Sections of the Board Under Maintenance

[Jennifer]

When I click on some of the categories and topic threads on this website, I get this message:

Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

Does this have something to do with the maintenance of the forum ?  Maybe this just happens from my internet connection problems.

[Windsor]

We are currently having database connection problems. I am working through this issue now. I hope it will be fixed shortly. In the mean time, if it happens just give it a few seconds and try again.  :hug: :hug:

[Jennifer]

Thanks, Windsor. Whenever I see the error message, I will try to reload the page.  :thumbsup:

[wannable]

Has the chat section per BRF Royals privatized for login members view only prompted more influx of guest subscribing to the RIF? If not, idea - promote the chat sections where guest may know that the chat section can be viewed only by login.

[Jenee]

Hey wannable... it doesn't seem to have made a difference in average # of registrations per week. We closed those sections to guests because we're not moderating them... they're private just as an added protection for the forum. There are several sections only available through log-in... the chat boards and all the non-royal boards too. Promoting those areas is not a bad idea...

[Jenee]

When I click on some of the categories and topic threads on this website, I get this message:

Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

Does this have something to do with the maintenance of the forum ?  Maybe this just happens from my internet connection problems.

FYI @Windsor I'm getting this error today

[wannable]

Hey wannable... it doesn't seem to have made a difference in average # of registrations per week. We closed those sections to guests because we're not moderating them... they're private just as an added protection for the forum. There are several sections only available through log-in... the chat boards and all the non-royal boards too. Promoting those areas is not a bad idea...

Thank you.

Another question, I'm a bit confused where to open a new thread.

A new article should be posted in general chat where there's no moderation or in the view it all section of the board.

Chat section says its for unofficial general chat and discussions, but I've seen new threads with new articles posted there.

TY

[Jenee]

I know, it's getting a little messy and confusing. News articles (current events, etc) should be posted in the main boards. Other articles on fluffy stuff (what Kate wore, etc) and other chatty threads should be posted in the general chat board. The main board is for more serious content.

[wannable]

Okay gotcha. Thanks.