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EarlG

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69. It would not really make any difference

Reply to CousinIT (Reply #67)

Fri Nov 1, 2024, 03:01 PM

Nov 1

We've completely restricted access so that only Star Members can access DU, but the site is still lagging. There aren't really any more band aids that can be applied -- the goal now is to try to fix the problem so that we can get the whole site back online and running as normal.

To be completely clear, this problem is not being caused by expected high traffic -- we knew that traffic would be significantly higher throughout the election period, and we expected our servers to be able to handle the load. That said, it wouldn't be a surprise if we had to restrict access on election night itself, just because the increase in traffic could potentially be overwhelming -- but aside from that, there should be no issues with the way the site is performing.

What we didn't expect was this database glitch, which we now have to resolve. I don't think there's any way to realistically reduce traffic any further in a way that would significantly improve things -- we just have to get the bug fixed, and unfortunately we'll have to kind of hobble along while that's happening.

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Update on DU's ongoing technical problems [View all] EarlG Oct 31 OP

Good luck, guys! Dennis Donovan Oct 31 #1

Thank you so much- and sorry that you have to Tumbulu Oct 31 #2

Thank you so much for letting us know, my dear EarlG! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 31 #3

Thank you for the update, EarlG. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 31 #4

Thanks for the update, EarlG. sheshe2 Oct 31 #5

Thanks for the Update The Roux Comes First Oct 31 #6

Thank you for the update, EarlG ailsagirl Oct 31 #7

Thanks for keeping us updated, EarlG. calimary Oct 31 #8

Thanks Earl G .. I'll be glad when this election is over.. I hope! mountain grammy Oct 31 #9

Thanks, EarlG, for letting us know what is going on - strange things going on tonight never experienced before Rhiannon12866 Oct 31 #10

Thank you, EarlG and Elad, for being the miracle workers you are. Some of us niyad Oct 31 #11

Donate to DU here- I'm already a star member, but I don't want DU's tank to run dry. All the political donations I've NBachers Oct 31 #12

Earl Elad I am sending you both a big kiss.if either of you want it irisblue Oct 31 #13

If we lose touch. How can we stay informed? Prairie_Seagull Oct 31 #14

If DU ever goes down completely EarlG Nov 1 #22

Thank you! Didn't know about the newsletter so just AllyCat Nov 1 #42

And Instagram! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Nov 1 #61

I broke Democratic Underground RandySF Oct 31 #15

Thanks EarlG proud patriot Oct 31 #16

Love this place, love the community. byronius Nov 1 #17

I have full faith that all will get sorted out Otto_Harper Nov 1 #18

Paranoid guy here. Jakes Progress Nov 1 #19

That was actually my first thought, too, Jake slightlv Nov 1 #20

💙 Thx for the update and best of luck to you. Also, check your DU mail. Hekate Nov 1 #21

Wishing you luck that whatever is wrong, will be discovered and repaired easily. Dem2theMax Nov 1 #23

Good luck! &Ty. Get ZZzzzzzs, too 👍 electric_blue68 Nov 1 #24

Thanks, and good luck to us all! elleng Nov 1 #25

I have faith in the whole DU team. Thank you!!! BigmanPigman Nov 1 #26

Thank you, EarlG UpInArms Nov 1 #27

Thank you for all your hard work! senegal1 Nov 1 #28

Strength and honor. WheelWalker Nov 1 #29

Thanks for the update, EarlG! Silver Gaia Nov 1 #30

Thank you so very much for your diligence. You are all so appreciated judesedit Nov 1 #31

Good luck and thanks for the update! Coexist Nov 1 #32

Thank you EarlG! DemonGoddess Nov 1 #33

I appreciate the information! Really glad you were able to keep in at least partially open. lark Nov 1 #34

Thank you, EarlG democrank Nov 1 #35

thank you , EarlG debm55 Nov 1 #36

Good luck. Old Crank Nov 1 #37

Many thanks, EarlG and team n/t Alice Kramden Nov 1 #38

Thank you for everything you and Elad do to keep DU running. yardwork Nov 1 #39

Many Thanks for all you do mbischoff10 Nov 1 #40

Thank you EarlG. Clouds Passing Nov 1 #41

Thanks for the update Earl. JohnSJ Nov 1 #43

Thank you EarlG for the update and all that you do MustLoveBeagles Nov 1 #44

Nice to know you guys are on top of things here!! bluestarone Nov 1 #45

I want it closed for the election, anyway wryter2000 Nov 1 #46

New Star RecoveringJournalist Nov 1 #47

Thank you for the update. Fla Dem Nov 1 #48

Thank you for your plan, and the information. I clearly remember interference at a critical time. Judi Lynn Nov 1 #49

Hey man, we need you Tuesday night, best of luck! Montauk6 Nov 1 #50

Thanks for the update and everything that you all do to maintain this site for us. Just donated a bit more. n/t iluvtennis Nov 1 #51

I know in previous years, DU has been closed off on election night to anybody except star members to prevent crashing bearsfootball516 Nov 1 #52

We are with you Earl, even unto the end of the universe and then some! GreenWave Nov 1 #53

Ty Earl Tribetime Nov 1 #54

Thank you for the update ! kimbutgar Nov 1 #55

You guys are the best blogslug Nov 1 #56

Dude, are you needing hardware expansion? Can we help? TygrBright Nov 1 #57

Thank you for the update and for what you do. Scrivener7 Nov 1 #58

My problem 3auld6phart Nov 1 #59

They can have my D.U. orangecrush Nov 1 #60

Would it help if star members Marthe48 Nov 1 #62

I remember when it went down on election night Tree Lady Nov 1 #63

Thanks for letting us know, EarlG. greatauntoftriplets Nov 1 #64

Post removed Post removed Nov 1 #65

... demmiblue Nov 1 #66

Would it help to only have DU open on one device at a time (reduce connections)? CousinIT Nov 1 #67

It would not really make any difference EarlG Nov 1 #69

Thank you EarlG for the information on this. sdfernando Nov 1 #68

Thanks for all you and Elad do for all of us! HeartsCanHope Nov 1 #70

THX FOR THE HARD WORK, WE ALL APPRECIATE IT. WarGamer Nov 1 #71

Wado for the explaining this ............ turbinetree Nov 1 #72

The addiction is real! bobandrileysmom Nov 1 #73

Me too. buzzard Nov 1 #78

Kicking spooky3 Nov 1 #74

Thank you , EarlG, for the info and update wendyb-NC Nov 1 #75

Well, at least it wasn't the time change that did it FullySupportDems Nov 1 #76

Boom... Mahalo, EarlG & Elad! I've always been a Star Member... Cha Nov 1 #77

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