The site is back up, yay!
alx and I have worked for the past 24 hours to make sure that the site is protected against attacks like we had last night.This is also a good chance for you to see the new, and more sophisticated backup system that we have. We've promised it before, and now we can literally rollback to 10 minutes ago (although it takes a good amount of time to rollback that much information. Literally GB worth of database information). If there is a problem at 12:17 (like last night) we can roll back to 11, or 11:10, or 11:30, or 11:40. Whenever we want.
Like I said on pownce, we are looking into a way to make the database restore a faster process, but at least we had backups to restore :)
On that note - yes, we had an open exploit last night. Luckily we had a backup to rollback to, and this also allowed us to patch that (and various other similar attacks) so that it doesn't happen again.
Thank you for your patience, it's a huge relief knowing that you guys don't hate us when this happens.
I'll be up for the next few hours just to make sure that everything is running alright and we don't have any problems. feel free to sMail me if you see anything odd :)
NOTICE: YOu may notice random s and other various weird symbols in forum posts, news comments, etc. This is just part of the new protection against this type of attack on SQL injection. We are now focusing on getting the specific areas of the site that have SQL holes in them fixed, and then we can disable this. I know, it makes things ugly :(
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I'm still new here, but I do appreciate your efforts. Thank you for keeping us safe.
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what about sending out the newsletter? i still haven't recieved mine
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Dani
Yes, I am having the same problem with pricing/quickstocking my shop. But I also can't create any trades. I hope this can be fixed soon, but besides that, great work. =]
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Kuora
ok, i dont see random s's. but i see all my Scode or whatever messing up o_o i can live though no worries!
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ihartturtles
YAY-UH!<img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy_sweatdrop.gif" border="0" />Heheh.....
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waltz
Yay! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" /> but the downtime wasted one of the 2 days I had left for my GA
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Well, there are still bumps. I had 100,000,000 SP then all of a sudden when I go to a different page, I only have 1 SP. Is it my comp?
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Hallesey
Thanks a lot for getting the site back up. You people are awesome and we are 100% behind you all the way.
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Julie
I would rather have ugly than downtime. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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Lisa
Keith, Alx, I love you guys so freaking much. You're the absolute best! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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Laurie
I think we can deal with the strange symbols that weren't there when we typed the message a helluva lot better then trying to go with Subeta. Thank you both for working so hard.
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It doesn't matter to me if subeta is ugly, yesterday was sort of boring without it.
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Hyacinth_788
Does that mean the newsletter will still be sent out? I hadn't realized that my email wasn't up to date when he first announced it and he said it would be sent again in 24 hours; now I know there were issues preventing that, but will it still be sent out again?
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Cream
Who cares about ugly,Subeta is back *clings to it* Thanks sooooo much for working so hard to keep us safe and im so glad you are honest about whats going on <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Corduroy_806
*cheers* Yay <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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PlooshieQueen
I have to say that I really appreciate the way that this site is run. Things are out in the open and honest. There is never any wondering why the site is down and what is being done to fix it. It is quite refreshing <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> Thank you to Keith and to all the staff here who make this a fun and worry free zone for all of us. You all deserve home made chocochip cookies *leaves a plate* Have a great day!
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safariforme
i`m so glad its back up. thanks for working so hard to make subeta better. the downtime just gives me more time to go outside when its nice like this weekend.
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Yay! Random little symbols really are no big deal, it won't hurt me!
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Yay! Random little symbols really are no big deal, it won't hurt me!
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Catwoman
thank you SO MUCH for all your hard work! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy.gif" border="0" />
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Carol
Both .net and .ws are the same, but all of the links we post from now on will be to .net, so switch your bookmarks up! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Aphiesse
Thanks you for all of your hard work and getting the site back up so quickly - Should we be using the .net now or is the .ws still ok?
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LadyBee
Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to get our Subeta back. Thank you, also, for letting us know what was happening. It is much appreciated. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" />
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Thyne
Wow. 24 hours?!
Just, thank you so much for all the hard work you put into Subeta. It really is amazing.
Now, when you think everything is running fine, go get some sleep!
Just, thank you so much for all the hard work you put into Subeta. It really is amazing.
Now, when you think everything is running fine, go get some sleep!
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o/
Subeta staff and Keith rullez
Subeta staff and Keith rullez
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Fraggle
We understand you can't control what some idiot out there with a PC does.... but thank you so much for keeping us informed!
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BeachBum
Just so happy that you're baaaack!!!! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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MOKONA
Er... What happened last night? Was watching the Olympics closing ceremony, so didn't come online...
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ZombieDoggie
Thank you for keeping us in the loop <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />. It's great to see the site back up and running, I missed it yesterday. Thank you for all your hard work we all apreciate it and understand and support you guys and the site <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />.
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AshleyAnn
fix the auction! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Cassper
Thank you so much for getting the site back up and running. Even when subeta goes through some tough times, you have always fixed the problem <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" /> Thanks again
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Noelle
Thanks Keith and to the rest of the staff. Missed Subeta so glad it's up again. Hoping the rest of us still get the link since some of us, including me, haven't received the news letter in our e-mail. Hope you all get rest and thanks again! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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TillieTheWorm
Thanks so much to everyone who is keeping Subeta up and running! You have been doing a really good job, even when the site goes through some hard times... I'm glad everyone has been sticking with it through everything!
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thanks for working so hard to protect the site.
Good Job Keith and Staff!
Good Job Keith and Staff!
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Sirensong
Thanks so much for the hard work you put in. And more than anything else, thank you for the updates and the information. The other site I USED to play just ignores this type of thing or gives out no information at all, leaving the users lost and wondering what the heck happened. I, for one, very much appreciate being in the loop. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Sirenia
thank you so much for your informative way and quickness of all this disaster.you worked really hard.tell me who did this and we will get them and tar and feather them ok.its so not fair all this that happens to this site..thank you so much for all the hard work you all do.now go get some rest a pillow and soup is on its way ok..
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Silvermare22
I would like to know now are we to log in to subeta.ws or subeta.net? I belive the last post on pownce said subeta.ws? This adress changing allways makes me nerviouse. Glad you got subeta up and running again Keith and staff good job.
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TheCryptKeeper
Thank you guys soooo much for taking such good care of us.
Although with the site being down, meant that I had to go do some housework. So sad <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
Rest up, you guys have really earned it <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
Although with the site being down, meant that I had to go do some housework. So sad <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
Rest up, you guys have really earned it <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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April_186
Thank you Keith and the staff. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" />
I'm glad its back and working.
I'm glad its back and working.
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Vivisectress
Good work <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Awesome. I'm missing 1 or 2k, but that's all. <3
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Minyassa
I would rather have ugly than vulnerable any day. Thanks for getting the site back up so quickly (relatively)!
I hope the idiot that caused this falls down the stairs and breaks his/her neck. Disproportionate reaction? Nah. If someone'll hack someone else's property they'll do physical damage to other people too. The world's better off without any of those criminal sorts and I hope they get their karmic payback *soon*.
I hope the idiot that caused this falls down the stairs and breaks his/her neck. Disproportionate reaction? Nah. If someone'll hack someone else's property they'll do physical damage to other people too. The world's better off without any of those criminal sorts and I hope they get their karmic payback *soon*.
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Eternal
I don't think many of us care much about the random symbols. If it's the price of having a functioning site.... better random symbols than extended downtimes. xD;
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Rebekah
Thank You <a href="/users/Keith" id="userinfo_Keith_1"><img src="http://images.subeta.net/icons/keith.gif" border="0">Keith</a><script type="text/javascript">toolTip('userinfo_Keith_1', '<center><img src="http://images.subeta.net/avatars/pra/slonaclawr.png"><br /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/icons/keith.gif"><strong>Keith</strong><br />Administrator<br /><strong>Name</strong>: Nicole Richie<br /><strong>Posts:</strong>: 19,491<br /><br /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/medals/goldaccount.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/medals/trophy_restock.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/medals/staff.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/medals/tribune.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><br /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/medals/trophy_potslottery.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/medals/aboxalypse.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/medals/trophy_bubble_consecutive.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/medals/rswar_blackmoon.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><br />', 'User Information');</script> and <a href="/users/alx" id="userinfo_alx_1"><img src="http://images.subeta.net/icons/staff.gif" border="0">alx</a><script type="text/javascript">toolTip('userinfo_alx_1', '<center><img src="http://images.subeta.net/avatars/bra/slifrichus.png"><br /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/icons/staff.gif"><strong>alx</strong><br />Administrator<br /><strong>Name</strong>: Alex Rickabaugh<br /><strong>Posts:</strong>: 24<br /><br /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/medals/trophy_restock.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><br />', 'User Information');</script> for the restless hours spent on bringing back Subeta!!
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<br />Do we know who had a go at bringing Subeta down?
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<br />Do we know who had a go at bringing Subeta down?
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I sure do miss my potion. XD
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SeriousGreen
Ugly, smugly...if a few little letters pop up here and there, who cares. You guys did wonders getting things back online! As always, Subeta is worth the wait!!! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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I am such a fan of your site that I promise to stay even threw the difficult times... SO DON'T FRET! Thanks for working hard and keeping us ALL posted.
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Bangs
Keep up the great work <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
We all appreciate your hard work so much!
We all appreciate your hard work so much!
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Doe
Thanks for getting the site back up.
Great job, Keith and Staff and whoever else helps keep the site up and running.
Great job, Keith and Staff and whoever else helps keep the site up and running.
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Innerflame
Great job Keith and staff! Keep up the great work! Such a talent you all have. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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You've done amazinglyt well to get it back up and as quickly as you have done!
Thanks so much ><
Thanks so much ><
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lovey
Doesn't matter how long it takes thats so amazing you can roll back to the time it happened so closely, were talking just a few minutes before it happened <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> last rollback was how many days?! O.O Amazing "yay for Alex and Keith"
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Thank You Very Much <a href="/users/Keith" id="userinfo_Keith_1"><img src="http://images.subeta.net/icons/keith.gif" border="0">Keith</a><script type="text/javascript">toolTip('userinfo_Keith_1', '<center><img src="http://images.subeta.net/avatars/pra/slonaclawr.png"><br /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/icons/keith.gif"><strong>Keith</strong><br />Administrator<br /><strong>Name</strong>: Nicole Richie<br /><strong>Posts:</strong>: 19,491<br /><br /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/medals/goldaccount.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/medals/trophy_restock.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/medals/staff.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/medals/tribune.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><br /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/medals/trophy_potslottery.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/medals/aboxalypse.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/medals/trophy_bubble_consecutive.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/medals/rswar_blackmoon.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><br />', 'User Information');</script> and all Of The Subeta Team for working so Hard To Get it Back Up! *Mega Hug* <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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Thank you for all the hard work you put into this site! I don't think I've lost a thing since I wasn't around for the beginning. I'm grateful for having the site back though.
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yay <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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DuhBlond
Thank you so much to the subeta team - you guys did great!! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" />
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Mirabel
Thanks Keith, Alx, Cardale and everyone else who worked to get the site back up and safe.<img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" />
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GlassesCat
Thanks a lot for getting Subeta back up and running. I have 1 mill. less sp before all the chaos but frankly, I can't bring myself to care, as long as the site is safe and back to normal.
Now get some sleep, you guys deserve it! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Now get some sleep, you guys deserve it! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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SierraRaven
When you two get some time, is there any way to fix it so we can remove the ad that says Journals Fixed, Need Feedback at the top of the page. The event will not delete, no matter how many times I click on Remove. Thanks for all your hard work. It is so appreciated!! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Cinnamon_774
Uh guys, i won an angelic potion last night. Put it in my shop. Its not there.
-x-
Yeah. I bought mimes makeup a few days ago, and it's not in my wardrobe, and my points are gone, too.... (messaged a UA, just lettin' you know...)
-x-
Yeah. I bought mimes makeup a few days ago, and it's not in my wardrobe, and my points are gone, too.... (messaged a UA, just lettin' you know...)
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Bagheera23608
Honey - I just wish you could put a stop to ALL this nonsense. It seems losers just love to hack this site and they spend all their time figuring out how to do just that. And it is costing you users. I'm not going anywhere, but I wish you could fix this for good. It seems to happen about every 3-4 months, some crash or hack. I love Subeta and I'm sticking around, but I can't blame people who do leave. Get some rest or you won't be able to concentrate on anything!!!
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Immortelle
I was just wondering if you're still planning on posting that link to free things in the news? I haven't received the email... =(
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You guys are amazing to take all yer time to get these things fixed!
Keep up the great work, you guys are simply wonderful! ;D
I'm so happy it's back and runnin' I started getting withdrawl xD
Keep up the great work, you guys are simply wonderful! ;D
I'm so happy it's back and runnin' I started getting withdrawl xD
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reborn
quick stock doesnt work either <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" /> so just waitin for lil glitchies to get fixed and everything will be just dandy again! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy.gif" border="0" />
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Nice to be back! User shops can't update prices, though. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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Lea
Thanks for all your hard work to get the site back up; my friends and I appreciate it so much. ^__^ It's great to see Subeta up again!
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Thanks SO much to Keith and Alx for all of their hard work in fixing my most favorite site ever. I went crazy without this place because thats just how much I love this place. I am just so happy to see it back up and safe.
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KathyRunkle
Thank you Keith and everybody who worked on this. I know you guys works really hard to make things nice for us here and I really appreciate it. This is definitely the most fun pet site out on the web and I look forward to coming here every day. Most everyone is really nice. I love how people are emotionally protective of the community we have here. I love how the staff really bands together and actively takes care of us users and actually cares about us and talks to us. This is just such a great place. I do wish people would stop trying to exploit glitches in the system. It doesn't just hurt you; it hurts all of us who love coming here. Anyway, thank you, Keith. We sure do appreciate all that you do for us.
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<3
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<img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Nosface
I'm glad we're back, Keith, but the site has been messed up by a third party more than twice in it's history. rnrnAre you doing anything else to protect the stability and safety of the users and the site itself?
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MoogerMint
You guys are amazing. I've seen sites go down for WEEKS when stuff like this happens. Keep up the excellent work! :3
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Thankyou Keith and Alx for your hard work! Hope you guys get a good nights rest for all your efforts. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Supernaturaltoe
All right, Keith and Alx! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Poisonous_809
AHWWRRR I could never hate you guysss. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" /> Much love. C:
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Joshua
Thank you two. Keith and Alex, you guys are awesome.rn[/hugs]rnrnThank you so much for everything you two do on Subeta.rnWE LOVE YOU. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" />
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Uh guys, i won an angelic potion last night. Put it in my shop. Its not there.
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reborn
ugly is good if it means we are safe <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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tasogare
Yay, thanks for all of the work :3 question: are you still going to post that link to the newsletter that will work for everyone? I never got an email ._.;
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yay! thanks for your work!
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Neori
Thank you two so much. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Heey! Thats so great! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" /> Thank you for your tireless work <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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meiastar
Go, Alx and Keith! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" /> You guys are awesome. (((hugs and cupcakes))) <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" />
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Eizzel
I really appreciate all the effort you guys put in to get the site back up. Thank you!! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy.gif" border="0" />
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Zuchius
Yay. My friend Rose told me to read while subeta is down. I said.. "If I try to read while the site is down, it will just come back up." So I started reading and refreshed my page and BAM the site was up. Coincidental, yes but still funny. ^^ Thanks so much Keithe! You rock.
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SunnyLittleBunny
....and no, mr. keith sir, i don't believe anyone should HATE you because of downtime..but who does, that decides to mess witht he site?? that's just not cool. stupid people :/ sorry about them.
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Good to have it back <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Oh good. I wanted to get on earlier, but that was when it was down.rnIt's fun to have it back 8D.
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Finally. I was getting pretty restless. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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Zekumi
Yay! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy.gif" border="0" />rnHappy to be back. BD
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