shmax.com-site down

[tjparkside]

I went to add some figures at http://shmax.com/ today and the homepage link shows the following message;

"Sorry, folks. I did something dumb and have completely hosed the site. It's not looking like it's going to be back any time soon, such was the enormity of my screw-up. If any of you are TOTAL LINUX/MYSQL ADMIN HEROES and think you can help, please contact me as soon as possible at shmax@shmax.com. I'll be in the tub until then. Thanks for understanding. -Shmax"

i assume someone pressed the shiny red button?

[Hursticon]

I hope this isn't the same fate that befell Cobraislandtoys.com, that site was an awesome resource. :(

[heroic_decepticon]

Damn, I just lost 2 months worth of records....

[GoktimusPrime]

...glad I just use crude ol' MS Excel. :p

[5FDP]

...glad I just use crude ol' MS Excel. :p

+1 :D

[Sharky]

i started to use Shmax ages ago but i found it too hard and complicated to keep updating... now i just use the sharkys counting method and cataloging system.. its easy

i have lots and lots...

done!!!:D

[Hursticon]

i started to use Shmax ages ago but i found it too hard and complicated to keep updating... now i just use the sharkys counting method and cataloging system.. its easy

i have lots and lots...

done!!!:D

LOL, I like it. :p:D

[heroic_decepticon]

Message has changed and sounds positive.

"Sorry, folks. I did something dumb and have managed to completely wreck the site. Don't worry, all your collection data and the photos and information you've submitted are safe. I'm going to take this opportunity to do the server upgrade I've been putting off for weeks now, so when we come back we'll be on a more powerful machine, which will hopefully mean fewer 'database overloaded' messages. Hope to you see you all again soon.

Thanks for understanding. -Shmax"

[shmax.com]

Hey guys, we're back. Thanks for hanging in there. Your collection data is perfectly safe, and is restored to the exact state it was as of midnight, 02/20/2012. See ya 'round the site!

[Zippo]

Hey guys, we're back. Thanks for hanging in there. Your collection data is perfectly safe, and is restored to the exact state it was as of midnight, 02/20/2012. See ya 'round the site!

Good to hear, but .. we are not American so use the correct date format :)

20/2/2012

[Omega Supreme]

Good to hear, but .. we are not American so use the correct date format :)

20/2/2012

HAHA! You tell him mate :)

[heroic_decepticon]

Hey guys, we're back. Thanks for hanging in there. Your collection data is perfectly safe, and is restored to the exact state it was as of midnight, 02/20/2012. See ya 'round the site!

That's awesome, thanks for all the hard work and for telling us. Very glad the site is back in line!

[griffin]

Good to hear, but .. we are not American so use the correct date format :)

20/2/2012

That's not very nice.
It may be confusing if both day and month are 12 or less, but this date could be worked out... and it isn't a requirement in the rules to post in any set format (dates or measurements).
If you want to help, let them know about the different date format here (most Americans don't even know), and say it nicely.

[tjparkside]

Hey guys, we're back. Thanks for hanging in there. Your collection data is perfectly safe, and is restored to the exact state it was as of midnight, 02/20/2012. See ya 'round the site!

Great news,Shmax..glad to find you are back!
Thanks for letting everyone know how you where going during this time!
:D