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Episode 4: the aftermath

2 March 2026

I didn't expect to be writing a fourth instalment of this saga but it looks as if one is warranted.

If you've been playing along at home you'll be up to speed, otherwise go back a few episodes for some context.

Over the weekend I posted a video to FaceBook which documented the events of Thursday, along with footage to substantiate my claims. Yesterday I also posted a video to YouTube for my international audience.

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I'll be working to get the forums up again but it seems that it might not be a simple task. The hosting company has obviously changed something but now it's up to me to try and get PHPBB working with their new configuration :-/

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