Originally Posted by
ck1942
Truth(s) be told:
-- Hackers and ddos interruptors continuously attacking the site and the host. The data bases are intact but not always easily accessible. We have backups elsewhere, fwiw.
-- our vBulletin software is at end of life and cannot be upgraded. Migrating to a new OS has been investigated but nothing successful nor solid have been found as yet.
-- starting a new website is easy to imagine, not that easy to build much less to properly host, and properly protect, but it is our next action.
Meanwhile, restoration and repair efforts continue and your patience is appreciated.