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to expect some kind of service announcement warning that the server is about to go down?

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ClimberChick · 16/07/2010 02:35

Too many times now, I have written a rather lovely and eloquent post. Priding myself in remembering peoples details and my witty responses. Imagine my disappointment and displeasure when I press the send button to find the big white screen informing me that MN is unavailable at this time.

Now I know it happens at the same time everyday, but this is just no excuse.

People, come join me and end this injustice now.

ps be warned, there's one on the way already

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NickOfTime · 16/07/2010 02:49
NickOfTime · 16/07/2010 02:50

woo hoo, beat the back-up, beat the back-up!

ClimberChick · 16/07/2010 02:55

indeed, how hard can it be

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NetworkGuy · 16/07/2010 03:04

You're not alone (and I'm in the UK).

Had been wondering myself just how awkward it would be to put any submissions into a queue to be processed after backup task has finished.

TheBossofMe · 16/07/2010 03:39

Get caught out on a daily basis - come on MN, sort it out!!!!

ClimberChick · 16/07/2010 03:54
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TheBossofMe · 16/07/2010 04:22
NetworkGuy · 16/07/2010 11:13

Of course this should really go into 'Site_stuff' so MNHQ (and the technical bods) actually see the request!

TheBossofMe · 16/07/2010 11:24

Ah yes - will post there as well!

NetworkGuy · 16/07/2010 11:37

I've already added a post to a two-year-old thread about the very same issue...

NetworkGuy · 16/07/2010 11:38

I did hint that if angered, some Aussie ladies might flatten BigTech's fingers (or do more damage!)

TheBossofMe · 16/07/2010 11:42

Thailand expat here - can send some kickboxers over to sort 'em out!

Hey, NG, keep meaning to ask - are you one of the guys who came over from that IT board?

If so, nice to see you still around!

NetworkGuy · 16/07/2010 11:58

No, TBoM, was here a year or so before. Something in Pedants' Corner (about London 020 phone numbers) caught my eye ...

... because of some websites I set up, being a bit 'stuffy' about how the darn media can never get the numbers right over here... and how even the UK "Department for Culture, Sport and Media" themselves had press releases with 0207 rather than 020 xxxx shown - but sorted them out with a swift kick in the danglies

The only IT contractors I've met have been... nah, better not be insulting, they might actually try to hack MNHQ servers to identify me and take revenge !

TheBossofMe · 16/07/2010 12:03

Ooops - my mistake!!! No insult intended.

NetworkGuy · 16/07/2010 12:09

No, wasn't taken as an insult at all, was just commenting in a sideways manner about some IT guys being overpaid, over.....

Nearly insulted them again

TheBossofMe · 16/07/2010 13:22

Very funny!

SugarMousePink · 16/07/2010 15:34

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TheCoalitionNeedsYou · 16/07/2010 15:43

I want advance notice of all unplanned outages.

ClimberChick · 17/07/2010 03:57

grrrr climber 0 MN 2

at least there is the one page back button

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TheBossofMe · 17/07/2010 05:19

Have added a post here:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/site_stuff/552661-stop-bringing-the-talk-board-down-for-maintenance-when-the?ms gid=20539437

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