Just wondering, i've been out of the hobby loop for about 6 months, i used to ck out aspd for info and here... when i go to aspd it says down for hardware upgrades?  Just wondering if this really was the case or if someone else has taken control (if you know what i mean) ?

Welcome back to the fold!

ASPD is indeed down. After experiencing increasing slowness and frequent downtime through parts of December and January, it was hacked in February. The site was quickly back under control of the proper folk, but significant damage was done. It's been under repairs since. Reports from the admins say that progress is being made. Slowly.

In the meantime, a private forum for members with BCD and Provider status has been set up. Email [email protected] for info on joining that. (You will get a response from the mailer daemon saying that your email was undeliverable -- ignore this. It's lying.)

Thanks I appreciate the info!