.A. (probably on holiday) without anyone knowing his return date? Well, as long as he shows up by the end of next week there's still a chance.

#1536853 by Myne (Power User) at 2013-07-23 11:53:22 (4 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

iNViSiBiLiTY wrote:

So Sniper just went M.I.A. (probably on holiday) without anyone knowing his return date? Well, as long as he shows up by the end of next week there's still a chance.

That's correct.

#1536860 by tomand73 (Power User) at 2013-07-23 13:37:39 (4 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

starship wrote:

tidus wrote:

mindfly wrote:

Is this torrent-damage any good?

No.

That's true, none of new torrent websites is as good as TB

Man I will miss this place and community...

#1536863 by Myne (Power User) at 2013-07-23 14:04:02 (4 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

tomand73 wrote:

starship wrote:

tidus wrote:

mindfly wrote:

Is this torrent-damage any good?

No.

That's true, none of new torrent websites is as good as TB

Man I will miss this place and community...

Torrentshack is probably (partially) inspired by TB, and I must say they're doing pretty well. Next best thing imo.

#1536870 by Green (Der Tommy) at 2013-07-23 14:46:41 (4 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

Tokol

Join date 2005-01-01 22:54:54 (8 years ago)
Last seen 2013-07-23 14:43:48 (< 1 min ago)

:bow:

Thanks for everything mate, sorry for being a pain! It was all for a good reason. :-/

Thanks for having the balls to face the community until the end.

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// Apparently the last admin around

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#1536872 by Earwig Donor

(VIP) at 2013-07-23 14:51:04 (4 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

Green wrote:

Tokol

Join date 2005-01-01 22:54:54 (8 years ago)
Last seen 2013-07-23 14:43:48 (< 1 min ago)

:bow:

Thanks for everything mate, sorry for being a pain! It was all for a good reason. :-/

Thanks for having the balls to face the community until the end.

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// Apparently the last admin around

I have always had admiration for him. I know first hand what was dumped on his shoulders and I really didn't envy him.

#1536873 by Godrick (Power User) at 2013-07-23 14:51:28 (4 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

Good bye all.

#1536875 by Amanda2k Donor

(Power User) at 2013-07-23 14:58:48 (4 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

Join date 2005-01-04 17:31:22 (8 years ago)
Last seen 2013-07-23 15:55:50 (< 1 min ago)

So sad to se the end of this amazing site

Im lost for words :/

#1536877 by Midnight (Power User) at 2013-07-23 15:04:27 (4 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

And we'll miss the Xmas Calendar too.. was the best xmas present ever!

#1536878 by hector (Power User) at 2013-07-23 15:04:32 (4 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

It will be a real shame to see TBy go, I've had some great times here!

Thanks to everyone who helped make TBy what it is today; a great place. Including all members and FLS, and a special thanks to the Staff that have worked tremendously hard to keep this place running over the years, and particularly during the recent months gone by.

I still hope a solution can be found and that we can somehow keep the TBy community alive!

Thanks & Take Care

#1536881 by chucklesjh Donor

(Power User) at 2013-07-23 15:24:14 (4 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]

I haven't been too active around these parts but I've been lurking. I'd like to at least see the community stay together, torrents can be found elsewhere, I would consider it a bonus if they stayed or came back.

So far, the only person I've seen around here lately that's been here longer than me is Aterlatus. I'll keep my eyes on this thread and others to make sure I move (or stay) with the group.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

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