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Moonraker

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wanderinstar said:
Will probably regret asking this [ over my head ] but whats "packet loss".
Ian.
It's what happens when you go into any outdoor store when you just got paid :D

Seriously, it is basically when the information sent from your computer across the internet gets literally 'lost' as it passes between all the routers joined up that make the internet. It effects the time it takes for the info to get sent and can slow down or degrade the service.

If someone uses a 'DOS' or 'denial of service attack' that Tony talks about, someone is basically ;flooding; the connection to the server bcuk is kept with connections, so it makes it slow down. Like thousands of people trying to view the site at the same time. nasty, petty stuff.
 

Tony

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The issue with posting, pm's etc is due to the security that's installed on the server, I need to configure it a bit more so that it doesn't interfere with the forum. Not enough security is a pain, too much is a pain :rolleyes:
 

Moonraker

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It's always a difficult balance but some inconvenience is just part of keeping it safe and sound, so it's not a big issue. All seems to work fine now. Thanks.
 

andyn

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Simon, dont want to teach you to suck eggs, so to speak. But with regards to the lack of the quick reply feature...I take it that you are trying to click on the quick reply button, which looks like a sheet of paper and a pen, next to the quote button on the end of someones post?


Over there in the bottom right hand corner >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>



I'm sure you probably are, but thought I would chck because i do not have a problem with Quick reply.
 

ScottC

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I think he means he can only post via the quick reply box and not the standard reply window.
 

Moonraker

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andyn said:
oppps, ignore me then.... :lmao:

mind you, that seems to be working too.

I never take advice from anyone posting less than 800 posts :D thanks for the effort anyhow. Scott is spot on although it seems to be working now :red:
 

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Tony said:
It would seem that someone has been having a go with D.O.S attacks (|Denial of service) on the site, this lead to the slow down.

All I can think of is that some person/s have an issue that they're not happy to sit and chat about but would rather try the underhand route ;)

We're sorting it out and we've informed the authorities so all should be well.

We had that problem with e-mails recently (the spam with that rather innacurate rant at the bottom) - possibly related? :confused: After all, DOS attacks are pretty basic and so was that e-mail 'hack'.



Oh, and by the way, I also can't post from the 'Reply' option - only 'quick reply' or 'quote'.
 

bushwacker bob

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Moonraker said:
I never take advice from anyone posting less than 800 posts :D thanks for the effort anyhow. Scott is spot on although it seems to be working now :red:
:rolleyes: Oh dear, it looks like someone may actually take my advice.....still your in France so it may not matter. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
 

Moonraker

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bushwacker bob said:
:rolleyes: Oh dear, it looks like someone may actually take my advice.....still your in France so it may not matter. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
did I state 800? I really meant 850 posts :D Yes, cheap booze and hot sun does tend to help things slip along :lmao:
 

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