What is the deal with the KEY?

[Sphinx]

However, this whois would seem to add some veracity to the statement. Maybe we should refer to Mike as "comrade Mike"? :)

I don't know anything... I don't know if "Comrade Mike" will return or not

... okay but like seriously you know the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics officially disbanded in December 1991, right?

[hobbyhorse]

The link to purchase a key on that page leads to https://store.payproglobal.com/checkout ... iqSejznbAH, which currently does not work.

Correct it's been like that for days but the previous poster said it had been removed, as you can see it hasn't been removed, lots of misinformation going around.

As the previous poster, I still contend that it's been removed. You posted the page, which still exists, so they didn't remove the page (I didn't state that the page was removed). What I stated was that the original page that linked to the "buy" page has been edited to remove the "buy" link.

My comment still stands, someone has been active to edit the website to remove the path to the buy page, but still hasn't updated anyone.

[smol_birb]

The link to purchase a key on that page leads to https://store.payproglobal.com/checkout ... iqSejznbAH, which currently does not work.

Correct it's been like that for days but the previous poster said it had been removed, as you can see it hasn't been removed, lots of misinformation going around.

As the previous poster, I still contend that it's been removed. You posted the page, which still exists, so they didn't remove the page (I didn't state that the page was removed). What I stated was that the original page that linked to the "buy" page has been edited to remove the "buy" link.

My comment still stands, someone has been active to edit the website to remove the path to the buy page, but still hasn't updated anyone.

Where was it originally? When I checked archived copies of the site on the Wayback Machine, I couldn’t see which page it was on originally to compare?

[hobbyhorse]

Correct it's been like that for days but the previous poster said it had been removed, as you can see it hasn't been removed, lots of misinformation going around.

As the previous poster, I still contend that it's been removed. You posted the page, which still exists, so they didn't remove the page (I didn't state that the page was removed). What I stated was that the original page that linked to the "buy" page has been edited to remove the "buy" link.

My comment still stands, someone has been active to edit the website to remove the path to the buy page, but still hasn't updated anyone.

Where was it originally? When I checked archived copies of the site on the Wayback Machine, I couldn’t see which page it was on originally to compare?

Good question, I think I'm suffering from false memory.

[smol_birb]

As the previous poster, I still contend that it's been removed. You posted the page, which still exists, so they didn't remove the page (I didn't state that the page was removed). What I stated was that the original page that linked to the "buy" page has been edited to remove the "buy" link.

My comment still stands, someone has been active to edit the website to remove the path to the buy page, but still hasn't updated anyone.

Where was it originally? When I checked archived copies of the site on the Wayback Machine, I couldn’t see which page it was on originally to compare?

Good question, I think I'm suffering from false memory.

Same here. I thought that I had come across the page at some point, but cannot remember where the link was/is.

[Qorellon]

https://www.makemkv.com/buy/

[pt-tiagosantos]

A lot of speculation but nobody knows anything until we hear from or about Mike. The workaround with the date works for me (just change the month to july and enter the existing code again if it doesnt work). Note to self: save the existing julycode.

best reply on this thread. It works for now.

[seamus]

However, this whois would seem to add some veracity to the statement. Maybe we should refer to Mike as "comrade Mike"?

I don't know anything... I don't know if "Comrade Mike" will return or not

... okay but like seriously you know the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics officially disbanded in December 1991, right?

"... but like seriously ..." You're correct as far as your history goes. However, the POINT of your comment escapes me. Do you really think things have changed much in Russia? ... perhaps more criminality, but other than that: meh.

[seamus]

Where was it originally? When I checked archived copies of the site on the Wayback Machine, I couldn’t see which page it was on originally to compare?

Good question, I think I'm suffering from false memory.

Same here. I thought that I had come across the page at some point, but cannot remember where the link was/is.

There are definitely changes being made. Someone is watching, reviewing, and has been fairly busy. [REF]

[ErinsMatthew]

I still see the full details on this other site. Let's see if it's removed.

https://www.whois.com/whois/makemkv.com

[smol_birb]

Good question, I think I'm suffering from false memory.

Same here. I thought that I had come across the page at some point, but cannot remember where the link was/is.

There are definitely changes being made. Someone is watching, reviewing, and has been fairly busy. [REF]

As I said, the copies of the site in Wayback Machine’s archive also don’t have that link to the payment page. I did do a Whois lookup, and the site admin’s contact info is currently there.

[seamus]

A lot of speculation but nobody knows anything until we hear from or about Mike. The workaround with the date works for me (just change the month to july and enter the existing code again if it doesnt work). Note to self: save the existing julycode.

Don't wait too long to save the "July code". In case there's any doubt remaining, someone is making changes to the website, changes to the "WHOIS" data, and nothing prevents them from making changes to the forum. ... the "change date" feature clearly doesn't work properly, or has been over-ridden.

[smol_birb]

A lot of speculation but nobody knows anything until we hear from or about Mike. The workaround with the date works for me (just change the month to july and enter the existing code again if it doesnt work). Note to self: save the existing julycode.

Don't wait too long to save the "July code". In case there's any doubt remaining, someone is making changes to the website, changes to the "WHOIS" data, and nothing prevents them from making changes to the forum. ... the "change date" feature clearly doesn't work properly, or has been over-ridden!

What change date feature?

[seamus]

Same here. I thought that I had come across the page at some point, but cannot remember where the link was/is.

There are definitely changes being made. Someone is watching, reviewing, and has been fairly busy. [REF]

As I said, the copies of the site in Wayback Machine’s archive also don’t have that link to the payment page. I did do a Whois lookup, and the site admin’s contact info is currently there.

You're right! Apparently that has been restored b/c it certainly was missing when I checked just before making that post. The "WHOIS" data suggests that "Mike" (aka Konstantin) can be reached by telephone at +7.4951731249, or by email at mkwasha@yandex.ru ... Maybe someone should "reach out" to him, and ask "WTFIGO"? If he actually responds, that might help quiet things down here a bit

[PimpDiggler]

I use handbrake. It is more complicated and not as good as MAKEMKV but it is available at no cost and receives updates from time to time.

I have started using this free tool:
https://mkvtoolnix.download/

Thanks for this recommendation I had no idea this existed