Posts: 5,315 Threads: 672 Likes Received: 3,155 in 1,743 posts Likes Given: 2,030 Joined: Jan 2016 Reputation: 139 26-Sep-2017, 11:13 AM (This post was last modified: 26-Sep-2017, 02:38 PM by Oscar.) Hi guys I've been getting quite a few complaints recently regarding users getting random warning saying "your accounts is banned". I actually witnessed this myself during my last trip abroad on my own account despite being a moderator. The issue was intermittent and it was resolved by using a different internet network. I am not going into detail why this might be, but my guess is Cloudflare our forum was using. I am going to turn it off from today and see if we still get this error. The downside might be a slower website, but we might not even notice it since we are only a small website. Please could you let me know if you find the forum any slower. Posts: 1,290 Threads: 67 Likes Received: 713 in 473 posts Likes Given: 1,216 Joined: Mar 2016 Reputation: 23 I for one, have never had the problem, but really appreciate your efforts to make this site as enjoyable as it is....you've been very successful doing that. Thanks Oscar! "Damn the torpedoes!!! Full speed ahead!!!" Posts: 1,590 Threads: 89 Likes Received: 1,283 in 768 posts Likes Given: 1,274 Joined: Jan 2017 Reputation: 31 unless the underlying server is spotty or has issues you'll probably be fine I'm definitely on often enough that if there is a difference I'll be able to tell and I'll let you know either way. carl.vegas Current Quads: Operational: Diatone GT2 200 In need of repair: Bumble Bee, tehStein, Slightly modified Vortex 250 • Posts: 2,286 Threads: 38 Likes Received: 1,527 in 995 posts Likes Given: 1,881 Joined: Apr 2016 Reputation: 72 It's always nice to find yourself banned from your own forum! No slowdowns noticed here, but maybe you didn't make the change yet? Posts: 5,315 Threads: 672 Likes Received: 3,155 in 1,743 posts Likes Given: 2,030 Joined: Jan 2016 Reputation: 139 26-Sep-2017, 02:40 PM (This post was last modified: 26-Sep-2017, 02:43 PM by Oscar.) • Posts: 1,070 Threads: 70 Likes Received: 742 in 378 posts Likes Given: 577 Joined: Jan 2016 Reputation: 44 Still works like a charm on different networks. BTW, I never had an issue with the banned message, just sometimes got "this message is for moderators only" on home page. • Posts: 2,286 Threads: 38 Likes Received: 1,527 in 995 posts Likes Given: 1,881 Joined: Apr 2016 Reputation: 72 I can see I'm connecting directly to the server at bluehost.com now. Had a little pause posting a message earlier today, but otherwise, performance seems good. Is the site on a dedicated server? • Posts: 72 Threads: 2 Likes Received: 32 in 22 posts Likes Given: 1 Joined: Jun 2017 Reputation: 0 Didnt notice anything, more than fast enough for a forum. • Posts: 1,590 Threads: 89 Likes Received: 1,283 in 768 posts Likes Given: 1,274 Joined: Jan 2017 Reputation: 31 First 24hrs=No noticeable difference for me. Also no errors (Which I only state because I think that's the goal of the change) carl.vegas Current Quads: Operational: Diatone GT2 200 In need of repair: Bumble Bee, tehStein, Slightly modified Vortex 250 • Posts: 12,099 Threads: 125 Likes Received: 3,739 in 2,836 posts Likes Given: 99 Joined: Feb 2017 Reputation: 388 Maybe I was the only, but I have been "banned" many times on different computers including mobile, and on different network. One computer will work and another will not on the same network. One other interesting issue I had in the past, I rarely get emails notifications for post replies. Suddenly, the last few days, I am actually getting them when people reply. • Posts: 1,504 Threads: 83 Likes Received: 944 in 654 posts Likes Given: 2,142 Joined: Sep 2016 Reputation: 24 No problems for me, I just used 3 different networks and devices in the last 24 hrs all running quick and smooth. Windless fields and smokeless builds • Posts: 1,149 Threads: 50 Likes Received: 704 in 450 posts Likes Given: 1,189 Joined: Sep 2016 Reputation: 30 Never had any issues. Posts: 1,590 Threads: 89 Likes Received: 1,283 in 768 posts Likes Given: 1,274 Joined: Jan 2017 Reputation: 31 More than a week later zero problems for me BTW. Seems just as responsive as ever and I didn't get banned before or after the change carl.vegas Current Quads: Operational: Diatone GT2 200 In need of repair: Bumble Bee, tehStein, Slightly modified Vortex 250 • Posts: 3,288 Threads: 129 Likes Received: 2,740 in 1,644 posts Likes Given: 2,969 Joined: Apr 2017 Reputation: 65 I have not had the issue for a few weeks, maybe it is resolved? SoCal Kaity :D OMG, no one told me it would be this much fun! Addicted :) Posts: 2,286 Threads: 38 Likes Received: 1,527 in 995 posts Likes Given: 1,881 Joined: Apr 2016 Reputation: 72 I had a few "502 - Bad gateway" errors just now. • |