Kudos to AFA Tech Crew!

[Chrys Stevenson]

I don't know if everybody realizes just how much effort was put in by Protium, Davo and their team during the recent DDoS attack on the AFA's websites.

These guys worked incredibly long hours to deal with the assault and get the sites back up in double-quick time.

I know that I was talking to David at midnight the other night and Protium was still working on the website at that time - and I doubt he finished up until the wee small hours of the morning.

I just wanted David Nicholls and his tech crew to know that their efforts have been recognized and that although the techies work behind the scenes, we do appreciate their hard work and long hours.

[Sir Patrick Crocodile]

And I want all of them to realize that it was all worth it. And don't worry - there have been cases where Christian sites have had their financial info stolen from them because every single user was an administrator and to "log in" just type a random user and random password as part of the URL too. :p

[Praxis]

I don't think anyone's in any doubt about how hard people worked - including yourself, Kristy!

So thanks again to everyone - your tireless efforts are greatly appreciated.

Cheers!

[Random]

Under latest news on the AFA site, I reckon they should mention those articles about the DDoS.

[davo]

And I want all of them to realize that it was all worth it. And don't worry - there have been cases where Christian sites have had their financial info stolen from them because every single user was an administrator and to "log in" just type a random user and random password as part of the URL too. :p

hehe I heard about that ;)

There was nothing we could do security wise etc that wasn't already done. When the incoming internet pipe to a server is flooded with so much information no legitimate traffic can get thru, there's nothing you can do on a server to fix the issue. It has to be done at the network layer.

[kazzaqld]

Well done guys! :D

[robertkd]

Oh I thought it was Praxis pushing buttons ops :p

Seriously well done guys,

Another site I haunt has had similar DoS attacks as it turns out form some mus-lim hackers which is kinda strange as it's totally non related. So question is has anyone lay claim to the attack??

[Sir Patrick Crocodile]

Why it's DJ Praxis of course. :p

[SchizoDeluxe]

Thanks guys, without you I'd have a life :D

[davo]

Thanks guys, without you I'd have a life :D

All part of the Global Atheist Conspiracy

[Sir Patrick Crocodile]

Thanks guys, without you I'd have a life :DAh but without the presence of God life is useless. ;)

[Enfin]

Yeah well done boffins.
The publicity this problem created could never have been bought
not even on the sides of buses.

[SeantheBlogonaut]

Great work guys. Hope that you can take a minute of two for a break

[Peanuts]

Well done guys and thanks for all the hard work.......really appreciate having my oasis restored!!

:):):):):)

[Sir Patrick Crocodile]

It's a mirage.

[DanDare]

I only just found out about all this over at PZ Myers site. It prompted me to book my ticket right away, and you had the site all up and running beautifully for me. Well done! See you there. (I'm making up a DanDare badge with my avatar so you will know its me)

[Chrys Stevenson]

I only just found out about all this over at PZ Myers site. It prompted me to book my ticket right away, and you had the site all up and running beautifully for me. Well done! See you there. (I'm making up a DanDare badge with my avatar so you will know its me)

Look forward to meeting you there, Dan.

[SlayerLord]

Good work team. Religion loses once again :p

[Sir Patrick Crocodile]

Only the religious people don't know that...

[Skepticus]

Yeah well done boffins.
The publicity this problem created could never have been bought
not even on the sides of buses.

And soon we shall rule the world Maaaawhu hu ha HA http://www.philosophyforum.com/images/smilies/devilish.gif

Yeah thanks guys you were just... er...ah... Here this says it all:

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Oh I have also plugged your masterful benevolence on my blog in the Atheism & Skepticism (http://skepticus.wordpress.com/science/) section.

[atheist_angel]

uh, Skepticus - this vid can only be seen by YouTube friends...

[Unsacred Cow]

Nice work Davo & Protium - true wizards!

In your face Harry Potter, God, Allah and all other fictional wizards.

[Skepticus]

uh, Skepticus - this vid can only be seen by YouTube friends...

Oh! Of course how silly of me. :o I'll fix it up now. Thanks AA. ;)