I found out that my site issues are caused by me having way too many screencaps uploaded to my media library, which has caused my file count to go WAY over the maximum count. My server, Bluehost, has even sent me two emails telling me that my excessive number of files are blocking several maintenance activities on the server from processing other accounts correctly, and that, if I don’t fix this issue within a reasonable amount of time, Bluehost may disable my entire account. This continues what a nightmare this week has been for me in regards to my site.
I’ve been told by a helper at a Bluehost Support chat that a solution to this problem can be for me to delete all of the automatically generated thumbnails for each screencap in my uploads folder. I’ll try that and see if that reduces my file count enough. If it turns out that that’s still not enough, then I’m going to have to migrate all of my screencap pages to Photobucket, which is going to take FOREVER, because, on top of that, I’ll also have to edit each of the individual screencaps within my reviews to now link to Photobucket instead of my site. (I should’ve used Photobucket for my screencaps in the first place when I first launched my site, as I should’ve figured back then that I’d eventually end up having too many screencap uploads for Bluehost to hold.) Either way, folks, definitely don’t expect any new reviews from me for a good, good while. I’ve got a long, tough road ahead of me. My apologies, readers, for not being able to do any new reviews until this problem is taken care of. I know this is sad news, but please understand and please be patient.
No worries, Stooge. If you need any help at all, we would be more than happy to help. We don’t take you or your hard work for granted, and as long as you’re making your life easier for you, that’s what we care about.
April Fool’s??
Ooof, that’s rough Stooge. I know how frustrating technology fuck ups like this are, so take your time. Look forward to more reviews when they come, until then, take it easy.
That sucks–hope you get that cleared up soon and it’s not that big a headache.
I had noticed the last few weeks or so that the screencap pages tended to open slowly or sometimes not load all the thumbnails accurately. I don’t know if that’s related. I do commend you a lot for making the screencaps, which at least from my perspective, is just a cool bonus to the already very detailed reviews.
Sorry to read about the trouble you’re having, Stooge. I actually have a question. I’ve been reading this blog consistently for a few months and I’m wondering if you take donations and how I can send one. I feel like you deserve to make something from this great content you’re creating.
Glad you found out the problem, but sorry for the time and energy you will have to spend on the photos. On the bright side, at least you can recap season 47 (joking!).
I used Photobucket to store photos but it hit a limit for me after a while in how many I could store. I’m not really very good at tech stuff though, so don’t take my word for it.
Thank you for keeping us updated, and take whatever time you need.
I totally appreciate and admire your effort!
I don’t realize how often I check this site til it isn’t there.
Best of luck Stooge
Sorry to hear about the site issues, must be frustrating! As others have said, take all the time you need to get this sorted out! We’ll still be around. Your hard work certainly does not go unnoticed!
@Brendan Wahl
“April Fool’s??” I wish.
@Thomas Sena
I don’t take donations. Thank you very much for offering one, though.
@John
Photobucket has a storage option called Expert Plan that gives you unlimited storage and unlimited hosting for $12.99 per month.
@everyone
Thank you so much for the kind words.
Ah – good. I hope that one will work out for you plans then. Best of luck with everything.
This blog is part of my daily ritual, so seriously thank you Stooge for all that you do. I hope your road isn’t too long and stressful and things are sorted out sooner than later for your own sake. We’ve already been spoiled from all the reviews up to now 🙂
It’s okay man, we’ll wait for as long as you want. We’ll be ready for whenever the next episode review is. Until then, good luck and we will be looking at your other reviews for now. Let’s hope it gets all resolved soon.
“We will be looking at your other reviews for now”. Yeah, since I’ve done that several times now, I won’t stop now!
It’s been so much fun coming to this site every day for almost three years to read the reviews. Love this site. Hoping the problems don’t cause too much stress. Thanks Stooge for the entertainment!
I am so sorry to hear all these frustrating issues. This is an extraordinary piece of work: I really hope you will be able to fix all the problems, for “us” the readers but especially for you and for all the effort you put in writing these pages. Cheers from Italy!
I’ve been out of town and just now catching up. Must be the curse of Robert Blake: his episode is finally unearthed, and the internet decides to mess with the best SNL site out there! I’ll just add that what you’ve done so far is amazing, sorry that you’re having to deal with this mess, and we’ll be here when you’re back!
Take your time, Stooge and I hope you enjoy the break. This site is awesome.
You do what you gotta, Stooge–You’re up to 42 years worth of content, we won’t be goin’ nowhere anytime soon.