FIXED - Forum Account Access Problems
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Re: FIXED - Forum Account Access Problems
Postby nickobec » Thu Jun 09, 2016 11:20 pm
got my IP banned with my first attempt to login from home, got a few before trying at work
got multiple catcha attempts and banned IPs before success ATM
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Re: FIXED - Forum Account Access Problems
Postby AUbicycles » Thu Jun 09, 2016 11:20 pm
(clear cookies and cache to be sure !)
Firstly, sorry for all the hassles and frustration, and even the rude shock at thinking you may have been banned.
What exactly happened? Let me explain... and remember, it sounds easy now but hours of sifting through log files and trying to identify the issue is testament to the pain of these problems being so small and appearing so simple.
With the new host we have a 'load balancers'. This means that if the forum gets busy, then it scales up and then it scales down when it is quite. This is 'meant' to make the hosting costs reasonable while still providing the ability to look after members during busy periods.
This load balancer then directs to one or more servers... and was wiping the original IP address of each member and replacing it with the IP of the load balancer. It took quite a while to discover this and unfortunately, even after long tech support, it was my problem to resolve. So confirming that it was a load balancing and IP address issue, I was able to create a solution and just by reviewing the database - it appears that everyone has their own IP addresses back.
Thank you once again for your patience - it was a pretty long day that I should have been doing other things.
So for the many who enjoy the forums and know that there are a few people behind the forum, myself and the mods - then spread the word that the forums are good.
Cheers
Christopher
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Re: FIXED - Forum Account Access Problems
Postby ianganderton » Thu Jun 09, 2016 11:23 pm
I bet many people do what I do and have their favourite search saved as the link they use to access the forum
Are people getting kicked out for trying to search when they are not allowed to?
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Re: FIXED - Forum Account Access Problems
Postby Kalgrm » Thu Jun 09, 2016 11:56 pm
10:00pm Perth time and no search functionality.
Cheers,
Graeme
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Re: FIXED - Forum Account Access Problems
Postby AUbicycles » Fri Jun 10, 2016 12:02 am
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Re: FIXED - Forum Account Access Problems
Postby Usernoname » Fri Jun 10, 2016 7:08 am
I've lost all the FORUM TOOLS except - Mark forums read. Unread posts etc doesn't appear (firefox)
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Re: FIXED - Forum Account Access Problems
Postby Zippy7 » Fri Jun 10, 2016 7:44 am
Good work - I know finding and fixing bugs can be a huge energy/morale drain.
Now you can rest better!
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Re: FIXED - Forum Account Access Problems
Postby jasonc » Fri Jun 10, 2016 7:48 am
I use the egosearch to comments on threads i've already posted on.
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Re: FIXED - Forum Account Access Problems
Postby AUbicycles » Fri Jun 10, 2016 7:54 am
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Re: FIXED - Forum Account Access Problems
Postby jasonc » Fri Jun 10, 2016 7:58 am
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Re: FIXED - Forum Account Access Problems
Postby Strawburger » Fri Jun 10, 2016 8:00 am
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Re: FIXED - Forum Account Access Problems
Postby biker jk » Fri Jun 10, 2016 8:17 am
Same here.Strawburger wrote:Was banned, now just the search functions disabled.... If that helps!
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Re: FIXED - Forum Account Access Problems
Postby AUbicycles » Fri Jun 10, 2016 8:26 am
In the meantime - to search, go to google and use this search format:
site:bicycles.net.au +mysearchterm
Cheers
Christopher
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Re: FIXED - Forum Account Access Problems
Postby Bunged Knee » Fri Jun 10, 2016 2:35 pm
No log out today after reading.
Good luck on fixing other problems.
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Re: FIXED - Forum Account Access Problems
Postby warthog1 » Fri Jun 10, 2016 3:01 pm
Log on working well here.
First go and I'm on. I was able to check the remember me box too.
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Re: FIXED - Forum Account Access Problems
Postby liamb » Sat Jun 11, 2016 5:30 pm
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Re: FIXED - Forum Account Access Problems
Postby AUbicycles » Sat Jun 11, 2016 5:34 pm
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