Hi all! I'm happy to report that the fight against General Error, who recently revealed himself as the commander of the SQL army, is going well. To further the efforts of the Subeta SQL Resistance Front, we've decided to institute a weekly strategic downtime window every Tuesday beginning at 1AM Subeta time (EST) and hopefully ending around 2-3AM.
We're going to use this weekly downtime to take backups, make changes to the servers, and of course to plant more traps for those pesky SQLs. ;)
We've chosen the downtime window right after the weekend so we can ensure that our backups are taken immediately after the time of greatest activity for our users.
The first instance of this downtime will be tonight at 1AM EST.
To arms, friends! Let us stand and defend Subeta against the SQLs!
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Wicker
People need to take a chill pill. Its weekly, guess, not every single day. I think that if its for the best of the site then it needs to be done, besides, its only a few hours instead of longer like it could be if something goes wrong. :/
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Mirror
Bad time..just when i wake up before school..:C
I can be online on Subeta only like 15mins and Subeta goes POOF
I can be online on Subeta only like 15mins and Subeta goes POOF
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VOGUE
well the downtime was shorter than i expected so im happy <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
btw; you sound like my mother.. vvv
btw; you sound like my mother.. vvv
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OMG - relax! read a book, draw something, watch a movie, call a friend, whatever - things have been worse. people who are mostly online at this time have an advantage as most other people aren't. so they are able to grab more stuff at the shops. please stop complaining. *free hugs*
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versace_633
and for the people who go on at that time? this is a good idea.just a bit unfair that people who go on at that time cant go on subeta for 1-3hours :/
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Craaap, had to be the time i'm on the most. xD
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LOL sqls.
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Faun_171
ILU mang.
WE CAN'T REALLY COMPLAIN...
considering that the alternative to a small downtime is hours of lag and MySequals.
WE CAN'T REALLY COMPLAIN...
considering that the alternative to a small downtime is hours of lag and MySequals.
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Thanks for putting in the OT to help Subeta a SQLess place <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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dreamsky
Let's catch them SQL's! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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CassieFenix
Good thing I'm in bed by then (besides on Fri/Sat/Sun, that is). <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" /> Thanks a bunch, guys! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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Xena
Well that's rather obnoxious for me seeing as that's when I spend most my time on the site, early morning EST.
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TO ARMS BROTHERS!
:3
:3
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DuhBlond
Guess no time will make everyone happy - but that sucks for me - that's 10pm my time - my best time to be on <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
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draithypie
Glad to see!! I'm sure this will really help in the battle against those pesky SQLs... Well played!!
HUZZAH!!
HUZZAH!!
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wyrm
I'm glad I'm not the only who thought of WoW downtime. xD;
But hey, that means I'm use to it. DOWN WITH THE SQL'S. 8D
But hey, that means I'm use to it. DOWN WITH THE SQL'S. 8D
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Hiallina
And I just found out that I will learn SQL at my data base course at Uni. XD
Fortunately it's not holidays anymore, or else it would be when I am online at Subeta. *ahem* We shall defeat those nasty SQL, we shall!
Fortunately it's not holidays anymore, or else it would be when I am online at Subeta. *ahem* We shall defeat those nasty SQL, we shall!
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aww the newest pet i train has beaten his first opponent (Lizard Minion Bopper) - in one strike - he's (oh, currently a she) so proud! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif" border="0" /> (good luck) <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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prettymelane
ohhh no it's my time of playing.... but it's ok i'm gonna do something else!!! lolll It cant be perfect for all <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif" border="0" />
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aiya
Ok ok, now just calm down. Put out those humane, no kill traps, send all the sqls to me and I will relocate them to a sever free island where they cannot bother anyone again.
Temptation will be removed and they can go back to being the adorable little squirrels that we love.
Temptation will be removed and they can go back to being the adorable little squirrels that we love.
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Thanks for letting us know! This is better than random downtimes for sure! Keep up the good work!
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Messarah
Thanks for informing us, and keep up the good work! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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KitsuneLeo
I know a handful of websites who run similar architecture to Subeta's that use one-hour or so backups weekly to keep running smoothly. I hope it works just as well for Subeta as it does for some of them. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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o0_CareBear_0o
Thanks For The Update!! We Appreciate You All Keeping Us In The Loop Of Things!! Great Job Subeta!! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Katts
it's a pain for some time zones, but I think you guys chose a good time overall. =) Glad to know things are getting backed up on a regular basis while most of us *should* be sleeping XD
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Jenn
I think this is a great idea. It's always better to be proactive. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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InSaNe
Good Job, you beat Sql Bopper for the #1504 time!
there's too many SQLs <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" /> <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" /> <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
there's too many SQLs <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" /> <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" /> <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
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Bren
Most excellent idea! Thanks for the heads up! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy.gif" border="0" />
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hitomebore
lol now those people who never sleep but actually live on subeta will have to take a break! Smart move!
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Ceylon
*thumbs up* <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> Thank you Subeta team.
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Extract
heh, I'll have a reason to get to bed on time <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> Good work as always.
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Andreea
That'll be from 8PM-10PM my time. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
At least the site will run better and it's only once a week.
At least the site will run better and it's only once a week.
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Rumi
Sounds like a very good plan!! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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Totally not trolling today...
~runs and hides~
~runs and hides~
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CATNIP
whatever it takes to make this site steady. Thank you. And the scheduled downtime won't bother me a bit.
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Lilazn
Aye Aye Captain! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy.gif" border="0" /> *salutes*
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Rioni
XD First the forge, then achievements, and now Tuesday morning maintenance? It's almost like you people play WoW or something.
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Alxe
But, without SQLs, mySQL would be useless. Who would want a query-less database?
Plus, it's official mascot is a dolphin. 8D
Plus, it's official mascot is a dolphin. 8D
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Karen
D'oh. That's not really that late since subeta is 1-3 hours ahead of most of the players. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
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Corgi
Aww that's only midnight here <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif" border="0" />
Oh well. Sacrifices must be made to defeat the sqls!
Oh well. Sacrifices must be made to defeat the sqls!
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Kali_818
This is really good.
I'm used to a short downtime at night from WoW and always found it very useful. I hope it helps to defend those nasty SQLs <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
I'm used to a short downtime at night from WoW and always found it very useful. I hope it helps to defend those nasty SQLs <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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