Buckle up. Voat is currently being hit with a malicious attack. This couldn't have possibly happened at a worse time for me personally and I may have to put Voat into lockdown mode or even set it to Read Only. Perhaps we will resurrect the
bit privilege checking goat (you know you miss having your bits privilege checked).
I'm hoping that the code is in a good enough place to handle a majority of the incoming traffic, but expect slow responses.
I will try my best to keep Voat online. Wish me luck.
Edit:
I'm still waiting for the main attack. Every DDOS we've been hit with before follows a pattern of probing exploits, quiet time, then the full attack. So we will see, but waiting is the hardest part
Edit 2:
As of now I feel they've postponed. After taking us down two times the morning of this announcement, I've seen no further activity. A temporary win I suppose.
https://voat.co/v/announcements/1330806
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Casualobserver83 ago
Thank you!! This is not surprising to me at all. I saw firsthand the attack against us immediately after Q reported the CIA mainframes going down. We were able to eventually stop the effectiveness of the attack - it really wasn't all that effective as much as annoying like flies at a picnic. It seems that the DS is now moving to softer targets like this and 8ch and presumably other targets as well. It will be an annoyance but at the same time, its also a badge of honor - we are all soldiers fighting for our freedom and we should expect these kinds of attacks. The fact that we are under attack means that we are an effective and threatening force. Keep up the fight, keep up your spirits and do your best to keep up VOAT for all of us. Godspeed!
BaldMiscreant ago
Could I interest you in some refreshing kool aid?
Casualobserver83 ago
oh how kind of you, I would love some... please make mine with poison. Thanks! xxoo
BaldMiscreant ago
Are you kidding? That shit is expensive. Get your own.