thplinth Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Following diminishing numbers of visitors to TAMB and the subsequent reduction in TAMB income, it is the intention for TAMB to close definitively from 1st November 2017. TAMB can no longer generate enough advertising revenue to cover the costs of around £300/month to pay for the dedicated server that hosts the TAMB software. The dedicated server is also older equipment and no longer maintainable, so at some point it would be necessary to migrate the TAMB to a new cloud-based platform. This is quite a large job and would take some time to do. We feel it wouldn't be a worthwhile task given the reduction in traffic and usage of TAMB. It is the opinion of the TAMB Team that the days of messageboards have largely gone, being overtaken by other platforms. Thank you to all users of the TAMB over the years, and we look forward to seeing you on some other online forums in the future. The TAMB Team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Sorry for re-posting but your announcement could not be replied to and many questions are building about the nature of the problem and possible solutions. If possible could you reply to them and give the board a chance to save itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 I'm interested in finding out the total running costs, time, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Maybe should have called this thread "Save the TAMB" to combine ideas & suggestions ? So many new threads relating to this it's hard to keep track already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 I'd like to know how much is the net shortfall revenue versus expenses. You have been quoting 300 a month in expenses for ages but never ever the revenue. If it is 250 in revenue versus 300 expenses you are effectively closing this wonderful board for a poxy 50 quid a month out of pocket expenses. You need to open up here folks. If not now when? Big mistake closing this board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, thplinth said: I'd like to know how much is the net shortfall revenue versus expenses. You have been quoting 300 a month in expenses for ages but never ever the revenue. If it is 250 in revenue versus 300 expenses you are effectively closing this wonderful board for a poxy 50 quid a month out of pocket expenses. You need to open up here folks. If not now when? Big mistake closing this board. It's your fault its closing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Just now, deecie said: It's your fault its closing. Whaur ye been pal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Just now, Ormond said: Whaur ye been pal? I spent last weekend in Eastern Europe trying to find you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Just now, deecie said: I spent last weekend in Eastern Europe trying to find you @McTeeko had me tied up.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McTeeko Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 1 minute ago, Ormond said: @McTeeko had me tied up.... Aye while I pumped your wife ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, deecie said: It's your fault its closing. 'The Famous' Amazing patter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Just now, McTeeko said: Aye while I pumped your wife ? How did you know She was my Wife? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McTeeko Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Just now, Ormond said: How did you know She was my Wife? Her guide dug gave her away ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Just now, McTeeko said: Her guide dug gave her away ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 I blame the SNP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, Scunnered said: I blame the SNP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 27 minutes ago, thplinth said: Following diminishing numbers of visitors to TAMB and the subsequent reduction in TAMB income, it is the intention for TAMB to close definitively from 1st November 2017. TAMB can no longer generate enough advertising revenue to cover the costs of around £300/month to pay for the dedicated server that hosts the TAMB software. The dedicated server is also older equipment and no longer maintainable, so at some point it would be necessary to migrate the TAMB to a new cloud-based platform. This is quite a large job and would take some time to do. We feel it wouldn't be a worthwhile task given the reduction in traffic and usage of TAMB. It is the opinion of the TAMB Team that the days of messageboards have largely gone, being overtaken by other platforms. Thank you to all users of the TAMB over the years, and we look forward to seeing you on some other online forums in the future. The TAMB Team That in no way should be a reason for closing it. I first found the TAMB in June 2001 and there were about 4000 members. The volume of traffic may have diminished in recent months but it's still massive compared to the early years. Many, many people read it but don't necessarily post. Many rely on it still for Scotland match info, tickets, meeting places etc.without ever posting or posting 1-2 a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrystarfish Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Yep, +1 for regular reader but not very frequent poster. I'd be interested to know if anyone's looked into a Patreon account or similar that we can donate to, to keep it going. Trying to reduce my Facebook & Twitter usage to zero, not increase it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Brexit claims another victim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 It'd certainly be tragically ironic if the TAMB shut down a few days before we finally qualify for something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 1 hour ago, thplinth said: 'The Famous' Amazing patter... he's probably in the owner's group. WE have no way of knowing :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, phart said: he's probably in the owner's group. WE have no way of knowing Was thinking the same funnily enough. Would explain the current situation somewhat at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 24 minutes ago, Toepoke said: It'd certainly be tragically ironic if the TAMB shut down a few days before we finally qualify for something... It is destined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 27 minutes ago, Toepoke said: It'd certainly be tragically ironic if the TAMB shut down a few days before we finally qualify for something... 2 minutes ago, thplinth said: It is destined. I'd take that trade. Maybe the sites a jinx? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 (edited) We've always said in Leith that the world would end when Hibs won the cup. Slowly but surely it looks like we were right. First it was Brexit and Trump, Dode Michael, then that crazy basturd with the curtains in Korea started playing fukk and now the TAMB is finished whatever happens, it happened Edited September 7, 2017 by DoonTheSlope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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