[Andy Hurley]

Hi,
I can't seem to access http://back-garden-moths.co.uk/community/forum.php? anymore. Does anyone know if its just down for servicing or does it no longer exist?

Thanks

[aeshna5]

It was there a couple of days ago when I took a look, so probably just down atm.

[Davebutterflyman]

It is showing a standard response code which probably means something simple like the server being down. A 404 error sometimes indicates that the requested server resource will be found again at a future date.

[Andy Hurley]

Thanks guys, I'll try again tomorrow then

[tperry]

I'm not a member of BGM but I often look at the site as it is a very good resource for seeing what moths have been trapped around the country which is very useful if your own trap has thrown up a teaser.

I know that BGM has suffered over the last few months from persistent "hacking" by an unscrupulous foreign pharmaceutical sales outfit which seems to be able to by-pass the latest technology of the web-provider and also get round the "secure" passwords in place.

I was on the site a couple of days ago when the latest attack was noticed and the Owner /Administrator (Simon Wantling?) posted to say (words to the effect) that he had had enough and this is "the end".

This site is a well run , friendly place with a virtually unbeatable ID resource provided by experienced moth enthusiasts all over the country and beyond. It will be a sad indictment of the internet if BGM is driven out of existence by this hacking activity.

I was on the point of joining this site and I do hope that Simon reconsiders his decision to finish and perhaps, with the help of a sympathetic web provider and maybe other security input, may continue to provide us with the excellent resource that BGM has become.

Tony

[Andy Hurley]

Originally Posted by tperry

I'm not a member of BGM but I often look at the site as it is a very good resource for seeing what moths have been trapped around the country which is very useful if your own trap has thrown up a teaser.

I know that BGM has suffered over the last few months from persistent "hacking" by an unscrupulous foreign pharmaceutical sales outfit which seems to be able to by-pass the latest technology of the web-provider and also get round the "secure" passwords in place.

I was on the site a couple of days ago when the latest attack was noticed and the Owner /Administrator (Simon Wantling?) posted to say (words to the effect) that he had had enough and this is "the end".

This site is a well run , friendly place with a virtually unbeatable ID resource provided by experienced moth enthusiasts all over the country and beyond. It will be a sad indictment of the internet if BGM is driven out of existence by this hacking activity.

I was on the point of joining this site and I do hope that Simon reconsiders his decision to finish and perhaps, with the help of a sympathetic web provider and maybe other security input, may continue to provide us with the excellent resource that BGM has become.

Tony

I completely agree with you Tony and hope they overcome and endure. Even though I am Germany based, the people there were always very helpful to me as a beginner. It is an excellent site and it would be a great shame if it closed.

[tperry]

Originally Posted by Andy Hurley

I completely agree with you Tony and hope they overcome and endure. Even though I am Germany based, the people there were always very helpful to me as a beginner. It is an excellent site and it would be a great shame if it closed.

Indeed.

Still a great ID resource here on BF of course!

Tony

[rosefinch]

I`m having the same trouble Andy

[Bennyboymothman]

The site is down until Simon acquires a new server host.

[Andy Hurley]

Originally Posted by Bennyboymothman

The site is down until Simon acquires a new server host.

So its not forever! That is good news. Hope he has better luck with the new server when its up and running.

[LensNV]

Hi all, Thanks for all the concern. The site was unfortunately hacked by some kind person with nothing better to do but spoil other peoples hard work. I had decided to finally call it a day. However, I've received such a response that I've worked on the site and Im pleased so say, it's back up and running again. Thanks for your ongoing support.

Simon

[Davebutterflyman]

That is great news Simon and thanks for all your hard work in getting the site up and running again. It is one site i used on a regular basis.

I can think of numerous words to describe hackers but none are printable on here!

[grumps]

I echo Dave's words. It is a tremendous, friendly and helpful site.

Thank you so much Simon.

Hugh

[Andy Hurley]

I've just got back from Cornwall and I just saw the latest from this thread.
Thankyou so much Simon for deciding to persevere. I'm sure to a couple of leps from the West Country I can't Id so I'll be asking about them in due course

[Surreybirder]

I agree, much appreciation of Simon - and Down with Hackers!
Ken