Welcome Back!

Janice

Well-known member

• Jan 16, 2009

• #1

Just wanted to welcome back all the users who were unable to access the site in recent weeks. You have my sincerest apologies, please know that we missed you. I hope you won't stay mad at me for very long.

To explain what happened and why you weren't able to access the site:

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Ok, with the help of all of you who sent me the advanced data I requested earlier today we were able to trace the problem back to a anti-DOS (denial of service) server side program that literally went rouge banning people's IP addresses. I asked for the log of banned IP's to be erased and as soon as that was done the site began working again for many people. If you are out there unable to access the site PLEASE let me know. As far as we know though, this issue has been resolved.

As I said before, I am incredibly happy to have you here once again. Please don't stay mad, it was something no one could have foreseen and took us much longer than anticipated to track the issue.

 

coachkitten

Well-known member

• Jan 16, 2009

• #2

I am just happy that everything is back to normal. I (and I am sure most people would agree) could never be mad at you Janice! This was not your fault at all and thank you so much for making Specktra so wonderful!

We all REALLY appreciate ALL of your hard work!!

 

twilightessence

Well-known member

• Jan 16, 2009

• #3

Its just good to know that we were being heard and something was being done on this end LOL. That's a tricky problem, I'm happy you were savvy enough to figure out what happened

. I'm just happy to be back.

 

capmorlovesmac

Well-known member

• Jan 16, 2009

• #4

I am glad everyone can access specktra now again!

Thank you so much Janice!

The site still won't stop loading here though but I am sure this will be fixed soon too.

The newer MAC smileys are not working yet but I've seen that just the path needs to get fixed. They are not in the "forum" folder yet.

 

MACATTAK

Well-known member

• Jan 16, 2009

• #5

Phew! I didn't think I was ever going to get back on. Thanks for fixing the problem

 

aziajs

Well-known member

• Jan 16, 2009

• #6

Glad it was resolved.

 

Janice

Well-known member

• Jan 16, 2009

• #7

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Originally Posted by capmorlovesmac I am glad everyone can access specktra now again! Thank you so much Janice! The site still won't stop loading here though but I am sure this will be fixed soon too. The newer MAC smileys are not working yet but I've seen that just the path needs to get fixed. They are not in the "forum" folder yet.

Are they working now Jeanette? I need you to post an update in that smilie thread. I'm seeing tons of new ones I haven't seen before. You've been busy!

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Originally Posted by aziajs Glad it was resolved.

Agreed, good to see you back Azia you were sorely missed.

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Originally Posted by MACATTAK Phew! I didn't think I was ever going to get back on. Thanks for fixing the problem

I can't imagine what it must have felt like, I know I was miserable knowing all of you were out there unable to access the site.

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Originally Posted by twilightessence Its just good to know that we were being heard and something was being done on this end LOL. That's a tricky problem, I'm happy you were savvy enough to figure out what happened . I'm just happy to be back.

Yes, as much as it hurt me to read the comments being made out there I understood that everyone was just frustrated with not being able to access the site. Happy you're back!

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Originally Posted by coachkitten I am just happy that everything is back to normal. I (and I am sure most people would agree) could never be mad at you Janice! This was not your fault at all and thank you so much for making Specktra so wonderful! We all REALLY appreciate ALL of your hard work!!

Thank you for your forgiveness, it was a very challenging 2 weeks knowing you all were out there without any Specktra love in your life!

 

capmorlovesmac

Well-known member

• Jan 16, 2009

• #8

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Originally Posted by Janice Are they working now Jeanette? I need you to post an update in that smilie thread. I'm seeing tons of new ones I haven't seen before. You've been busy!

<-- the excitement of a smiley addict!
They are working now, thank you so much Janice!

I will update the list in the smiley thread now.

 

MzzRach

Well-known member

• Jan 16, 2009

• #9

 

elegant-one

Well-known member

• Jan 16, 2009

• #10

Many Thanks Janice! It made some of realize how close we all are - & isn't that cool!

 

Janice

Well-known member

• Jan 16, 2009

• #11

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Originally Posted by capmorlovesmac <-- the excitement of a smiley addict! They are working now, thank you so much Janice! I will update the list in the smiley thread now.

Thanks Jeanette, you're a gem!

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Originally Posted by MzzRach

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Many Thanks Janice! It made some of realize how close we all are - & isn't that cool!

That IS cool! Glad you're back.

 

franimal

Well-known member

• Jan 16, 2009

• #12

Thank you Janice! I am so happy to be back on. Thank you for all your hard work and for listening to us. I am eternally grateful.

I am so happy I feel like crying right now.

 

Odette

Well-known member

• Jan 16, 2009

• #13

Glad to be back. I really really missed Specktra.

 

jenntoz

Well-known member

• Jan 17, 2009

• #14

OMG, it is sooooooo nice to be back! I really missed this place & all its amazing members! Thanks for getting us back Janice! You're the best

 

TISH1124

Well-known member

• Jan 17, 2009

• #15

I am glad everyone is back too... It seemed like it was only a handful of us there for awhile....wasn't as much excitement!!

 

spectrolite

Well-known member

• Jan 17, 2009

• #16

Yayyyyyyy!!! >_< It's so good to be back on my most favorite forum. A big thank you to Janice for all of your hard work and making the site accessible to everyone once again. And I was never mad, just sad that I could not visit Specktra.

 

wifey806

Well-known member

• Jan 17, 2009

• #17

dude! finally lol! not knowing was the worst part.

so our ip addies were banned eh? i guess we're too sexy for this site hahah! <3

 

NutMeg

Well-known member

• Jan 17, 2009

• #18

Oh man, I am so relieved it isn't even funny. The worst part was not knowing what was going on, I'm not a patient person and I was wigging out like an addict without the drug of choice.

On another note, I just said goodbye to a close friend who is going to be on a year and a half long exchange to South America and I was so upset when I got home. This is the best present ever, it made my night a million times better.

 

Susanne

Well-known member

• Jan 17, 2009

• #19

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Originally Posted by coachkitten I am just happy that everything is back to normal. I (and I am sure most people would agree) could never be mad at you Janice! This was not your fault at all and thank you so much for making Specktra so wonderful! We all REALLY appreciate ALL of your hard work!!

Thank you for all your work!

 

Susanne

Well-known member

• Jan 17, 2009

• #20

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Originally Posted by capmorlovesmac <-- the excitement of a smiley addict! They are working now, thank you so much Janice! I will update the list in the smiley thread now.

I love these smilies!!