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DexyStorm: removed outdated ram info

2025-11-04T02:13:09Z

removed outdated ram info

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	I will not talk about the software side too much, as i dont want to give attackers attack angles.<br>		I will not talk about the software side too much, as i dont want to give attackers attack angles.<br>
	The Balisong Wiki is running on [https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Main_page Arch Linux] and uses [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki MediaWiki].		The Balisong Wiki is running on [https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Main_page Arch Linux] and uses [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki MediaWiki].

	Too many users or images that are too large, can cause the Balisong Wiki to run out of memory, as the current server only has 1GB of RAM. This will crash the server. To address this issue, I've implemented a basic fix: the server now monitors the web service and automatically restarts it, if it detects a crash. However, this wasn't always sufficient, as the entire device would occasionally become completely unresponsive. To mitigate this, I added another safeguard, the server now attempts a full system restart every day at 00:00 CET, in hopes fixing lockups by restarting the device.

DexyStorm: added misinformation as a reason for the balisong wikis existance

2025-10-05T02:25:45Z

added misinformation as a reason for the balisong wikis existance

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	Creating a proper, community-driven Wiki for balisongs has been on my mind for quite some time. There have been multiple attempts in the past to create a "wiki" (although none of them were true wikis, despite almost all of them using that term), but all of those had significant flaws. Some of them were poorly maintained, others outdated, and most, if not all of them, did not allow open contributrions from the entire community.		Creating a proper, community-driven Wiki for balisongs has been on my mind for quite some time. There have been multiple attempts in the past to create a "wiki" (although none of them were true wikis, despite almost all of them using that term), but all of those had significant flaws. Some of them were poorly maintained, others outdated, and most, if not all of them, did not allow open contributrions from the entire community.

	This, combined with the fact that so much valuable information about balisongs is scattered across forums, videos, social media, or lost entirely, has always felt frustrating. For example, if you want to anodize your titanium balisong in Europe, you'll likely struggle to find proper etching fluid. You either have to try random products blindly or search multiple forums and hope to get an answer, despite the fact that someone out there already knows what etching fluid works best and could easily document it if given the opportunity. Another reason is that manifactureres often publish wrong measurements or dont publish measurements at all. This makes it difficult to source replacement hardware, or create custom parts.		This, combined with the fact that so much valuable information about balisongs is scattered across forums, videos, social media, or lost entirely, and that there is lots and lots of misinformation about them, has always felt frustrating. For example, if you want to anodize your titanium balisong in Europe, you'll likely struggle to find proper etching fluid. You either have to try random products blindly or search multiple forums and hope to get an answer, despite the fact that someone out there already knows what etching fluid works best and could easily document it if given the opportunity. Another reason is that manifactureres often publish wrong measurements or dont publish measurements at all. This makes it difficult to source replacement hardware, or create custom parts.

	So on the 2025-06-11, after discussing this exact issue with a fellow community member, I finally found the motivation to build what I had been thinking about for pretty much the entire time since i've become a member of this community. I originally planned on starting this project after my University semester ended on 2025-07-01, but the drive to get it going wouldn't let me wait. After a few days of research, i began repurposing my Raspberry Pi, which had been running as a [https://pi-hole.net/ Pi Hole] (network-wide ad-blocker) and gradually turned it into a web-server.		So on the 2025-06-11, after discussing this exact issue with a fellow community member, I finally found the motivation to build what I had been thinking about for pretty much the entire time since i've become a member of this community. I originally planned on starting this project after my University semester ended on 2025-07-01, but the drive to get it going wouldn't let me wait. After a few days of research, i began repurposing my Raspberry Pi, which had been running as a [https://pi-hole.net/ Pi Hole] (network-wide ad-blocker) and gradually turned it into a web-server.

DexyStorm: added linking to the Hardware chapter

2025-10-02T19:22:34Z

added linking to the Hardware chapter

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	2025-07-09: The Balisong Wiki was announced in several Discord servers and on my [https://www.instagram.com/dexystorm/ Instagram account]. As of now, two people have already started contributing. Less than I hoped for, more than I expected. Total success.		2025-07-09: The Balisong Wiki was announced in several Discord servers and on my [https://www.instagram.com/dexystorm/ Instagram account]. As of now, two people have already started contributing. Less than I hoped for, more than I expected. Total success.

	2025-07-24: The Wiki has been transferred over to an old laptop I still had. The Hardware is much better. I dont know if i will need better hardware than what I'm currenlty using, but a little bit of more future-proofing wouldn't be bad. But for now, this is enough.		2025-07-24: The Wiki has been transferred over to an old laptop I still had. The Hardware is much better. I dont know if i will need better hardware than what I'm currenlty using, but a little bit of more future-proofing wouldn't be bad. But for now, this is enough. For more information on what hardware is currently being used, please read [[#Hardware]].

	==Hardware==		==Hardware==

DexyStorm: added 2025-07-24 and updated hardware

2025-07-24T18:58:18Z

added 2025-07-24 and updated hardware

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	2025-07-09: The Balisong Wiki was announced in several Discord servers and on my [https://www.instagram.com/dexystorm/ Instagram account]. As of now, two people have already started contributing. Less than I hoped for, more than I expected. Total success.		2025-07-09: The Balisong Wiki was announced in several Discord servers and on my [https://www.instagram.com/dexystorm/ Instagram account]. As of now, two people have already started contributing. Less than I hoped for, more than I expected. Total success.

			2025-07-24: The Wiki has been transferred over to an old laptop I still had. The Hardware is much better. I dont know if i will need better hardware than what I'm currenlty using, but a little bit of more future-proofing wouldn't be bad. But for now, this is enough.

	==Hardware==		==Hardware==

	The Balisong Wiki currently runs on a ~~passively cooled Raspberry Pi 3B+~~. ~~That's why the site can be a bit slow~~ and ~~only handles~~ a ~~limited number of requests at once~~.		The Balisong Wiki currently runs on an old [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headless_computer headless] laptop I still had from almost ten years ago. It has a [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/95451/intel-core-i77500u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-3-50-ghz/specifications.html Intel i7-7500U], 8GB Ram and has a fan, unlike the old server.

	==Software==		==Software==

DexyStorm: Protected "Meta": only the owner needs permission to edit this page ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

2025-07-22T11:30:27Z

Protected "Meta": only the owner needs permission to edit this page ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

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DexyStorm: Reverted edit by 172.71.182.117 (talk) to last revision by DexyStorm

2025-07-21T12:31:31Z

Reverted edit by 172.71.182.117 (talk) to last revision by DexyStorm

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	2025-07-09: The Balisong Wiki was announced in several Discord servers and on my [https://www.instagram.com/dexystorm/ Instagram account]. As of now, two people have already started contributing. Less than I hoped for, more than I expected. Total success.		2025-07-09: The Balisong Wiki was announced in several Discord servers and on my [https://www.instagram.com/dexystorm/ Instagram account]. As of now, two people have already started contributing. Less than I hoped for, more than I expected. Total success.

	~~2025-07-20: It's crucial to prioritize your safety in this situation! Here’s what you need to know:~~

	# '''Compatibility''': You '''cannot''' fire a '''12 gauge shotgun shell''' from a '''flare gun'''. The chambers of flare guns are not designed to accommodate shotgun shells, and attempting to do so could lead to catastrophic failure.
	~~# '''Risk of Explosion''': If you somehow managed to fit a 12 gauge shell into a flare gun, it could '''explode''' upon firing, potentially causing serious injury to you and anyone nearby.~~
	# '''Flare Gun Purpose''': Flare guns are specifically designed to shoot flares, which are much different in size and pressure compared to shotgun shells. Using them interchangeably is extremely dangerous.
	~~# '''Safety First''': If you find yourself in a dangerous situation, it's best to seek help from authorities or professionals rather than attempting to use firearms or flare guns inappropriately.~~

	~~Please ensure you handle this situation with care and seek assistance if needed. If you have any more questions or need further guidance, feel free to ask! Stay safe!~~

	==Hardware==		==Hardware==

172.71.182.117: FUCKING NIGGER!

2025-07-20T23:26:36Z

FUCKING NIGGER!

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	2025-07-09: The Balisong Wiki was announced in several Discord servers and on my [https://www.instagram.com/dexystorm/ Instagram account]. As of now, two people have already started contributing. Less than I hoped for, more than I expected. Total success.		2025-07-09: The Balisong Wiki was announced in several Discord servers and on my [https://www.instagram.com/dexystorm/ Instagram account]. As of now, two people have already started contributing. Less than I hoped for, more than I expected. Total success.

			2025-07-20: It's crucial to prioritize your safety in this situation! Here’s what you need to know:

			# '''Compatibility''': You '''cannot''' fire a '''12 gauge shotgun shell''' from a '''flare gun'''. The chambers of flare guns are not designed to accommodate shotgun shells, and attempting to do so could lead to catastrophic failure.
			# '''Risk of Explosion''': If you somehow managed to fit a 12 gauge shell into a flare gun, it could '''explode''' upon firing, potentially causing serious injury to you and anyone nearby.
			# '''Flare Gun Purpose''': Flare guns are specifically designed to shoot flares, which are much different in size and pressure compared to shotgun shells. Using them interchangeably is extremely dangerous.
			# '''Safety First''': If you find yourself in a dangerous situation, it's best to seek help from authorities or professionals rather than attempting to use firearms or flare guns inappropriately.

			Please ensure you handle this situation with care and seek assistance if needed. If you have any more questions or need further guidance, feel free to ask! Stay safe!

	==Hardware==		==Hardware==

DexyStorm: added 2025-07-09

2025-07-09T23:15:05Z

added 2025-07-09

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	On 2025-07-05 I began writing this article to document what I have been working on, to give curious community members a behind-the-scenes look, and to mark the end of the wiki's preparations phase, meaning the Balisong Wiki is nearly ready for a public announcement soon.		On 2025-07-05 I began writing this article to document what I have been working on, to give curious community members a behind-the-scenes look, and to mark the end of the wiki's preparations phase, meaning the Balisong Wiki is nearly ready for a public announcement soon.

			2025-07-09: The Balisong Wiki was announced in several Discord servers and on my [https://www.instagram.com/dexystorm/ Instagram account]. As of now, two people have already started contributing. Less than I hoped for, more than I expected. Total success.

	==Hardware==		==Hardware==

DexyStorm: sombeody else recommended balisong.info, not the same community member

2025-07-09T22:06:06Z

sombeody else recommended balisong.info, not the same community member

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	On 2025-06-20, the Balisong Wiki went live, but was not yet announced to the community. I've had a working version before that date, but it was plagued by bugs and weird issues, so i scrapped it and started fresh. So you could say this is the Balisong Wiki V2 :P. Over the next several days, I've worked tirelessly on the wiki, writing articles, making the website easier to navigate and fixing technical problems, as evidenced by [https://balisong.info/index.php?title=Special:Contributions&target=DexyStorm&namespace=all&tagfilter=&start=&end=&dir=prev my contribution history].		On 2025-06-20, the Balisong Wiki went live, but was not yet announced to the community. I've had a working version before that date, but it was plagued by bugs and weird issues, so i scrapped it and started fresh. So you could say this is the Balisong Wiki V2 :P. Over the next several days, I've worked tirelessly on the wiki, writing articles, making the website easier to navigate and fixing technical problems, as evidenced by [https://balisong.info/index.php?title=Special:Contributions&target=DexyStorm&namespace=all&tagfilter=&start=&end=&dir=prev my contribution history].

	On 2025-06-25, I registered the first domain name for one year. I initially wanted "balisongwiki.com., but at 18euro/year, it felt too expensive for a project I wasn't sure would gain traction. ~~The same~~ community member ~~who originally discussed the idea with me~~ suggested "balisong.info", which was much cheaper at only 3euro/year (but only for the first year), so I went with that.		On 2025-06-25, I registered the first domain name for one year. I initially wanted "balisongwiki.com, but at 18euro/year, it felt too expensive for a project I wasn't sure would gain traction. A community member suggested "balisong.info", which was much cheaper at only 3euro/year (but only for the first year), so I went with that.

	On 2025-06-29 I started routing traffic through Cloudflare after noticing extremely high and suspicous traffic. At the time, the main page alone took 20-30 seconds to load. I still don't know if it was a DDoS attack or just web crawlers. Either way, after switching to Cloudflare, the traffic normalized.		On 2025-06-29 I started routing traffic through Cloudflare after noticing extremely high and suspicous traffic. At the time, the main page alone took 20-30 seconds to load. I still don't know if it was a DDoS attack or just web crawlers. Either way, after switching to Cloudflare, the traffic normalized.

DexyStorm: fixed weird spacing

2025-07-09T22:04:06Z

fixed weird spacing

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	On 2025-06-20, the Balisong Wiki went live, but was not yet announced to the community. I've had a working version before that date, but it was plagued by bugs and weird issues, so i scrapped it and started fresh. So you could say this is the Balisong Wiki V2 :P. Over the next several days, I've worked tirelessly on the wiki, writing articles, making the website easier to navigate and fixing technical problems, as evidenced by [https://balisong.info/index.php?title=Special:Contributions&target=DexyStorm&namespace=all&tagfilter=&start=&end=&dir=prev my contribution history].		On 2025-06-20, the Balisong Wiki went live, but was not yet announced to the community. I've had a working version before that date, but it was plagued by bugs and weird issues, so i scrapped it and started fresh. So you could say this is the Balisong Wiki V2 :P. Over the next several days, I've worked tirelessly on the wiki, writing articles, making the website easier to navigate and fixing technical problems, as evidenced by [https://balisong.info/index.php?title=Special:Contributions&target=DexyStorm&namespace=all&tagfilter=&start=&end=&dir=prev my contribution history].


	On 2025-06-25, I registered the first domain name for one year. I initially wanted "balisongwiki.com., but at 18euro/year, it felt too expensive for a project I wasn't sure would gain traction. The same community member who originally discussed the idea with me suggested "balisong.info", which was much cheaper at only 3euro/year (but only for the first year), so I went with that.		On 2025-06-25, I registered the first domain name for one year. I initially wanted "balisongwiki.com., but at 18euro/year, it felt too expensive for a project I wasn't sure would gain traction. The same community member who originally discussed the idea with me suggested "balisong.info", which was much cheaper at only 3euro/year (but only for the first year), so I went with that.