The Buzzard 10 Posted January 5, 2011 OK, we've restarted some of the services on the server to see if that helps things. Let me know if there's an improvement (or not). Thanks David, Since you last posted, I have made 17 attempts to get to the site. I am getting Internet Explorer cannot display webpage. Its as if you were offline. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Buzzard 10 Posted January 5, 2011 I made a few more attempts again and all seems to be OK. Thanks David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack_O'neill 11 Posted January 5, 2011 It let me log on ok, but when I tried to post a reply it hung up just now. We'll see if it lets me post this one. I'll let you know what happens. --edit-- This post worked fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CADTutor 91 Posted January 5, 2011 OK, looks like the site is under some sort of attack that causes server spikes, during which the forum becomes unusable. The host tech guys are working on it now. I'll keep you informed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReMark 86 Posted January 5, 2011 Raise the shields and put your phasers on stun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Buzzard 10 Posted January 5, 2011 It seems like when you manage to get a post in, It only during the Hackers coffee break. This has not been easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CADTutor 91 Posted January 5, 2011 Sorry guys, still working through this. The site is getting spikes of activity that are causing the server to refuse additional requests and hence the time-outs. Seems like we just need to weather the storm for now and hope it calms down soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack_O'neill 11 Posted January 5, 2011 I think a return to public hangings might deter this type of activity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cad64 125 Posted January 6, 2011 I wonder if it's that idiot that I banned twice yesterday for trying to post cheap online medication nonsense? Maybe that made him angry. Some people should not be allowed to use a computer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Buzzard 10 Posted January 6, 2011 I wonder if it's that idiot that I banned twice yesterday for trying to post cheap online medication nonsense? Maybe that made him angry. Some people should not be allowed to use a computer. The problem is obvious today, But this is something thats been going on low keyed for a while now. I found a few sites that are listing various site addresses that are vunerable to hacker attacks and this site was listed in both. Its sort of an invitation to all hackers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke 10 Posted January 6, 2011 (edited) I had problems a couple of times early yesterday morning, but it was ok in the afternoon. Today it timed out today a couple of times around 7:00 am our time here in Germany, but seems ok at the moment. It is only a problem when I start the internet browser, once I have successfully made the connection it is not a problem any more. Then Sod's Law steps in, it took ages to send this post and then edit it. Now I need that coffee Edited January 6, 2011 by Tyke Update Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CADTutor 91 Posted January 6, 2011 OK, looks like the situation is now stabilised. We made some changes to the server which seem to have resolved the issue. However, I'd be grateful for any further reports. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReMark 86 Posted January 6, 2011 5:55 a.m. on the east coast of the U.S. and all seems well. Had no problem logging on and posting. Thanks David. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcoW 10 Posted January 6, 2011 The problem is obvious today, But this is something thats been going on low keyed for a while now. I found a few sites that are listing various site addresses that are vunerable to hacker attacks and this site was listed in both. Its sort of an invitation to all hackers. Let's battle!! All working fine again, I am glad to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack_O'neill 11 Posted January 6, 2011 Been a couple of times today that I've seen the "can't display page" error but nothing like yesterday. Maybe they are giving up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
