PH> so when the problems start is it something that impacts all users
 PH> equally and at the same time?

it's for all users suddenly to same case

 PH> if bases are not joinable anymore by any user, do users who joined prior
 PH> to the problem occurring still have access to read/write?

no

 PH> lastly have you considered upgrading to A39 which is the recommended
 PH> version according to the author...?

will update at the weekend but haven't seen any changes at the msg-base so far.

 PH> sorry more questions... just trying to understand the problem 

your welcome man! i'm glad that i'm able to discuss that issue 

Retro Regards / Retro Grüsse,
Vitus Zeel                  (Sysop of the BlackICE BBS - BlackICE.BBSindex.DE)
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