Morning All:
Over the last few days, the site has had some issues that were a combination of maintenance that was overdue and technical issues that we may now have a handle on.
I apologize for the down time and know that it can be frustrating.
That said - we are actively looking into the path forward. The biggest change initially that you'll likely see in the site at first is the discussion boards moving to Vbulletin Cloud - which means we'll have all the latest doo dads and gee whiz stuff - and hopefully it will bring us into modern day communications and sharing.
From there - we are also beginning work with contractors to update the site as a whole and get on a modern Content Management System. This should allow us to bring the magic to you for years to come.
This all has been needed for a while - and while the timing isn't great as AD Revenue is down due to COVID and this all costs $$ - it's part of ensuring that a site that has now been online for the last 23 years can keep serving you - our guests.
Wish us luck - and please don't forget to support our travel partner - Magical Journey's - who literally helps us keep the lights on here at INTERCOT!
Thanks!
JOHN
INTERCOT Founder & MCP
The OG Disney Fan Site - Founded 1997
Thanks for the updates John! I thought it might have been me when I tried to log on a lunch a couple days this week. Interco has always been my favorite place on the web to post and discuss all things Disney (not a big FB fan). Good luck with the endeavor and cheers to many more years of Intercot!
Beth & David
09/82 Treehouse Villas, 06/86 BVP, 10/95 CBR, 10/99 DI, 08/03 PORS, 10/05 POP, 11/06 AKL, 09/09 POLY, 10/10 Wonder, 05/11 Dream/PORS, 08/13 POLY, 11/13 GF, 04/15 POLY, 11/15 BLT, 11/16 Aulani, 03/17 BLT, 08/18 BLT, 07/19 AKL, 06/21 BLT
Great news.
Does that mean i have to upgrade my CompuServe dial-up service?
:confused::confused:
Frankie #1440
INTERCOT Staff
Every day there is sad news, but each day itself is glad news.----Found in fortune cookie at Nine Dragons Restaurant in Epcot while having lunch during INTERCOT's 10th Anniversary Meet
But If Not
pjbs35a;2529338 wrote: Great news.
Does that mean i have to upgrade my CompuServe dial-up service?:confused::confused:
Yes Frankie - it does. Lol
INTERCOT Founder & MCP
The OG Disney Fan Site - Founded 1997
baldburke;2529337 wrote: Thanks for the updates John! I thought it might have been me when I tried to log on a lunch a couple days this week. Interco has always been my favorite place on the web to post and discuss all things Disney (not a big FB fan). Good luck with the endeavor and cheers to many more years of Intercot!
Yeah. I like the discussion board much better than Facebook too. Intercot is the only one I come to, because it stays friendly, unlike many others.
I'll meet you at the Rainbow Bridge.
I also want to throw out there that it would be fun to have another fundraiser like when we got personalized avatars.
I'll meet you at the Rainbow Bridge.
Cinderelley;2529344 wrote: I also want to throw out there that it would be fun to have another fundraiser like when we got personalized avatars.
Certainly I can set up a link to donate if folks want to help out with the costs.
That said - I think we may just let folks upload their own avatars moving forward. It will make it a little bit more challenging but it’s probably time.
INTERCOT Founder & MCP
The OG Disney Fan Site - Founded 1997
I remember the last big update - there were a few things that changed which I didn't like, but overall it was well worth it. Keep up the good work everyone involved! Looking forward to the improvements!
Totally off topic - Any plans for a 25th anniversary celebration in the works? The date is fast approaching...:party:
First trip, Christmas 1971.
Last Trip, Oct. 2017 - ICOT20!
Next Trip: Planning...Always Planning
brad192;2529354 wrote: I remember the last big update - there were a few things that changed which I didn't like, but overall it was well worth it. Keep up the good work everyone involved! Looking forward to the improvements!
Totally off topic - Any plans for a 25th anniversary celebration in the works? The date is fast approaching...:party:
The good thing here is that it’s still Vbulletin so most of the features should remain the same and there should be some upgrades at the same time.
All the old threads and members will import over. Plus it will be in the cloud which for stability and backup purposes should be better.
INTERCOT Founder & MCP
The OG Disney Fan Site - Founded 1997
brad192;2529354 wrote: I remember the last big update - there were a few things that changed which I didn't like, but overall it was well worth it. Keep up the good work everyone involved! Looking forward to the improvements!
Totally off topic - Any plans for a 25th anniversary celebration in the works? The date is fast approaching...:party:
Oh and on the 25th - we will do something but kind of need to clear the whole COVID thing first. October 2022 is still a bit away but we are looking forward to celebrating.
INTERCOT Founder & MCP
The OG Disney Fan Site - Founded 1997
pjbs35a;2529338 wrote: Great news.
Does that mean i have to upgrade my CompuServe dial-up service?:confused::confused:
I'm worried my 14.4 baud dial up via AOL will no longer be sufficient to load the site... I think I need to look into this broadband thing I keep hearing about... 
You're dead if you aim only for kids. Adults are only kids grown up, anyway.
- Walt Disney
John;2529353 wrote: Certainly I can set up a link to donate if folks want to help out with the costs.
That said - I think we may just let folks upload their own avatars moving forward. It will make it a little bit more challenging but it’s probably time.
I would be more than happy to help.
P.S. It's good to see you on the boards more. 
I'll meet you at the Rainbow Bridge.
DizneyFreak2002;2529361 wrote: I'm worried my 14.4 baud dial up via AOL will no longer be sufficient to load the site... I think I need to look into this broadband thing I keep hearing about...
This is the guy I <3 seeing on here. I can't handle seeing Disney through too many rose colored glasses. I'm always ready for a dose of reality. lolI'll meet you at the Rainbow Bridge.
Cinderelley;2529343 wrote: Yeah. I like the discussion board much better than Facebook too. Intercot is the only one I come to, because it stays friendly, unlike many others.
Indeed! That's not to say that we don't have or express opinions, but its certainly civil...at least 99.9% of the time. Thanks to all for keeping this site up and running.
Beth & David
09/82 Treehouse Villas, 06/86 BVP, 10/95 CBR, 10/99 DI, 08/03 PORS, 10/05 POP, 11/06 AKL, 09/09 POLY, 10/10 Wonder, 05/11 Dream/PORS, 08/13 POLY, 11/13 GF, 04/15 POLY, 11/15 BLT, 11/16 Aulani, 03/17 BLT, 08/18 BLT, 07/19 AKL, 06/21 BLT
baldburke;2529379 wrote: Indeed! That's not to say that we don't have or express opinions, but its certainly civil...at least 99.9% of the time. Thanks to all for keeping this site up and running.
That's kinda been the hallmark of the site and one reason I'd like to keep it open - to be a refuge from the rest of that stuff going on out there. Kind of like how Disney is an escape for all of us...
INTERCOT Founder & MCP
The OG Disney Fan Site - Founded 1997
