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Post by kuro112 on Dec 18, 2014 16:56:34 GMT
Hey guys, long time user, first time poster. I'm making this thread because it appears there is a major lack of communication on this forum, while granted it's just a temp. board, no doubt thousands of people like myself are coming here wondering whats going on, only to find one line posts and very little serious information about what happened. That being said, I believe it was a DDoS attack but I could be wrong, personally I would appreciate a chime in from the admins as to why this sudden downtime occurred, furthermore, given the nature of the site and traffic, it does lead one to ask why redundant backup solutions are not in place? For example it would be pretty simple to run multiple shard instances and a dns failover solution. All in all, personally, I would just like an update on a few things: - Why did icefilms go down
- When will it be back up
- How will you prepare for this circumstance again?
I ask these questions because for the first time in a long long time, I was forced to use another provider, which got me thinking why come back to icefilms at all if this is going to be the situation with them every time an attack hits?
Don't take this the wrong way and start spamming the thread with 'we didn't need you anyway' posts - just trying to give the average user perspective.
In conclusion I recommend a cloud backup solution, putting your forum domain on a separate server, and hosting from OVH - But most of all I recommend active communication about every step of the process for your users. With love for my icefilms, do not go silently into the night. -Kuro
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Post by Mr Mayhem on Dec 18, 2014 17:11:42 GMT
You have no idea what you're talking about, and you're being over the top dramatic. There isn't a "lack" of communication, they said it'll be back up soon. They even said what the issue was. Quit being a lazy sack.
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Post by Corgimom on Dec 18, 2014 17:11:51 GMT
I read it that they had to find a new hosting solution.
You may not know this but even though no videos are hosted on ICE every time anyone complains about copyright they contact the host with threats of legal action, then the host investigates the complaint and find no violation. How many times does the host go through this before they decide enough is enough?
No dos attack required- the rug gets pulled after a while.
So the rug was pulled. It happened 3 or 4 times a year to Ninja for exactly the reasons specified above. Ice has been up and down a few times and when it happened it took 2 days to get 'notifications' page like they have now (typical DNS propagation time after a reset) and about a week to find a new host and get things running.
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Post by Russtronic™ on Dec 18, 2014 17:37:11 GMT
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Post by kuro112-is-an idiot on Dec 18, 2014 17:59:34 GMT
Kuro ---- your post is stupid...
Seriously, you come here and demand answers...WTF? this is NOT a service provider, iceilms is a luxury and needs hard work from it's people to run...go find another service provider and stop coming her to ask stupid questions that are not our/your biznizz...In addition, you don't know what you're talking about, let icefilms handle their own servers and when the site is up it will be up....in the meantime, get a hobby or go outside and play...
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Post by callmeishmaell on Dec 18, 2014 18:00:30 GMT
kuro112 You are an idiot and a prime example of what is wrong with member forums.
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Post by kuro112 on Dec 18, 2014 18:13:37 GMT
Repdaddy's Daddy! - thats literally the type of lack of communication I'm talking about, instead of telling us whats up you just link an article with the same stuff we knew? to everyone else, Its a luxury ive been supporting through donations via ads for years... I think its okay to ask for some communication. also amid asking I did suggest some real solutions to this type of situation, also ignored mind you...
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Post by Vlad - Commy on Dec 18, 2014 18:33:52 GMT
Hey kuro112, ICE set up a tel# that you can call just for the purpose of getting more info on whats happening minute by minute. Give them a call 1-976-626-6887 (MAN-NUTS) Operators are standing by!! LOL
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Post by Vlad2 on Dec 18, 2014 19:11:57 GMT
Don't worry Kuro I had the same question and I am sure many others who didn't respond did as well. =) You just have a question and would like an answer.
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Post by coo-cooBird on Dec 18, 2014 19:41:34 GMT
His questions are legitimate. I think with as popular site this is, a fail-over is not a bad idea.
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Post by Repdaddy on Dec 18, 2014 20:40:53 GMT
Two of the three questions asked are answered in the article. As for how we prepare for the how to not let it happen again is literally impossible to answer. In short, we had no choice but to find a new home. If you want an answer to that question you must direct your inquiry to the witch-hunters in the copywrite-holders groups. Please do not throw your sense of entitlement around. If you feel clicking a few ads will afford you the privy of inside information about how we structure the site, you are incorrect. If you feel you should no longer come back because of events that are out of our control which cause occasional downtime, so be it.
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Post by Serg on Dec 18, 2014 20:53:50 GMT
kuro...I feel you're asking alot from these folks. Maybe if you grease the wheel with BTC or USD, you'd be within the inner circle. Otherwise, you could take matters into your own hands, and start keeping cached copies of the site. You're still a guest on their site; it may be old timey, but as a guest I feel you should show a bit more patience/respect and wipe your feet on the doormat before entering. tldr: give them money.
ps: Site owners, sponsors, etc etc. Thanks for all the hard work. You da real mvp etc etc. This site can't break my heart like ninjavideo, knock on wood.
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Post by Person of Interest on Dec 18, 2014 20:57:56 GMT
Thank you poopyhead. If you cant see we are little Busy! That is why I posted the article.I put this forum up so we could get the message out. Apparently it was enough for the 24k+ people that chkd this out, and the other 130+ that signed in with kudos.
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IF ICE BUILDS IT ; THEY WILL COME
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Post by diggerjr1 on Dec 18, 2014 21:16:08 GMT
You guys at Icefilms have given me countless hours of free entertainment and deserve patience and a giant pat on the back ..... Whoever dont like it should go elsewhere
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Post by señor depresso on Dec 18, 2014 21:42:37 GMT
¡Viva IceFilms!
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