Gibbo Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Perhaps, This is one big scam? put virus on patrol4x4, set up this one, then get all our details? But then it COULD be legit? But would it be worth going to that effort? Hopefully patrol4x4 will be with us for a while yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I can assure you its real. Im a member of patrol4x4 (user: slim) - After the last 4 or so days of seeing it virus infected I had had enough - So I started this joint. I run a hosting business so I have the server resources to host such a forum and the budget stretches to allow the purchase of the latest copy of Invision Board (which this forum runs). I have a graphic designer working on a new logo. Obviously if the patrol4x4 forum gets its act together and removes the problems then no one will want to come here - Its empty! But from what I read over there, it seems the owners were either not contactable or dont seem to care. I can also assure you I had nothing to do with infecting the patrol4x4 site. Site infections are very common - When people use old code its only a matter of time. The patrol4x4 forum uses vBulletin 3.8.3 - an old out of date version. No doubt some hackers or even a robot found the old forum code and exploited it. Anyhow - The option for users to sign up here is open.. Im not expecting anyone to come accross unless the patrol4x4 site goes belly up. dronus4x4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumcajs Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Thanks for setting this up, perhaps as a back up maybe even fully Patrol4x4.com mirrored site. I'd sure hate to see all the information collected over the years going down the drain. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dav Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I like this format. thanks for starting this new site. So start posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen84 Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Thanks for setting up the Forum, Hopefully we can either fix the Malware/Virus on the other site or Bring everyone over here. It's a pitty that we cant get all the info from patrol4x4.com over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GQ Beast Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Good work!!! What about copy and pasting Sticky's / tech stuff over, Would that be a drama???? Say having one thread with all the sticky's, and put some off the mods and stuff done on it aswell???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I got no problem with people coping over their posts from the other forum. I dont have time to moderate this place myself - So I would be open to mods from the other forum being mods here and basically running things as they were. I will be hands off. Maybe someone could enighten me as to who the mods are OR let them know whats going on over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GQ Beast Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Some are saying patrol 4X4 is all fixed but it isn't!! When i try to go on im'e getting more warnings, Ya think it would be sorted by now! Im'e no puter buff but doesnt look good for the amount off time its been happening!! Any people know more about it? Is it like once infected thats it???? Cause it seems nothings been fixed if it can be. dunno! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 It seems from reading the posts by the moderators that there really isnt someone who knows what they are doing. There is a specific 'method' that needs to be used to rid the place of the problems and unless they do it right, do it once it will just keep on coming back. There doesnt seem to have been any word from the owner either.. Sinking ship I think. GQ Beast 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GQ Beast Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 I was getting the one google warning when going on but would proceed, Now when i proceed it goes to Patrol 4X4 page and then another google warning comes up!! So thats it for me. Be good to see some more people come over here whether its fixed or not!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cairnsGU Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Just keep throwing the url to this site around on there ---if you build it they will come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 there really isnt someone who knows what they are doing. the bloke who originally set up the fiddly bits is long gone ... maybe felt a bit used? dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GU3Tray Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 I see you have thought about some of the requests asked for over a Patrol4x4 and implmented them. Good for you mate! Not sure if im going to be a regular until the other goes up in smoke but 123 members in a week or less, thats telling you something! Also like the LIKE button! Will keep my eye on this site and hope for the best! I havent had a virus alert on my computer for some time, soory to hear others have. I'd be happy to transfer threads if it helps with the upkeep of the valuable info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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