{"@attributes":{"version":"2.0"},"channel":{"title":"HPFandom.net News","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/","description":"HPFandom.net News - LiveJournal.com","lastBuildDate":"Wed, 03 Aug 2016 23:52:23 GMT","generator":"LiveJournal \/ LiveJournal.com","copyright":"NOINDEX","item":[{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/18423.html","pubDate":"Wed, 03 Aug 2016 23:52:23 GMT","title":"Exciting news","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/18423.html","description":"
Dear HP Fandom & Hex Files members, <p><\/div>
I'm pleased to announce that with the assistance of Open Doors, HP Fandom and the Hex Files archives will soon be moved to new collections on the Archive of our Own (www.archiveofourown.org). You can read more about it on the AO3's annoucement post: http:\/\/archiveofourown.org\/admin_posts\/5386<\/a>.<\/div>
<p><\/div>
Here is where I would like to ask for your help! <\/div>
<p><\/div>
Please contact Open Doors (at http:\/\/opendoors.transformativeworks.org\/contact-open-doors\/<\/a>) with your HP Fandom and\/or Hex Files pseud(s) and e-mail address(es), if:<\/div>
<p><\/div>
You'd like us to import your works, but you need the notification sent to a different email address than you used on the original archive<\/div>
You already have an AO3 account and have imported your works already yourself.<\/div>
You’d like to import your works yourself (including if you don’t have an AO3 account yet).<\/div>
You would NOT like your works moved to the AO3.<\/div>
You are happy for us to preserve your works on the AO3, but would like them to remove your name.<\/div>
If you have any other questions they can help you with.<\/div>
<p><\/div>
Please include the name of the archive(s) in the subject heading of your email. If you've posted the works elsewhere, or have an easy way to verify that they're yours, that's great. If you don't, they will work with me to confirm your claims.<\/div>
<p><\/div>
Please see the Open Doors Website (http:\/\/opendoors.transformativeworks.org\/tutorials\/<\/a>) for instructions on how to import your works to the AO3 or add them to the new collections: <\/div>
http:\/\/archiveofourown.org\/collections\/hpfandom<\/a><\/div>
http:\/\/archiveofourown.org\/collections\/thehexfiles<\/a> <\/div>","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/18423.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/17976.html","pubDate":"Sat, 20 Jun 2015 14:30:53 GMT","title":"Update June 20 10:30am EST","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/17976.html","description":"Well, much has happened.

First of all, thank you all for your offers of help. As always, I am humbled by the show of support from the fandom. Our funding has increaded to cover 6 months, so that aspect is good.

I said I am tired, but I have always been very conflicted about letting go of the archives. They are like my children, and I would miss them if they were no longer "with me." However, they are in need of a serious overhaul, with their software needing to be upgraded to a better, less buggy version of e-fiction. That is something I am incapable of doing.

For the time being, I am going to keep entries closed on both archives and find someone who can do the necessary updating. Thank you for sticking with me.","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/17976.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/17732.html","pubDate":"Wed, 17 Jun 2015 21:14:33 GMT","title":"UPDATE 6\/17 5:15 pm EST","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/17732.html","description":"Here is where we stand.


Currently there are two supported methods of remediation.

The system is taken offline and the primary drive is set removed and aside. The OS is then reinstalled and the primary drive is set as a secondary drive and then mounted so that files can be restored. The system will be offline for the duration of the reinstall as well as the recovery.

Another option is to speak with our sales team and purchase a new system with a freshly installed OS so that the data can be migrated while keeping the infected server online until the migration is completed.<\/i><\/blockquote>


Will be discussing the options, but it looks like we will be taking the server down to reinstall, as long as it does not require me to do something technologically adept like make a back-up of stuff I do not know how to back up. :)

This will give me at least three months to work with Walter at squidge.org and get that process rolling. Because that process might be less work than trying to migrate it all to AO3.","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/17732.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/17641.html","pubDate":"Tue, 16 Jun 2015 17:41:18 GMT","title":"A warning to begin saving your favorites","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/17641.html","description":"There appears to be an issue on the server that gets us listed on spamhaus as being bad. There is a bot running on it or something like that. I am not a technical person, and it appears that to correct it might entail either doing some back up restart (I am not capable technologically of doing this) or moving to a different server with the same host, and I do not know what that server will cost. The jury is still out on that.

The donations do trickle in, and we stay at roughly 3 months worth of funding in reserve because of how the funds arrive in dribs and drabs. And honestly, I am grateful for every penny we get. However, I am getting tired. So perhaps once the funding runs out it will be time to hang up my fan fiction hat. I really dislike saying that, because it's been a great time and I've tried so hard to stay afloat, but without the sites being upgraded to a different version of e-fiction (and me not being capable of upgrading them) I cannot foresee the sites continuing.

So you are getting at the very most three months notice to save your favorites, but depending on what the new sever is going to charge, it could be less. So as of today I will be turning off the option that allows for new submissions so that everyone can begin saving. I do apologize for having to take this action, but I just don't see an alternative. Migrating to AO3 is not an option--too much work involved.","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/17641.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/17174.html","pubDate":"Tue, 05 May 2015 21:04:24 GMT","title":"Funding","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/17174.html","description":"Hello. We are beginning to get low in the funding area again. As of this writing, I have about three months left. Just a heads up.","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/17174.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/17012.html","pubDate":"Thu, 29 Jan 2015 16:26:16 GMT","title":"Yes, we appear to be down again.","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/17012.html","description":"I am aware that we are down. This is an ongoing issue that I am working on. My apologies.","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/17012.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/16656.html","pubDate":"Thu, 04 Dec 2014 21:23:53 GMT","title":"Downtime","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/16656.html","description":"SingleHop is closing our CHI-2 Data Center at the end of 2014, and moving all customers to a brand new state of the art Data Center nearby. Your servers have been identified as the last customer hardware that remains to be relocated from this facility.  We have scheduled these servers to be migrated to our new Data Center December 13th at the times below.
<p>
<b>Dec 13, 2014 8:00 PM - 11:59 PM CST<\/b>
<p>
Once your servers are moved, they will be able to take advantage of the enhanced services available at the new facility.
<p>
During this time frame, your infrastructure will need to be taken offline for up to four (4) hours. We have conducted substantial planning and preparation to keep this downtime to a minimum and will do anything in our power to minimize migration time.","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/16656.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/16525.html","pubDate":"Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:54:02 GMT","title":"Quick Update","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/16525.html","description":"A quick update here.

Fandom once again came through and we can cover our hosting bills. Some of the more stressful aspects of the archives are gone. The forums were bot magnets that filled my mailbox with sometimes 50+ "members" a day. Without that aspect, it is much easier for me to deal with things.

I'm still recovering from shoulder surgery and I am a bit groggy today from pain meds I took last night, so I will get more in depth with amounts and time frames in a day or so when I am better able to focus. No more pain pills for me.","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/16525.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/16267.html","pubDate":"Tue, 24 Jun 2014 19:03:10 GMT","title":"The Future of The Archives","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/16267.html","description":"We are down to our last month of hosting for both The Hex Files and HPFandom. I have always said that I would like to keep the archives active and available for everyone, but it's starting to wear on me.

I had been in talks with AO3 to transfer the archives to them, but in all honesty, I am one person and because the archives are in eFiction version 1, they just can't be automatically moved. It would require me hand entering each and every link for each story into their system. We are talking about over 8,000 stories. I would love to be able to move them, but it's just too much for me to even comprehend doing.

I could keep asking for funds, but I really dislike doing that, and I will not use ads. The logical conclusion for me is to let the archives go. I have enjoyed being here for the fandom, and I am so very thankful for everything that has been done for us over the years. Please know that I am very conflicted about this.

With that in mind, that gives you the readers, a months time to save what you want to save.

Sher","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/16267.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/16122.html","pubDate":"Thu, 08 May 2014 13:31:59 GMT","title":"Looks like things are fixed","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/16122.html","description":"You can access the archives now.","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/16122.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/15698.html","pubDate":"Thu, 08 May 2014 02:25:50 GMT","title":"Troubles","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/15698.html","description":"I am having serious server issues after trying to update cpanel and WHM and am desperately trying to get things back up and running. Please be assured I am working on this.","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/15698.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/15514.html","pubDate":"Sun, 16 Mar 2014 00:24:38 GMT","title":"Possible down time","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/15514.html","description":"A message from our hosting site:


Please be advised that we will be performing a scheduled network maintenance during the following date and time:<\/p>


Monday, March 17th, 2014 at 07:00PM CT to Tuesday, March 18th, 2014 at 06:00AM CT.<\/i><\/p>


This maintenance is necessary to perform upgrades on our billing system .  During this maintenance we will be upgrading to a newer version of our billing and client relationship management system.<\/p>


This maintenance will be SERVICE IMPACTING<\/b>.  During this 7 hour maintenance window you may experience downtime and interruptions with these systems during the windows of 7:00PM CT to 7:30PM CT and 12:00AM CT to 01:30AM CT on Tuesday March 18th.<\/p>


Please make note and be aware.<\/p>","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/15514.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/15201.html","pubDate":"Thu, 08 Aug 2013 16:12:11 GMT","title":"Funding update","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/15201.html","description":"As of August 8, 2013, we have 11.5 months worth of hosting funds. Thank you!","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/15201.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/14991.html","pubDate":"Wed, 10 Jul 2013 20:59:18 GMT","title":"Donations","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/14991.html","description":"As of today, July 10, 2013, we have 4 ½ months of hosting left. I do not like to say this, but if we are unable to secure funds for the hosting costs, both The Hex Files and HPFandom will be forced to shut down. As it is, we pay the domain registration fees ourselves, but with hosting costing $149.00 per month (we are on a dedicated server) there is no way that we can cover that on our own. It has been suggested in the past that we use advertising, but I cannot in good conscience do that.

I feel I've been slack in asking for donations, however I had a stroke in January 2012 and so my time has been spent focusing on improving my health. Now that I am on track with that, I feel that I need to impress upon everyone how dire the funding situation is at the moment.

Thanks for taking the time and reading.

Sher



http:\/\/home.comcast.net\/~sherdelune\/donate.html<\/a>","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/14991.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/14651.html","pubDate":"Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:05:10 GMT","title":"Donation time again","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/14651.html","description":"Once again we come to you, the loyal fandom, and ask you to donate to keep us afloat. Our last donation drive secured up two years of funding, but that time is almost up. We are secure through mid-January, but without donations, we will have to close our (metaphorical) doors. So please, donate if you can to keep both The Hex Files and HPFandom alive.

Thank you.

http:\/\/home.comcast.net\/~sherdelune\/donate.html<\/a>","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/14651.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/14403.html","pubDate":"Sat, 16 Jul 2011 01:18:11 GMT","title":"Server Issues","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/14403.html","description":"The server issues have been resolved!","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/14403.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/14204.html","pubDate":"Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:42:59 GMT","title":"Server Issues","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/14204.html","description":"We are experiencing a server problem and it is being addressed right now. I will let you know when we are back up and running.

Sher","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/14204.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/13073.html","pubDate":"Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:05:50 GMT","title":"It's that time again","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/13073.html","description":"It's that time again when we humbly ask that you contribute to keeping our archives open another year.  We are on a dedicated server, and  the cost is higher than being on a shared server.  If we do not get contributions, the archives will close, and fiction only available on our archives will be lost.  I love this fandom and I am doing my best to keep our archives alive and thriving so that we do not lose any well loved stories.

Please contribute and keep both The Hex Files and HPFandom running for another year.

Thank you in advance,

SeparatriX

Contribute here<\/a>","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/13073.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/12979.html","pubDate":"Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:37:39 GMT","title":"Finished!","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/12979.html","description":"Cross-posted to hex_companion

It looks like we are finished. DNS may or may not have propagated for your individual locations, but it has propagated for me and for the host who is located inn Chicago. I am going to wait one more day before turning submissions back on just to be safe, but the archive is open for reading.

Many thanks to Singlehop hosting for getting us up and running in no time, but more than anyone else thanks to all of you for saving us from becoming fandom history.

Sher
for HPF and THF","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/12979.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/12613.html","pubDate":"Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:44:01 GMT","title":"Latest news","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/12613.html","description":"cross-posted at hex_companion

As of right now, both sites have been transferred to the new server and everything is looking good for The Hex Files. I was able to access the site using the IP address and it looks good so far. We are running into a bit of a snag with HPFandom because when Just Host took on the accounts, they made it so HPF was a subdomain of The Hex Files, and it appears all file associations for HPF are listed as though it was still a subdomain. Hopefully this will be resolved soon. It also appears that the old host has un-suspended the accounts, so they might be good for reading only at this time. I shut off the ability to post just to be on the safe side.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. :)

Sher, who needs to fix her circadian rhythms...","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/12613.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/12318.html","pubDate":"Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:40:25 GMT","title":"Update four","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/12318.html","description":"cross-posted to hex_companion

Although the sites appear to be up, this is only so that the new host can get the data to transfer over. I have turned off the ability to login or post because you may lose any new data once the move is complete and I'd hate for you to have to repost.","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/12318.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/12127.html","pubDate":"Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:16:43 GMT","title":"Update three","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/12127.html","description":"Cross-posted to hex_companion

I just want to say that the Harry Potter fandom has to be the most caring and generous fandom I have ever had the privilege to be a part of. Well, it's the only fandom I have ever been a part of, but that's beside the point.

Thanks to your generosity we have collected 803.99 (at last look) which is enough to keep both archives in hosting for the next five months.

I have already set things rolling with SingleHop, and JustHost has just sent the migration link. I am waiting to hear back from SingleHop regarding the migration, but will keep an eye on progress through their LEAP system, which I really love, because it allows me see what is going on whilst they work on our ticket.

At this point in time I do not have a clear estimate as to when we will be up again, but I do not anticipate it being too long. At least I am hoping it won't be long.

With humble thanks and best regards

Sher","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/12127.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/12015.html","pubDate":"Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:33:55 GMT","title":"Update part two","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/12015.html","description":"First of all, I want to send thanks to everyone that has stepped up to help. You've all really come through for us. Thank you!

Second: I will never again believe anyone when they say something is unlimited, and will be especially skeptical if they insist they can handle our two sites on one account. It just isn't so.

I just got off the phone with a very nice person at Singlehop, and the ball is in motion to get us transferred and back up and running. We are waiting for a back-up of the accounts on Just Host, and they will send me a migration link that I will provide to Singlehop in order for them to
get us back online. I do not as yet have an estimate of how long this process might take, but be assured we are working on things as we speak. Keep your fingers crossed!

For those who asked, our new costs will be $149.00 a month, which is better than the $179.00 per month we were paying.

I will continue to keep you updated as things progress.

Sher","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/12015.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/11521.html","pubDate":"Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:56:54 GMT","title":"Update","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/11521.html","description":"Update (cross-posted to hpfdotnet and hex_companion):

When I set up the host that suspended us they told me we had unlimited bandwidth, unlimited everything. I tried to set up two separate accounts for both Hex and HPF just to be safe, but they assured me that one account would be fine (even after I told them we were high traffic)and it appeared to be so until this suspension hit us out of the blue about CPU overuse. They directed me to a 'partner company' and their dedicated server. Mind, I told them before that I was on a dedicated server, but that costs were high and I wanted to downgrade a bit.

I have seen all the suggestions in both communities and will be investigating them all tomorrow when I'm not in bed and my mind is fresh. I promise you here and now that neither archive will close. Each hosts works by authors no longer in the fandom, and are the only place their stories can be found, so I feel a responsibility to the fandom to make sure they are always available.

In the meantime, if you wish to contribute, I have the link that is used for The Hex Files, but be aware that in the recent past all HPF contributions also come to the account for Hex as we share a server and I maintain and administrate both.

http:\/\/home.comcast.net\/~sherdelune\/donate.html<\/a>

Thank you all for your concern, suggestions and support.

Separatrix
for HPF and THF","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/11521.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/11469.html","pubDate":"Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:48:31 GMT","title":"Serious issues","author":"separatrix","link":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/11469.html","description":"Once again we have a problem with hosting. Our account has been suspended for going over a certain amount of CPU, and the host has referred us to a dedicated server which costs less than the last one we were on, but costs more than what we have in our till to make the switch. The current host would refund, but there is no way we would have enough funds to last past one month. So I am at a loss as to what to do. We are sister sites with The Hex Files and I am considering that we might have to close Hex and defer to HPF since it covers all pairings, but I just don't know. I don't like to think of Hex closing but I just can't keep going through this kind of stress. Any suggestions would be welcome.","comments":"https:\/\/hpfdotnet.livejournal.com\/11469.html?view=comments#comments"}]}}