I probably made it sound worse than it really was when I said I had to put everything in manually. I didn't have to do much HTML coding other than editing one file to reflect the new server information. It was more going into the settings for the Wordpress theme I had customized (my layout) and manually changing each one (images, colors, fonts, sizes, etc.) back to how I wanted it because none of that transferred. But today I transferred all the little subdomain sites I have for my collaborated stories (Code Blue, 00Carter, Song for the Undead), and the theme settings for those seemed to transfer over fine! So that saved me some time, but I don't know why those worked and the main site didn't. Oh well. Making progress!
Yes, I agree, it probably would be more work than it's worth to get AC functional again. Most people have moved on. I do miss having our own little version of AO3 for BSB fics and the other fandoms people here write. That's just another reason why it's important to me to keep my site going, so I have somewhere else besides AO3 to post my stories as a backup. Hopefully Ash will give us some warning when/if he inevitably decides to let the domain expire. I think I saved copies of all the stories I wanted to save and my reviews a few years ago when we thought the site was going down for good. That's all I really care about.
I believe AO3's code is open source, meaning anyone could rightfully use it to create their own similar archive, but that still requires paying for a place to put it and having enough skills to be able to run it and troubleshoot when something goes wrong. I wouldn't know what I was doing with that kind of a site either. But, like you said, I'm sure anyone could learn with enough motivation. That's how I learned how to make my site, first on Microsoft Word LOL and then on Wordpress. I taught myself through trial and error and a lot of googling LOL.
Yes, this season of The Boys makes it very obvious who they're mocking LOL. I'm on Episode 2, where they go to the Truth Con. Spot on portrayal of the right-wing conspiracy theorists!
LOL I would never record my voice talking about fanfic on a podcast either. These two go by their AO3 usernames and never say their real names, which helps to make them more anonymous, but I would still be afraid someone would recognize my voice. You're right, though, fanfic does seem to be more mainstream these days. I don't think it's as taboo with Gen Z as it seemed for older generations. I'm with you, though; I will still never tell anyone in real life that I write it, unless they already know.
That sucks that the restaurants on the cruise cost extra money. Now that you say that, though, I don't remember eating at any real restaurants on the BSB cruises; it was either the dining room for dinner or the buffets. The dining room food was good, though, so definitely do that when you can. I can't speak to specifics because it's been so long and I didn't have accessibility in mind when I went, but all of the BSB cruises were through Carnival, and I know there were people in wheelchairs and probably scooters on them. We were never on Liberty of the Seas, but I think Imagination, the ship we were on for at least 2 out of the 3 I went on, was also one of the older ships, so it probably had similar features.
Here is a disabled cruising video from two of my fav YouTubers, Cole and Charisma:
https://youtu.be/fWLnqFkPZFs?si=csfEroE_5W0nInPj I'm not sure what cruise line this was, so I'm not sure if it will be helpful at all or not. If you search their channel for the word "cruise," they have another video where they did a Disney cruise.
Hopefully all goes well, but at least you'll have your sister around to help if it doesn't. The staff on these cruise ships are usually friendly and helpful, too. I'm sure they will try to accommodate you however they can and make sure you have a great time!
