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Subject: Mudcat problems? From: C-flat Date: 15 May 02 - 02:57 PM For the past two days I've been unable to connect to Mudcat despite trying every alternative route I could think of. Has anyone else had similar problems or is the problem at my end? I was begining to panic in case Mudcat had "switched off" somehow but when I got here just now all seems normal. I had no problem accessing any other site except Mudcat and could only get a message that meant absolutely nothing to me, something about a False Waste Pipe (not those words exactly but about as much sense) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: Murph10566 Date: 15 May 02 - 03:05 PM Same problem, C-Flat... I was beginning to experience 'Cat Withdrawal'... most unsettling... Welcome back ! M. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: katlaughing Date: 15 May 02 - 03:08 PM cflat, if you click on HELP, up above and look at the threads there, you will see it happened to all of us...*bg*...if you bookmark that site, you can usually access it when all else fails. There is also a link to Jon Freeman's Annexe, which many of us visit when Mudcat is down..keeps us going...THANKS JON! kat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: JohnInKansas Date: 15 May 02 - 03:08 PM C-Flat: If you look at the post times for most recent threads, you'll see that the 'cat was - indeed - down for about a day. From 6:15 May 14 to about an hour ago, no one posted anything. We hope it was just for maintenance, and that all is well at the home. John |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: JenEllen Date: 15 May 02 - 03:10 PM C-flat, For future reference, you can get some information (or commiserate with other withdraweeees) at Jon's Annexe --an alternate site that Jon Freeman graciously set up for Cat overflow and discussion of 'other topics'. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: C-flat Date: 15 May 02 - 03:12 PM Thanks for the reassurance guys! I must admit this site is giving me compulsive disorder symptons! I just can't bear not being able to check in! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: Wesley S Date: 15 May 02 - 03:13 PM Same problem.It took me several hours to get on yesterday. Today I've been trying every half hour or so since about 8:30 this morning and I just got on. I'm glad we're still here. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: C-flat Date: 15 May 02 - 03:34 PM Thanks Katlaughing and Jenellen for the "jon's Annexe" site. I've just had a look around and it seems a nice place to go when you're 'catless! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: Amos Date: 15 May 02 - 03:51 PM The BIG problem with the Mudcat is habituation. No-one knows what it is about the site that causes this; but it is fairly uniform in affect, does not discriminate based on age or gender, is probably not an aerosol-mediated infection but may be caused by subliminal pixel patterns cleverly woven into the catfish logo. Anyone who wishes to add peer-reviewed, methodologically sound information to the research base on this issue is welcome to post it here. (Translation: make a rectal pluck and let fly; no-one will know the difference!). :>) Very very glad you're back, 'Cat!! A |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: Bat Goddess Date: 15 May 02 - 04:07 PM For a little bit of web server humor, try http://www.hackerheaven.org/404.php The server must be related to Marvin, the Paranoid Android from Hitchhiker's Guide -- read the whole message. Linn |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: Blues=Life Date: 15 May 02 - 04:09 PM I had just moved from Guest to Member status, lost the link, then couldn't get back on for a day. I kept thinking, "What the hell did I do? Now it's not working!" Nice to know it wasn't just me! Blues |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: InOBU Date: 15 May 02 - 04:13 PM AAAAAAhhhhhhhhh... nice cool drink on a hot day satifisfaction! I was begining to get the shakes from my Mcat addiction withdrawl, like the folks of Somalia, addicted to cat... Kat? Ah it's back and I feel all warm and fuzzy again!!!! Larry |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: C-flat Date: 15 May 02 - 04:17 PM Amos, I think only a few of us more technically minded 'catters are likely to understand the complexities of "subliminal pixel patterns" and "Aerosol mediated infections". So if I might suggest that we all have a puff on YOUR funny cigarette to bring everyone up to speed! C'mon pass it around! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: InOBU Date: 15 May 02 - 04:22 PM Damn damn damn damn! The cat is back up and I have to attend to my spiritual obligations... midweek meeting... Damn, I am going to be sitting in silence wondering if the cat is off down the alley again! Thee must try very hard to be a good cat and not run away while I am at meeting! Friends, keep an eye on the cat and I will be back shortly (I know, i should not say damn... but folks also tell me I should not say F*ckssake ... but I must remind thee that we Quakers where maritime folks and a colorfull lot...) KEEP THE CAT HOME TILL I GET BACK!!!!!!!!!! Larry PS Hey Spaw... Oy vey iss meer! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: Charley Noble Date: 15 May 02 - 05:11 PM Well, it did seem to be down on every alternative path I've been trying. At least when it's down for everyone, I'm not really missing anything. Thanks to whoever did the magic fix this time around. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: kendall Date: 15 May 02 - 05:17 PM Great! I went and got a life; now the mudcat is back. So, what do I do with the life? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: vectis Date: 15 May 02 - 05:17 PM Welcome Back Cat. Oh Boy did I miss you. You went down just when I needed to do a hymn search. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: Clinton Hammond Date: 15 May 02 - 05:20 PM Enjoy it Kendall... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: Celtic Soul Date: 15 May 02 - 05:36 PM Ditch it, Kendall! No seriously, I sometimes wonder at how much I'd get done if I didn't come here...and I *skim*! I cannot imagine how completely organized some of you more regular types must be on order to maintain lives and post here. I too had the Digital Tradition withdrawals (DT's) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: catspaw49 Date: 15 May 02 - 05:48 PM Celtic Soul, you say, "I cannot imagine how completely organized some of you more regular types must be in order to maintain lives and post here." What would lead you to believe we're organized ??? Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: Rollo Date: 15 May 02 - 05:52 PM or maintain lives? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: Gareth Date: 15 May 02 - 07:08 PM But seriously folks - It would be nice if Max, Joe or Dick, or whoever, could post telling us that the 'Cat was down, and no I don't want a tec' discussion. It just that I thought the problem lay with my machine, and having cleared software and reinstaled I feel a littlebit of a banana. Gareth |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: 53 Date: 15 May 02 - 07:12 PM I wanted to talk and the Cat was out to lunch. Bob |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: Ebbie Date: 15 May 02 - 07:55 PM Truly, what helped me the most- and made me feel almost like the world was normal- was going to both the Mudcat Help and Trouble Forum and to the Annexe. In the past I didn't have them bookmarked- and when the 'Cat is down is NOT |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: Ebbie Date: 15 May 02 - 08:00 PM Truly, what helped me - made me feel almost like the world was normal- was going to both the Mudcat Help and Trouble Forum and to the Annexe. In the past I didn't have them bookmarked- and when the 'Cat is down is NOT a good time to be reminded! This time I almost immediately went to Jon's Annexe, and was consoled. (Thanks, Jon! Good site.) After that I was able to go about my day's business without a care. So, bookmark those sites NOW and you'll be ready for the inevitable next time. :) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: GUEST Date: 15 May 02 - 08:04 PM The Annexe It's a shame that some people only use the Annexe when Mudcat is down. It's a great site in its own right. There are no flames there either. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: Jon Freeman Date: 15 May 02 - 08:47 PM Guest, I have no problems with the idea that the Annexe gets a lot more use when Mudcat is down and I feel lucky in the fact I've not had any flame wars - I could get them but I feel some flames here are grievances over music vs bs)... When I'd set the Annexe up, I don't think I'd ever seen myself as being a back up, it was more (apart from my own desire for a web site which I could program) to try to address problems here such as the Healing threads and to perhaps include new areas of common interest without further filling Mudcat up with non-music. Overall, I've been delighted with the support the Annexe has had - it far more than beat my expectations which had it dead in a couple of weeks as no-one here would want to try another area away from the main forum. Jon |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: SINSULL Date: 15 May 02 - 11:02 PM Good to be back. Thank you, Jon for the Annexe. As to Kendall's new life: he isn't kidding. He is driving around Maine in a new car sporting LED ZEPPELIN glow in the dark decals. Poor man has gone over the edge. It's a shame MattR isn't here to share the moment. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: Ebbie Date: 16 May 02 - 12:19 AM Hey! I didn't mean that I don't go to the Annexe at other times. I do. Regularly. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: Dave Bryant Date: 16 May 02 - 04:22 AM Is Joe Offer on holiday or something ? - there doesn't seem to be any comment from THE MANAGEMENT. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: DMcG Date: 16 May 02 - 04:32 AM All I'd be interested in hearing from the management is some recognision of how we all missed MudCat! I don't think that this modern trend of explaining the cause of a problem is much use. I don't really have much interest in hearing whether MudCat's SQL Server fell over because tempdb filled up, or whatever the cause was. If, on the other hand, some upgrade is needed, then let us all know and we can then decide whether to contribute to the cost. The usual statements apply. This is Max's baby, he fixes it as and when he can. The sheer relief in these threads shows how much we value it and how important a service it is to us. Just do what you can, "Management", its good enough for me!
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: kendall Date: 16 May 02 - 06:54 AM Guess I didn't get that sticker off the window soon enough to slip by Mary (the informer) sinsull. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: Mr Happy Date: 16 May 02 - 07:56 AM i am so happy, happy as can be i am so happy, tee hee hee hee hee |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: wysiwyg Date: 16 May 02 - 08:39 AM Every time the Cat is down the Annexe picks up a few more members. Some of them find a topic they like and keep posting there once the Cat is back. If it sticks around long enough, I think eventually more and more of the non-music will go there. ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 16 May 02 - 08:59 AM thanks for the Help & Annex links. As a luddite with a laptop who takes problems into work the next day for answers from my technically inclined colleagues, I need all the help I can get when I can't have my daily dose of Mudcat. I was twitching & withdrawing badly. But now I feel better with 2 new bookmarks. Sandra |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: Paul from Hull Date: 16 May 02 - 09:06 PM I'd never looked at the Annexe before now but I'm glad I have! I dont seem to be able to post there though...but I'll keep trying. ...& if that doesnt work, I'll go read the instructions....*G* |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: Jon Freeman Date: 16 May 02 - 09:24 PM Paul, you have to register there before you can post. The FAQ is here. Jon |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: Paul from Hull Date: 16 May 02 - 10:09 PM I tried that Jon, but still no go....I'm trying same username & Password as I do here on the 'Cat 'proper', which is the right way, yes? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: Jon Freeman Date: 16 May 02 - 10:20 PM No Paul, The Annexe does not share data with Mudcat so you also need to register there if you wish to post there. Will PM you... Jon |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat problems? From: Paul from Hull Date: 16 May 02 - 10:26 PM Ooops! That'll teach me to try & do anything as complicated (*L*) as registering on a new site at nearly 2 am in the morning! Apologies for adding to this thread naught but my stupidity.....*G* ...& as of tomorrow, I'll start adding my stupidity to the threads there too........*LOL* ..er..have I missed my change to redeem myself by saying I'm real glad 'the 'cat came back'?..I was missing it a lot! |