Is it not working?
The last few days i've tried to go there and it hasn't come up.....anyone else have problems or is it just me?
Yes, I've not been able to get in for a few days myself.
Looks like the DNS has expired.
If you add a line to your C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts file then you can get on.
72.167.131.58 sparcouncil.org www.sparcouncil.org
Of course not much happening as no one else can get on.
so we can post whatever we want until it gets fixed? cool.
FWIW I can open a dated cached copy of it using Google Chrome.
You're right though - nothing there to use.
It's been down for almost a week, so they don't seem concerned about getting back up :-\
SPAR has been having some difficulty with its server, is in the middle of making a technology service provider and hosting company switch, and is having to untangle some domains on its account it does not wish to own. They have not had email since Monday, and are just as frustrated as community members trying to access the site.
Don't waste time/typing on conspiracy theory...
It's a shame that SPAR does not make an announcement to the community, or at least to it's members BEFORE making a technology service provider and hosting company switch and BEFORE loosing it's ability to send and receive email. Normally it is standard practice to inform users about a technology upgrade and impacted use of the system.
Quote from: zoo on April 16, 2009, 07:00:33 AM
Don't waste time/typing on conspiracy theory...
OMG!
I just heard that SPAR went incognito while they negotiate to sell Confederate Park to Al Czervik to knock it down and build condos!
When are they going to come back online?
It is my understanding that because of the development site right next to the SPAR building, JEA has been asked to cut power at various times to allow for electrical work. This is what happened on Mon, and that is when server, and everything else went down. When it was brought back up, sparcouncil server did not restore the way it was supposed to -- hence no notice.
It is true SPAR should have asked someone to post info about it somewhere (I guess here) once they realized what had happened, and communicate that they were going to use the opp to rectify some other tech issues... But the flip side of the coin is that those concerned could have picked up the phone to find out what was happening prior to jumping into the "SPAR's conspiring to keep us in the dark" nonsense...
I have stopped in the office the past two days, and I gather they are not entirely sure when the new tech provider will have everything functioning fully. But don't take my word for it. If you really want to know, you'll have to pick up that good old fashioned technology, the telephone (353-7727).
Info can also be verified online. The DNS expired on 12-Apr-2009 and is now being transferred.
QuoteDomain Name:SPARCOUNCIL.ORG
Created On:12-Apr-2005 14:28:08 UTC
Last Updated On:15-Apr-2009 20:21:32 UTC
Expiration Date:12-Apr-2010 14:28:08 UTC
Sponsoring Registrar:Tucows Inc. (R11-LROR)
Status:CLIENT HOLD
Status:PENDING TRANSFER
Status:AUTORENEWPERIOD
Registrant Organization:SPAR Council
Registrant Street1:1321 N. Main St.
Quote from: zoo on April 16, 2009, 10:24:27 AM
It is my understanding that because of the development site right next to the SPAR building, JEA has been asked to cut power at various times to allow for electrical work. This is what happened on Mon, and that is when server, and everything else went down. When it was brought back up, sparcouncil server did not restore the way it was supposed to -- hence no notice.
SPAR's web server is in their building? That's strange.
Quote from: Lunican on April 16, 2009, 11:26:07 AM
SPAR's web server is in their building? That's strange.
No, it isn't in the building. It is hosted by GoDaddy.
QuoteI just heard that SPAR went incognito while they negotiate to sell Confederate Park to Al Czervik to knock it down and build condos!
At this point I would welcome Al Czervik to turn Confederate Park into condos!
Really? I heard the park was going to be a Wal-Mart.
Not just any wal mart... a historic wal mart...
I've seen a Wal-Mart in Naples, FL that actaully looks very nice....
I can see an historic wal-mart in Russia from my porch :-\
you might be right in fact I heard they are going to be the first bio-fuel powered alternative living facility in town by harnessing all that methane gas. Methane, its the future ya know http://alternative-fuel-news.blogspot.com/2008/08/methane-as-future-fuel-of-21st-century.html
then they plan on selling the excess power at low cost to new SPR residents who sign up for a pre-paid SPAR membership that will include a methane gas powered golf cart.
Quote from: AlexS on April 16, 2009, 11:34:33 AMQuote from: Lunican on April 16, 2009, 11:26:07 AMSPAR's web server is in their building? That's strange.
No, it isn't in the building. It is hosted by GoDaddy.
Sooooo, how does this fit into the power was shut off issue? I've lost my power and comcast didn't go down.... ::)
Quote from: zoo on April 16, 2009, 10:24:27 AM
But the flip side of the coin is that those concerned could have picked up the phone to find out what was happening prior to jumping into the "SPAR's conspiring to keep us in the dark" nonsense...
No such conspiracy theory was stated until the fun ones that came up after your statement. Or were you just hoping to beat them to the punch?
Quote from: Springfielder on April 16, 2009, 04:09:52 PM
Quote from: AlexS on April 16, 2009, 11:34:33 AMQuote from: Lunican on April 16, 2009, 11:26:07 AMSPAR's web server is in their building? That's strange.
No, it isn't in the building. It is hosted by GoDaddy.
Sooooo, how does this fit into the power was shut off issue? I've lost my power and comcast didn't go down.... ::)
It would seem that either zoo in misinformed by SPAR or SPAR is just misinformed about themselves.
If springfield had a trolley, the website wouldn't be down right now.
Quote from: movedsouth on April 16, 2009, 06:29:33 PM
you think a faux trolly would do? On the other hand, we no longer need the forum in Springfield. With all the demolitions we got line of sight between all the remaining buildings and can just use signals.
Best post yet!!!
Quote from: movedsouth on April 16, 2009, 06:29:33 PM
you think a faux trolly would do? On the other hand, we no longer need the forum in Springfield. With all the demolitions we got line of sight between all the remaining buildings and can just use signals.
FCCJ offers American Sign Language, there sure be one fits any one's schedule:
http://mis.fccj.edu/ocs/OpenClassDisplay.aspx?crs=ASL1140&t=20101&st=key&rt=True
QuoteI think the website is down because SPAR sold the SPAR building including the server to BMLR for more low end housing. This was after they discovered that the zoning ordinance actually doesn't require 300sqft, but 3.00 sqft per resident (yet another scriveners error). The SPAR building will be a new polonium-certified LEED building as it will be entirely powered by the body heat and excrement of the 5,000 people living in it as a new example of high density zero-commute living.
After an initial review and an Letter of Opinion from someone who may or may not matter, some suburban design elements may be added. For example the building may be put on wheels to make it more efficient and mass transit compliant.
LMAO - love this...
QuoteIm sure Zoo would prefer to use trained anti homeless bald eagles instead.
Actually, if we had to start using "messengers," to deliver information, it would make perfect sense, from an operational efficiency standpoint, to utilize any found wandering around the neighborhood already. A messenger could ask for their fix, negotiate to camp in someone's doorway with their "lady friend," and offer the latest news from SPAR at the same time...
Quote from: AlexS on April 16, 2009, 10:46:46 AM
Info can also be verified online. The DNS expired on 12-Apr-2009 and is now being transferred.
QuoteDomain Name:SPARCOUNCIL.ORG
Expiration Date:12-Apr-2010 14:28:08 UTC
Sponsoring Registrar:Tucows Inc. (R11-LROR)
It appears the transfer is complete.
QuoteDomain Name:SPARCOUNCIL.ORG
Expiration Date:12-Apr-2011 14:28:08 UTC
Sponsoring Registrar:GoDaddy.com, Inc. (R91-LROR)
yea, the website is working again.