VLH CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT

[gomezz]

Also they will not recieve any Email addresses of the any member as that part of the SQL database will be erased, so they can't use it for any nefarious/advertising reasons.

Very understandable.  But would it be possible to do a mass email shot to all existing members explaining the changes and how to sign up to any new platform that may assume the purpose of this site?  That way it is up to each member to decide if they are happy to give their email address to any new site.

I don't believe the forum software will allow me to do that (Send a mass Email to all members). It's either give every Email address or none, I'm not spending time, deleting just some of them

Fair enough.  I wonder if the URL for the web site could be redirected to a holding page at minimal cost at least for a short time.

[ImBackBaby]

Also they will not recieve any Email addresses of the any member as that part of the SQL database will be erased, so they can't use it for any nefarious/advertising reasons.

Very understandable.  But would it be possible to do a mass email shot to all existing members explaining the changes and how to sign up to any new platform that may assume the purpose of this site?  That way it is up to each member to decide if they are happy to give their email address to any new site.

I don't believe the forum software will allow me to do that (Send a mass Email to all members). It's either give every Email address or none, I'm not spending time, deleting just some of them

Fair enough.  I wonder if the URL for the web site could be redirected to a holding page at minimal cost at least for a short time.

You can purchase the domain for around £10 a year, it just means no one else can use the domain verylittlehelps.com. I owe a few domains that I have created for business's that I wanted to set up.

[LittleNomad]

Thank you @LittleNomad.
Under 'Actions' on the profile menu, the only option available is "download profile data".
There appears to be no option to delete the account under any of the headings on the menu offered.

You should be able to delete your account now, I've changed the permissions

[azura]

LittleNomad, I've been a lurker here for a while, I'm very sorry for your loss.


Just out of curiosity, what are the storage requirements of the site, how big is the database? Could potentially deploy a replacement afterwards, if not a migration. Though, as others have said, Reddit's r/tesco is pretty active with similar styles of posts...

[LittleNomad]

SQL Database about 100mb
Public_HTML directory about 200mb

Storage isn't a big deal when hosting VLH, it's the traffic volume.
It needs to be able to handle 1000+ people online at any one time, which happens when Tesco does an announcement, normally about job losses.

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[dfl]

So how would I go about taking it over, i'd need some idea how to do it, but if i could afford it i would do it, this site has been invaluable to me and many many others and it would be a shame to have it simply disappear

[BooHoo]

No, it's got to go. Bye bye.

[imprint]

@LittleNomad, I'm very sorry for your loss.

This forum is such a valuable resource, it would be a loss to everyone if it went offline.

I can help! I have experience managing forums, including server administration, and I'd be happy to host this one. Here's how I propose we handle user data:

To ensure a smooth transition, user accounts with usernames and passwords would be preserved.

For user privacy, all emails could be permanently deleted during the transfer. We can discuss the option of deleting direct messages as well, depending on user preference.

@LittleNomad, since I can't DM, feel free to email me.

[grim up north]

Any news if this site is being taken over/kept going or anything? It would be a shame to lose all the good info on here

[madness]

@LittleNomad, I'm very sorry for your loss.

This forum is such a valuable resource, it would be a loss to everyone if it went offline.

I can help! I have experience managing forums, including server administration, and I'd be happy to host this one. Here's how I propose we handle user data:

To ensure a smooth transition, user accounts with usernames and passwords would be preserved.

For user privacy, all emails could be permanently deleted during the transfer. We can discuss the option of deleting direct messages as well, depending on user preference.

@LittleNomad, since I can't DM, feel free to email me.

Whoa some random who just signed up wants to take over the forum and have access to our details?

[gomezz]

That is certainly a concerning consideration.  Any successor to VLH would need to establish its credibility in its own right and not automatically inherit *any* user details from VLH.  Any useful information that could be transferred would need to be stripped of all user details.

[lucgeo]

Little Nomad, in his initial announcement informing us of his decision to close the site, made it very clear that it would not be handed over to just anybody, and details of members would not shared.

[LittleNomad]

Little Nomad, in his initial announcement informing us of his decision to close the site, made it very clear that it would not be handed over to just anybody, and details of members would not shared.

Correct, someone that has just joined isn't getting the database.

I have the domain name until October, it is the hosting packagae that runs out at start of June.

[fatlad]

Looks like it's goodbye sadly 😥

[ImBackBaby]

Right folks, unless by some miracle this site is saved and someone takes over which I highly doubt will happen, just want to say all the hairy best to you all. Be good, Be Fruitful and always were protection, Remember Hugs not drugs.

And if you are all interested in carrying on the moaning session, head on over the to the Tesco Reddit page, some good stuff there.

Much Love & Peace to all.

[Superdude09]

Little Nomad, in his initial announcement informing us of his decision to close the site, made it very clear that it would not be handed over to just anybody, and details of members would not shared.

Correct, someone that has just joined isn't getting the database.

I have the domain name until October, it is the hosting packagae that runs out at start of June.

I emailed the admin contact but haven't had a reply
Can we chat via pm?

[lucgeo]

Right y'all...I'm off on my holibobs tomorrow so can I just take this opportunity to say goodbye

To Little Nomad you're dad helped so many people over the years by creating this site and getting up the noses and backside of Tesco hierarchy, with its popularity and the numerous members who shared their knowledge...calling out the untruths and deliberate misinformation given thinking they wouldn't get caught out!
The help and advice I had over the years from many members which honestly helped me and my colleagues enormously in challenging and protecting our rights
So it is with a very heavy heart that this is my last post...cue bugle...to those who've helped and guided me in the past...thank you To Nomad and his lovely wife RIP 

LUCGEO has left the building...Nos Da I pawb