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Title: Server Downtime
Post by: OhioLawyer on June 23, 2010, 08:37:36 am
As you have probably seen the notice at the top of the page, we are moving servers to try to eliminate some of the problems that have been going on.  We have had a few outages recently, and also time where the site will not load or loads slowly.

As of now, the tenative schedule for our server to be shut down for the move is Friday, June 25.  I'll try to keep you informed if that changes.

Regardless, if the site is not working, just know that is the cause.  The downtime could be quick and only be a few hours, but if things take longer to transfer, it could take as much as 48 hours.  I know it will be hard to live without WU for that long, but please be patient and know that this will mean less problems in the future.

Also, I am checking to make sure we don't have problems with the move regarding our wiiunite.org domain.  If for some reason, after the move, you can't get on using the wiiunite.org link, just use wiiunite.smfforfree3.com until I can get the domain parking fixed.

Thank you,

The Wii Unite Staff


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: Turboweasle on June 23, 2010, 08:49:27 am
Sounds like fun.

Do you think the site is having problems with registering new members?  I invited a friend here from another site, and he just messaged me saying he still hasn't gotten his activation email.


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: the KR3AT3R on June 23, 2010, 08:52:22 am
Gud jaab.


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: OhioLawyer on June 23, 2010, 09:06:12 am
ask him what his account name is turbo.  I haven't heard of activation emails not being sent, so i will look into it.

Actually, I tell you what.  I'll just have the system send out new emails to all those pending activation and it should get to him.  If it doesn't, then he most likely mis-typed his email address or the email was blocked or something.

O0


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: OhioLawyer on June 23, 2010, 09:09:18 am
ok I re-sent activation emails to all those who are pending for more than a day.  There were however, 3 accounts created today that are pending, so if it was one of those, they won't get the reminder email.

Let me know if there are any more problems. O0


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: Turboweasle on June 23, 2010, 09:12:01 am
He said that worked, but now he can't post.  XD

He's having to use a proxy to get through his college's filter (it blocks all gaming sites) and I think that's where the issue lies.

He also says thanks.  O0


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: GαmεGiίίrl69 ^-^ on June 23, 2010, 09:19:12 am
Hope it works this time lol

If it does I'll go ahead an introduce myself.  hi everyone, I'm U N Owen.  I've been playing the ps3 for a while, but i used to play the wii a little.  i dont think i'm familiar with most of you, but I expect that to change.


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: OhioLawyer on June 23, 2010, 09:20:15 am
Hey, it looks like it worked. O0

Welcome to WiiUnite man.  Enjoy your stay. :D


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: GαmεGiίίrl69 ^-^ on June 23, 2010, 09:26:09 am
well, it worked once. i keep having to switch proxies each time i log on to the site for some reason. probably because this site blocks proxies or something. it's no problem, though. i'm a computer science major, so i can probably figure it out haha.


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: Turboweasle on June 23, 2010, 09:33:47 am
hidemyass.com worked for me once when I was trolling the dookie out of one of our members.  Maybe it'll work for you.


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: OhioLawyer on June 23, 2010, 09:36:35 am
well I just got confirmation from the owner of the servers that we should not have any problems with the wiiunite.org link when we move.  Hopefully that turns out to be the case.


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: GαmεGiίίrl69 ^-^ on June 23, 2010, 09:37:46 am
"hidemyass.com worked for me once when I was trolling the dookie out of one of our members.  Maybe it'll work for you."

i tried that one first actually, but it didn't work. that was when i was tryiing to register so maybe it will be different for just posting. right now i think i found one that's working kinda well.


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: GαmεGiίίrl69 ^-^ on June 23, 2010, 09:52:16 am
man it sucks that i have to get 40 posts to have a sig and avy.  do you guys have a place just to spam up to that point? i'm about to go to my english lecture, which is the perfect time to not pay attention lol.


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: Mum on June 23, 2010, 09:53:21 am
Welcome to the site, Owen!


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: Mum on June 23, 2010, 09:53:57 am
spam away:)


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: OhioLawyer on June 23, 2010, 10:01:18 am
lol yeah, there is a board called the un-seeing eye that is nothing but spam.  or just pick a seldom used board and go to town.  we aren't too strict around here. O0


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: GαmεGiίίrl69 ^-^ on June 23, 2010, 10:02:52 am
sweet, that makes things much easier. i'll go spam then. be back in a few.


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: the KR3AT3R on June 23, 2010, 10:08:32 am
Lol! I like this dude. :D

Welcome, I'm the "law" around here (as some think), but ill let you slide this time for being a friend of 'the wind beneath my wings'. :P


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: Turboweasle on June 23, 2010, 10:14:40 am
Lol! I like this dude. :D

Welcome, I'm the "law" around here (as some think), but ill let you slide this time for being a friend of 'the wind beneath my wings'. :P

Yeah, you better.  I made the mistake of arguing with this guy once.  He may seem like he can't type worth dookie, but just try pissing him off.  It's like arguing with Shakespeare.


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: OhioLawyer on June 23, 2010, 10:16:37 am
Lol! I like this dude. :D

Welcome, I'm the "law" around here (as some think), but ill let you slide this time for being a friend of 'the wind beneath my wings'. :P

Yeah, you better.  I made the mistake of arguing with this guy once.  He may seem like he can't type worth dookie, but just try pissing him off.  It's like arguing with Shakespeare.

sounds like fun :D


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: Mum on June 23, 2010, 10:18:48 am
Turbo, make sure he's nice to me:)


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: Turboweasle on June 23, 2010, 10:20:36 am
I'll try, Mum.  He's a cool guy, just sometimes gets a bit ahead of himself.


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: Mum on June 23, 2010, 10:22:26 am
Thanks.  He seems nice.  Maybe some people can take a lesson from him :D


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: the KR3AT3R on June 23, 2010, 10:22:40 am
I almost pointed out the punctuation until I remembered him mentioning being a computer nerd. :P

/sarcasm.

Let's do this. >:D


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: Turboweasle on June 23, 2010, 10:28:04 am
Good luck, K. b)

Remember how Bramlet wrote letters to Mattrick?  Well, that's pretty much how Owen handles himself.  It's hilarious as long as you're not on the receiving end.

With that said, Imma go eat some waffles.  Later.


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: the KR3AT3R on June 23, 2010, 10:31:53 am
You literally read my mind about Bramlet. I was going to say that I'd like to see something esculate between two similar characteristics. ;)

I'm just messin btw. :-*


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: GαmεGiίίrl69 ^-^ on June 23, 2010, 10:47:28 am
Turbo, i'm not going to argue off the bat. i've gotta get settled in, first.

Jam Master JamJam will get his turn when i deem if fit lol. O0


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: the KR3AT3R on June 23, 2010, 10:48:59 am
*gasp* :o


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: GαmεGiίίrl69 ^-^ on June 23, 2010, 11:01:41 am
alright, i'm at 40 now. the Archadian Knights can thank me for giving some life to there board.

i'm off to search for an avatar now


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: Turboweasle on June 23, 2010, 11:13:53 am
Dude, way to be uncreative.  XD


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: GαmεGiίίrl69 ^-^ on June 23, 2010, 11:22:13 am
no **** right?

you only think you know how to troll. watch a pro.


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: GαmεGiίίrl69 ^-^ on June 23, 2010, 11:23:23 am
lol, i love the word cencors. they must make for some funny conversations


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: the KR3AT3R on June 23, 2010, 11:25:38 am
Damn, I remember when they filtered "the". They had the whole site confused and laughing. :D


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: OhioLawyer on June 23, 2010, 12:09:22 pm
lololololololol

I like this guy already. O0


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: Mum on June 23, 2010, 12:13:09 pm
lololo  Nice!


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: IBU on June 23, 2010, 07:12:28 pm
welcome :)


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: OhioLawyer on June 25, 2010, 08:02:26 am
thank you all for being patient.  The move came a bit earlier than expected and went from yesterday afternoon until a few minutes ago.

But it looks like we are up and running and things are great.


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: the KR3AT3R on June 25, 2010, 10:38:31 am
Great! Here's a cookie. :P


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: Turboweasle on June 25, 2010, 11:25:11 am
Lies and slander.  :@


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: OhioLawyer on June 25, 2010, 11:49:00 am
hmm, well I am starting to have some problems with pages loading.  It is supposed to be temporary.

One possible fix is to open a command prompt and type ipconfig/flushdns

that should speed up the dns flushing process from the move.


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: Laughing Turd on June 25, 2010, 12:13:29 pm
yeah im having problems loading the page as well. Well, I was from my ps3. i just got on the pc and it went right through.


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: Laughing Turd on June 25, 2010, 12:26:41 pm
okay never mind. I cant really get into most places i want to go. so far, i have only gotten into this page. i cant get into the mw section, my messages, basically, nothing.  :-[


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: Mum on June 25, 2010, 12:28:23 pm
I got it to load on my laptop but not my apple


Who is this girl in all the avis ???


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: MEX on June 25, 2010, 07:15:41 pm
That is GirlAge13 mum.


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: the KR3AT3R on June 25, 2010, 07:21:57 pm
Its been on and off all day for me too. :-[


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: Laughing Turd on June 25, 2010, 07:25:22 pm
Okay this is now working on my end and a whole lot faster than before! Very nice!


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: Tiger on July 04, 2010, 04:32:27 am
I've had some problems with the internet saying the site is too crowded which I know isn't true (No offense WU) but for the past 2 days it's worked wonderfully. :)


Title: Re: Server Downtime
Post by: OhioLawyer on July 04, 2010, 07:50:25 am
yeah, there were a lot of servers moving, not just ours.  So when ours moved and was back online we had some problems until all the servers finished moving.  Now they should be good.