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Mexk
Aug
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2006

Mexk

Forum Moderator Posts: 19,631 Opal Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
Niick said :
Mexk said :
I am doing a complete archive.

>4.1M posts and >53K threads secured as of this writing.

I will be publishing this for those who wish to browse it as an archive.

That's great to hear. Thank you for that!

Would you be able to give more detail on how you managed to back up all of the threads and posts?

I have custom code which iterates through all subforums and all threads. By authenticating as a Forum Moderator, I have slightly different rate limits and am able to run several threads in parallel.

Niick said :

Also, will they look exactly like the forums do now and will we be able to use a search function to find specific posts or threads?

Yes and yes. A few options are available for search, but I will include one.
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12-Jan-2024 16:15:03

Niick
Jul Member 2023

Niick

Posts: 1,158 Mithril Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
Mexk said :
Niick said :
Mexk said :
I am doing a complete archive.

>4.1M posts and >53K threads secured as of this writing.

I will be publishing this for those who wish to browse it as an archive.

That's great to hear. Thank you for that!

Would you be able to give more detail on how you managed to back up all of the threads and posts?

I have custom code which iterates through all subforums and all threads. By authenticating as a Forum Moderator, I have slightly different rate limits and am able to run several threads in parallel.

Niick said :

Also, will they look exactly like the forums do now and will we be able to use a search function to find specific posts or threads?

Yes and yes. A few options are available for search, but I will include one.

Awesome. Thank you!

I assume transferring all of that to a website would cost money?

If you need any assistance, I wouldn't mind donating to help you with the costs of the website creation and development (if you would like that).

12-Jan-2024 16:21:05

Mrs Ana

Mrs Ana

Posts: 9,010 Rune Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
Mexk said :


I am doing a complete archive.

>4.1M posts and >53K threads secured as of this writing.

I will be publishing this for those who wish to browse it as an archive. You're a legend for this. Thanks for your hard work. I'd also be willing to donate if necessary.

12-Jan-2024 16:44:50

Raldrineorth
Aug Member 2008

Raldrineorth

Posts: 10,411 Opal Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
Wow, just saw the article. Been enjoying browsing the forums for a long time, held conversations with some very interesting folks on here and I’ve liked every interaction good or bad. Heard that I’ve stepped on toes before even though I was honest with how I presented myself, personalities clash and all that I get it. I don’t remember monikers too well, but I recognize the posting style of those I enjoyed chatting with and I will remember that.

Don’t like to drone on but I’ll leave with this, to everyone I’ve interacted with or any impressions I’ve may of presented to you good or bad I hope your future is bright and continue on.

- Mobius 1

12-Jan-2024 22:15:37

Aslon Dak

Aslon Dak

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Tuffty said :

I'm leaving this here.

It will be needed very soon. Thats ALL I'm saying.

Sorry I can't say Happy Friday. Not right as to how I feel.

Cryptic clue I know but you will know over the weekend. :@
Perfectly understandable, Tuffty. It is indeed a sad Friday. :(

There are many here I shall miss. You are one of them. Aslon Dak: Still 'Scaping after 19 years!
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13-Jan-2024 00:34:36

Aslon Dak

Aslon Dak

Posts: 10,616 Opal Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
Mexk said :
Niick said :
Mexk said :
I am doing a complete archive.

>4.1M posts and >53K threads secured as of this writing.

I will be publishing this for those who wish to browse it as an archive.

That's great to hear. Thank you for that!

Would you be able to give more detail on how you managed to back up all of the threads and posts?

I have custom code which iterates through all subforums and all threads. By authenticating as a Forum Moderator, I have slightly different rate limits and am able to run several threads in parallel.

Niick said :

Also, will they look exactly like the forums do now and will we be able to use a search function to find specific posts or threads?

Yes and yes. A few options are available for search, but I will include one.
Thank you so much for doing this, Mexk. Over the many years I have been here, you have been among the most helpful individuals on the RSOF. You are really stepping up where Jagexx continues to disappoint. Your good work is appreciated.

I trust that, once completed, your forum archive will be accessable via the RuneScape website, yes? Any link posted on social media such as Discord would be useless to those like myself, who have no interest in using third-party platforms.

Thanks again. Guthix be with you. Aslon Dak: Still 'Scaping after 19 years!
You can buy XP. You can't buy experience.
Save the RSOF! 278-279-95-66293045

13-Jan-2024 00:57:46

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