Message from Damian...
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@cindu12 This is what I expected when reading between the lines of Damian's previous responses. Thanks for sharing the update.
Honestly, I've stopped uploading items because I know that when a lot of users are uploading at the same time, it can put a huge strain on the server and slow everything down. I'm glad there are no plans to shut the site down voluntarily, but I suspect we'll continue to see occasional glitches, outages, and downtime if the server remains overloaded.
I posted something similar on FB a while ago. Thanks again for the update, and best of luck to all my beautiful creators and stylists.
xo, Ivy
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@cindu12 Thank you for this update. We've all been concerned about the site. I've always been baffled by how these websites make money to run and prosper. --what can we do to help, if anything?
Hugs to you Cindy. And wags from my dog to yours!!
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Thanks for the info!
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@cindu12 Thanks Cindy (and good to see you back).
I honestly am not surprised with this information. Urstyle not being a profitable project is a given, considering we all hate the advertising - which is what funds a site like this. We are extremely fortunate for Urstyle to still being running, considering it would cost them monthly to maintain. I am guessing it will not last for ever though, so be prepared for big changes or a shut down (eventually). -
Thanks for sharing Damian’s reply with us. I think his feedback sounds open and honest, at the very least—even though, of course, some questions remain unanswered.
I find his explicit statement that URSTYLE isn't being shut down—and that he wants to develop a new version in the long run—particularly interesting. At the same time, we have to be realistic: it seems like URSTYLE isn't currently undergoing active development, but is basically just being kept on life support.
I can understand him focusing on other projects while trying to cover URSTYLE’s operating costs. A potential collaboration with CombyneApp could also open up new opportunities—though it remains to be seen if and when anything actually comes of that.
Personally, I don’t want to be either too optimistic or too pessimistic. I find it reassuring that user accounts are safe and there are no plans to shut down the site. Still, we’ll just have to wait and see if Damian can actually follow through on his plans for a new version of URSTYLE.
Overall, I appreciate that he took the trouble to reply in such detail and give us some insight into the current situation. That’s definitely more transparency than we’ve seen lately.
Anyway, thanks for asking and for sharing his reply... Best regards, Kapua
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@pwhiteaurora Thank you dearest Paulette! I miss all of you as well and hope to be back very soon! Doing much better and I so appreciate your kind words!!
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@lastchance Thank you sweetheart! I miss you too! Doing much better and hope to be back soon! Much love!
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@greta-martin Thank you Greta sweetie for your kind words as well! Doing much better, and hope to return soon! Miss you all as well!!
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@mahvelus-24-7 Many thanks Ivy dear! I agree on the upload timing and feel cautiously optimistic for the sites future.
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@laughingdog My pleasure Korinne sweetie! Hope you are well and hugs and kisses to you and LuLu sends wags back!!
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@bev Hi Bev and hope you are doing well my dear!
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@ollie Thank you Ollie sweetie and I hope to return soon! Be well!!
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@kapua-blume Thank you Kapua sweetie for your thoughts. I appreciated your analogy and we are definitely on the same page. I am remaining cautiously optimistic for now and was surprised he even responded with such a lengthy reply and what I felt was quite honest as well! One day at a time for now!
