some technical problems

They have: 304 posts

Joined: Dec 1999

Maybe it's just me, but any post I made today I had to submit twice. The first time I got the message that says there was some tech problem, asking me to hit the back button and submit again. It also said an email will be sent to the forums admin, but I thought I'd bring it up just in case.

I've also noticed that posts don't add up on the post counter. There are several new members that have "0 posts" right next to their post Smiling

They have: 488 posts

Joined: Feb 2000

I am also having the same problems. I think Chad is aware of the problem as he did some tests and is working on it.

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They have: 2,064 posts

Joined: Dec 1999

/me experiencing same problems. I ICQ'd Chad, hope things get fixed soon.

They have: 433 posts

Joined: Apr 2000

Is this why there haven't been many post over the last couple of days? I guess it's Easter too. Okay..I don't know what's up but the forums are telling me (my cookie rather) that there haven't been any post since the 12th. I only came in here to ask where everyone was and then I saw this thread. It also says this thread has 0 replies...hmm..

Ravi

He has: 424 posts

Joined: Mar 1999

Sorry about the problems folks. The search tables of the mysql database became corrupted somehow. I had to empty the "word" and "searchindex" tables and rebuild them and that seems to have cleared things up.

I just realized it today after Marc brought it to my attention via e-mail... I am out of town on vacation (though I have my laptop) on a slow connection so I haven't visited TWF but just once a day.

Anyway, sorry again. If you notice any more problems, let me know. I'm going to rebuild the forum posts and counters right now so that everything is correct.

P.S.: There was also a period of time on Friday that the forums were completely down because of a router hardware issue at the NOC.

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