Signal Boost: Return of the DDoS

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Originally posted by frelling_tralk at Signal Boost: Return of the DDoS

Originally posted by deathpixie at Signal Boost: Return of the DDoS

For those wanting to know more about the recent DDoS attacks, yes, it looks like it was the Russian government trying to shut down the dissidents again.

As I said last time, while it's frustrating not to have access, LJ is a lot more than a social network platform. From the article:

"LiveJournal isn’t just a social network. It’s also a platform for organizing civic action. Dozens of network projects and groups mobilize people to solve specific problems — from defending the rights of political prisoners to saving endangered historic architecture in Moscow."

So while I know many are considering the move over to Dreamwidth and other such sites, supporting LJ is a way we can help support those who use it for more than a writing/roleplaying/social venue.


Also, as a FYI, LJ is giving paid users effected by the outage two weeks of paid time as compensation.

Comments

[volare.livejournal.com]

Scary and depressing, but the info needs to get out, that this is happening.

[ruchirahni.livejournal.com]

:( this makes me so nervous. do you think there's a chance we could lose livejournal?

when i think of all the hours i've poured into this site- i can't even IMAGINE how many, i'm sure you can't either- and think of losing it all my stomach drops. it's probably the most meaningful thing i could possibly lose.

i'm not even considering switching, but i wonder if there's a way to back up what i already have?