Is anyone having problems with this site now?

[Salty]

Well, you know that old definition about insanity...
we keep doing the same thing, over and over again, expecting different results.

You are right! That is why I left for 8 hrs.

 

[Salty]

Just remember, it is a seniors forum and has ever right to be slow. Be grateful it hasn't fallen and can't get up.

Haha! I was going to say that its gotta be slow if we think its slow.

 

[Ruthanne]

It's not as slow for me right now but it was last night. It's a tiny bit slow using my phone right now but that's it.

 

[Matrix]

Anyone still find the forum unbearably slow?

 

[Salty]

Anyone still find the forum unbearably slow?

It is working great now Matrix. Thank you

 

[Furryanimal]

It was back to almost normal but everything is now very slow again.

 

[Furryanimal]

And now it’s speeded up again…

 

[CallMeKate]

Anyone still find the forum unbearably slow?

Extremely slow right now especially when posting graphics. 4:39 a.m. EST.

 

[Matrix]

Very unstable. I'm not sure if it's the attacks, or a broad network problem. I'm exhausted and I will stop trying to fix it for now.

Maybe it's time for us to take a break from the forum.

 

[QuietByNature]

Yep, back to being slow again. Seemed to be corrected yesterday evening.

 

[CallMeKate]

Very unstable. I'm not sure if it's the attacks, or a broad network problem. I'm exhausted and I will stop trying to fix it for now.
Maybe it's time for us to take a break from the forum.

I sincerely hope that won't become necessary. I think giving yourself a break from trying to fix it for a while is a good idea... it's slow, but it's still working enough for us to stay in contact. I'm fine with that.

 

[Jazzy1]

I'd rather be on a slow forum that I really enjoy than no forum at all. This too shall pass. Just be patient.

 

[Pinky]

Frustrating .. thank you for your efforts @Matrix

 

[CallMeKate]

@Matrix , I remember you told us once about watching the number of users online when there's trouble. This is a lot higher than I've seen... Tuesday 6:40 a.m. EST A clue, maybe?
Guests online 565 Total visitors 577

 

[hollydolly]

It's going pretty fast for me currently....

 

[Matrix]

@Matrix , I remember you told us once about watching the number of users online when there's trouble. This is a lot higher than I've seen... Tuesday 6:40 a.m. EST A clue, maybe?
Guests online 565 Total visitors 577

The numbers are fine, another forum on the same server had over 68,000 visitors at one point today. I had to disable guest access just to keep the server responsive.

These days, spam bots and automated attacks are completely out of control. Forums run by individuals, especially those with lots of content but without advanced security measures, have become ideal targets for data collection and all kinds of AI training.

 

[LadyEmeraude]

I just logged on and am looking at
Forum topics etc. So at this time
Things are functioning normally for
Me.

 

[Nathan]

@Matrix, Thanks for doing what you do, your efforts are much appreciated.

 

[Deya]

Hey y'all! The recent forum slowness was an old age test to evaluate your patience. It was a test and only a test.

Key testing points.

Forum addiction. At what depth is your forum addition?

Anger issues. Did the slowness make you angry?

Gratefulness. Are you grateful that the forum is up to speed today?

Balance. Did the slowness upset your schedule? Was your daily balance thrown out of whack?

Who would have thought that a senior forum running slow, would be such an in depth topic, or get such worldwide attention.

For your convenience, the forum is adding a complaint button. Your complaint will be addressed immediately!

 

[IKE]

Slow yesterday but back to normal now.

 

[Deya]

You are right! That is why I left for 8 hrs.

8 hours!! That is unaccusable absence. You were sorely missed! Don the hat and go sit on the stool in the corner, young lady!