Updated Running a public or community server (markdown)

MartinFarrent 2012-05-24 23:29:16 -07:00
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On the other hand, if you had a _community_ server that allowed people from anywhere to sign up, you'd quickly run out of resources and your site would eventually grind to a halt. That's because a community server probably knows how many users it will have and can purchase resources accordingly - a soccer club, for instance, has a defined membership base.
A public server will either have to upgrade frequently, or keep an eye on it's resources carefully to know when to stop accepting sign ups.
A public server will either have to upgrade frequently, or keep an eye on it's resources carefully to know when to stop accepting sign ups. It is perfectly acceptable for a listed public server to be closed to new registrations if resources are running low.
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