Reason for recent problems with the site and forum... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***The Barrow-Wight*** · 10-18-2003, 06:22 PM

We only just now discovered that our domain (barrowdowns.com) had expired and all of you couldn't reach it because your ISPs didn't know where to find the site anymore. Well, that is taken care of now, so over the next 48 hours computers around the world will start seeing how to find the Downs again.

Welcome back! We have secured 3 more years of Barrow-Downs!

Beren87 · 10-18-2003, 06:44 PM

How..strange. I didn't lose access at all, and I was checking back nearly every hour.

***The Barrow-Wight*** · 10-18-2003, 07:19 PM

I also never lost access, but most people did from what I am hearing. I guess it depends on how often your ISP updates its list of addresses.

Yavanna228 · 10-18-2003, 08:23 PM

I had been wondering why I was the only one on the forum...
Thankfully, I haven't lost access. Also, my grateful congratulations to the admins, mods, and members who have made this place wonderful enough for me to even care whether I had access or not. Thanks in advance for another great three years. Long die the Barrow Downs!
Peace

Child of the 7th Age · 10-19-2003, 08:26 AM

Voila! Success!

I did lose access all day yesterday and this morning. I have AOL 9.0 and internet explorer as well. Neither of them would permit me on; in fact, I still can't get on that way. I was locked out from the site (not just the forum).

Then I remembered that way back in the bowels of my computer I had an old AOL 7.0 and that immediately put me through this morning when 9.0 was still blocking me. Go figure?!

I do know there are people who are trying to get on and can't. My e-mail box was full of queries yesterday and this morning. Not too many people have my addie but I've gotten a note from virtually everyone who does!

All this will hopefully be ancient history by Monday evening!

Cami

[ October 19, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

Niluial · 10-19-2003, 09:47 AM

I am so glad it was nothing to big. Tolkien Forums from all over were freaking out! But I am glad everything is back to normal! Thank Barrow-wight for making such a great site!

Nilly

steve · 10-19-2003, 09:57 AM

Horrah! Three more Years of the Downs

I was so scared when I couldnt get on the downs and it said the site was not found. I started skitzing out

Long live the downs

[ October 19, 2003: Message edited by: steve ]

Silmiel of Imladris · 10-19-2003, 10:32 AM

I lost access and I went searching and all I found was a thing for this forum saying it was moving. I guess it didn't.

Arwen1858 · 10-19-2003, 01:11 PM

It's so wonderful to be back!!! I couldn't get on all day yesterday, and it was really bothering me! It would say it couldn't find the site, and sometimes it just wouldn't connect. I'm so glad we can get back on!
Arwen

Brinniel · 10-19-2003, 01:59 PM

Ah, so this is why I was feeling so lonely here at the BD yesterday morning. It is an odd thing to be the only user on this forum for a period of time. I was glad to know what exactly was going on when I later was unable to access this site.

Wow, another three years of BD. How exciting.

Inziladun · 10-19-2003, 08:45 PM

I was checking the BD for the first time in quite a while and thought the site may have folded or moved when I couldn't access it. Long live the Barrow Downs.

dancing spawn of ungoliant · 10-20-2003, 07:36 AM

I couldn't come here to downs for two days and I noticed how obsessed I am to this forum. It was kind of scary. What a relief that everything should be fine now!

[ October 20, 2003: Message edited by: dancing spawn of ungoliant ]

Jack · 10-20-2003, 09:16 AM

I feaked! I was sooo scared because my freind could get on and I could not *shivers*.
Well I'm back and very happy [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img].
Thank you Barrow-Wight!!

StarJewel · 10-20-2003, 09:41 AM

I was wondering what happened with the Barrowdowns. When I couldn't access the site, I nearly put my fist through the screen. Thank goodness it's back for a few more years!

***Sharkû*** · 10-20-2003, 12:45 PM

Instead of adding yet another pointless post 'how I survived the the great BD downtime of '03'', I'll simply say it's nice to see you around again, Inziladûn.

***Mithadan*** · 10-20-2003, 01:59 PM

First came a deep and pervasive feeling of loss. Then came a deep and heartfelt longing, coupled with a cold and disquieting feeling in the pit of my stomach. Soon thereafter I experienced soaking sweats and my hands began to shake. When my eye began to twitch, I became concerned and thought, "What if this is it? What if I can never experience the Barrow-Downs again?" At that point, I broke down entirely and ran through the streets wearing only a pair of Speedo swim trunks and a replica of The One Ring on a chain. I howled at the moon and dug a hole in which to bury myself in the dirt. Running quickly into bedrock, I changed my strategy and returned home quickly, where I ate two pints of vanilla fudge ice cream. Then I felt fine.

I WAS OVER IT, I TELL YOU! WHY DID YOU BRING THE SITE BACK?

This satire brought to you by the makers of paths and shrubberies.

Thank you for your time.

Inziladun · 10-20-2003, 04:47 PM

Sharku: Thanks much. A lot of 'real world' stuff has happened in the last year or so but I'm going to make an effort to visit more often.

Mith: Oddly enough that's the second Python 'shrubbery' reference I've heard today. Must be some sort of sign....

HerenIstarion · 10-26-2003, 07:38 AM

hola, Inziladun. Nice to see you back [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

10-18-2003, 06:22 PM	#1
*The Barrow-Wight* Night In Wight Satin Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,043	Reason for recent problems with the site and forum... We only just now discovered that our domain (barrowdowns.com) had expired and all of you couldn't reach it because your ISPs didn't know where to find the site anymore. Well, that is taken care of now, so over the next 48 hours computers around the world will start seeing how to find the Downs again. Welcome back! We have secured 3 more years of Barrow-Downs! __________________ The Barrow-Wight

10-18-2003, 07:19 PM	#3
*The Barrow-Wight* Night In Wight Satin Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,043	I also never lost access, but most people did from what I am hearing. I guess it depends on how often your ISP updates its list of addresses. __________________ The Barrow-Wight

10-18-2003, 08:23 PM	#4
Yavanna228 Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2003 Location: on the wings of the morning Posts: 394	I had been wondering why I was the only one on the forum... Thankfully, I haven't lost access. Also, my grateful congratulations to the admins, mods, and members who have made this place wonderful enough for me to even care whether I had access or not. Thanks in advance for another great three years. Long die the Barrow Downs! Peace __________________ 'Dulaman na Binne Bui, Dulaman Gaelach/ Dulaman na farraige, 's e b'fhearr a bhi in Eirinn!'

10-19-2003, 08:26 AM	#5
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Voila! Success! I did lose access all day yesterday and this morning. I have AOL 9.0 and internet explorer as well. Neither of them would permit me on; in fact, I still can't get on that way. I was locked out from the site (not just the forum). Then I remembered that way back in the bowels of my computer I had an old AOL 7.0 and that immediately put me through this morning when 9.0 was still blocking me. Go figure?! I do know there are people who are trying to get on and can't. My e-mail box was full of queries yesterday and this morning. Not too many people have my addie but I've gotten a note from virtually everyone who does! All this will hopefully be ancient history by Monday evening! Cami [ October 19, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ] __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

10-19-2003, 09:47 AM	#6
Niluial Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In the darkness of white Posts: 601	I am so glad it was nothing to big. Tolkien Forums from all over were freaking out! But I am glad everything is back to normal! Thank Barrow-wight for making such a great site! Nilly __________________ Life is not about how many breaths you take but about how many times it leaves you breathless. My rants, moans and groans in other words my Blog My Magical Site

10-18-2003, 06:44 PM	#2
Beren87 Master of the Secret Fire Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Between fire and ice, death and life Posts: 2,241	How..strange. I didn't lose access at all, and I was checking back nearly every hour.

10-19-2003, 09:57 AM	#7
steve Wight Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Edoras... er, Philadelphia Posts: 191	Horrah! Three more Years of the Downs I was so scared when I couldnt get on the downs and it said the site was not found. I started skitzing out Long live the downs [ October 19, 2003: Message edited by: steve ] __________________ MAGIC SHOP! Spells of Mass Destruction 20% off! Today Only!

10-19-2003, 10:32 AM	#8
Silmiel of Imladris Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Looking into a crystal ball- still see nothing Posts: 395	I lost access and I went searching and all I found was a thing for this forum saying it was moving. I guess it didn't. __________________ Legolas 20 ales later: I feel something, a slight tingling in my fingers. I think it's affecting me. Figwit on his name: Are you suggesting that I have the wit of a fig?

10-19-2003, 01:11 PM	#9
Arwen1858 Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gondor Posts: 516	It's so wonderful to be back!!! I couldn't get on all day yesterday, and it was really bothering me! It would say it couldn't find the site, and sometimes it just wouldn't connect. I'm so glad we can get back on! Arwen __________________ Will Turner: "This is either madness or brilliance." Jack Sparrow: "It's remarkable how often those two traits coincide." ~ Pirates of the Caribbean

10-19-2003, 01:59 PM	#10
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 2,983	Ah, so this is why I was feeling so lonely here at the BD yesterday morning. It is an odd thing to be the only user on this forum for a period of time. I was glad to know what exactly was going on when I later was unable to access this site. Wow, another three years of BD. How exciting. __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum Last edited by Brinniel; 02-06-2007 at 04:57 PM.

10-19-2003, 08:45 PM	#11
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,037	I was checking the BD for the first time in quite a while and thought the site may have folded or moved when I couldn't access it. Long live the Barrow Downs. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

10-20-2003, 07:36 AM	#12
dancing spawn of ungoliant Mischievous Candle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: So near to Russia, so far from Japan, quite a long way from Cairo, lots of miles from Vietnam. Posts: 1,234	I couldn't come here to downs for two days and I noticed how obsessed I am to this forum. It was kind of scary. What a relief that everything should be fine now! [ October 20, 2003: Message edited by: dancing spawn of ungoliant ] __________________ Fenris Wolf

10-20-2003, 09:16 AM	#13
Jack Haunting Spirit Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rohan or some where there abouts (probably lost!) Posts: 92	I feaked! I was sooo scared because my freind could get on and I could not shivers. Well I'm back and very happy [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]. Thank you Barrow-Wight!! __________________ I have been: eating sugar, drinking caffeinated soda, doing the wave, the disco and various other dances just as, if not more humiliating, and all in all, acting like the deranged Pirate that I am…

10-20-2003, 09:41 AM	#14
StarJewel Wight Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: I'm in my dear Maedhros' arms, dreaming the day away. Oh, who am I kidding, Chicago is nothing like that! Posts: 116	I was wondering what happened with the Barrowdowns. When I couldn't access the site, I nearly put my fist through the screen. Thank goodness it's back for a few more years! __________________ Visit my writing site...if you dare http://www.fanfiction.net/~mirielamarian

10-20-2003, 12:45 PM	#15
*Sharkû* Hungry Ghoul Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,719	Instead of adding yet another pointless post 'how I survived the the great BD downtime of '03'', I'll simply say it's nice to see you around again, Inziladûn.

10-20-2003, 01:59 PM	#16
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,381	First came a deep and pervasive feeling of loss. Then came a deep and heartfelt longing, coupled with a cold and disquieting feeling in the pit of my stomach. Soon thereafter I experienced soaking sweats and my hands began to shake. When my eye began to twitch, I became concerned and thought, "What if this is it? What if I can never experience the Barrow-Downs again?" At that point, I broke down entirely and ran through the streets wearing only a pair of Speedo swim trunks and a replica of The One Ring on a chain. I howled at the moon and dug a hole in which to bury myself in the dirt. Running quickly into bedrock, I changed my strategy and returned home quickly, where I ate two pints of vanilla fudge ice cream. Then I felt fine. I WAS OVER IT, I TELL YOU! WHY DID YOU BRING THE SITE BACK? This satire brought to you by the makers of paths and shrubberies. Thank you for your time. __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.

10-20-2003, 04:47 PM	#17
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,037	Sharku: Thanks much. A lot of 'real world' stuff has happened in the last year or so but I'm going to make an effort to visit more often. Mith: Oddly enough that's the second Python 'shrubbery' reference I've heard today. Must be some sort of sign.... __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

10-26-2003, 07:38 AM	#18
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	hola, Inziladun. Nice to see you back [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!