Sorry to have to say this but I wish to step away from paying for and hosting this forum. Currently the forum is hosted on a dedicated linode server and the domain/ssl is managed by namecheap. I am prepared to push the linode server and the domain to a new owner who is willing to take it over.
The new owner will be up for the following costs:
US$5/ month for the linode server
US$15/ year for the domain name
US$10/ year for the SSL certificate.
Alternatively, if someone has an available apache/mysql webserver I can send them the backup files and they can get it up and running there. I'll push the domain to the new owner and they'll be up for the yearly domain costs and their own web-server costs.
If no-one comes forward who is interested this forum will go off-line forever on the 31st of October, 2026.
Thank you for keeping this site up & running in the past Mark, and I wish you and Kathryn all the best for the future, now that the Purple Penny has closed. Hopefully, someone who knows about this sort of stuff will step up and take over the site.
Agreed, thanks for running this for so long. I got my invite when RAM pulled the rug out of SYC (Shaping your collection from memory).
I'm not tech enough to consider even trying, let alone the $85 US a year to keep it up.
You could always try selling it on to one of those dodgy sites that fill it with adverts that have nothing to do with coin collecting.
Quote from: 'gweidion' pid='131089' dateline='1785658792'Agreed, thanks for running this for so long.
Yes,thanks for keeping it going over the last years,none of the Oz. Coin Forums from the the early 2000's lasted long.
Lets hope someone takes it on and keeps it running.
AtB to you both.
Quote from: 'gweidion' pid='131089' dateline='1785658792'Agreed, thanks for running this for so long. I got my invite when RAM pulled the rug out of SYC (Shaping your collection from memory).
I'm not tech enough to consider even trying, let alone the $85 US a year to keep it up.
You could always try selling it on to one of those dodgy sites that fill it with adverts that have nothing to do with coin collecting.
Nah, we wouldn't do that.
Thanks Mark for all of the time and effort that you have put into the forum.
I remember when the last one went tits-up and you put your hand up to start a new one.
Has been a brilliant ride. Maybe something could be set up on Facebook just for us?
Agreed. A big thanks to Mark for his generous contribution over all the years. Has been an enjoyable and informative place to be involved, ever how slightly for me at least.
Yep, me no savvy enough to even contemplate any idea of taking on the forum.
:thank_you: Good luck to Mark and Kathryn in their future endeavors.
Quote from: 'WavyTwenty' pid='131092' dateline='1785925400'Maybe something could be set up on Facebook just for us?
I think this is the best suggestion. Facebook has the capability for private groups. I understand some people don't have Facebook but moving forward forums like this one will disappear, and groups on Facebook will only become more popular.
There is also another forum, that doesn't get used much now, but is still active.
Some members here, are also members over there. It was a break away group from CCF.
Here is the link. Would love to see you guys over there, it might help to get it active again.
https://kotct.com/index.php
Thanks Steve, just signed up over there. Waiting for approval.
Looking forward to seeing you, and others, over there.
Also, TKO-100, the admin from KOTCT, has also just signed up here, with thoughts of taking on this site, to keep it going.
Thanks to Mark for having ACF going on for so many years. It would be sad if ACF goes silent. However, this is simply a sign of the times.
I will not join facebook. I just hate Meta and its ''children.'' It's bad enough that I had to join WhatsApp for work reasons. I even bought a second smartphone so that I do not have to use my (now) primary phone. Main reason and concern: privacy.
Anyway, the Castle is and would be a good place for those of us who still like forums -- if ACF stops.
Posted my first message at KotOR (I mean KotCT). I prefer the white background here but I'll get used to it.
If you go to the home page, and click on your name in the top left corner, to can go to account settings and change the look and layout. I also changed to the light mode, as I couldn't read the blue on black.
When you get time click on the history thread, and you can find out more of how we came to be.
You will also see other members in the members list, that are members here too, Humpybong, Nevol, Sap, Redlock & Kena.
For anyone else wanting to sign up over at KOTCT, you can do it by email now. Send a message to Terry at acf@kotct.com
Quote from: 'Triggersmob' pid='131102' dateline='1786762321'If you go to the home page, and click on your name in the top left corner, to can go to account settings and change the look and layout. I also changed to the light mode, as I couldn't read the blue on black.
Thanks for that tip on layout. SO much better.
You're welcome.
TKO-100, the admin from KOTCT has emailed me and offered to take over this forum. We'll work through the logistics of doing so and keep you updated. There will most likely be a few days where it's unavailable but hopefully it will be back on a new server! I'll keep you updated.
Oh, wohoo, that's a great result!
Quote from: 'markn' pid='131106' dateline='1787005045'TKO-100, the admin from KOTCT has emailed me and offered to take over this forum. We'll work through the logistics of doing so and keep you updated. There will most likely be a few days where it's unavailable but hopefully it will be back on a new server! I'll keep you updated.
Great News,shame to see it fold after all these years. :yahoo:
I have come across a rare 3d so will throw up some Pics. for future reference now there is a good chance of the Forum continuing.
That's good news Mark. I have known Terry for about 20 years. The forum will be in safe hands.
Quote from: 'markn' pid='131106' dateline='1787005045'TKO-100, the admin from KOTCT has emailed me and offered to take over this forum. We'll work through the logistics of doing so and keep you updated. There will most likely be a few days where it's unavailable but hopefully it will be back on a new server! I'll keep you updated.
Hi everyone! I'm Terry Olds and I administrate the KOTCT forum. I started our forum with Terry Adams (Twoshadows) and when he abandoned the site Barry Murray (Humpybong) and myself resurrected it.
I have spoken to markn about assuming custody of the ACF and he did agree. I just need access to his domain registrar to initiate the transfer of that. markn will be sending me the site downloads and image files download to place in your new home.
As KOTCT became more complicated, I knew I needed help and through shear luck I stumbled upon a SMF whiz. He goes by Krash and he has been a true savior to the site. During this change, he will be managing the bulk of "back door" processes because he is EXTREMELY knowledgeable in coding, processes and hosting.
I do and have been fortunate enough to engage with many of you. Rest assured, your forum will remain the same forum all of you are familiar with. You will log in same and at the same address in your browsers. Be patient with Mark as well, he has his hands full with his store.
Cheers to all my new mates!
Thank you Terry, and Sir Krash.
Quote from: 'Triggersmob' pid='131116' dateline='1787171876'Thank you Terry, and Sir Krash.
..and from me,best wishes to Mark as well,thanks for keeping the Forum active over the past decade + .
All the Oz. Coin Forums in the late 1990's,early 2000's crashed after a year or so or were absorbed into the Stamp section.
Quote from: 'Basilstate' pid='131117' dateline='1787178624'Quote from: 'Triggersmob' pid='131116' dateline='1787171876'Thank you Terry, and Sir Krash.
..and from me,best wishes to Mark as well,thanks for keeping the Forum active over the past decade + .
All the Oz. Coin Forums in the late 1990's,early 2000's crashed after a year or so or were absorbed into the Stamp section.
KOTCT will be celebrating our 19th anniversary in October!
The transfer process has started. There will be some downtime in the next week or two but I am sure Terry will have it up and running quickly.
Thanks again Mark.
Woo hoo, glad to see this forum is not folding, even though I signed up on Knights of the Old Republic, err Coin Table.
There is life in the old girl yet.
Hopefully we can operate as sister sites. Members from here can join over at KOTCT to post their non-Australian coins. There is an Aussie section on KOTCT too though. In fact when KOTCT was first set up, it was a prerequisite that members had to own an Aussie coins. Any new member that didn't was promptly supplied one by Aussie members. With the new set up, there may be new link tabs on each site, to make it quicker to move across the the other site.
That is sad news, I would consider it, but I have an issue with dealing with Americans. I don't want to sponsor any form of Trumpanomics, hopefully someone will step up.
I don't want this full of ads like "You have definitely won an x Box" and "Play Evony" and it shows a woman with giant gabanzos and crap like "Thai singles want to meet you" and "Bless Okereke has $3 miilion US Dolla for you".
I doubt there will be any ads Tane. The KOTCT forum has been running for nearly 20 years and not an ad in sight.
How do I get my 3 million US Dolla Tane?
Quote from: 'Triggersmob' pid='131129' dateline='1787303886'Hopefully we can operate as sister sites. Members from here can join over at KOTCT to post their non-Australian coins. There is an Aussie section on KOTCT too though. In fact when KOTCT was first set up, it was a prerequisite that members had to own an Aussie coins. Any new member that didn't was promptly supplied one by Aussie members. With the new set up, there may be new link tabs on each site, to make it quicker to move across the the other site.
Everything you said in the quote is true! The part about the links is already completed. I've put a welcome banner up on every page to greet everyone from down under. We have never streamed ads. We could have but the site was never about being commercialized like the Coin Community. We did at one time have a thread that allowed members to post links to other coin sites. When the upgrade was complete that thread went away. There were only 3 posts with the most recent being 14 years old.
And by the way what is the opinion of the fresh coat of paint and the closets being organized here? Sir Krash has been busy and not one thing has been discarded. Except of course the WIKI link in the header that led nowhere. I hope it's to everyone's liking. Everyone and everything needs to get dressed up every now and again.
One more thing that I did was give credit for this site where it was due. Unless they change them, Mark and his wife's signatures reflect on every post they have ever made, that they are the Founder and Co-Founder's of this website.
Tell you friends to click the link at the top to come register and enjoy our Castle. Honestly...we don't bite!
That's a very special touch Terry, thank you.
Even if Mark & Kathryn never post here again, they very much deserve to be remembered as the founders.
A huge thank you to Mark and Kathryn for all the effort they have put into ACF over the years. It has been greatly appreciated. :good: All the very best for the future.
Special thanks to TKO and Sir Krash for keeping ACF going :yahoo:
Pedro
I've subscribed to this thread, any suggestions regarding the structure or formatting of this forum would be welcome. We are debating converting from MyBB to SMF, basically to facilitate support going forward. We have two custom themes running at KOTCT, if you're a registered member you can view both of them and get an idea how SMF looks and works.
Quote from: 'Pedro' pid='131175' dateline='1788045446'A huge thank you to Mark and Kathryn for all the effort they have put into ACF over the years. It has been greatly appreciated. :good: All the very best for the future.
Special thanks to TKO and Sir Krash for keeping ACF going :yahoo:
Pedro
Yes,same sentiments from myself and Brother who pops in every so often.
Only change/suggestion i would add is for public to view all posts,pick up new members when they see something/topic they're interested in.
Quote from: 'Basilstate' pid='131177' dateline='1788048425'Quote from: 'Pedro' pid='131175' dateline='1788045446'A huge thank you to Mark and Kathryn for all the effort they have put into ACF over the years. It has been greatly appreciated. :good: All the very best for the future.
Special thanks to TKO and Sir Krash for keeping ACF going :yahoo:
Pedro
Yes,same sentiments from myself and Brother who pops in every so often.
Only change/suggestion i would add is for public to view all posts,pick up new members when they see something/topic they're interested in.
I'll talk to Krash and see if he thinks this would draw in too may spiders and web crawlers. athey can pose a real issue if we get too many. AI bots are non-stop nowadays.
Silly question, but what happened to the background colour? It is a lot more blue now.
Quote from: 'TKO-100' pid='131171' dateline='1788042391'Quote from: 'Triggersmob' pid='131129' dateline='1787303886'Hopefully we can operate as sister sites. Members from here can join over at KOTCT to post their non-Australian coins. There is an Aussie section on KOTCT too though. In fact when KOTCT was first set up, it was a prerequisite that members had to own an Aussie coins. Any new member that didn't was promptly supplied one by Aussie members. With the new set up, there may be new link tabs on each site, to make it quicker to move across the the other site.
Everything you said in the quote is true! The part about the links is already completed. I've put a welcome banner up on every page to greet everyone from down under. We have never streamed ads. We could have but the site was never about being commercialized like the Coin Community. We did at one time have a thread that allowed members to post links to other coin sites. When the upgrade was complete that thread went away. There were only 3 posts with the most recent being 14 years old.
And by the way what is the opinion of the fresh coat of paint and the closets being organized here? Sir Krash has been busy and not one thing has been discarded. Except of course the WIKI link in the header that led nowhere. I hope it's to everyone's liking. Everyone and everything needs to get dressed up every now and again.
One more thing that I did was give credit for this site where it was due. Unless they change them, Mark and his wife's signatures reflect on every post they have ever made, that they are the Founder and Co-Founder's of this website.
Tell you friends to click the link at the top to come register and enjoy our Castle. Honestly...we don't bite!
Quote from: 'gweidion' pid='131179' dateline='1788084472'Silly question, but what happened to the background colour? It is a lot more blue now.
I put the answer to your question here in BLUE.
Took a look at this forum on a tab last night while reading, was surprised to see this theme is not responsive. Neither is the default theme in current 1.8.40 version. When viewed on mobile device it doesn't reformat, it's just much smaller and difficult to see. This will cost ACF potential members who access the forum with tablets or phones, and will cause the site to be downranked by search engines. I'm more inclined now to converting to SMF. Soon as I have time I'll clone the forum and try the conversion. If it works you can all try it before we do anything to the production forum.
Quote from: 'Krash' pid='131182' dateline='1788114855'Took a look at this forum on a tab last night while reading, was surprised to see this theme is not responsive. Neither is the default theme in current 1.8.40 version. When viewed on mobile device it doesn't reformat, it's just much smaller and difficult to see. This will cost ACF potential members who access the forum with tablets or phones, and will cause the site to be downranked by search engines. I'm more inclined now to converting to SMF. Soon as I have time I'll clone the forum and try the conversion. If it works you can all try it before we do anything to the production forum.
I asnswered a PM on my phone this morning and had that very problem. The entire login box 1/4" x 3/16" high.
The rest sounds like a plan. I was on the MYBB site and their community is definitely not moderated. I ask a question and it gives numerous results that are not even relevant to the question. SMF definitely has their ducks in a row.
From what I can figure out, the entire forum format is based off several HTML files controlled by a vast array of css style sheets. Very difficult to figure out and configure.
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Quote from: 'TKO-100' pid='131171' dateline='1788042391'And by the way what is the opinion of the fresh coat of paint and the closets being organized here? Sir Krash has been busy and not one thing has been discarded. Except of course the WIKI link in the header that led nowhere. I hope it's to everyone's liking. Everyone and everything needs to get dressed up every now and again.
Quote from: 'gweidion' pid='131179' dateline='1788084472'Silly question, but what happened to the background colour? It is a lot more blue now.
I put the answer to your question here in BLUE.
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Totally missed that. It is okay, just not what I was expecting.
Thanks markn. Glad it's gone to new hands.
After much mucking around over several days (and nights), I've managed to convert the ACF MyBB forum to SMF (you can read about it here (https://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=564239.msg4204574#msg4204574)). It's running here (https://acfsmf.kotct.com/index.php). Not the current database, it's the dump from when we migrated to Crocweb. Would have to do it again (not easily) to get it up to date. Admins and members should be able to log in as usual and have a look around. It's running the default theme, we can do a custom theme if wanted. Anything you do there will not affect this production forum. Converting to SMF will clean things up moving forward and facilitate support.
Found it very hard to read. Had to blow the screen up to 150%. Otherwise looks OK.
Made the base font larger. I always use 120% zoom, have poor vision so it's difficult to judge how others see it.
Quote from: 'Triggersmob' pid='131211' dateline='1789081500'Found it very hard to read. Had to blow the screen up to 150%. Otherwise looks OK.
Were you looking at the new forum? https://acfsmf.kotct.com (https://acfsmf.kotct.com)
Quote from: 'Krash' pid='131212' dateline='1789083501'Made the base font larger. I always use 120% zoom, have poor vision so it's difficult to judge how others see it.
The reason I asked Steve that was parts of this thread refers to being able to see this website on a phone. That's nearly impossible.
Is there any way to have the latest post in a thread here to be at the top? I looked everywhere and couldn't find a setting.
Migrate to whatever is most supported, that's what I say.
Until something else becomes more supported.
The never-ending IT cycle ...
Quote from: 'TKO-100' pid='131213' dateline='1789084235'Quote from: 'Triggersmob' pid='131211' dateline='1789081500'Found it very hard to read. Had to blow the screen up to 150%. Otherwise looks OK.
Were you looking at the new forum? https://acfsmf.kotct.com (https://acfsmf.kotct.com)
Yes, Terry.
Quote from: 'Krash' pid='131212' dateline='1789083501'Made the base font larger. I always use 120% zoom, have poor vision so it's difficult to judge how others see it.
I have poor vision too. 120% is good now.
Hi Guys, on my PC the forum is almost exactly the same as previous.
Looks the same, logs in the same, works the same, nicer shade of blue.
Fred.
Best news ever, my first post here came 5 seconds after the forum got a lifeline. It looks like my lives at Numista are being used up as I get into fights with Trump supporters like someone called TCon.
Good luck to the new owners and thanks - things lot way better here already like its at least 2010 rather than October 1994 here.
Have the picture size limits have been increased?
Quote from: Tanecoins on September 18, 2026, 07:06:18 PMHave the picture size limits have been increased?
Are you referring to image attachments to posts or uploads to the gallery?
I've installed a mod that resizes post attachments to 750x750px if they're larger than that, and rotates them to correct orientation if they're posted from a phone sideways. File size of upload is now unlimited, you can attach a huge image file and it will be resized. 750x750 can be made larger or smaller.
This does not affect images uploaded to gallery.
Once again, awesome!
I have found uploading pictures very hard, like you have to know exact dimensions and almost like you have to upload them to a 3rd party service like Pixar, Imgur, Photobucket like people did before 2015 when they all enshittified and charged high fees, and showed ads and memes.
Quote from: Tanecoins on September 20, 2026, 08:48:22 PMI have found uploading pictures very hard, like you have to know exact dimensions and almost like you have to upload them to a 3rd party service like Pixar, Imgur, Photobucket like people did before 2015 when they all enshittified and charged high fees, and showed ads and memes.
You should be able to upload attachments to your posts without difficulty in the forum Reply editor. You don't need to know image dims or file size. I've removed most restrictions on file size, we're running a mod that will resize files automatically. The gallery works differently, it's a separate application and not part of the SMF forum. If you're having problems uploading images to the gallery post the details here and I'll look into it.
I did find, click on the text and the photos show up straight away, fantastic, thanks and even better is you can enlarge them by clicking on them and then the detail comes through.
I wish more people would post here too, I am seeing my own name as the last post too much after afew days.
Come on people, Krash has really cleaned and modernised our forum up, lets show them gratitude by using it!