# Announcements **URL:** https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/c/news-updates/announcements/11.md [Latest](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/tags.md) --- ## [About the Announcements category](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/about-the-announcements-category/13)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 4:16am UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/about-the-announcements-category/13 "2026-10-09T04:16:36Z")
Any important news and updates regarding the forum can be found here. --- ## [Rules & Guidelines](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/rules-guidelines/976)
**Author:** [@Wino](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/Wino)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 7:28pm UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/rules-guidelines/976 "2014-07-31T19:28:57Z")
Rules & Guidelines While debating and discussion is fine, we will not tolerate rudeness, insulting posts, personal attacks or purposeless inflammatory posts. Our decision is final in these matters. Please refrain from … --- ## [The forum is moving to its new home on Friday 9 October](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/the-forum-is-moving-to-its-new-home-on-friday-9-october/11652)
**Author:** [@melnyk](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/melnyk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 12:06pm UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/the-forum-is-moving-to-its-new-home-on-friday-9-october/11652 "2026-10-09T12:06:57Z")
Hello everyone, On Friday 9 October the Amy Winehouse Forum moves to new software. The address stays the same, www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk. The last time I did a move like this was in April 2014, when the forum w… --- ## [TakeTheBox03 joins the moderators' team](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/takethebox03-joins-the-moderators-team/10967)
**Author:** [@melnyk](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/melnyk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 11:02pm UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/takethebox03-joins-the-moderators-team/10967 "2024-01-16T23:02:58Z")
Thanks to TakeTheBox03, one of the most active community members, for his willingness to assist! May his efforts continue to foster growth and development in the forums. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Hanging Up My Hat](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/hanging-up-my-hat/8226)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Haze](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/Mama_Haze)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2021, 9:45am UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/hanging-up-my-hat/8226 "2021-06-12T09:45:35Z")
Dear All It’s with a tinge of nostalgic sadness I have to tell you all I am stepping down from my role as AWF webmaster after almost 4 years at the helm. Commitments in my life and work outside of the forum have slowly… --- ## [MingusMonk&Amy is a moderator](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/mingusmonk-amy-is-a-moderator/10350)
**Author:** [@melnyk](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/melnyk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/mingusmonk-amy-is-a-moderator/10350 "2020-04-19T21:34:19Z")
Dear friends, I’d like to share some good news. The premoderated posts from newly registered members will be appearing much sooner. Many thanks and congratulations to dear MingusMonk&Amy, as he kindly offered his… --- ## [Moderators wanted](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/moderators-wanted/10349)
**Author:** [@melnyk](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/melnyk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 10:20am UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/moderators-wanted/10349 "2020-04-18T10:20:14Z")
Dear friends, As you may know, the forum’s policies imply strict moderation of posts and comments made by the members who haven’t posted at least three posts or comments that would be approved by moderators. These po… --- ## [To russian-speaking spammers](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/to-russian-speaking-spammers/10261)
**Author:** [@melnyk](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/melnyk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 7:20am UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/to-russian-speaking-spammers/10261 "2019-06-07T07:20:04Z")
Пожалуйста, пройдите в хуй. Не знаю, приходится ли вам выполнять какие-то операции вручную (подозреваю, что да), но “діяльність пиздувата”, так как раздел, в котором могут размещать посты пользователи, чьи профили не был… --- ## [Alternative look of the forum (for those who tired of red & black colors)](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/alternative-look-of-the-forum-for-those-who-tired-of-red-black-colors/8806)
**Author:** [@melnyk](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/melnyk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 7:40pm UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/alternative-look-of-the-forum-for-those-who-tired-of-red-black-colors/8806 "2018-10-10T19:40:04Z")
Dear friends, You can try alternative look, just scroll down any page of the forum, push “Change Theme” button and select “Baisik (Import)” option. If some people like this skin we coiuld develop it and even make it ou… --- ## [Increase in spammers, and we need your help!](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/increase-in-spammers-and-we-need-your-help/10118)
**Author:** [@The\_Other\_Side](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/The_Other_Side)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 10:39am UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/increase-in-spammers-and-we-need-your-help/10118 "2018-07-08T10:39:36Z")
Hello all! As some of you may have noticed, there has been an increase in spammers lately. I have no idea why, but they’re clearly not shy! Removing their posts and ability to post isn’t hard, but it can be ha… --- ## [Database crash (restored from the backup copy of May, 22)](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/database-crash-restored-from-the-backup-copy-of-may-22/9701)
**Author:** [@melnyk](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/melnyk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2016, 5:41pm UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/database-crash-restored-from-the-backup-copy-of-may-22/9701 "2016-12-24T17:41:35Z")
Dear fellows, I’m sorry for letting our forum to be down. These days I’m travelling, so there was a big delay before I’ve managed to look into the issue and have it fixed. Alas, I had to restore the database from… --- ## [The Other Side moderates the forum](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/the-other-side-moderates-the-forum/9696)
**Author:** [@melnyk](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/melnyk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 9:36am UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/the-other-side-moderates-the-forum/9696 "2016-05-19T09:36:44Z")
Hello guys, Thanks to all who offered their help with moderating the forum! It’s great that people are ready to help keeping our virtual memorial in order. And today I’m glad to announce that the moderator’s duties and… --- ## [Mods wanted!](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/mods-wanted/9634)
**Author:** [@melnyk](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/melnyk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 1:24pm UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/mods-wanted/9634 "2016-03-24T13:24:15Z")
Hello fellows, We have a vacancy for a moderator. The job is not too difficult, but the mission is quite honourable. As you know, everything depends on your perspective of view: You’ll help the community to … --- ## [The sub-forum for sharing stuff](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/the-sub-forum-for-sharing-stuff/9292)
**Author:** [@melnyk](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/melnyk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2015, 12:09pm UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/the-sub-forum-for-sharing-stuff/9292 "2015-09-07T12:09:33Z")
Dear fellows, I’ve created a separate sub-forum for sharing downloadable stuff, it’s visible to registered members only. Please, post download links to this sub-forum only. Thank you for understanding. Also I’d … --- ## [Database reverted to 26.04.2014](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/database-reverted-to-26-04-2014/9130)
**Author:** [@melnyk](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/melnyk)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2015, 1:02pm UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/database-reverted-to-26-04-2014/9130 "2015-05-26T13:02:00Z")
I had to revert the database to the 26’th of April due to crash. Feeling really bad for all lost posts. :frowning: --- ## [I'am back not in black :)](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/iam-back-not-in-black/9035)
**Author:** [@pearljo](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/pearljo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2014, 4:35pm UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/iam-back-not-in-black/9035 "2014-09-16T16:35:29Z")
where have you been, girl? Busy, I bet. Good to see you!! --- ## [SSL certificate](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/ssl-certificate/9014)
**Author:** [@melnyk](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/melnyk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2014, 1:11pm UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/ssl-certificate/9014 "2014-08-22T13:11:11Z")
Hi, guys! I’ve added an SSL-certificate, so now your connections to the forum’s webserver are secured by 128-bit AES key, so now you can be sure your passwords won’t be stolen by somebody in the middle of your comput… --- ## [Invision Power Board](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/invision-power-board/8792)
**Author:** [@melnyk](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/melnyk)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2014, 6:52pm UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/invision-power-board/8792 "2014-07-09T18:52:45Z")
Dear friends, We’re going to introduce a new forum-engine for our board - Invision Power Board! Right now the forum is working on vBulletin, it has a lot of cool features, but IPBoard will allow us to implement new ide… --- ## [Cecilia the Administrator](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/cecilia-the-administrator/8802)
**Author:** [@melnyk](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/melnyk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2014, 1:39pm UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/cecilia-the-administrator/8802 "2014-04-13T13:39:14Z")
I’m glad to announce that Cecilia have joined the administrator’s team, so now we’ll combine our efforts to make this forum even more cool place for all Amy’s fans! My congratulations and lots of thanks to you, Cee! --- ## [Hapy new year](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/hapy-new-year/8666)
**Author:** [@King\_Marty](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/King_Marty)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2014, 8:40pm UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/hapy-new-year/8666 "2014-02-09T20:40:19Z")
I would just like to take the opportunity to wish all a fantastic and awesome New Year. Lets all see what 2014 brings us, a new Amy movie and some other fabulous AW projects without any doubt. I would also like to thank … --- ## [AWF.co.uk Updates](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/awf-co-uk-updates/39)
**Author:** [@Wino](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/Wino)\ **Replies:** 188\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 5:20pm UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/awf-co-uk-updates/39 "2013-09-30T17:20:56Z")
Just wanted to say that Ive updated all of the emoticons and the avatars. If anyone has any avatars that they have made themselves please share them with the board and I’ll upload them to the avatar gallery. Wino xoxox --- ## [Losing today's changes](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/losing-todays-changes/8501)
**Author:** [@melnyk](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/melnyk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 7:36pm UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/losing-todays-changes/8501 "2013-09-22T19:36:03Z")
Hi guys, It’s a great shame, but I have to recover forum’s database from the backup copy because of its corruption. The last backup copy has been made tonight at 00:13 (London time). I’m sorry for that. :concern: --- ## [For those of you who browse the forum on your phone...](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/for-those-of-you-who-browse-the-forum-on-your-phone/8466)
**Author:** [@Wino](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/Wino)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2013, 4:28pm UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/for-those-of-you-who-browse-the-forum-on-your-phone/8466 "2013-09-10T16:28:49Z")
I just wanted to inform those of you who browse the forum via your mobile phones that you can, and should IMO, download an app called Forum Runner. It makes using the forum on your phone much easier than just using the m… --- ## [Forum Upgrade](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/forum-upgrade/8379)
**Author:** [@Wino](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/Wino)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 7:09pm UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/forum-upgrade/8379 "2013-07-31T19:09:57Z")
AWF has just been upgraded. If anyone comes across any errors/problems please can you post them in here. I am expecting some modifications not to work properly after the upgrade so if you come across any issues, do let m… --- ## [Follow Us On Facebook & Twitter For The Latest Forum News & Updates](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/follow-us-on-facebook-twitter-for-the-latest-forum-news-updates/8386)
**Author:** [@Wino](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/Wino)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 5:26pm UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/follow-us-on-facebook-twitter-for-the-latest-forum-news-updates/8386 "2013-07-31T17:26:06Z")
I’d like to ask all users to follow/like us on Twitter & Facebook. The main reason being that if the forum goes down for any reason or if we need to turn the forum offline for an upgrade, then we can keep you up-to-date … --- ## [Cecilia the moderator](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/cecilia-the-moderator/8322)
**Author:** [@melnyk](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/melnyk)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 1:55am UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/cecilia-the-moderator/8322 "2013-07-30T01:55:45Z")
Dear friends! We all know @Cecilia as a reasonable, sensible, wise, courteous and outstanding person, don’t we? She loves this forum and I won’t sin against the truth if I establish the fact that the forum loves her too… --- ## [No, there won't be another Vietnam War :-)](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/no-there-wont-be-another-vietnam-war/8258)
**Author:** [@melnyk](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/melnyk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 11:04am UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/no-there-wont-be-another-vietnam-war/8258 "2013-06-16T11:04:32Z")
Dear friends, I’m glad to inform you that all spammers from @yahoo.com.vn domain (there was about 5 thousands of them) has been removed from the forum, so you won’t see them anymore in the “Today Birthdays” section or i… --- ## [Maintenance works](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/maintenance-works/8232)
**Author:** [@melnyk](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/melnyk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2013, 10:18am UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/maintenance-works/8232 "2013-05-23T10:18:24Z")
Dear Fellows, We’re going to carry out certain maintenance works tomorrow, 20.05.2013. Works are going on from 16:00 till 17:00 (BST, UTC+1). Probably nobody will mention these works, as we’ve planned everything to be … --- ## [Dear spammers](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/dear-spammers/8121)
**Author:** [@Amy\_Jenna\_Harper](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/Amy_Jenna_Harper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 10:28am UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/dear-spammers/8121 "2013-05-16T10:28:24Z")
Hello, once again,this message concerned those spam members that came here for spamming. Apparently is not clear for them,don’t bother yourself,let true fans be here and enjoying the forum, none of your stupid publicit… --- ## [Facebook & Twitter](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/facebook-twitter/5175)
**Author:** [@Wino](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/u/Wino)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2013, 7:04pm UTC](https://www.amywinehouseforum.co.uk/t/facebook-twitter/5175 "2013-02-04T19:04:22Z")
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