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EarlG

(21,947 posts) Fri Nov 2, 2012, 02:20 PM Nov 2012

High traffic levels and reduced site functionality [View all]

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In order to keep DU running during periods of extremely high traffic we have a system of levels in place. As traffic to the site increases, certain functions are removed at each level. When this happens a notification will appear on the Latest page indicating what level we're on. The effects of these levels are described below.

LEVEL 1
Advanced Search is unavailable
Latest page Milestones are not displayed
The red text that indicates a post has been edited is not displayed
Cool section is removed from the homepage

LEVEL 2
The right column is removed from the Latest page
Latest page customization options are unavailable

LEVEL 3
Some navigational images are not displayed
Posts counts are not displayed
Signature lines are not displayed
Stars are not displayed
Avatars are not displayed
The homepage is replaced with a static HTML file

LEVEL 4
The discussion forum is available to registered members only

LEVEL 5
The discussion forum is available to Star Members only

Please understand that under extreme circumstances these measures do become necessary in order to keep the site running for as long as possible, for as many people as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

EarlG, Skinner, Elad
DU Administrators

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High traffic levels and reduced site functionality [View all] EarlG Nov 2012 OP

thanks for the heads up barbtries Nov 2012 #1

Thanks to you and all the admins Beaverhausen Nov 2012 #2

Just de-vowel all posts. nt onehandle Nov 2012 #3

It's called, "disenvowel". Get it right! ;-) nt longship Nov 2012 #7

I knew that wasn't right. Couldn't remember. Thanks. nt onehandle Nov 2012 #8

lol Renew Deal Jan 2015 #36

Y shld hv ld by xmpl True Dough Oct 2017 #44

Good for planning; better for notifying us and best for just being here. :) libdem4life Nov 2012 #4

Moving to Windows Server 2008R2 would help jenw2 Nov 2012 #5

I admin hundreds of Windows, Linux servers. Archaic Nov 2012 #6

They don't use much open sores software at the DU. Major Hogwash Nov 2012 #16

Leprosy software???? Had no idea. dixiegrrrrl Nov 2012 #23

This may cause cold sores, but I don't think it'll go viral. Major Hogwash Nov 2012 #24

Thank you for insulting our DU admins. kestrel91316 Nov 2012 #22

Nice post Satya Nadella Renew Deal Jan 2015 #37

"Open sores?" MADem Nov 2015 #40

I made a donation and where is my star? Don't they show anymore? glinda Nov 2012 #9

I can see your star for the minute. Look again, although it may be off for traffic. freshwest Nov 2012 #10

thanks! glinda Nov 2012 #12

Thanks, EarlG, for explaining this. freshwest Nov 2012 #11

I smarted off in the appreciation thread libodem Nov 2012 #13

Thanks for the heads up! littlemissmartypants Nov 2012 #14

Thanks for the explanation. And thanks for your excellent administration of the website! northoftheborder Nov 2012 #15

Thanks for the detailed explanation. William769 Nov 2012 #17

Bookmarking. NYC_SKP Nov 2012 #18

I've been told that a proper DEFCON system goes from 5 to 1. ellisonz Nov 2012 #19

I tried to donate, but stupid Paypal wont take my credit card NightWatcher Nov 2012 #20

"The homepage is replaced with a static HTML file" Ruby the Liberal Nov 2012 #21

Site is already slowing down panAmerican Nov 2012 #25

Has the "advanced search' feature ever worked? eom Purveyor Nov 2012 #26

It certainly has, but not in the last 10 days or a week or so. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2012 #28

I guess I missed it and certainly do miss it since I post a lot of articles and hate doing dupes. nt Purveyor Nov 2012 #31

Hopefully, it won't get to level 5. Terra Alta Nov 2012 #27

Thanks Elad, got my star..... skeewee08 Nov 2012 #29

At Level 6, the only forum we can access is Cooking & Baking. rug Nov 2012 #30

Is there any expectation of reduced DU activity in 9 months? Kennah Nov 2012 #32

♥ In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #33

&#9829 NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #34

&#9829 In_The_Wind Sep 2014 #35

I want to go to Level 5 Renew Deal Mar 2015 #38

We appear to have gone straight to DefCon Four tonight? n/t TygrBright Nov 2015 #39

They've gone to plaid! Maynar Nov 2015 #41

Thanks for the explanation, Earl. Thankyou for putting up with us! marble falls Nov 2015 #42

I just wanted to say thanks for keeping the site running. jalan48 Nov 2015 #43