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Discussion in 'Site Feedback and Suggestions' started by DonNagual, Dec 8, 2005.

  1. DonNagual TechSpot Ambassador

    Over the past 24 hours, I have been having MAJOR problems posting, searching, browsing the forums. Connection timing out all the time (and only on techspot, not other sites).

    Just an FYI, as I assume I can't be the only one. :(
    DonNagual, Dec 8, 2005
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  2. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    I haven't noticed any problems. But last time I was here was probably 24 hours ago or slightly more.
    SNGX1275, Dec 8, 2005
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  3. poertner_1274 secroF laicepS topShceT

    No problems on my end either. I've been in and out last night and today without indication of something wrong.
    poertner_1274, Dec 8, 2005
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  4. DonNagual TechSpot Ambassador

    Still having major problems. I thought maybe it has to do with the fact that I am overseas, but other US based sites are loading in just fine (newegg, THGforums etc).

    I can move from forum to forum within this site, but going into a post, or doing any type of search causes me to get a timeout error. As it is, this site is barely usable for me. I have to submit any post I make 3 or 4 times before I can post.

    Yet... I am the only one. Strange.
    DonNagual, Dec 8, 2005
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  5. DonNagual TechSpot Ambassador

    EDIT:

    Same problem at the office (on a different ISP and network config). Having to submit posts at least 3 times to get them to post. Getting timeout errors all over the place.
    DonNagual, Dec 8, 2005
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  6. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    Different computer as well, I assume?
    Julio Franco, Dec 8, 2005
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  7. DonNagual TechSpot Ambassador

    Yes, completely different computer.

    I am having an easier time here at the office. At least it seems to only act up once and a while (currently having no problems at all). This morning I was unable to post with this machine though.

    I'll see if I still have problems when I get home tonight. Thanks for the response by the way.
    DonNagual, Dec 8, 2005
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  8. jobeard TechSpot Ambassador

    try using the IP address instead of the name-url
    Name: techspot.com
    Address: 70.85.4.244

    accessing http://70.85.4.244/ is a demand for access without DNS resolution.
    if this works, then there's a DNS lookup problem, otherwise there's a routing,
    reliability issue.
    jobeard, Dec 9, 2005
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  9. DonNagual TechSpot Ambassador

    Thanks again everyone. Last night and this morning, everything seems to have fixed itself. I am zippin' around no problem.

    Cheers!
    DonNagual, Dec 9, 2005
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  10. poertner_1274 secroF laicepS topShceT

    Must've been an ISP hiccup then. Glad to hear all is better now though.
    poertner_1274, Dec 9, 2005
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  11. DonNagual TechSpot Ambassador

    Can that happen to only one site? There must be something unique about techspot that my ISP didn't like for a few days. It was pretty bad, and only this site.

    Anyways, main thing is, I am back in action. Cheers! :wave:
    DonNagual, Dec 9, 2005
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  12. kaymastah Newcomer, in training

    As a follow up to this, though I'm sure this is not exactly a same kind of situation, I've had problems with uploading photos to the gallery. No problems however with posting :) - apparently :)
    kaymastah, Jan 14, 2006
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