Filefront is closing ! - Page 2

Raptor1 · 03-25-09, 03:00 PM

A shame about FileFront, it was a really useful, if slow and problematic, site

Vikinger · 03-25-09, 03:05 PM

This is bad. So many nice companies that goes down due to the financial crisis.

Iam defently gona start to use Subsims services instead. Hey i might even gona make an donation to support Sailor Steve and Neil to thier site.

fred8615 · 03-25-09, 03:08 PM

You'll pardon me if *I* don't shed any tears over FF's demise. Considering the oaths I swore at them after they deleted ALL my files, and in the middle of my having to deal with no Internet access due to Hurricane Gustav, it's a wonder they lasted this long!!

EDIT: I just realized something. I got the news today, and it's my birthday!! What a great present!!!

(yes, I know it's not for those who have to find new hosting and all, but when it comes to FF, to quote Eric Cartman, "I hate those guys. I really really hate those guys.")

Questions for Neal:

Is there a size limit on files, or more accurately, how much space an individual can use?

Is there a limit on the number of files, regardless of size?

I have all my stuff on BtS-Mods.com right now. I wouldn't mind a second site, or even just moving everything here instead.

Sharkley · 03-25-09, 03:27 PM

Dang, to bad about FileFront..

Yah to SubSim, I will start my donations ASAP..

Many Thanks to all the SubSim Staff !!

AVGWarhawk · 03-25-09, 03:58 PM

Hey guys, get a hold of Neal to get your mods loaded here at SS.

Onkel Neal · 03-25-09, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fred8615

Questions for Neal:

Is there a size limit on files, or more accurately, how much space an individual can use?

Is there a limit on the number of files, regardless of size?

I have all my stuff on BtS-Mods.com right now. I wouldn't mind a second site, or even just moving everything here instead.

We do not have a file size limit, but anything over 30MB needs to be uploaded with FTP. We can set up an account for that. If anyone has over 1GB of mods, we can set up another account.

Number of files is not limited. However, if someone has 100 custom missions, for example, we would ask them to include them in one zip file and offer them as a "mission pack". This cuts down on the clutter and makes it 100x easier for the player to download 100 files

If you have 100 mods, for example, and they are all small files, it might be a good idea to package them as a combination mod.

If you have 20 different mods, some big, some small, then it would make more sense to upload and list them all separately.

Anyone who wants to begin uploading their mods, simply PM me.

Neal

andy_311 · 03-25-09, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dimitrius07

As far as i know, rapidshare is not for free use for uploaders. You can download for free but you have to wait 60 sec or less. When you pay you don`t have to wait and you can upload. Thise is how it works as far as i remember

Also so uk people ie on BT broadband are buggered because an error either occured or your d/loading a file according to them i have been d/loding this file since 2007

fred8615 · 03-25-09, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

We do not have a file size limit, but anything over 30MB needs to be uploaded with FTP. We can set up an account for that. If anyone has over 1GB of mods, we can set up another account.

I've got about 46 GBs of stuff.

Quote:

Number of files is not limited. However, if someone has 100 custom missions, for example, we would ask them to include them in one zip file and offer them as a "mission pack". This cuts down on the clutter and makes it 100x easier for the player to download 100 files

Stuff that's over 500 MB I have in 256 MB parts. All but one radio station is in parts. In a way it makes downloading easier because you can download some parts now, some later, instead of one huge file. If I were to upload here, would you prefer everything in one file? Larger parts?

neosnk35 · 03-25-09, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dimitrius07

As far as i know, rapidshare is not for free use for uploaders. You can download for free but you have to wait 60 sec or less. When you pay you don`t have to wait and you can upload. Thise is how it works as far as i remember

rapidshare got this point system, you can upload for free as an a collector account.. and everytime someone downloads your file youll get 1 point or 2 points maybe and when you got 10k points i think youll get a premium account.. but that 10k points sooo damn many..

Anvart · 03-25-09, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Carotio

Well, if you want...

http://www.silenthuntermods.com/

Direct link to the SHMF forum:
http://www.silenthuntermods.com/forum/

I still have lots of space available.

Sorry, Carotio ...
I did not like the form of new site pages ... i like our old forms ...

Starforce2 · 03-25-09, 05:55 PM

If you have mods there, back them up and spread the word. There is a small percentage who believe this to be an april fools joke of massive proporitons. Considering the ripples caused and the fact that there is other collaberating evidence and the lack of leeks about the joke suggest to me it is not a joke. Please make sure this gets passed on. I've posted at the fotrs forum, if any german speakers can help that'd be great. I can't even be sure my topic is in the correct place because I can't read an ounce of german.

I am a 6.5 year site admin at bcfiles.com, so I do have sources, and it seems to be the real deal.

Kapitan_Phillips · 03-25-09, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

(I even have a packet of passwords and account settings to be passed on to other SUBSIM memebrs in the event of my death).

*looks at the safe and clutches the key around his neck*

Wolfehunter · 03-25-09, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starforce2

If you have mods there, back them up and spread the word. There is a small percentage who believe this to be an april fools joke of massive proporitons. Considering the ripples caused and the fact that there is other collaberating evidence and the lack of leeks about the joke suggest to me it is not a joke. Please make sure this gets passed on. I've posted at the fotrs forum, if any german speakers can help that'd be great. I can't even be sure my topic is in the correct place because I can't read an ounce of german.

I am a 6.5 year site admin at bcfiles.com, so I do have sources, and it seems to be the real deal.

I don't think it is an April fools joke. they have already deleted many of my mods without consulting me. I've been with them for 3 years without a hitch. Last month all hell breaks loose. Worst off I get no answer and then they finally try to blame me that I didn't unchecked the scheduled files for deletion. Load of horse manure. I check my files regularly onsite. It was an excuse to hide the real issue that they are loosing there support and systematically shutting down there servers..

Anyhow I'll support subsim.com and bts-mod.com. People here are more reliable than rapidshare or megaupload.

kiwi_2005 · 03-25-09, 07:41 PM

I download from Rapidshare alot, beats me why hardly any here use rapidshare its a good place to upload/DL files lets you use a download manager as well. Thing that use to annoy me with Filefront is it wouldn't let me use IDM (internet download manager) so i would have to download using the browser one which is much slower.

03-25-09, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starforce2

If you have mods there, back them up and spread the word. There is a small percentage who believe this to be an april fools joke of massive proporitons. Considering the ripples caused and the fact that there is other collaberating evidence and the lack of leeks about the joke suggest to me it is not a joke. Please make sure this gets passed on. I've posted at the fotrs forum, if any german speakers can help that'd be great. I can't even be sure my topic is in the correct place because I can't read an ounce of german.

I am a 6.5 year site admin at bcfiles.com, so I do have sources, and it seems to be the real deal.

lol, how can anyone think its a joke when the website posted a closing notice on its own support pages!

thats why i put the link in my post just in case someone needed to see it to believe it. (just like i did)

and you can trust the fact that neal wouldnt be posting it on the main download page if it wasnt 1000% verified as true.

03-25-09, 03:00 PM	#16
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	A shame about FileFront, it was a really useful, if slow and problematic, site __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

03-25-09, 03:05 PM	#17
Vikinger Captain Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 514 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 6	This is bad. So many nice companies that goes down due to the financial crisis. Iam defently gona start to use Subsims services instead. Hey i might even gona make an donation to support Sailor Steve and Neil to thier site. __________________

03-25-09, 03:08 PM	#18
fred8615 Saint of the seas Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sorrento, Louisiana Posts: 1,320 Downloads: 265 Uploads: 127	You'll pardon me if I don't shed any tears over FF's demise. Considering the oaths I swore at them after they deleted ALL my files, and in the middle of my having to deal with no Internet access due to Hurricane Gustav, it's a wonder they lasted this long!! EDIT: I just realized something. I got the news today, and it's my birthday!! What a great present!!! (yes, I know it's not for those who have to find new hosting and all, but when it comes to FF, to quote Eric Cartman, "I hate those guys. I really really hate those guys.") Questions for Neal: Is there a size limit on files, or more accurately, how much space an individual can use? Is there a limit on the number of files, regardless of size? I have all my stuff on BtS-Mods.com right now. I wouldn't mind a second site, or even just moving everything here instead. __________________ Frederick J. Barnett Radio Stations & Music Captain's Desk Photos FJB Camera Pre Pearl Harbor Career Start Office links, Info Boxes, & 50 cal Crew Rank Fix Sub Class Info Real Subs SH4 Randomizer Sub Images Office Images Sub Pinups & Pics 24 Hour Clocks Office Posters Nav Map Make-Over Add-ons FJB Navigation Maps Office Window Chronographs Someone's got to take the responsibility if the job's going to get done! Do you think that's easy?! - Gregory Peck, The Guns of Navarone. Last edited by fred8615; 03-25-09 at 03:31 PM.

03-25-09, 03:27 PM	#19
Sharkley Engineer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 216 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	Dang, to bad about FileFront.. Yah to SubSim, I will start my donations ASAP.. Many Thanks to all the SubSim Staff !! __________________ Tonnage Wars http://www.comsubspac.com/ http://www.bts-mods.com/

03-25-09, 05:55 PM	#26
Starforce2 Planesman Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: minnesota Posts: 189 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Filefront to cease operations march 30th If you have mods there, back them up and spread the word. There is a small percentage who believe this to be an april fools joke of massive proporitons. Considering the ripples caused and the fact that there is other collaberating evidence and the lack of leeks about the joke suggest to me it is not a joke. Please make sure this gets passed on. I've posted at the fotrs forum, if any german speakers can help that'd be great. I can't even be sure my topic is in the correct place because I can't read an ounce of german. I am a 6.5 year site admin at bcfiles.com, so I do have sources, and it seems to be the real deal.

03-25-09, 03:58 PM	#20
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,293 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Hey guys, get a hold of Neal to get your mods loaded here at SS.

03-25-09, 07:41 PM	#29
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	I download from Rapidshare alot, beats me why hardly any here use rapidshare its a good place to upload/DL files lets you use a download manager as well. Thing that use to annoy me with Filefront is it wouldn't let me use IDM (internet download manager) so i would have to download using the browser one which is much slower. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.