Annoucements Alert!!! - OzChess

**Comeback Kid** · 07-25-2007, 05:43 PM

It occurred to me that OzChess, Australia's newest and best Chess Forum, should have a separate thread to keep posters up to date about rules and announcements that are made.

So far the only rule is to be respectful towards others, even if you disagree with their views. If members practise the Golden Rule, that would be an added bonus.

Moderators!!!!

An offer to have Trevor Stanning (MOZ and starter on other chess boards) has been made, but it will likely be a fortnight or so before I have a response as he is quite busy.

Expressions of interest will also be considered. This is the best time to get in on the gound floor.

**Iconoclast** · 07-25-2007, 07:59 PM

I am willing to be a moderator on a roster of some sought. I do not expect that there will be anything to do other than.
1. Remove porn.
2. Remove real SPAM.
3. Ask someone to concider their "tone."

I honestly think that there will be no need to go deleting or moving members posts against their wishes.

**Comeback Kid** · 08-07-2007, 06:30 PM

I have changed Platypus' name from Platypus to Watto, as requested. I have also increased the number of Private Message storage to 500.

**Comeback Kid** · 08-14-2007, 06:33 PM

A Google search about a fortnight ago for the terms 'Chess Forum Australia' placed OzChess in 6th spot. I was pleased about this but knew that in time the SEO Optimizations would yield even better results.

Today I did a search using the same terms, and OzChess is now occupying the third and fourth spots, second overall after CC.

On Yahoo the results are even better with those search terms placing OzChess in #1 spot.

I suspect that CC got off their lazy butts when I first mentioned this subject because their positioning has also improved.

Anyway, just thought I would let everyone know this positive news. Obviously in time, with new members using these 2 search engines to look for chess forums to join, OzChess should benefit from this development.

AO

**Euro-Chess** · 08-16-2007, 03:24 AM

That's interesting, a little bit, but probably not enough to be a News or Announcement.

**Iconoclast** · 08-16-2007, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by Euro-Chess

That's interesting, a little bit, but probably not enough to be a News or Announcement.

Same as "BHP-Billiton lost 2 cents today in the wake of ..." but we still get to hear it.

**Euro-Chess** · 08-17-2007, 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by Iconoclast

Same as "BHP-Billiton lost 2 cents today in the wake of ..." but we still get to hear it.

This difference is you get to turn the channel if you don't like that kind of news.

**MOZ** · 08-17-2007, 01:11 AM

Originally Posted by Iconoclast

Same as "BHP-Billiton lost 2 cents today in the wake of ..." but we still get to hear it.

Down 2 cents
I would like to see that.

**Comeback Kid** · 08-23-2007, 01:02 AM

Pax has claimed that he sometimes has difficulties accessing this site.

If anyone has trouble loading up www.ozchess.com.au

then I recommend you

a.) Use Explorer as opposed to Firefox; and
b.) Just type http://ozchess.com.au (without the triple www)

That should solve your problems. If not, please email me

allegation@gmail.com

Thanks,

AO

**Comeback Kid** · 08-23-2007, 08:40 PM

The board may be down for a few hours tomorrow or the day after so that a new chess modification can be added to OzChess.

AO

**Pax** · 08-23-2007, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by Arrogant-One

Pax has claimed that he sometimes has difficulties accessing this site.

It was down again this afternoon. Looks like it could be a DNS problem.

a.) Use Explorer as opposed to Firefox; and

When the web/dns server is down, it doesn't matter what browser you use. It's not that the site doesn't display, it's that it doesn't exist.

b.) Just type http://ozchess.com.au (without the triple www)

Why would that help (it doesn't, by the way)? The server appears to www-redirect without any problems..

Barry · 08-24-2007, 12:22 AM

Originally Posted by Arrogant-One

a.) Use Explorer as opposed to Firefox; and
b.) Just type http://ozchess.com.au (without the triple www)

Please explain how either of these things might resolve the issue?

I use firefox of 99% of web browsing including all vbulletin sites I visit and can't remember every having a browser issue. Also if www. doesn't resolve then we have problems, but I will try that next time.

I also had problems access ozchess yesterday. Seemed to be a problem resolving the server name to an address (ie DNS issue). Who handles the DNS for your domain? FWIW I've used zoneedit.com for many years and found it to be pretty reliable and free for the first domain.

**vagrantnomad** · 08-24-2007, 02:40 AM

i just saw an e-mail for this site ,copyed it into google , got straight here
and signed up with ease , good stuff.

Barry · 08-24-2007, 03:27 AM

I was experiencing problems again tonight. The problem seems to be the name gets dropped by my DNS server. Not sure why. It would be interesting if Pax is also using the Exetel DNS servers.

The problem has been resolved by placing the following line in the hosts files

69.16.225.247 www.ozchess.com.au

I got the IP address by doing a whois on the domain and to get the hosting nameserver and then nslookup - ns1.vbskinworks.com and asking that server for the IP address of www.ozchess.com.au. Dialogue attached...

Code:

C:\Documents and Settings\Barry>nslookup - ns1.vbskinworks.com
Default Server:  host.vbskinworks.com
Address:  69.16.225.247

> ozchess.com.au
Server:  host.vbskinworks.com
Address:  69.16.225.247

Name:    ozchess.com.au
Address:  69.16.225.247

> exit

This is an ugly fix but it works.

I note that this IP address is the same as the DNS server for the domain. Not that that is necessarily a bad thing.

**Comeback Kid** · 08-24-2007, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by Barry

Please explain how either of these things might resolve the issue?

I use firefox of 99% of web browsing including all vbulletin sites I visit and can't remember every having a browser issue. Also if www. doesn't resolve then we have problems, but I will try that next time.

I also had problems access ozchess yesterday. Seemed to be a problem resolving the server name to an address (ie DNS issue). Who handles the DNS for your domain? FWIW I've used zoneedit.com for many years and found it to be pretty reliable and free for the first domain.

Hi Barry

I server and hosts for OzChess are in the USA. I think the problem, and have been told that the problem, is associated with the site actually being http://ozchess.com.au

One user who could not log on using the www, tried the non www and has been able to gain access problem free since then. Nevertheless, the registered domain name is www, and maybe its time for me to call the server (likely Monday at the earliest as my weekends get booked up pretty fast) and I'll see if this can be cleared up.

AO

AO

07-25-2007, 05:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Comeback Kid Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 4,712 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Annoucements Alert!!! It occurred to me that OzChess, Australia's newest and best Chess Forum, should have a separate thread to keep posters up to date about rules and announcements that are made. So far the only rule is to be respectful towards others, even if you disagree with their views. If members practise the Golden Rule, that would be an added bonus. Moderators!!!! An offer to have Trevor Stanning (MOZ and starter on other chess boards) has been made, but it will likely be a fortnight or so before I have a response as he is quite busy. Expressions of interest will also be considered. This is the best time to get in on the gound floor.

08-07-2007, 06:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Comeback Kid Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 4,712 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Change of Member Name I have changed Platypus' name from Platypus to Watto, as requested. I have also increased the number of Private Message storage to 500.

08-14-2007, 06:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Comeback Kid Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 4,712 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	SEO's changes are paying off! A Google search about a fortnight ago for the terms 'Chess Forum Australia' placed OzChess in 6th spot. I was pleased about this but knew that in time the SEO Optimizations would yield even better results. Today I did a search using the same terms, and OzChess is now occupying the third and fourth spots, second overall after CC. On Yahoo the results are even better with those search terms placing OzChess in #1 spot. I suspect that CC got off their lazy butts when I first mentioned this subject because their positioning has also improved. Anyway, just thought I would let everyone know this positive news. Obviously in time, with new members using these 2 search engines to look for chess forums to join, OzChess should benefit from this development. AO

08-16-2007, 03:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Euro-Chess Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 127	Google That's interesting, a little bit, but probably not enough to be a News or Announcement.

08-16-2007, 09:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Iconoclast Immoderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wollongong NSW Posts: 1,605	Originally Posted by Euro-Chess That's interesting, a little bit, but probably not enough to be a News or Announcement. Same as "BHP-Billiton lost 2 cents today in the wake of ..." but we still get to hear it.

07-25-2007, 07:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Iconoclast Immoderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wollongong NSW Posts: 1,605	I am willing to be a moderator on a roster of some sought. I do not expect that there will be anything to do other than. 1. Remove porn. 2. Remove real SPAM. 3. Ask someone to concider their "tone." I honestly think that there will be no need to go deleting or moving members posts against their wishes.

08-17-2007, 12:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
Euro-Chess Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 127	Originally Posted by Iconoclast Same as "BHP-Billiton lost 2 cents today in the wake of ..." but we still get to hear it. This difference is you get to turn the channel if you don't like that kind of news.

08-17-2007, 01:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
MOZ Figurehead absolute. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ozchess is the marginalised cyber-spot where cc-Mods choose to engage with cc-banned posters. Posts: 2,637	If only it was 2 c. Originally Posted by Iconoclast Same as "BHP-Billiton lost 2 cents today in the wake of ..." but we still get to hear it. Down 2 cents I would like to see that.

08-23-2007, 01:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
Comeback Kid Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 4,712 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Server problems Pax has claimed that he sometimes has difficulties accessing this site. If anyone has trouble loading up www.ozchess.com.au then I recommend you a.) Use Explorer as opposed to Firefox; and b.) Just type http://ozchess.com.au (without the triple www) That should solve your problems. If not, please email me allegation@gmail.com Thanks, AO __________________ . "He was a man, take him for all in all. I shall not look upon his like again." ~ Hamlet ~

08-23-2007, 08:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Comeback Kid Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 4,712 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Chess Addition The board may be down for a few hours tomorrow or the day after so that a new chess modification can be added to OzChess. AO __________________ . "He was a man, take him for all in all. I shall not look upon his like again." ~ Hamlet ~

08-23-2007, 11:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
Pax Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 34	Originally Posted by Arrogant-One Pax has claimed that he sometimes has difficulties accessing this site. It was down again this afternoon. Looks like it could be a DNS problem. a.) Use Explorer as opposed to Firefox; and When the web/dns server is down, it doesn't matter what browser you use. It's not that the site doesn't display, it's that it doesn't exist. b.) Just type http://ozchess.com.au (without the triple www) Why would that help (it doesn't, by the way)? The server appears to www-redirect without any problems..

08-24-2007, 12:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
Barry Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wollongong Posts: 66	Originally Posted by Arrogant-One a.) Use Explorer as opposed to Firefox; and b.) Just type http://ozchess.com.au (without the triple www) Please explain how either of these things might resolve the issue? I use firefox of 99% of web browsing including all vbulletin sites I visit and can't remember every having a browser issue. Also if www. doesn't resolve then we have problems, but I will try that next time. I also had problems access ozchess yesterday. Seemed to be a problem resolving the server name to an address (ie DNS issue). Who handles the DNS for your domain? FWIW I've used zoneedit.com for many years and found it to be pretty reliable and free for the first domain.

08-24-2007, 02:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
vagrantnomad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: qld at the moment Posts: 273	no probs i just saw an e-mail for this site ,copyed it into google , got straight here and signed up with ease , good stuff.

08-24-2007, 03:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
Barry Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wollongong Posts: 66	I was experiencing problems again tonight. The problem seems to be the name gets dropped by my DNS server. Not sure why. It would be interesting if Pax is also using the Exetel DNS servers. The problem has been resolved by placing the following line in the hosts files 69.16.225.247 www.ozchess.com.au I got the IP address by doing a whois on the domain and to get the hosting nameserver and then nslookup - ns1.vbskinworks.com and asking that server for the IP address of www.ozchess.com.au. Dialogue attached... Code: C:\Documents and Settings\Barry>nslookup - ns1.vbskinworks.com Default Server: host.vbskinworks.com Address: 69.16.225.247 > ozchess.com.au Server: host.vbskinworks.com Address: 69.16.225.247 Name: ozchess.com.au Address: 69.16.225.247 > exit This is an ugly fix but it works. I note that this IP address is the same as the DNS server for the domain. Not that that is necessarily a bad thing.

08-24-2007, 05:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
Comeback Kid Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 4,712 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Originally Posted by Barry Please explain how either of these things might resolve the issue? I use firefox of 99% of web browsing including all vbulletin sites I visit and can't remember every having a browser issue. Also if www. doesn't resolve then we have problems, but I will try that next time. I also had problems access ozchess yesterday. Seemed to be a problem resolving the server name to an address (ie DNS issue). Who handles the DNS for your domain? FWIW I've used zoneedit.com for many years and found it to be pretty reliable and free for the first domain. Hi Barry I server and hosts for OzChess are in the USA. I think the problem, and have been told that the problem, is associated with the site actually being http://ozchess.com.au One user who could not log on using the www, tried the non www and has been able to gain access problem free since then. Nevertheless, the registered domain name is www, and maybe its time for me to call the server (likely Monday at the earliest as my weekends get booked up pretty fast) and I'll see if this can be cleared up. AO AO __________________ . "He was a man, take him for all in all. I shall not look upon his like again." ~ Hamlet ~

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