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mickomania · #1 (**permalink**) 24th February 2006, 07:41 PM

Is it just me or did we get an extra hundred members or so
in the last couple of days?

That doesnt seem right.

blacknight · #2 (**permalink**) 24th February 2006, 07:44 PM

One of the other things we changed was that you now have to be a registered member to use the test and view your past results

mickomania · #3 (**permalink**) 24th February 2006, 07:46 PM

Ah I see. That will probably mean quite a lot of inactive members when it comes to posting. Do you think?

blacknight · #4 (**permalink**) 24th February 2006, 07:48 PM

Possibly, but if users want to view their past results etc., they need to be registered

mickomania · #5 (**permalink**) 24th February 2006, 07:53 PM

Yeah of course.

Its actually kind of interesting to see how quickly the numbers are going up.

blacknight · #6 (**permalink**) 24th February 2006, 08:02 PM

The numbers come as little surprise to me

mickomania · #7 (**permalink**) 24th February 2006, 08:10 PM

Perhaps the fact that people have to become members will encourage them to post some messages. Ive noticed that six of the ten new members on right now are viewing posts.

Timbuk2 · #8 (**permalink**) 24th February 2006, 09:54 PM

I saw a post on boards.ie posted by flamegrill, which was talking about this site, so I said that I would sign up, because I quite like this test, as it was the one that I always used before, so I don't want to lose out on it

blacknight · #9 (**permalink**) 24th February 2006, 10:02 PM

Hopefully the new features meet with your approval

Timbuk2 · #10 (**permalink**) 24th February 2006, 10:03 PM

They do indeed

*thumbs up!*

blacknight · #11 (**permalink**) 24th February 2006, 10:37 PM

If you have any suggestions for improvements we'd love to hear about them

mickomania · #12 (**permalink**) 26th February 2006, 08:45 PM

Hey michele,

I used to read all of the new posts but now with all the new members we are getting bucket loads of them. It takes quite a while to read through them and reply to some. Thats probably a good thing. How are you managing seeming as you probably have to answer to most of the queries that come up in posts. Must be taking up more of your time.

mick

blacknight · #13 (**permalink**) 26th February 2006, 10:21 PM

Mick - I don't mind. The volume of posts isn't that high yet and I already manage several other forums and am about to launch a new one

steve59 · #14 (**permalink**) 26th February 2006, 11:47 PM

Used the Speed test before you had too sighn Up for it.
Good accurate speed test, compared with some others.
Steve,

blacknight · #15 (**permalink**) 27th February 2006, 12:02 AM

steve - thanks for the positive feedback

reme8488 · #16 (**permalink**) 27th February 2006, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve59

Used the Speed test before you had too sighn Up for it.
Good accurate speed test, compared with some others.
Steve,

I'll agree with that Steve and I have listed the speedtest in a speedtest section on my ISP forums to see what others think. So far those that have tried the test think it's also pretty accurate. I've been comparing a fair few speedtests from various sites and ISPs and have narrowed it down to 3 for accuracy.

Regards...

Tom

blacknight · #17 (**permalink**) 27th February 2006, 09:14 PM

Tom - which forums?

reme8488 · #18 (**permalink**) 27th February 2006, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blacknight

Tom - which forums?

Hi-Velocity user forums BK, where I'm one of the mods for our ISP. I've been actively trying to find the most accurate test for our users and yours is one of them. I've given the link to your main page: http://www.irishisptest.com/ : so that people can see what's required when wanting to use the spedtest.

I'v also recommended your test on ADSLGuide a few times in recent times also.

I'm pleased that you have created the ability to register and see the previous 10 speedtests as it's a very handy tool for people who are having speed issues and need to keep a track record to hand.

For me and others up North it's very handy being able to use and compare speedtests from Ireland and Mainland UK.

Another test that I have found quite handy is the one at : kbps.co.uk as it's quite customisable and also pretty accurate also.

Best regards...
Tom

mickomania · #19 (**permalink**) 1st March 2006, 07:01 PM

Many many speed tests here, http://www.dslreports.com/speedtest?more=1
Some good, others not so. Worth checking out.

reme8488 · #20 (**permalink**) 1st March 2006, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickomania

Many many speed tests here, http://www.dslreports.com/speedtest?more=1
Some good, others not so. Worth checking out.

Cheers for the link Mick. I have a fair list of speedtests from various providers throughout the UK and other places which I have published on my ISP forums and asking people to give feedback.

Regards...
Tom