The following is the transcript of a Subeta News Network special report from the front lines of the war against squirrels:
Database server 2 sustained heavy damage today when squirrels overran a disk array controller, forcing technicians to update its firmware.
Fortunately, no civilian data was harmed, as database server 2 was operating solely in backup capacity at the time.
However, the recent squirrel attack will result in a 15-minute downtime window tonight beginning at 1 AM Subeta time, in order to repair the broken link between the database servers.
Programmer alx announced the downtime earlier today, as well as hinted that new tactics are being deployed to hopefully win the war against Subeta's squirrel population once and for all.
That's all we have at this time. Thank you for listening to Subeta News Network!
Posted by alx
Mandark
pretty neat way to announce the site's technical problems. Good luck with the fix.
Thank you for the early warning! I'll be ready! XB Those squirrels are getting pretty desperate!
will be prepared!
to the war! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
to the war! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
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So I herd u haet sqls.
I love you guys. xD Only you could turn a bunch of technical errors into a war against squirrels... <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
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Hides her squirrel army It was my fault. O.O
Poor angry rebellion squirrels, maybe they just need to be given more nuts or maybe a hug?
aw, can't you just leave some acorn over by the water cooler so the sqls leave the database alone?
Goodness, why aren't they battledome challengers yet? <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_shocked.gif" border="0" />
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squirrels taste good. lol i never tried it... =__="
I adored this news post. Who knew that a programmer could be so creative! Love is. ALX 2012!
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Does this happen every night? I joined a few months ago and it seems like the site always goes down. Not that it's a big deal but why so much?
Oh noes! Not the squirrels! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif" border="0" /> As always, thanks so much for the update .
I'm thankful and appreciative that they give us these notices and information, but the squirrel thing is getting kinda old. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy_sweatdrop.gif" border="0" />
lmao, but now i have to go explain there arent really squirrels coming to my Mother in law... sigh.
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The squirrels are coming, HIDE THE CHILDREN 0_0
Loves it! Intrepid reporter/squirrel terminator Alx proves once again that SNN brings the scoop faster than a squirrel can fire an acorn gun! Go Team go! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Thanks for the heads up, though, I'll be in bed then. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
shakes fists angrily at the squirrels
shakes fists angrily at the squirrels
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Fight the SQLs!
Thanks for the heads up.
I believe all of the the updates should be done like this. That was truly one of the most epic updates yet. If we get more of these I might start asking for more downtime so I can read these. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy.gif" border="0" />
I believe all of the the updates should be done like this. That was truly one of the most epic updates yet. If we get more of these I might start asking for more downtime so I can read these. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy.gif" border="0" />
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My money is on the Subeta Army
I totally think you will win the war
I think its World War 3
I totally think you will win the war
I think its World War 3
I wanna fight some squirrels!!!! Where do I sign up? AHHHH they took my nuts! DAMN SQUIRRELS!
I hope the Subetian Army is ready for the Squirrels. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif" border="0" />
lays out squirrel bait to aid in the fight
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giggles
For some reason I envision a "Catch, fix and release" program for the 'beta Sqls <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
For some reason I envision a "Catch, fix and release" program for the 'beta Sqls <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
If we're going on a squirrel hunt, you really need a Woofer and maybe a few of those Hipposaru bombs.
Now being serious. Thanks for the update <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
Now being serious. Thanks for the update <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
Evil squirrels! I say we hire cat mercenaries to take out those rotten squirrels once and for all!
Best news post ever.
... fight the good fight, guys! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy.gif" border="0" />
... fight the good fight, guys! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy.gif" border="0" />
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It's great that the squirrels get run out of town. They pop up when you least want them to. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif" border="0" />