Geeks under fire

The Geek · **Geeks under fire -** 22-02-06, 01:21 PM

Just a quick note to inform those that have had difficulty this morning with the site being unresponsive that the situation is being dealt with.

Upon investigation, rackspace have informed me that some dim wit had started an attack on the server. This will more than likely happen again throughout the day until the culprit is full identified and blocked. If the site seems unresponsive, please be patient and give it a break for a few minutes. Panicking geeks constantly hitting the refresh button hoping for some response from the site sadly compound the problem

As soon as the culprit IPs are isolated, we will be able to get back to normal.

Thanks for your patience and understanding.

Sassy Hassy · 22-02-06, 01:24 PM

OO err missus! How very dare they spoil our geeking!

wondernail · 22-02-06, 01:28 PM

Do they not understand us geeks have an uncontrollable addiction?

We need to "Geek" and when can't we start to shake uncontrollably, start hissing and foaming at the mouth and some of us even start growing hairs on the palms of our hands!! (Or is this just me???LOL)

Please who ever you are leave our site alone and leave us in peace....
You wouldn't like it when we get angry!!

Fingertips ND · 22-02-06, 01:30 PM

Do these people not understand how scary a HUGE group of women (and the odd fellas) can be when they can't do what they want, when they want??

MINKUS · 22-02-06, 01:30 PM

oh no

hope you get it sorted soon sam.

amb x

naturalnails · 22-02-06, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wondernail

Do they not understand us geeks have an uncontrollable addiction?

We need to "Geek" and when can't we start to shake uncontrollably, start hissing and foaming at the mouth and some of us even start growing hairs on the palms of our hands!! (Or is this just me???LOL)

Please who ever you are leave our site alone and leave us in peace....
You wouldn't like it when we get angry!!

I did wonder where these hairs came from - thanks for clearing that one up. The shakes are terrible - I keep spilling things LOL.

sugarbabe · 22-02-06, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fingertips ND

Do these people not understand how scary a HUGE group of women (and the odd fellas) can be when they can't do what they want, when they want??

I hadn't noticed the fellas were odd but now you mention it....

!!! Only joking guys - site wouldn't be the same without you!

xxxx sugar xxxxx

Lellipop · 22-02-06, 02:02 PM

Right if it carries on we will have to send the BOYS round

Gaby · 22-02-06, 02:03 PM

Samuel is our brave knight! With a shiny armour and nice looking nails...

*JOANNE* · 22-02-06, 02:07 PM

i'll have to pop my "calms" tablets if it carries on ...lol

1999judy · 22-02-06, 02:42 PM

It wasn't me this time either

kateyork1 · 22-02-06, 07:00 PM

I'm glad I've ben too busy to Geek today then! xx

Bev Rose · 22-02-06, 09:03 PM

How dare they interrupt our geeking in such a horrendous manner!!!!

RELEASE THE HOUNDS!!!!!!

Cathie! · 22-02-06, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Nail Geek

Just a quick note to inform those that have had difficulty this morning with the site being unresponsive that the situation is being dealt with.

Upon investigation, rackspace have informed me that some dim wit had started an attack on the server. This will more than likely happen again throughout the day until the culprit is full identified and blocked. If the site seems unresponsive, please be patient and give it a break for a few minutes. Panicking geeks constantly hitting the refresh button hoping for some response from the site sadly compound the problem

As soon as the culprit IPs are isolated, we will be able to get back to normal.

Thanks for your patience and understanding.

What does it mean that someone has started an attack on the server....what are they doing and why would they? Don't understand these things!