redg8r Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Tackleunderground was a 6 month client with a Miami based hosting company "BliksemHosting" This hosting company had a stellar reputation for quality service, support & hardware, even earning the webhost magazine "editors choice award" 2 years in a row. We signed up last May & have been relatively pleased. In early December, for unknown reasons, our hosting provider simply shut down thier service & walked away. leaving TU & hundreds of other hosting clients without service, support or the ability to retrieve thier data or daily backups as was promised in their service agreement. They currently cannot be reached via telephone, or email. There are also allegations of credit card fraud complaints by other clients who paid for service in advance. Our term was monthly & we were paid thru December without that month's service. With that said, I have filed a complaint with the BBB, filed a report with the federal internet crimes division & currently seeking a legal suit to obtain a court order to retrieve our data from the datacenter. Until then, unfortunately we are left in the wake with signifigant data loss, approximately 6 months worth of contributions. I estimate @ 600 TU members are without an account, All 1800 forum attachments are gone, along with @ 1300 gallery photos. I've researched & chosen the services of a well established datacenter (in business since 1995) with our new server located in a datacenter just opened in Lansing Mi. Those of you local to the area might be familiar with them from recent news coverage. To those of you who have lost your account, I sincerely apologize & beg of you to re-register & help rebuild what was lost. I apologize to ALL TU members for my lack of maintenance. Backups we're guaranteed, yes, but anyone running a website will agree that making periodic personal backups are part of the gig. Anyone needing assistance in rejoining, or anyone willing to resubmit to areas that were lost, eg; tutorial photos, gallery photos, etc, Feel free to use the contact form to get me directly. Note: the site still needs a little more work to get back up to speed, so you will notice some broken images (posticons, smileys etc,) those will be replaced. If you see anything else awry, please let me know. Thank you & Happy Holidays. Jerry "redg8r" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskiefool Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Thats a real shame Jerry I hope things get back for you soon this is a great site and owe any success in making my baits swim to these guys here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw53487 Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Thanks for the report. Some companies just suck like that. Everyone will be pleased that the site is up and running again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladesandbaits Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 It will be back good as new before long. We all need to do what we can to help if called upon. I too owe much to the existance of this site,and it's members. Blades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALLHEAD Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Welcome Back!!! Going Withdrawals When You Were Gone. We're Here If Help Is Needed. Wallhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPala Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 AIYE to that Blades. Just give me a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoya Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Red, I've been here since the beginning and plan to stay until the end (my end that is). I'll help where I can if needed. Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinator Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Well it is sure nice to see that this site is up and running again!! It's unfortunate that all that info is gone....but I'm sure in time with everyone's help we can rebuild the site. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Jerry, Good to see you back up and running. If there's anything I can do, just let me know. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjack Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Thank the Good Lord!! I was certainly close to a meltdown!! Red anything you need from me just ask!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Jerry, I have only joined a year ago, and I am a avid user of this forum. If there is anything I can do to help, just ask, and I'll see what I can do.....Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Well, this board has so many talented builders, I'm certain it will bounce back better than ever. I appreciate all that was done to get us back up as quickly as possible. Hats off the to admin, once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etch a sketch Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 jerry, glad to see your back up and running, was needing a fix bad, love this place i do,if you need anything let me know Etch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Sorry to hear about that mess. But at the same time glad your back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slickster Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 I'm glad your back up and running, didn't know where to go for the best info on the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskydan666 Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Ho Shittt!!!!!Im so glad your back!!!!In no time tu will be back on track!!!!Thank's Red!!!Nice job!!!muskydan666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernel Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 I was fairly new to the sight when it crashed, but was going into DTs myself. Glad to see it is back up and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasbass1 Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Glad your back on line. Too bad about the bad luck, but it wasn't your fault. With all the great guys here things will be back to normal in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camel1918 Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Jerry, Sorry about the mess. I was lost without the site. I had to check every day to see if it was back up. I was having withdrawals. I know that with all the great talent and individuals that are regulars here on the site it will be back to business as usual with even better material for those looking for help with our addiction. LOL Glad we are back up again. Missed you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 well its great to see the site back up and running. there was a hole in my life while the sites been down. i guess were all tackle junkies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Thnx for your hard work Red. Glad TU is back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lure--Prof Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Glad we're back!! Your hard work is very appreciated Red! Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millsryno Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 I was going nucking futs without my favorite site! Thanks for the hard work Red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Thanks Jerry for getting TU back up running ...Best Site on the Net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Red, I am just glad that you are dedicated enough to get everything back up and running as fast as you can. I know it was alot of work and stress. Stuff like that cannot be avoided by anyone. If I can help... just hollar. Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
