I'd never heard of Vanilla before coming here. Holy expensive, Batman! There's nothing about this forum that couldn't be replicated (or done better) with a free installation of phpbb or equivalent. Inmotion hosting's most basic managed dedicated server plan would probably handle this forum fine for just over $100 a month. You're overpaying to a staggering degree for what you're getting.
I’m no expert and my hobby bored is hosted totally free (and has shitty formatting, but still) but I agree that Vanillers prcing seems v high.
I'd never heard of Vanilla before coming here. Holy expensive, Batman! There's nothing about this forum that couldn't be replicated (or done better) with a free installation of phpbb or equivalent. Inmotion hosting's most basic managed dedicated server plan would probably handle this forum fine for just over $100 a month. You're overpaying to a staggering degree for what you're getting.
The key word is "probably".
I was told your exact words back in 2013 and I made the switch for one month. It was not anywhere near the quality of Vanilla and the cries of protest from posters was deafening. (Plus I didn't like the format and functionality). The poster that made the suggestion to me felt so embarrassed that he left HH and never returned.
Do I have issues with Vanilla from time-to-time? Yes. But am I happy overall with what we're getting? Yes, I am. Plus I have reduced and fixed costs now so I have no complaints.
I'd never heard of Vanilla before coming here. Holy expensive, Batman! There's nothing about this forum that couldn't be replicated (or done better) with a free installation of phpbb or equivalent. Inmotion hosting's most basic managed dedicated server plan would probably handle this forum fine for just over $100 a month. You're overpaying to a staggering degree for what you're getting.
The key word is "probably".
I was told your exact words back in 2013 and I made the switch for one month. It was not anywhere near the quality of Vanilla and the cries of protest from posters was deafening. (Plus I didn't like the format and functionality). The poster that made the suggestion to me felt so embarrassed that he left HH and never returned.
Do I have issues with Vanilla from time-to-time? Yes. But am I happy overall with what we're getting? Yes, I am. Plus I have reduced and fixed costs now so I have no complaints.
Do they also host it or do they just manage the forum app. I can't tell if that's part of their service or not
Looks to me like rhey just help hook into a vps server with php and mysql
I'd never heard of Vanilla before coming here. Holy expensive, Batman! There's nothing about this forum that couldn't be replicated (or done better) with a free installation of phpbb or equivalent. Inmotion hosting's most basic managed dedicated server plan would probably handle this forum fine for just over $100 a month. You're overpaying to a staggering degree for what you're getting.
When you get older, you pay to free your time. I used to DIY everything...including my homes and a biz website. Now I just pay up and get what I want.
The only thing I DIY today is the racecar squad. If I die from a suspension failure taking a turn above 100mph, I want it to be my error.
I refuse to die from the hands of a 19 year old with an Accutane dependency and a fresh WyoTech degree.
Vanilla frees up more Stalin time compared to a SanFran dude brah. Time is worth more as you age.
I have some friends that try to give me shit for paying to have my car serviced.
"You paid $300 for that? Dude, you could have ordered the part online for $30 and installed it yourself. Put your car on some jack stands, remove the oil gaskets, drain the fuel injectors, and then use a series 903 torque conversion ratchet to take off the mounting brackets. Then you just unscrew the old one and screw in the new one. Take you maybe 2 hours."
When you get older, you pay to free your time. I used to DIY everything...including my homes and a biz website. Now I just pay up and get what I want.
The only thing I DIY today is the racecar squad. If I die from a suspension failure taking a turn above 100mph, I want it to be my error.
I refuse to die from the hands of a 19 year old with an Accutane dependency and a fresh WyoTech degree.
Vanilla frees up more Stalin time compared to a SanFran dude brah. Time is worth more as you age.
I have some friends that try to give me shit for paying to have my car serviced.
"You paid $300 for that? Dude, you could have ordered the part online for $30 and installed it yourself. Put your car on some jack stands, remove the oil gaskets, drain the fuel injectors, and then use a series 903 torque conversion ratchet to take off the mounting brackets. Then you just unscrew the old one and screw in the new one. Take you maybe 2 hours."
Yeah, fuck that shit.
I hired contractors to do work in a condo we owned. After they finished up, they asked if there was anything else I wanted done. I paid them to hang artwork on the walls. Some people call that lazy. I call it a worthwhile fucking investment because I hate hanging pictures and artwork.
When you get older, you pay to free your time. I used to DIY everything...including my homes and a biz website. Now I just pay up and get what I want.
The only thing I DIY today is the racecar squad. If I die from a suspension failure taking a turn above 100mph, I want it to be my error.
I refuse to die from the hands of a 19 year old with an Accutane dependency and a fresh WyoTech degree.
Vanilla frees up more Stalin time compared to a SanFran dude brah. Time is worth more as you age.
I have some friends that try to give me shit for paying to have my car serviced.
"You paid $300 for that? Dude, you could have ordered the part online for $30 and installed it yourself. Put your car on some jack stands, remove the oil gaskets, drain the fuel injectors, and then use a series 903 torque conversion ratchet to take off the mounting brackets. Then you just unscrew the old one and screw in the new one. Take you maybe 2 hours."
Yeah, fuck that shit.
Cars are pricey. Good mechanics are rare. Pay them well..
My shop is a bargain compared to German dealerships, but this is every millenial kid's response to a race inspection (required signed inspection before entering any paddock) after I tell him what he needs to fix before race day.
"I already paid my $300/day race entry fee! I only budgeted for a $100 inspection."
"I read a forum/FB thread that said it's only X amount of hours/labor!!"
"I can't pay you until next month? Can you get it ready for next Friday?"
Not without a few Gs my guy. We won't sign your inspection without the repairs. We race too. Your car is not safe.
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Is it partially due to the exchange rate?
I was told your exact words back in 2013 and I made the switch for one month. It was not anywhere near the quality of Vanilla and the cries of protest from posters was deafening. (Plus I didn't like the format and functionality). The poster that made the suggestion to me felt so embarrassed that he left HH and never returned.
Do I have issues with Vanilla from time-to-time? Yes. But am I happy overall with what we're getting? Yes, I am. Plus I have reduced and fixed costs now so I have no complaints.
Of all the forums I've been on it's definitely the best user experience.
Especially compared to that 247 shit that all you doogs subscribe to
Nothing else matters
Looks to me like rhey just help hook into a vps server with php and mysql
The only thing I DIY today is the racecar squad. If I die from a suspension failure taking a turn above 100mph, I want it to be my error.
I refuse to die from the hands of a 19 year old with an Accutane dependency and a fresh WyoTech degree.
Vanilla frees up more Stalin time compared to a SanFran dude brah. Time is worth more as you age.
"You paid $300 for that? Dude, you could have ordered the part online for $30 and installed it yourself. Put your car on some jack stands, remove the oil gaskets, drain the fuel injectors, and then use a series 903 torque conversion ratchet to take off the mounting brackets. Then you just unscrew the old one and screw in the new one. Take you maybe 2 hours."
Yeah, fuck that shit.
My shop is a bargain compared to German dealerships, but this is every millenial kid's response to a race inspection (required signed inspection before entering any paddock) after I tell him what he needs to fix before race day.
"I already paid my $300/day race entry fee! I only budgeted for a $100 inspection."
"I read a forum/FB thread that said it's only X amount of hours/labor!!"
"I can't pay you until next month? Can you get it ready for next Friday?"
Not without a few Gs my guy. We won't sign your inspection without the repairs. We race too. Your car is not safe.
CC, Venmo or Paypal?