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Technical News & Discussion => Windows News & Discussion => Topic started by: Glenn on Jun 19, 2011, 13:59:23

Title: Simple Machines Forum
Post by: Glenn on Jun 19, 2011, 13:59:23
I'm having trouble getting to http://www.simplemachines.org/ could you see if it works for you please?
Title: Re: Simple Machines Forum
Post by: Baz on Jun 19, 2011, 14:16:23
not for me
Title: Re: Simple Machines Forum
Post by: zappaDPJ on Jun 19, 2011, 14:29:11
It working for me but since the middle of last night I've had problems connecting to a number of sites I visit on a daily basis.
Title: Re: Simple Machines Forum
Post by: Niall on Jun 19, 2011, 14:30:03
Working fine for me.
Title: Re: Simple Machines Forum
Post by: zappaDPJ on Jun 19, 2011, 14:35:41
As an example of the above, Windows is reporting that it cannot connect to Windows Update. I can't help feeling this is part and parcel of http://www.idnetters.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic,26100.0.html ???
Title: Re: Simple Machines Forum
Post by: tehidyman on Jun 19, 2011, 14:36:41
Loaded OK for me, a bit slow though.
Title: Re: Simple Machines Forum
Post by: .Griff. on Jun 19, 2011, 14:47:24
Loads instantly for me.
Title: Re: Simple Machines Forum
Post by: Simon on Jun 19, 2011, 15:08:28
Loads, but very slowly, on O2 WAP. 
Title: Re: Simple Machines Forum
Post by: Rik on Jun 19, 2011, 16:13:21
I can't get through, Glenn, haven't been able to all day - Norton DNS.
Title: Re: Simple Machines Forum
Post by: Glenn on Jun 19, 2011, 16:16:34
I was using OpenDNS, I changed the alternative to Google and then I could access the site.
Title: Re: Simple Machines Forum
Post by: Glenn on Jun 19, 2011, 16:18:04
I was tryig to see if they was a way to block a country in SMF, as most of the bots that try to join my racing forum, use Ukraine IP's.
Title: Re: Simple Machines Forum
Post by: JB on Jun 19, 2011, 16:28:23
Can't get to the site from Spain, using Telefonica's DNS servers.
Title: Re: Simple Machines Forum
Post by: .Griff. on Jun 19, 2011, 16:31:03
Quote from: Glenn on Jun 19, 2011, 16:16:34
I was using OpenDNS, I changed the alternative to Google and then I could access the site.

I'm using OpenDNS and it's fine for me. Weird...  ???
Title: Re: Simple Machines Forum
Post by: Rik on Jun 19, 2011, 16:32:45
Quote from: Glenn on Jun 19, 2011, 16:16:34
I was using OpenDNS, I changed the alternative to Google and then I could access the site.

Cached page?

Quote from: Glenn on Jun 19, 2011, 16:18:04
I was tryig to see if they was a way to block a country in SMF, as most of the bots that try to join my racing forum, use Ukraine IP's.

It's not easy, as the ranges aren't continuous. :(
Title: Re: Simple Machines Forum
Post by: .Griff. on Jun 19, 2011, 16:37:12
Quote from: Glenn on Jun 19, 2011, 16:18:04
I was tryig to see if they was a way to block a country in SMF, as most of the bots that try to join my racing forum, use Ukraine IP's.

Which version of SMF are you using Glenn?

I'm using SMF 2.0 RC4 and combine reCAPTCHA with some manually entered "Verification Questions" which seems to do the trick.

I often see "Guests" (bots) attempting to create accounts but they're not successful.
Title: Re: Simple Machines Forum
Post by: Glenn on Jun 19, 2011, 17:25:12
I'm on 1.1.14 Griff
Title: Re: Simple Machines Forum
Post by: Rik on Jun 19, 2011, 17:37:47
It's working now, Glenn.