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Skinner

(63,645 posts)
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:05 PM May 2017

Democratic Underground was vandalized by a script attack on Wednesday afternoon 5/17

This discussion thread was locked by Skinner (a host of the Announcements group).

Last edited Thu May 18, 2017, 09:22 AM - Edit history (1)

Earlier this evening we suffered a script attack that vandalized some of our members' posts with a video message about a right-wing fringe conspiracy theory.

Our software detected the issue and automatically banned the accounts (and reset the passwords) of those members whose posts were vandalized. This is a safety precaution we built into our software to limit damage from attacks like this. We apologize for the inconvenience. Those accounts have all been reinstated. ***See edit below***

The hacker did not gain access to any of your personal data. The hacker did not gain access to any of our website's administrative functions or data.

The vast majority of DU accounts were not affected. Most of you should be able to log back onto the site using the same password you had before. If our software does not accept your password then you will need to use our Lost Password function to get a temporary password assigned to you in order to log in.

We have temporarily turned off the ability to include HTML code in your posts. This is a short-term measure to make the site more secure while we work on a more permanent fix.

If you have any questions or comments about the hack, please post them in this thread.

As always, thank you for your patience and understanding. You all are the best.

Skinner, EarlG, Elad
DU Administrators

*** EDIT: It has come to our attention that some banned accounts have not been reinstated. We are trying to figure out which ones we missed. If you were revoked last evening and have not been reinstated send us an email so we can get you back: admin@democraticunderground.com

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Democratic Underground was vandalized by a script attack on Wednesday afternoon 5/17 (Original Post) Skinner May 2017 OP
Glad you're back up LostinRed May 2017 #1
yall did good to keep damage,,,, Cryptoad May 2017 #2
+++ agree iluvtennis May 2017 #36
Thank you for being prepared. milestogo May 2017 #3
Amazing after I tried getting to DU I didn't try again until 10 minutes LiberalFighter May 2017 #4
Thanks for keeping my anxiety to a minimum William769 May 2017 #5
EarlG had to help me back on.... sheshe2 May 2017 #50
oh my, that must have been a shocker!! niyad May 2017 #164
Nice save, guys! And WOW! Fast recovery. WayTaGo!! Stinky The Clown May 2017 #6
Keep up the good work ornotna May 2017 #7
Interesting how this happened when they announced Robert Mueller as Special Counsel. LiberalFighter May 2017 #8
yes the timing is certainly suspicious n/t Knicks007 May 2017 #10
That is exactly what my boyfriend said. Doreen May 2017 #29
I think so too oldtime dfl_er May 2017 #91
yeah, the last time it happened barbtries May 2017 #99
The timing is SO obvious. Last time it was on about election day, was it? Honeycombe8 May 2017 #107
it was during the election last time barbtries May 2017 #130
I don't think that had anything to do with it. thesquanderer May 2017 #131
I agree. janx May 2017 #143
I agree too, but MrPurple May 2017 #179
thanks, glad you're back discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2017 #9
Thanks for responding so fast, Skinner steve2470 May 2017 #11
Congratulations on getting things back so quickly! defacto7 May 2017 #12
Thank you Skinner Lithos May 2017 #13
WOW! I just deleted all of my DU "saved to home page" icons (about 75). Oh well. BigmanPigman May 2017 #14
Thanks sakabatou May 2017 #15
i was having a problem getting du to load late this afternoon orleans May 2017 #16
Out of habit, I typed in the website and it opened. C Moon May 2017 #17
Thank you for pulling it back together. nt retrowire May 2017 #18
Good work and fast. Thank you, much appreciated. justhanginon May 2017 #19
Great job getting us back up, DU Crew- and thanks for getting the word out while we were down. NBachers May 2017 #20
I wanted to strangle Litha radical noodle May 2017 #71
Wasn't She Awful? Leith May 2017 #93
She sure was. Ligyron May 2017 #127
I alerted Facebook on her account, and then blocked her Siwsan May 2017 #122
I don't know when or how, but Litha Flowers was already blocked on my FB Yonnie3 May 2017 #102
She arrived very soon after the hack radical noodle May 2017 #169
I suspect that was Library Girl but folks who have served on MIRT stevenleser May 2017 #181
Thank you! Someone must not like what we're talking about, eh? Raster May 2017 #21
Just typical of the Republicans kyburbonkid May 2017 #22
Good Job Getting This Hack Attack Under Control!! LovingA2andMI May 2017 #23
Ditto! JudyM May 2017 #69
Yeah for a fast return irisblue May 2017 #24
Thanks bathroommonkey76 May 2017 #25
No problem, guys. NanceGreggs May 2017 #26
Couldn't have said it better myself SonofDonald May 2017 #30
Can you tell if those who were vandalized (and auto-banned) were targeted intentionally? NurseJackie May 2017 #27
I was auto-banned after I clicked on a post with malware LeftInTX May 2017 #34
+1, I got all that, too, but had tried to click around to warn what I was seeing, R B Garr May 2017 #62
Yep... "creepy feeling" is right. When I saw how the video went to FULL SCREEN mode automatically... NurseJackie May 2017 #120
No, the accounts were not targeted. Skinner May 2017 #41
Glad you're back, but I had to go through the hassle of getting a new password. PoindexterOglethorpe May 2017 #28
I really appreciate your near immediate response to my email, Skinner. NRaleighLiberal May 2017 #31
Thanks Skinner, EarlG and Elad GP6971 May 2017 #32
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ still_one May 2017 #152
Wow! You guys got right on this. Control-Z May 2017 #33
Good work doodz. (n/t) klook May 2017 #35
Thanks so much for getting us back online!!!! LeftInTX May 2017 #37
Thank you for being able to get DU back up quickly. Doreen May 2017 #38
TY Skinner! LenaBaby61 May 2017 #39
One bit of damage they did Julian Englis May 2017 #40
On (5/17/17(today) myonline experience remains odd; but thanks Skinner and Admin for fine work. Jeffersons Ghost May 2017 #42
You Admins are phenomenal. Thank you so much. Hekate May 2017 #43
Thank you so much!! Lifelong Protester May 2017 #44
Our news site had a script attack today too, just as I posted a story on the Trump-Russia scandal. Liberty Belle May 2017 #45
Thank you! Cadfael May 2017 #46
Thank you! I'm so glad it's back. Losing my tiny mind all day without this place. onecaliberal May 2017 #47
Can you trace the attack using your log files? L. Coyote May 2017 #48
I alerted on that post also and then things got strange. Scurrilous May 2017 #57
Thank you! lunamagica May 2017 #49
I hope orangecrush May 2017 #51
THANK YOU ALL! chillfactor May 2017 #52
Finally! kentuck May 2017 #53
Thank you so very much! Mountain Mule May 2017 #54
Thanks for your fast work! CaliforniaPeggy May 2017 #55
Thanks guys. Figured something eventful must be happening that ATL Ebony May 2017 #56
Thank you for all you do! n/t Greybnk48 May 2017 #58
Thanks to the Admins! Great job with this. R B Garr May 2017 #59
That's life on the internets today Renew Deal May 2017 #60
Thank you so very much for all you do! mahina May 2017 #61
Da cilla4progress May 2017 #63
Thanks for the quick fix. mountain grammy May 2017 #64
Thanks! emulatorloo May 2017 #65
Whew, so glad you are back up hibbing May 2017 #66
Y'all rock. Welcome back everybody. nolabear May 2017 #67
Great job radical noodle May 2017 #68
I missed you! herding cats May 2017 #70
herding cats, I apologize for calling you out. In my ignorance with how this hijacking works I saw seaglass May 2017 #111
No harm done! herding cats May 2017 #144
Thank you KT2000 May 2017 #72
Thanks for being on the ball........ SergeStorms May 2017 #73
Thank you. sheshe2 May 2017 #74
Thanks for all you do, Skinner, EarlG, Elad! Lyricalinklines May 2017 #75
they know this site makes a difference! kaotikross May 2017 #76
Glad DU is back! workinclasszero May 2017 #77
Is that why the times on the posts are way off? radical noodle May 2017 #78
Is there a way to prevent this from happening again gopiscrap May 2017 #79
You may need to reset your time zone in your preferences. herding cats May 2017 #84
Thank you. TDale313 May 2017 #80
Holy crap is this going to be a regular thing with Right Wingers? yuiyoshida May 2017 #81
We will resist! mfcorey1 May 2017 #82
Welcome Back Lunabell May 2017 #83
Great job detecting attack and getting back online quickly. Also protecting readership. camartinwv May 2017 #85
Thanks, Skinner, EarlG, and Elad! Cha May 2017 #86
You have earned medals for heroic action in cyber warfare. N/T SleeplessinSoCal May 2017 #87
we're BACK. riversedge May 2017 #88
Wow! Blue_Roses May 2017 #89
One or more of my latest comments were removed, presumably resulting from the attack. No Vested Interest May 2017 #90
I'm really getting tired of these site-hacking assholes! chwaliszewski May 2017 #92
good deal! The Last Dem. May 2017 #94
The noose tightens MFM008 May 2017 #95
As always, thank you BlueMTexpat May 2017 #96
Wow tiptonic May 2017 #97
Fast return senegal1 May 2017 #98
Thank you Achilleaze May 2017 #100
Thanks a million Skinner, EarlG, and Elad ! Kittycow May 2017 #101
Great job getting the site up so fast LiberalLovinLug May 2017 #103
Thank You! NutmegYankee May 2017 #104
So great to have DU back!!!! Someone thinks DU has too much influence! Russia? nt Honeycombe8 May 2017 #105
Thanks. It's great that you cleaned it up so quickly. Chemisse May 2017 #106
Thank you all and great job bringing DU back! yallerdawg May 2017 #108
Thanks to the Admins BumRushDaShow May 2017 #109
Well done, Skinner, EarlG, Elad and all admins. VOX May 2017 #110
Kudos Admins Wawannabe May 2017 #112
Thank you shenmue May 2017 #113
Happy to see you back so soon. mnhtnbb May 2017 #114
Thank you for all that you do TxDemChem May 2017 #115
This hacking is not funny at all. Throck May 2017 #116
Thanks. Good job bringing DU back up so quickly. Vinca May 2017 #117
Thanks to all of you, Skinner. democrank May 2017 #118
Right wingers support Turbineguy May 2017 #119
Thanks so much for all you do for us! Silver Gaia May 2017 #121
Great job Skinner, EarlG and Elad! stevenleser May 2017 #123
Thanks!!! n/t RKP5637 May 2017 #124
we must be threatening somebody! ;) samnsara May 2017 #125
Thank you! logosoco May 2017 #126
EarlG, Elad, & Skinner are pros. The FReak site is still down and has been down for days. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz May 2017 #128
Clearly We're Doing Something Right!!! KEEP IT UP!!!! bitterross May 2017 #129
I disagree WellDarn May 2017 #132
Thank you! Fiber Lady May 2017 #133
Thank you, Skinner! gademocrat7 May 2017 #134
Excellent quick recovery. greatauntoftriplets May 2017 #135
Thanks Skinner, EarlG and Elad panader0 May 2017 #136
I see these attacks as evidence the DU is pissing off someone who has something to worry about liberal N proud May 2017 #137
Home again home again jiggedy jog!! Bravo! Guilded Lilly May 2017 #138
I suspect it is the Russians. They had posters on DU with obvious propaganda against Ukraine, Nitram May 2017 #139
No, no.... YOU all are the best!!! femmocrat May 2017 #140
Sorry, duplicate. femmocrat May 2017 #141
Good catch.... Good job. keithbvadu2 May 2017 #142
Thanks, Guys! Sissyk May 2017 #145
Thanks for the fast work getting the site back online. MineralMan May 2017 #146
Alright! I'm back, thanks Skinner for working so fast on this. NightWatcher May 2017 #147
If I can find this Seth character ass**** that crashed the site with his message of his version turbinetree May 2017 #148
THanks so much for your tireless efforts to keep us safe, guys. We must really be rattling them catbyte May 2017 #149
I would be happy to donate to help hire a top flight security business to catch these people. Sunlei May 2017 #150
Thank you - Thank you - Thank you!!! Laf.La.Dem. May 2017 #151
Thanks for the quick response... Wounded Bear May 2017 #153
Thanks for being on it Scruffy1 May 2017 #154
Well done. old guy May 2017 #155
I had to ask for a new password wryter2000 May 2017 #156
Thank you for all your hard work. I am curious whether the site was somewhat protected by efforts StevieM May 2017 #157
Yes, we did. Skinner May 2017 #158
Great work, Skinner!! StevieM May 2017 #160
Thanks, guys. DinahMoeHum May 2017 #159
Thank You Admins! furtheradu May 2017 #161
Thank you to ALL admins - password reset...eom asiliveandbreathe May 2017 #162
glad I missed it, but you three are clearly right on top of things. so glad it wasn't worse!! niyad May 2017 #163
We are all grateful for the quick repair! Thanks! FailureToCommunicate May 2017 #165
Good job. louis-t May 2017 #166
Thanks for the fast recovery! And... ailsagirl May 2017 #167
HTML has been temporarily turned off, according to the announcement, as a security measure progree May 2017 #171
RUSSIANS Thula1 May 2017 #168
..... nt fleabiscuit May 2017 #170
Thanks for getting us back up so quickly! redstatebluegirl May 2017 #172
thank you DU trueblue2007 May 2017 #173
I changed my password lunatica May 2017 #174
Glad y'all are up!!! BRMCOne May 2017 #175
Good job guys. Glad to have DU back. The timing of this hack is very rzemanfl May 2017 #176
Thank you. Surely missed when you're gone! DU is indispensable. n/t Judi Lynn May 2017 #177
Why do the thugs keep attacking this blog? lovemydogs May 2017 #178
Thank you, Skinner, for all your help! I'm back after being PPR'd yesterday. Rhiannon12866 May 2017 #180
I knew they'd catch you sooner or later discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2017 #182
Unless I missed something, this would have been a first Rhiannon12866 May 2017 #185
Maybe just a warning to you discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2017 #186
Who has the time?! Rhiannon12866 May 2017 #188
Work always expands to fit the time available... discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2017 #189
Thank you! Rhiannon12866 May 2017 #191
You're welcome discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2017 #192
They let YOU back in??? uppityperson May 2017 #183
I got temp banned and PPR'ed also steve2470 May 2017 #184
Thanks! But I changed my screen name so slightly that even you may not have noticed Rhiannon12866 May 2017 #187
Fingerprints? Insightus May 2017 #190
Any idea when HTML code will be allowed again? TexasProgresive Jun 2017 #193
Will HTML codes in posts display correctly when HTML is turned on again? NNadir Jun 2017 #194
yes they will nt steve2470 Jun 2017 #195
any idea when HTML formatting will be turned back on ? steve2470 Jun 2017 #196
You guys are always on top of it-- thank you!! ailsagirl Jun 2017 #197
Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2017 #198
UPDATE: It looks like the DU HTML is back - YAYY!!!! rocktivity Jul 2017 #199
yay! Kali Jul 2017 #200
+1 discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2017 #201
yay!!!! nt steve2470 Jul 2017 #203
Oh! Great idea! And thank you for letting us know! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2017 #204
Thanks, you're awesome discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2017 #202

LostinRed

(840 posts)
1. Glad you're back up
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:14 PM
May 2017

They're obviously getting very scared.

Cryptoad

(8,254 posts)
2. yall did good to keep damage,,,,
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:15 PM
May 2017

low,,,,,, Good Job......

iluvtennis

(19,757 posts)
36. +++ agree
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:45 PM
May 2017

milestogo

(16,829 posts)
3. Thank you for being prepared.
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:16 PM
May 2017

LiberalFighter

(50,491 posts)
4. Amazing after I tried getting to DU I didn't try again until 10 minutes
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:17 PM
May 2017

after you got it back running.

William769

(55,124 posts)
5. Thanks for keeping my anxiety to a minimum
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:17 PM
May 2017

sheshe2

(83,324 posts)
50. EarlG had to help me back on....
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:10 AM
May 2017

I was PPred! I was like what? Shocked! Minimal heart palpitations...lol

We back!

niyad

(112,432 posts)
164. oh my, that must have been a shocker!!
Thu May 18, 2017, 11:08 AM
May 2017

Stinky The Clown

(67,670 posts)
6. Nice save, guys! And WOW! Fast recovery. WayTaGo!!
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:18 PM
May 2017

ornotna

(10,763 posts)
7. Keep up the good work
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:18 PM
May 2017

and thanks.

LiberalFighter

(50,491 posts)
8. Interesting how this happened when they announced Robert Mueller as Special Counsel.
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:19 PM
May 2017

Knicks007

(73 posts)
10. yes the timing is certainly suspicious n/t
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:21 PM
May 2017

Doreen

(11,686 posts)
29. That is exactly what my boyfriend said.
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:40 PM
May 2017

oldtime dfl_er

(6,930 posts)
91. I think so too
Thu May 18, 2017, 02:08 AM
May 2017

but to what end?

barbtries

(28,702 posts)
99. yeah, the last time it happened
Thu May 18, 2017, 03:53 AM
May 2017

trump was being made president

lucky me, i was around for both. yesterday not nearly as bad, but the timing was suspicious.

Honeycombe8

(37,648 posts)
107. The timing is SO obvious. Last time it was on about election day, was it?
Thu May 18, 2017, 04:52 AM
May 2017

I figured it was so DU couldn't rally people to the polls. It was MORE than suspicious. It was OBVIOUS!!!!

This time...someone was ANGRY. About Mueller? Or just everything?

barbtries

(28,702 posts)
130. it was during the election last time
Thu May 18, 2017, 07:53 AM
May 2017

i was alone in a hotel in philadelphia jumping out of my skin and DU was lost for weeks iirc

thesquanderer

(11,953 posts)
131. I don't think that had anything to do with it.
Thu May 18, 2017, 07:54 AM
May 2017

Face it, no matter WHAT day they chose to attack, SOMETHING crazy would be going on.

It may be human nature to see connection when two things happen at once, but there was nothing more "disruptable" about yesterday than any other Trumpday lately.

janx

(24,128 posts)
143. I agree.
Thu May 18, 2017, 09:02 AM
May 2017

It started happening before the news from WashPost popped up on my computer, and besides that, the hack would have required a little amateur planning and execution.

It's human nature to try to connect things like this, but it's also common fallacious logic.

MrPurple

(985 posts)
179. I agree too, but
Thu May 18, 2017, 09:40 PM
May 2017

the timing on election day was no coincidence. I wonder if there have been any users in here with IP addresses in Macedonia or St. Petersburg.

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,470 posts)
9. thanks, glad you're back
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:20 PM
May 2017

steve2470

(37,457 posts)
11. Thanks for responding so fast, Skinner
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:22 PM
May 2017

I am impressed with how fast and how well you have responded!

defacto7

(13,485 posts)
12. Congratulations on getting things back so quickly!
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:22 PM
May 2017

Crazy day... but thanks for being on top of it. These disruptions mean this site is getting an important job done and is needed!

Lithos

(26,397 posts)
13. Thank you Skinner
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:23 PM
May 2017

DU, you, and Elad have been extremely upfront and very correct in how you've handled these matters. I truly appreciate the professionalism here.

L-

BigmanPigman

(51,430 posts)
14. WOW! I just deleted all of my DU "saved to home page" icons (about 75). Oh well.
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:23 PM
May 2017

At least everything is safe...I am too paranoid I guess.

sakabatou

(42,082 posts)
15. Thanks
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:24 PM
May 2017

orleans

(33,986 posts)
16. i was having a problem getting du to load late this afternoon
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:25 PM
May 2017

i blamed my stupid computer.

glad i don't have to deal with finding someone to fix my computer before i'm able to go on du again.
sorry du had a problem.

C Moon

(12,188 posts)
17. Out of habit, I typed in the website and it opened.
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:25 PM
May 2017

SO HAPPY TO SEE YOUR BACK SO SOON!
I wish you had an app, like Reddit.

retrowire

(10,345 posts)
18. Thank you for pulling it back together. nt
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:26 PM
May 2017

justhanginon

(3,287 posts)
19. Good work and fast. Thank you, much appreciated.
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:26 PM
May 2017

NBachers

(16,999 posts)
20. Great job getting us back up, DU Crew- and thanks for getting the word out while we were down.
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:27 PM
May 2017

Take that, Litha Flowers!

radical noodle

(7,990 posts)
71. I wanted to strangle Litha
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:53 AM
May 2017


Leith

(7,802 posts)
93. Wasn't She Awful?
Thu May 18, 2017, 02:29 AM
May 2017

I got to be nastier on than I am here. It was delicious.

Ligyron

(7,592 posts)
127. She sure was.
Thu May 18, 2017, 07:30 AM
May 2017

She's gone now I take it?

Siwsan

(26,177 posts)
122. I alerted Facebook on her account, and then blocked her
Thu May 18, 2017, 07:11 AM
May 2017

Her page was empty of any content, which is pretty common for fake accounts. Last I heard they were still "reviewing".

Yonnie3

(17,376 posts)
102. I don't know when or how, but Litha Flowers was already blocked on my FB
Thu May 18, 2017, 04:20 AM
May 2017

I wondered what you all were talking about.

radical noodle

(7,990 posts)
169. She arrived very soon after the hack
Thu May 18, 2017, 11:53 AM
May 2017

She is either watching us or knew about the hack in some other way

 

stevenleser

(32,886 posts)
181. I suspect that was Library Girl but folks who have served on MIRT
Fri May 19, 2017, 08:15 AM
May 2017

Would know her MO better than me.

Raster

(20,996 posts)
21. Thank you! Someone must not like what we're talking about, eh?
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:29 PM
May 2017

fuckers

kyburbonkid

(251 posts)
22. Just typical of the Republicans
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:34 PM
May 2017

If you don't like what people are saying; use dirty tricks.

LovingA2andMI

(7,006 posts)
23. Good Job Getting This Hack Attack Under Control!!
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:36 PM
May 2017

JudyM

(29,122 posts)
69. Ditto!
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:49 AM
May 2017

irisblue

(32,828 posts)
24. Yeah for a fast return
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:36 PM
May 2017
 

bathroommonkey76

(3,827 posts)
25. Thanks
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:36 PM
May 2017

And sorry for my annoying DM and tweets.

I thought this was going to be another election hack.

NanceGreggs

(27,813 posts)
26. No problem, guys.
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:37 PM
May 2017

Fortunately, it was a very slow news day ...

SonofDonald

(2,050 posts)
30. Couldn't have said it better myself
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:40 PM
May 2017

Perfect..

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
27. Can you tell if those who were vandalized (and auto-banned) were targeted intentionally?
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:38 PM
May 2017

LeftInTX

(24,547 posts)
34. I was auto-banned after I clicked on a post with malware
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:44 PM
May 2017

I got a black screen, then I was auto-logged out of DU. When I tried to login, I got Posting Privilege Revoked.

I was like "What did I do?" "Did I piss someone off". It was a creepy feeling.

I don't think I was targeted. Just the wrong place at the wrong time.

R B Garr

(16,920 posts)
62. +1, I got all that, too, but had tried to click around to warn what I was seeing,
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:34 AM
May 2017

and it looked like it was replicating (?), if that's how you describe it. Then I thought I saw (maybe... it happened fast) a countdown clock (didn't get a black screen, though) before I scrambled to close screens and turn the power off.

WOW!

I see Skinner's explanation about what happened -- thanks Skinner!

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
120. Yep... "creepy feeling" is right. When I saw how the video went to FULL SCREEN mode automatically...
Thu May 18, 2017, 07:06 AM
May 2017

... I knew something was wrong.

Glad it's over and everything is back to normal so quickly.

Skinner

(63,645 posts)
41. No, the accounts were not targeted.
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:49 PM
May 2017

It happened automatically to anyone who clicked on a post that had been vandalized.

PoindexterOglethorpe

(25,746 posts)
28. Glad you're back, but I had to go through the hassle of getting a new password.
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:40 PM
May 2017

Were certain specific accounts targeted?

NRaleighLiberal

(59,940 posts)
31. I really appreciate your near immediate response to my email, Skinner.
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:41 PM
May 2017

GP6971

(31,014 posts)
32. Thanks Skinner, EarlG and Elad
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:42 PM
May 2017

for reinstating us that got our posting privileges restored due to the hack. Great job getting back online!!

still_one

(91,945 posts)
152. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Thu May 18, 2017, 10:02 AM
May 2017

Control-Z

(15,681 posts)
33. Wow! You guys got right on this.
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:44 PM
May 2017

Thank you for all the work getting DU up and running again so quickly!!

klook

(12,134 posts)
35. Good work doodz. (n/t)
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:45 PM
May 2017

LeftInTX

(24,547 posts)
37. Thanks so much for getting us back online!!!!
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:45 PM
May 2017

Doreen

(11,686 posts)
38. Thank you for being able to get DU back up quickly.
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:46 PM
May 2017

I started to go through withdrawal right away. It is odd because I got a hack warning and it just kept working until I actually went off site to go to something else then it would not come up at all. Like I said it was odd. When I just came back on it just came back like I had never left except a statement about being hacked.

LenaBaby61

(6,965 posts)
39. TY Skinner!
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:46 PM
May 2017

Withdrawal is horrible

Julian Englis

(2,309 posts)
40. One bit of damage they did
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:46 PM
May 2017

Is they made the donation button harder to find. Post it prominently as I imagine traffic is up with the moron in the WH--and you could probably use a beer or a soda or something after today.

Jeffersons Ghost

(15,235 posts)
42. On (5/17/17(today) myonline experience remains odd; but thanks Skinner and Admin for fine work.
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:50 PM
May 2017

Hekate

(90,189 posts)
43. You Admins are phenomenal. Thank you so much.
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:53 PM
May 2017

Lifelong Protester

(8,421 posts)
44. Thank you so much!!
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:55 PM
May 2017

Liberty Belle

(9,528 posts)
45. Our news site had a script attack today too, just as I posted a story on the Trump-Russia scandal.
Wed May 17, 2017, 11:56 PM
May 2017

A day earlier we had all sorts of comments posted in Russian on the site.

I suspect someone didn't like what we posted or had keyed things to trigger the attack if we posted certain words, perhaps. Thankfully our wise webmaster prevented any damage.

Cadfael

(1,292 posts)
46. Thank you!
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:02 AM
May 2017

For the swift reaction and return of our beloved forums. We really need each other more than ever.

onecaliberal

(32,478 posts)
47. Thank you! I'm so glad it's back. Losing my tiny mind all day without this place.
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:07 AM
May 2017

L. Coyote

(51,129 posts)
48. Can you trace the attack using your log files?
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:08 AM
May 2017

There was a poster named skinner22 posting the Seth Rich thing. I sent an alert on that and another identical post in the same thread. Let's do some crowd source forensics and go after these fools.

Scurrilous

(38,687 posts)
57. I alerted on that post also and then things got strange.
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:24 AM
May 2017

Kicked off but now back.

lunamagica

(9,967 posts)
49. Thank you!
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:09 AM
May 2017

orangecrush

(19,236 posts)
51. I hope
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:11 AM
May 2017

They catch the bastards doing this.

chillfactor

(7,566 posts)
52. THANK YOU ALL!
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:12 AM
May 2017

for getting DU back up so quickly!

kentuck

(110,950 posts)
53. Finally!
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:13 AM
May 2017

That's a real bummer!

Mountain Mule

(1,002 posts)
54. Thank you so very much!
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:14 AM
May 2017

I rely on DU to keep me current with what's going on and a major source of support in these troubled times. Thank you so much for keeping it here for us all!

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,297 posts)
55. Thanks for your fast work!
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:17 AM
May 2017

It's a relief to have DU back online.

ATL Ebony

(1,097 posts)
56. Thanks guys. Figured something eventful must be happening that
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:19 AM
May 2017

triggered their contempt of DU. Thanks for being prepared and steadfast. DU rocks.

Greybnk48

(10,148 posts)
58. Thank you for all you do! n/t
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:25 AM
May 2017

R B Garr

(16,920 posts)
59. Thanks to the Admins! Great job with this.
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:26 AM
May 2017

Renew Deal

(81,801 posts)
60. That's life on the internets today
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:30 AM
May 2017

Good job getting back

mahina

(17,502 posts)
61. Thank you so very much for all you do!
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:32 AM
May 2017

Thank you for existing, persevering, maintaining, tirelessly and grounded in Democratic values for the last 16 years. Wishing you and all of us many more together. You are my heroes.

cilla4progress

(24,587 posts)
63. Da
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:36 AM
May 2017

best!

mountain grammy

(26,568 posts)
64. Thanks for the quick fix.
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:38 AM
May 2017

emulatorloo

(43,979 posts)
65. Thanks!
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:38 AM
May 2017

hibbing

(10,076 posts)
66. Whew, so glad you are back up
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:43 AM
May 2017

I've not watched the "news" shows since the election and this is where I come for real coverage, been too busy at work to view much so night time is the right time.


Peace

nolabear

(41,915 posts)
67. Y'all rock. Welcome back everybody.
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:48 AM
May 2017

Boy, FB DU was trollville.

radical noodle

(7,990 posts)
68. Great job
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:48 AM
May 2017

getting back up so quickly! Thanks, guys!

herding cats

(19,549 posts)
70. I missed you!
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:52 AM
May 2017

I'm really glad you kicked that little script kiddy in the butt so fast this time. You guys are the best!!

seaglass

(8,170 posts)
111. herding cats, I apologize for calling you out. In my ignorance with how this hijacking works I saw
Thu May 18, 2017, 05:43 AM
May 2017

DONT FORGET SETH RICH in the subject line of your post and thought you and Chevy initiated it. My sincere apologies. I deleted the post this morning but I'm afraid someone copied it to DI.

herding cats

(19,549 posts)
144. No harm done!
Thu May 18, 2017, 09:08 AM
May 2017

It's very sweet of you to apologize, but not necessary. Things like that can be confusing, and I could care less what they post about me at DI.

KT2000

(20,544 posts)
72. Thank you
Thu May 18, 2017, 12:55 AM
May 2017

I am lost without DU, especially in these times, so a big thank you!

SergeStorms

(18,882 posts)
73. Thanks for being on the ball........
Thu May 18, 2017, 01:04 AM
May 2017

when I tried to access DU and saw that message.........oh no, not AGAIN! But you guys are on the ball and stopped the S.O.B. dead on his tracks! I can't believe you're up and running already. Bravo!

sheshe2

(83,324 posts)
74. Thank you.
Thu May 18, 2017, 01:04 AM
May 2017

You kicked ass.

Well done.

Lyricalinklines

(367 posts)
75. Thanks for all you do, Skinner, EarlG, Elad!
Thu May 18, 2017, 01:05 AM
May 2017

I lobe this site more and more!

kaotikross

(246 posts)
76. they know this site makes a difference!
Thu May 18, 2017, 01:08 AM
May 2017

same as election night! one goal of any "war" is to disrupt enemy communications. funny how this happens right when the boom lowers on Donnie Moscow!

 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
77. Glad DU is back!
Thu May 18, 2017, 01:13 AM
May 2017

That was fast guys, GJ!

The special snowflakes on the right must be scared shitless to do crap like that. I wish they could be caught and prosecuted.

Punks like that need lots of jail time.

radical noodle

(7,990 posts)
78. Is that why the times on the posts are way off?
Thu May 18, 2017, 01:14 AM
May 2017

or is it just me?

gopiscrap

(23,674 posts)
79. Is there a way to prevent this from happening again
Thu May 18, 2017, 01:15 AM
May 2017

like something we as members need to do?

herding cats

(19,549 posts)
84. You may need to reset your time zone in your preferences.
Thu May 18, 2017, 01:39 AM
May 2017

I had to, but I thought that was because my account was nuked as one of the infected ones. Maybe everyone had to, though?

TDale313

(7,820 posts)
80. Thank you.
Thu May 18, 2017, 01:17 AM
May 2017

yuiyoshida

(41,759 posts)
81. Holy crap is this going to be a regular thing with Right Wingers?
Thu May 18, 2017, 01:17 AM
May 2017

I am glad you guys are prepared but this FUCKING hatred from Right wingers is stupid but I don't expect much more from Republicans. They are a despicable bunch!

mfcorey1

(10,997 posts)
82. We will resist!
Thu May 18, 2017, 01:27 AM
May 2017

Lunabell

(5,919 posts)
83. Welcome Back
Thu May 18, 2017, 01:38 AM
May 2017

Good job guys. Thank you for your speedy recovery.

camartinwv

(50 posts)
85. Great job detecting attack and getting back online quickly. Also protecting readership.
Thu May 18, 2017, 01:41 AM
May 2017

Cha

(295,899 posts)
86. Thanks, Skinner, EarlG, and Elad!
Thu May 18, 2017, 01:42 AM
May 2017

I thought I had been PPRed!

Shocked like on Election night only it didn't last as long..

SleeplessinSoCal

(8,994 posts)
87. You have earned medals for heroic action in cyber warfare. N/T
Thu May 18, 2017, 01:52 AM
May 2017

riversedge

(69,713 posts)
88. we're BACK.
Thu May 18, 2017, 01:55 AM
May 2017

Blue_Roses

(12,894 posts)
89. Wow!
Thu May 18, 2017, 01:58 AM
May 2017

Twice in less than 6 months! Been here a long time and I don't ever remember it being this bad when Bush was president. Good grief...and we thought Bush being president was bad. Little did we know...

But, you guys are sure on top of it! Awesome job! Thank-you! You guys do indeed rock!

No Vested Interest

(5,156 posts)
90. One or more of my latest comments were removed, presumably resulting from the attack.
Thu May 18, 2017, 02:08 AM
May 2017

I was attempting to access DU twice and got the eerie message followed by a black page with Asian-type script.
Then I noticed that I was locked out or removed from DU.
Finally, I'm back on, but with a new password, which may be a problem in the future, as I can only remember 2 passwords, and it's recommended that I not use older passwords.

Glad to be back on, and, yes, I missed DU during those hours.

chwaliszewski

(1,514 posts)
92. I'm really getting tired of these site-hacking assholes!
Thu May 18, 2017, 02:11 AM
May 2017

If they want to hack something, why don't they hack a foot up their ass.

Thanks for bringing us back.

The Last Dem.

(76 posts)
94. good deal!
Thu May 18, 2017, 02:55 AM
May 2017

everything is working good here.

MFM008

(19,776 posts)
95. The noose tightens
Thu May 18, 2017, 03:06 AM
May 2017

So the maggot lovers panic.

BlueMTexpat

(15,349 posts)
96. As always, thank you
Thu May 18, 2017, 03:06 AM
May 2017

SO much for all the work that you all do!

tiptonic

(765 posts)
97. Wow
Thu May 18, 2017, 03:07 AM
May 2017

U guys must scare the sh$t out of our rePulsive friends. Keep up the good work.

senegal1

(535 posts)
98. Fast return
Thu May 18, 2017, 03:35 AM
May 2017

Thanks!

Achilleaze

(15,543 posts)
100. Thank you
Thu May 18, 2017, 03:57 AM
May 2017

Kittycow

(2,396 posts)
101. Thanks a million Skinner, EarlG, and Elad !
Thu May 18, 2017, 04:13 AM
May 2017

So happy it was short lived. I get my news and happy stuff here!

LiberalLovinLug

(14,153 posts)
103. Great job getting the site up so fast
Thu May 18, 2017, 04:31 AM
May 2017

And I suppose these kinds of attacks will only increase as the battle comes to a head. Together we will all get through this disaster. Resist.

NutmegYankee

(16,177 posts)
104. Thank You!
Thu May 18, 2017, 04:39 AM
May 2017

Great job getting us back up! Clearly the right doesn't like what we have to say.

Honeycombe8

(37,648 posts)
105. So great to have DU back!!!! Someone thinks DU has too much influence! Russia? nt
Thu May 18, 2017, 04:49 AM
May 2017

Chemisse

(30,793 posts)
106. Thanks. It's great that you cleaned it up so quickly.
Thu May 18, 2017, 04:51 AM
May 2017

yallerdawg

(16,104 posts)
108. Thank you all and great job bringing DU back!
Thu May 18, 2017, 05:22 AM
May 2017

BumRushDaShow

(127,289 posts)
109. Thanks to the Admins
Thu May 18, 2017, 05:26 AM
May 2017

for having a trigger that activated safety mechanisms to limit h4X0r damage. Real life testing for sure.

Real coincidental regarding the timing.

VOX

(22,976 posts)
110. Well done, Skinner, EarlG, Elad and all admins.
Thu May 18, 2017, 05:37 AM
May 2017

First-class effort, as always. Thanks so much!

Wawannabe

(5,580 posts)
112. Kudos Admins
Thu May 18, 2017, 05:57 AM
May 2017

I bet WTF? is way out if stock now.
Was my exact words upon getting the Seth message.

We have some catching up to do!

shenmue

(38,501 posts)
113. Thank you
Thu May 18, 2017, 05:58 AM
May 2017

mnhtnbb

(31,318 posts)
114. Happy to see you back so soon.
Thu May 18, 2017, 06:17 AM
May 2017

I was on when it happened and boy, scary stuff. Those a$$holes!

I'd been checking all day for the opening of the May Photo Contest--which just happens coincidentally to have the theme of
"The Sacred Mystery"--when boom, mysterious and nefarious things start happening to a post I was making!

Ack!

Thanks for getting back so soon!

TxDemChem

(1,918 posts)
115. Thank you for all that you do
Thu May 18, 2017, 06:18 AM
May 2017

Throck

(2,520 posts)
116. This hacking is not funny at all.
Thu May 18, 2017, 06:21 AM
May 2017

Can the police investigate it as a cyber hate crime?

Vinca

(50,168 posts)
117. Thanks. Good job bringing DU back up so quickly.
Thu May 18, 2017, 06:46 AM
May 2017

democrank

(11,052 posts)
118. Thanks to all of you, Skinner.
Thu May 18, 2017, 06:47 AM
May 2017

Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Turbineguy

(37,206 posts)
119. Right wingers support
Thu May 18, 2017, 07:05 AM
May 2017

the biggest Russian intelligence operation since The Trust in Dzerzhinsky's days.

Silver Gaia

(4,514 posts)
121. Thanks so much for all you do for us!
Thu May 18, 2017, 07:06 AM
May 2017

This was a quick recovery!

 

stevenleser

(32,886 posts)
123. Great job Skinner, EarlG and Elad!
Thu May 18, 2017, 07:13 AM
May 2017

Do you have a sense of how far back one's posts were vandalized?

On an amusing note, it seems that Library Girl was active on the DU Facebook page being nasty. I think she called herself Litha Flowers.

RKP5637

(67,030 posts)
124. Thanks!!! n/t
Thu May 18, 2017, 07:19 AM
May 2017

samnsara

(17,570 posts)
125. we must be threatening somebody! ;)
Thu May 18, 2017, 07:23 AM
May 2017

logosoco

(3,208 posts)
126. Thank you!
Thu May 18, 2017, 07:25 AM
May 2017

With great worry, I emailed "the administrators" and I got a reply almost right away! You all are just wonderful!


This attack reminds me that "the other side" is desperate and they don't have a leg to stand on with their ideas and beliefs. The only thing they can do is attack.

Bernardo de La Paz

(48,786 posts)
128. EarlG, Elad, & Skinner are pros. The FReak site is still down and has been down for days. . . nt
Thu May 18, 2017, 07:30 AM
May 2017
 

bitterross

(4,066 posts)
129. Clearly We're Doing Something Right!!! KEEP IT UP!!!!
Thu May 18, 2017, 07:34 AM
May 2017

If we're pissing them off enough to attack us then we're doing it right!

Good work Admins!

 

WellDarn

(255 posts)
132. I disagree
Thu May 18, 2017, 07:55 AM
May 2017

We cannot be the best because you all are!

Thanks!!!

Fiber Lady

(8 posts)
133. Thank you!
Thu May 18, 2017, 07:58 AM
May 2017

You are helping save my sanity!

gademocrat7

(10,623 posts)
134. Thank you, Skinner!
Thu May 18, 2017, 08:02 AM
May 2017

greatauntoftriplets

(175,694 posts)
135. Excellent quick recovery.
Thu May 18, 2017, 08:27 AM
May 2017

Additionally, thanks for reinstating me.

panader0

(25,816 posts)
136. Thanks Skinner, EarlG and Elad
Thu May 18, 2017, 08:28 AM
May 2017

I had a sinking feeling when we went down. Nice save.

liberal N proud

(60,300 posts)
137. I see these attacks as evidence the DU is pissing off someone who has something to worry about
Thu May 18, 2017, 08:30 AM
May 2017

Great job admins.

Guilded Lilly

(5,591 posts)
138. Home again home again jiggedy jog!! Bravo!
Thu May 18, 2017, 08:35 AM
May 2017

Nitram

(22,671 posts)
139. I suspect it is the Russians. They had posters on DU with obvious propaganda against Ukraine,
Thu May 18, 2017, 08:41 AM
May 2017

and I don't think anybody can untangle the posts designed to put Bernie and Hillary supporters at each others throats (remember how supporters on both sides kept expressing surprise about accusations of over-the-wall attacks on their candidate by the other side?). DU proved inhospitable to the Russian sock puppets, so they're resorting to taking us down instead.

femmocrat

(28,394 posts)
140. No, no.... YOU all are the best!!!
Thu May 18, 2017, 08:53 AM
May 2017

Thank you for restoring our home away from home so quickly!

femmocrat

(28,394 posts)
141. Sorry, duplicate.
Thu May 18, 2017, 08:53 AM
May 2017

keithbvadu2

(36,362 posts)
142. Good catch.... Good job.
Thu May 18, 2017, 09:01 AM
May 2017

Sissyk

(12,665 posts)
145. Thanks, Guys!
Thu May 18, 2017, 09:12 AM
May 2017

Y'all did good with communication!!

MineralMan

(146,192 posts)
146. Thanks for the fast work getting the site back online.
Thu May 18, 2017, 09:19 AM
May 2017

The two attacks are disturbing. I wish the culprit could be found.

NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)
147. Alright! I'm back, thanks Skinner for working so fast on this.
Thu May 18, 2017, 09:21 AM
May 2017

turbinetree

(24,632 posts)
148. If I can find this Seth character ass**** that crashed the site with his message of his version
Thu May 18, 2017, 09:22 AM
May 2017

of his right wing god, he has no god, he's an ass****





Wado------------to the DU team, and to all of the members, that are getting under the proverbial skin of these right wing trolls, we always come back, because we have TRUTH and FACTS on our side, they (right wing ass****) have nothing






catbyte

(34,169 posts)
149. THanks so much for your tireless efforts to keep us safe, guys. We must really be rattling them
Thu May 18, 2017, 09:23 AM
May 2017

to be the focus of their repeated attacks. Good. They should be.

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
150. I would be happy to donate to help hire a top flight security business to catch these people.
Thu May 18, 2017, 09:57 AM
May 2017

Use the business that worked for Hillary campaign. Catch these people because they will be back again and again.

These attacks are criminal.

Laf.La.Dem.

(2,936 posts)
151. Thank you - Thank you - Thank you!!!
Thu May 18, 2017, 09:57 AM
May 2017

Only down a few hours - feels like days

Wounded Bear

(58,437 posts)
153. Thanks for the quick response...
Thu May 18, 2017, 10:02 AM
May 2017

and for being here.

Scruffy1

(3,239 posts)
154. Thanks for being on it
Thu May 18, 2017, 10:11 AM
May 2017

Though I rarely post i spend more time here than any other place on the internet. The loyal Democrats here give a much better analysis of the news than all of the talking heads put together. I miss you when your down.

old guy

(3,281 posts)
155. Well done.
Thu May 18, 2017, 10:24 AM
May 2017

wryter2000

(46,016 posts)
156. I had to ask for a new password
Thu May 18, 2017, 10:25 AM
May 2017

It worked fine. Thanks.

Obviously, we're getting under some folks' skins.

StevieM

(10,499 posts)
157. Thank you for all your hard work. I am curious whether the site was somewhat protected by efforts
Thu May 18, 2017, 10:37 AM
May 2017

that perhaps were taken after the last hacking.

In other words, did you put protections in place last time to make sure that the site would not be as vulnerable to attack in the future?

Skinner

(63,645 posts)
158. Yes, we did.
Thu May 18, 2017, 10:42 AM
May 2017

We're not taking a victory lap here because we would have preferred this didn't happen at all. But yes it appears that many of the changes we made after the last hack did serve to limit the damage this time.

StevieM

(10,499 posts)
160. Great work, Skinner!!
Thu May 18, 2017, 10:47 AM
May 2017

And after what you went through you deserve a victory lap.

BTW, I am so happy to learn that I am not on your ignore list. I often wondered if I got put on it during the sometimes combative Clinton/Obama primary back in 2008.

I put up a post last year proclaiming: "Armen Tamzarian's reign of terror is over!" I figured you would get the reference. And I thought you would be amused. But you never replied so it got me wondering.

Anyway, thank you so much for making this site a fun place for Democrats to come and express our beliefs, our frustrations and our hopes for the future. You guys are the best!!

DinahMoeHum

(21,737 posts)
159. Thanks, guys.
Thu May 18, 2017, 10:43 AM
May 2017

and thank you David for bringing me back.

furtheradu

(1,865 posts)
161. Thank You Admins!
Thu May 18, 2017, 10:54 AM
May 2017

DU is the BEST!

asiliveandbreathe

(8,203 posts)
162. Thank you to ALL admins - password reset...eom
Thu May 18, 2017, 10:57 AM
May 2017

niyad

(112,432 posts)
163. glad I missed it, but you three are clearly right on top of things. so glad it wasn't worse!!
Thu May 18, 2017, 11:04 AM
May 2017

FailureToCommunicate

(13,989 posts)
165. We are all grateful for the quick repair! Thanks!
Thu May 18, 2017, 11:13 AM
May 2017

louis-t

(23,199 posts)
166. Good job.
Thu May 18, 2017, 11:18 AM
May 2017

They were probably using Windows 95.

ailsagirl

(22,837 posts)
167. Thanks for the fast recovery! And...
Thu May 18, 2017, 11:45 AM
May 2017
DAMN THOSE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!


I bolded the above but it didn't come out bold, FYI...

progree

(10,864 posts)
171. HTML has been temporarily turned off, according to the announcement, as a security measure
Thu May 18, 2017, 01:56 PM
May 2017

bolding, italics, underlining, excerpt, blockquote, and pretty much all other formatting features are implemented with html, e.g. bold is implemented by {b} {/b} (but where the curly braces are replaced by square brackets)

I sure miss it -- the Economy Statistics pages at my sigline is now a long wall of sometimes undecipherable text without it. Some of the tables are now no longer tables but just a string of numbers (sigh).

But yes, security is far more important.

>> I bolded the above but it didn't come out bold, FYI... <<

 

Thula1

(5 posts)
168. RUSSIANS
Thu May 18, 2017, 11:51 AM
May 2017

I bet it was THE RUSSIANS!

fleabiscuit

(4,542 posts)
170. ..... nt
Thu May 18, 2017, 01:04 PM
May 2017

redstatebluegirl

(12,264 posts)
172. Thanks for getting us back up so quickly!
Thu May 18, 2017, 02:01 PM
May 2017

Had to change my password, but I'll get used to it . I should change it more often anyway.

trueblue2007

(17,138 posts)
173. thank you DU
Thu May 18, 2017, 02:39 PM
May 2017

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
174. I changed my password
Thu May 18, 2017, 04:59 PM
May 2017

So glad you're back!

BRMCOne

(27 posts)
175. Glad y'all are up!!!
Thu May 18, 2017, 05:22 PM
May 2017

WTF is WRONG with these asshats?

rzemanfl

(29,540 posts)
176. Good job guys. Glad to have DU back. The timing of this hack is very
Thu May 18, 2017, 05:22 PM
May 2017

suspicious.

Judi Lynn

(160,211 posts)
177. Thank you. Surely missed when you're gone! DU is indispensable. n/t
Thu May 18, 2017, 05:43 PM
May 2017

lovemydogs

(575 posts)
178. Why do the thugs keep attacking this blog?
Thu May 18, 2017, 07:11 PM
May 2017

I find it stupid for them to do so. what do they hope to gain? A half a day of a blog being down? You are not going to knock one out.
But, DU must upset the right enough...
I am glad to see this blog back up and running and hackers will not knock it out!

Rhiannon12866

(202,970 posts)
180. Thank you, Skinner, for all your help! I'm back after being PPR'd yesterday.
Fri May 19, 2017, 03:46 AM
May 2017

I didn't make a post, I called up DU and was immediately called for a jury. I weighed in on the jury, then a video inexplicably popped up which I reflexively backed out of, but I was immediately logged out and when I tried logging back in, I got a message saying my "account was revoked." I've always wondered what happened with this and now I know. And once was more than enough. Thanks again for the quick response and for all you guys do!

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,470 posts)
182. I knew they'd catch you sooner or later
Sat May 20, 2017, 02:50 PM
May 2017

Rhiannon12866

(202,970 posts)
185. Unless I missed something, this would have been a first
Sun May 21, 2017, 09:06 AM
May 2017

Banning someone currently on MIRT.

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,470 posts)
186. Maybe just a warning to you
Sun May 21, 2017, 09:13 AM
May 2017

Watch that rowdy behavior in the lounge and no more hoverboard races in the editorials forum.

Rhiannon12866

(202,970 posts)
188. Who has the time?!
Sun May 21, 2017, 09:20 AM
May 2017

We always thought it DTG took a break, we'd have nothing to do! But others have stepped in to fill the vacuum...

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,470 posts)
189. Work always expands to fit the time available...
Sun May 21, 2017, 10:01 AM
May 2017

...and then some. Everyone appreciates your dedication...

...well maybe not the spammers and disruptors but the many fine folks here do.


---And also the others like me who aren't quite so fine.




Have a great DU day where a day in MIRT is always a party!

Rhiannon12866

(202,970 posts)
191. Thank you!
Sun May 28, 2017, 12:44 AM
May 2017

I somehow missed this post earlier. I was struggling to keep up after I finally managed to come back. And I'm so glad to see you back on MIRT! I've always said it's the friendliest forum on DU!

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,470 posts)
192. You're welcome
Sun May 28, 2017, 08:45 AM
May 2017

Have my favorite Irish blessing:

May those who love us, love us;
And for those who don't love us,
May God turn their hearts;
And if He doesn't turn their hearts,
May He turn their ankles,
So we will know them by their limping!

uppityperson

(115,674 posts)
183. They let YOU back in???
Sat May 20, 2017, 03:09 PM
May 2017

That must've been really weird, being temp banned. I got the floating text, immediately backed out of and tried to reload too. "Wtf was that?"I missed the video so didn't get temp banned. I'm glad you're back.

steve2470

(37,457 posts)
184. I got temp banned and PPR'ed also
Sat May 20, 2017, 05:17 PM
May 2017

To say I was shocked is pretty accurate LOL

Rhiannon12866

(202,970 posts)
187. Thanks! But I changed my screen name so slightly that even you may not have noticed
Sun May 21, 2017, 09:17 AM
May 2017

Last edited Fri Jul 14, 2017, 07:58 AM - Edit history (1)

I learned that from our most persistent disruptor.

And I always wondered what happened when someone was banned. Now I know and it's not pleasant. But I'm hardly alone, others on MIRT were temporarily banned, too. I just hope that there aren't others who can't find their way back, like has happened with the previous hack.

And I'm glad, too! I felt cut off from the rest of the world...

Insightus

(15 posts)
190. Fingerprints?
Sat May 27, 2017, 10:02 AM
May 2017

Along with mitigating the effects of the attack (which it sounds like you're on top of) and plugging the security hole(s) that enabled this attack, it could be worthwhile to look for the perps' digital fingerprints. Any efforts along that line?

TexasProgresive

(12,148 posts)
193. Any idea when HTML code will be allowed again?
Mon Jun 12, 2017, 07:01 AM
Jun 2017

NNadir

(33,368 posts)
194. Will HTML codes in posts display correctly when HTML is turned on again?
Tue Jun 20, 2017, 04:40 PM
Jun 2017

steve2470

(37,457 posts)
195. yes they will nt
Wed Jun 21, 2017, 02:29 PM
Jun 2017

steve2470

(37,457 posts)
196. any idea when HTML formatting will be turned back on ?
Wed Jun 21, 2017, 02:30 PM
Jun 2017

I'm really really missing the excerpt function

ailsagirl

(22,837 posts)
197. You guys are always on top of it-- thank you!!
Wed Jun 28, 2017, 04:52 PM
Jun 2017

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Response to Skinner (Original post)

rocktivity

(44,555 posts)
199. UPDATE: It looks like the DU HTML is back - YAYY!!!!
Tue Jul 18, 2017, 03:58 PM
Jul 2017

Last edited Wed Jul 19, 2017, 10:39 AM - Edit history (3)

I've learned that the excerpt feature is especially helpful in terms of separating quotes from commentary, and in some cases, fact from opinion. At any rate, I kept coding my DU posts as usual and kept the faith that this day would come.

Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone.


-- Joni Mitchell



rocktivity

Kali

(54,990 posts)
200. yay!
Tue Jul 18, 2017, 06:51 PM
Jul 2017


or maybe I should say


discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,470 posts)
201. +1
Tue Jul 18, 2017, 06:51 PM
Jul 2017

steve2470

(37,457 posts)
203. yay!!!! nt
Tue Jul 18, 2017, 10:12 PM
Jul 2017

Rhiannon12866

(202,970 posts)
204. Oh! Great idea! And thank you for letting us know!
Wed Jul 19, 2017, 03:42 AM
Jul 2017
Wish I'd thought of that...

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,470 posts)
202. Thanks, you're awesome
Tue Jul 18, 2017, 06:52 PM
Jul 2017
Thanks, you're awesome
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