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Can't get onto a site I use all the time. It's not down. What's wrong?

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RedDeadFail · 08/08/2009 13:46

this page cannot be displayed

head/keyboard head/keyboard head/keyboard

Tried linking from google, from favourites, from an email link, typing it direct into the address bar.

this page cannot be displayed

Why the blethering feck can't I access blardy livejournal?

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tammybear · 08/08/2009 13:53

LJ was subject to an attack this week, same as FB, Twitter and something else. I have noticed it being slow and not always loading properly and taking ages to loads.

It does seem to be working for me at the moment though. I'm guessing you can get on other websites with no problems?

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RedDeadFail · 08/08/2009 13:57

All other websites fine. Nobody else having problems getting onto lj. Just me.

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tammybear · 08/08/2009 14:09

Sorry I can't be of any help.

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RedDeadFail · 08/08/2009 14:18

Don't worry.

Sitting here in tears. There's some info on there I really need.

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MamaPyjama · 08/08/2009 14:21

It's not just you - I can't get onto LJ either.

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RedDeadFail · 08/08/2009 14:29

Oh there's two of us.

What have we done to offend lj then? Everybody else in the known universe seems fine.

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RedDeadFail · 08/08/2009 15:37

Anybody? Please?

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lou031205 · 08/08/2009 15:56

have you tried deleting your cookies?

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RedDeadFail · 08/08/2009 16:04

Yes. To no avail.

Even downloaded an updated version of IE to see if it helps.

Where has lj gone???

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RedDeadFail · 08/08/2009 16:12

There has been a subtle change caused by the upgrade I must admit. Instead of saying 'this page cannot be displayed' it says 'Internet Explorer cannot display this webpage'. Brilliant.

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lou031205 · 08/08/2009 16:18

Hmm, tis odd. I googled and found it straight away. Is there something specific you need? I'd happily email it to you?

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RedDeadFail · 08/08/2009 16:32

Thank you but it's in my inbox on there and I suspect I've run out of time now.

It just will not load it. Two bars and then error message.

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lou031205 · 08/08/2009 16:36

Oh I'm sorry. Could you go to a friend/relative/library & use another PC to access it?

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RedDeadFail · 08/08/2009 16:37

Tried DH's PC. Same thing.

Live in the middle of nowhere. Don't drive. Library 9 miles away.

Lost cause.

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RedDeadFail · 08/08/2009 17:08

Thought oh it's only a website, cheer up, have a cuppa. Milk's gone off.

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whomovedmychocolate · 08/08/2009 17:12

Okay, the problem is that service to your ISP has been suspended. There is a way round this - use an anonymiser service which bounces your request through another server. Hang on I'll post a link.

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whomovedmychocolate · 08/08/2009 17:14

You can get a free trial here

NB you are technically a terrorist if you do this due to the intricacies of computer crime laws here.

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Themasterandmargaritas · 08/08/2009 17:14

Shall I send you a pair of shoes to cheer you up?

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Themasterandmargaritas · 08/08/2009 17:17

Or a small boy wielding a KLM aeroplane?

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RedDeadFail · 08/08/2009 17:19

Do I admit now or later that I'm married to a copper?

And I once signed the official secrets act and swore blind that I wasn't a terrorist.

Ho hum. Take my thrills where I can get 'em.

Size 5 TMAM my love.

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RedDeadFail · 08/08/2009 17:22

Oh send the boy, do. He's adorable. I won't be here. Am downloading terrorist fodder as I type. He can come and see his future MIL being carted off by his future FIL. It's something to tell the grandchildren after all.

WMMC, after this 7 day trial of illegal software, will I be kicked off the site again?

And why did it happen in the first place??

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RedDeadFail · 08/08/2009 17:32

Right.

Downloaded illegal anonywhatsit. Tried to run, enter details, click next says 'your trial has expired' and sends me back to the beginning. I haven't started my trial unless my free trial was a 3 second tease. And it forced me to change my screen resolution before it would download so everything's fecking squashed.

Where are my damn shoes TMAM. I'm getting tetchy.

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RedDeadFail · 08/08/2009 17:35

AAAAAARRRRGGGHHH.

The option to change back to my original screen resolution has gone. I can have stretched or more stretched. And I'm on a netbook so can't see half the bloody page.

What the hell is happening today?

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Themasterandmargaritas · 08/08/2009 17:40

It knows you are married to The Law.

Bummer. I have just opened an account as it looks quite interesting.....

What about if you break your connection with your ISP? Reboot your router sort of thing? I'm no expert, I'm sure WMMC will have a better idea.

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RedDeadFail · 08/08/2009 18:02

I can't see half the screen and I can't get my resolution back.

I'm getting a migraine. DH stuck at work all night and I wanted to use the computer.

Going to have to log off if I can't fix the resolution. It's ridiculous.

I don't know what any of your post meant TMAM.

[luddite]

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