Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
+5
Ronson
MrMario
DarkGlow
Admin_UFF2
DesperateInRI
9 posters
Page 1 of 1
Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
Our forum was down for two days. We were unable to access the Admin Panel or utilities to restore it. We needed tech support, which was given priority. Thank you for that.
We are still concerned, however, as to the cause of the problem, how it was restored and by who. We never received any information from Forumotion as to why this happened.
Please share that info in the event it happens again so that we can manage the issue ourselves. If it was a case of being hacked, we need to know.
Here is the thread we started two days ago, that is now marked as "resolved".
https://help.forumotion.com/t90823p30-all-content-is-gone-from-site-and-cant-access-admin-control-panel-or-sign-in
The forum is www.unemployed-friends2.org
Thank you. We will be waiting for your reply.
We are still concerned, however, as to the cause of the problem, how it was restored and by who. We never received any information from Forumotion as to why this happened.
Please share that info in the event it happens again so that we can manage the issue ourselves. If it was a case of being hacked, we need to know.
Here is the thread we started two days ago, that is now marked as "resolved".
https://help.forumotion.com/t90823p30-all-content-is-gone-from-site-and-cant-access-admin-control-panel-or-sign-in
The forum is www.unemployed-friends2.org
Thank you. We will be waiting for your reply.
DesperateInRI- Forumember
- Posts : 35
Reputation : 0
Language : English
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
I am also still waiting to here back from TYPLO regarding not having the password for utilities anymore. I have PMD him like 10x spanning months, never a response.
Admin_UFF2- Forumember
- Posts : 38
Reputation : 0
Language : english
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
It's weekends now. He doesn't work on them.
DarkGlow- Forumember
- Posts : 629
Reputation : 92
Language : English | Hebrew | Arabic
Location : Israel
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
understand he doesnt work on weekends but its been months and no resoltion.
Admin_UFF2- Forumember
- Posts : 38
Reputation : 0
Language : english
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
Not sure why you are worried because Forumotion fixed it.
MrMario- Helper
- Posts : 22186
Reputation : 1839
Language : test
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
We are worried because we want to know how to deal with the situation in the future! The Founder has sent numerous pm's to Typlo over the past three months without one response!
We want to know what caused it, what was done to correct the problem and who fixed it?
Being down for two days was a major inconvenience to our members. I realize you manage thousands of forums, but please, take 5 minutes to reply to the Founder's pm's so we can deal with this ourselves if it should happen again.
We realize Forumotion fixed it - but what did they fix?
That is why we are concerned about it!
We want to know what caused it, what was done to correct the problem and who fixed it?
Being down for two days was a major inconvenience to our members. I realize you manage thousands of forums, but please, take 5 minutes to reply to the Founder's pm's so we can deal with this ourselves if it should happen again.
We realize Forumotion fixed it - but what did they fix?
That is why we are concerned about it!
DesperateInRI- Forumember
- Posts : 35
Reputation : 0
Language : English
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
Admin_UFF2 wrote:I am also still waiting to here back from TYPLO regarding not having the password for utilities anymore. I have PMD him like 10x spanning months, never a response.
This doesn't sound too promising. I had a mod on here refer me to Typlo almost 2 weeks ago and I've sent 2 pm's since! I haven't heard anything yet.
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
Has typlo gone on vacation??? I've seen alot of complaints lately
Remember to mark your topic when a solution is found.
General Rules | Tips & Tricks | FAQ | Forgot Founder Password?
Team Leader
Review Section Rules | Request A Review | Sticker Points
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
I'm not sure what they fixed. It could of been a glitch in the system and it worked out or they fixed the issue themselves. Don't need to get worried why they fixed it. If its fixed, move on.
MrMario- Helper
- Posts : 22186
Reputation : 1839
Language : test
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
We can't move on without knowing exactly what happened! If it happened once, it could happen again! It was a major inconvenience to the Admins and MEMBERS! We have worked tirelessly setting up our site, and one day last week it was gone! We had no access, even to utilities, to restore it! Was the problem on our end or Forumotion's?
Prior to this, the Founder sent numerous pm's over the past 3 months to Typlo because we had been having issues with utilities. Not one reply!
Please don't tell us not to worry - we are still very concerned about what happened a few days ago. Yes our forum is restored, but we still don't know why it went down!
Please, it would not take too much time to just pm the Founder and let him know so we can help ourselves the next time.
Our main concern is - Were we hacked???
Prior to this, the Founder sent numerous pm's over the past 3 months to Typlo because we had been having issues with utilities. Not one reply!
Please don't tell us not to worry - we are still very concerned about what happened a few days ago. Yes our forum is restored, but we still don't know why it went down!
Please, it would not take too much time to just pm the Founder and let him know so we can help ourselves the next time.
Our main concern is - Were we hacked???
DesperateInRI- Forumember
- Posts : 35
Reputation : 0
Language : English
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
I understand why you are concerned. The fact is that if we were hacked, the whole network or so would be down and someone would of posted a topic of whats going on. There are sometimes glitches and bugs on the servers which makes forums go down or a server went offline. They are fixed right away when its reported. We don't know about the news because we don't work for the company, but if there was a problem it would be out of your hands and you would need to wait till its fixed. There is always things that you wouldn't be told here because there is no need to or there isn't a explanation as to why. This is why you should be happy with the end results that your forum is back online and working.
MrMario- Helper
- Posts : 22186
Reputation : 1839
Language : test
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
Not happy with end results and need an answer ASAP! Just lost half the forum again, just like we did a few days ago, for about a minute!
What happened and can WE fix it WHEN it happens again?
What happened and can WE fix it WHEN it happens again?
DesperateInRI- Forumember
- Posts : 35
Reputation : 0
Language : English
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
There isn't anything you can do.
BeBot- Forumember
- Posts : 136
Reputation : 40
Language : English
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
BeBot wrote:There isn't anything you can do.
Wow! That's encouraging. So just wait until the Forum goes down again? It is going to happen - it is doing just what it was doing prior to being down for two days last week.
So are you saying we should post an announcement now for our members that "maybe" the forum will be down for a few days, we aren't sure why or when it will be back up - just be patient, we have no clue what is going on?
Sounds like a good way to lose members after working tirelessly for the past four months to build it up!
DesperateInRI- Forumember
- Posts : 35
Reputation : 0
Language : English
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
That's with any service.
BeBot- Forumember
- Posts : 136
Reputation : 40
Language : English
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
no thats with poor service....
Its easy to say "its fixed now move on" but the problem is not solved for the person who logged the fault.
If you do not know what it is, then say you do not know what it is, instead of pulling it off like its something to be pushed under the rug.
The person who has started this thread has been pleading for help on how to prevent this "fault" from happening again, and it surprises me that there is no response when its clear that they wish to contribute to preventing this "fault" from occurring again... Now if there is nothing they can do (and you know this for a fact) then say...
I too am interested how to fix this "fault" incase i should face something similar or the same.
Its easy to say "its fixed now move on" but the problem is not solved for the person who logged the fault.
If you do not know what it is, then say you do not know what it is, instead of pulling it off like its something to be pushed under the rug.
The person who has started this thread has been pleading for help on how to prevent this "fault" from happening again, and it surprises me that there is no response when its clear that they wish to contribute to preventing this "fault" from occurring again... Now if there is nothing they can do (and you know this for a fact) then say...
I too am interested how to fix this "fault" incase i should face something similar or the same.
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
STARZ, lets be very clear about a simple fact. We totally feel for the members who have problems. We do try to get help as soon as possible. However, there are somethings which are beyond our control & expect members to respect it. As MrMario, has already said we[staff members] don't have any means to find out the fault.
If you want to talk about poor service, i guess you have not visited any other free hosting sites.
DesperateInRI, as i said there is no means to find out the fault now. I am sorry, but thats how it is. Its beyond our control.
If you want to talk about poor service, i guess you have not visited any other free hosting sites.
DesperateInRI, as i said there is no means to find out the fault now. I am sorry, but thats how it is. Its beyond our control.
Sanket- ForumGuru
- Posts : 48766
Reputation : 2830
Language : English
Location : Mumbai
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
Sanket i understand that some things are beyond a persons control but that wasnt what the person of this thread was asking.
He was merely enquiring of the details of how a problem was fixed so he could prevent or contribute to fixing the problem himself (if at all)
And no where did i say that "this site" had poor service.
BeBot said thats with any service and my reply to that was, that is poor service! and it is a fact that its true! notice he said any?? notice i didnt say this site?
If you wanted clarification on what i had said then all you had to do was ask
and no i havent been to other free hosting sites and i really dont see what that has to do with this thread.
He was merely enquiring of the details of how a problem was fixed so he could prevent or contribute to fixing the problem himself (if at all)
And no where did i say that "this site" had poor service.
BeBot said thats with any service and my reply to that was, that is poor service! and it is a fact that its true! notice he said any?? notice i didnt say this site?
If you wanted clarification on what i had said then all you had to do was ask
and no i havent been to other free hosting sites and i really dont see what that has to do with this thread.
Last edited by STARZ on Mon May 30 2011, 12:12; edited 1 time in total (Reason for editing : typo's)
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
Starz, i am not here to argue with anyone.
Related to the problem, as i & MrMario said earlier & repeating it again that its not possible to find out how the problem was fixed, was it a temporary glitch or another problem.
I have nothing more to say which is off topic. If you have something to say, lets take it to the PM's.
Related to the problem, as i & MrMario said earlier & repeating it again that its not possible to find out how the problem was fixed, was it a temporary glitch or another problem.
I have nothing more to say which is off topic. If you have something to say, lets take it to the PM's.
Sanket- ForumGuru
- Posts : 48766
Reputation : 2830
Language : English
Location : Mumbai
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
Im still waiting to hear back from TYPLO on getting access to the forum utilities shoud an issue arise..To say Im frustrated is an understatement. Ive been VERY patient. Please MODS let him know I need some help here.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Admin_UFF2- Forumember
- Posts : 38
Reputation : 0
Language : english
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
How long ago have you sent it? typlo probably gets millions of pm's a day... He couldnt possibley read them all... its probably got lost... try it again... (depending on how long ago you sent it... dont pm him everyday) ok.
Remember to mark your topic when a solution is found.
General Rules | Tips & Tricks | FAQ | Forgot Founder Password?
Team Leader
Review Section Rules | Request A Review | Sticker Points
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
The last one I sent was last Thursday I believe. Seems foolish to only have one person who handles such requests when there are so many forums etc.
Admin_UFF2- Forumember
- Posts : 38
Reputation : 0
Language : english
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
Yeah well.. I dont control that.. I say wait Typlo comes back today I think... If not tommorow junst hang in there, if you dont get a response by thursday I would try again.
Remember to mark your topic when a solution is found.
General Rules | Tips & Tricks | FAQ | Forgot Founder Password?
Team Leader
Review Section Rules | Request A Review | Sticker Points
Re: Problem Solved - but what was the solution?
I am going to lock this topic now. You are more then welcome to PM me about this and I'll be happy to explain as good as I can. I can tell you that trying to get Typlo's attention is no not going to help. He'll no longer be here in the company tomorrow.
MrMario- Helper
- Posts : 22186
Reputation : 1839
Language : test
Similar topics
» ok iv solved this problem
» Link sharing my forum via email [SOLVED]
» (ONLY TOPIC)"Paying for credit problem" Problem not solved!
» Access only through proxy server
» how to increase font size
» Link sharing my forum via email [SOLVED]
» (ONLY TOPIC)"Paying for credit problem" Problem not solved!
» Access only through proxy server
» how to increase font size
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum