Gang of Five Downtime

Kor · **Reply #20 on:** October 21, 2013, 04:09:04 PM

Glad it's up again. I wonder if the problem was related to the earlier server problem or if it's a different one.

Troodon · **Reply #21 on:** October 21, 2013, 05:20:58 PM

I am so glad that this place is now back up and running again!

rhombus · **Reply #22 on:** October 21, 2013, 06:34:09 PM

I am glad to see that the site is up again. I hope that whatever the issue was has been resolved.

The Chronicler · **Reply #23 on:** October 21, 2013, 07:58:37 PM

Interestingly, both instances apparently lasted for about 24 hours. Hopefully, this won't happen yet again next week, but at least I can be sure to just wait one day and everything should be fine. (hopefully)

Ducky123 · **Reply #24 on:** October 22, 2013, 02:01:46 AM

Kinda strange that we have these problems now that the GOF had its 10th anniversary...

Glad its working again, anyway.

Malte279 · **Reply #25 on:** October 26, 2013, 08:02:37 AM

After yet another downtime (the third within a short time) we figured out that the problem seems to be related to the GOF domain name "thegangoffive.net.
We don't know the exact nature of the problem, but the problem does not exist anymore when rather than using the the domain name we change the setting to the default of http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/index.php?. So for the time being we should use that url rather than the original domain name. We are going to continue seeing if we can get the domain name back to work properly.

rhombus · **Reply #26 on:** October 26, 2013, 05:21:24 PM

Quote from: Malte279,Oct 26 2013 on 07:02 AM

After yet another downtime (the third within a short time) we figured out that the problem seems to be related to the GOF domain name "thegangoffive.net.
We don't know the exact nature of the problem, but the problem does not exist anymore when rather than using the the domain name we change the setting to the default of http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/index.php?. So for the time being we should use that url rather than the original domain name. We are going to continue seeing if we can get the domain name back to work properly.

Thank you for the update. It is nice to know that at least we have a better idea of where the problem lies.

The Chronicler · **Reply #27 on:** October 26, 2013, 09:00:37 PM

I've always been using that old default address anyway. It always automatically switches to the new name whenever I type in the old name, so I don't see any problem with this. In fact, I'd even say things have just improved.

Remember this problem I mentioned a few months ago? Well, after a little browsing around, that problem seems to have completely disappeared today.

It's been years since I've been able to enjoy this feature. I vote we stick to the old name.

Mumbling · **Reply #28 on:** October 27, 2013, 05:33:08 AM

I noticed that too, Chronicler. It may have to do with some files that Malte removed in hope of the GoF working smoothly again. Either way I'm glad it all seems to work again.... Even uploading avatars may work again, anyone want to try?

Ducky123 · **Reply #29 on:** October 27, 2013, 06:55:41 AM

If I had a good drawing atm, I would but I didn't draw anything recently... I'll tell you whether or not it works when I finally start to work on drawings again and upload one as my avatar

MurMur · **Reply #30 on:** October 27, 2013, 07:48:28 AM

Avatar uploading DOES work.

I've managed it.

Mumbling · **Reply #31 on:** October 27, 2013, 08:29:44 AM

Cool, thanks for letting us know!

Ducky123 · **Reply #32 on:** October 27, 2013, 09:05:56 AM

Whoo! I'm almost glad that these downtimes occured now

Many problems seem to be fixed at once now

Ducky123 · **Reply #33 on:** October 27, 2013, 09:07:11 AM

Whoo! I'm almost glad that these downtimes occured now

Many problems seem to be fixed at once now

EDIT: Double post

Chiletrek · **Reply #34 on:** October 27, 2013, 04:49:34 PM

Hello:
That is indeed true! Now I can finally know what topics I checked by looking at the changing icons again, that's awesome

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I hope there will be no more downtimes though, those can be annoying but I am glad the cause seems to have been found. Great work, people!

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Petrie · **Reply #35 on:** October 30, 2013, 08:37:50 PM

Checked to see if it was an expiration problem and the domain doesn't expire until December 28, 2013. Not sure why the domain wasn't working properly.

Mumbling · **Reply #36 on:** October 31, 2013, 02:49:18 AM

That date is getting closer though, Petrie. Do you think we can get in contact with our domain provider to ask what's going on?

Kor · **Reply #37 on:** October 31, 2013, 09:23:08 PM

I guess Petrie may need to, if he's listed as the owner.

Petrie · **Reply #38 on:** October 31, 2013, 09:24:25 PM

But I'm not the owner....Austin is.

He did this for the forum years ago so its really up to him.

Kor · **Reply #39 on:** November 01, 2013, 12:47:31 AM

I guess someone may have to ask or remind him.