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Forum under attack by bots - intermittent issue

Posted: Sun May 17, 2026 10:52 am
by theOptom
Hi all,
Recently an increase in site traffic has been noted, as a result of bots. If they create too many site connections at once the site slows or stops working temporarily.

Please bear that in mind if you encounter the site being temporarily unavailable. Just check back another time and it should be working again.

It is currently being investigated to see what can be done.

Thanks.

Re: Forum under attack by bots - intermittent issue

Posted: Sun May 17, 2026 11:24 am
by theOptom
Ok, I have modified a few settings. Let me know if issues. Thanks.

Re: Forum under attack by bots - intermittent issue

Posted: Mon May 18, 2026 1:06 pm
by Mark312
Just now, slow, sometimes unable to connect. 1 min later all ok

Re: Forum under attack by bots - intermittent issue

Posted: Wed May 20, 2026 9:30 am
by Ford Prefect
It's still dodgy. If I try to look at the unread posts link, it says no.

Re: Forum under attack by bots - intermittent issue

Posted: Wed May 20, 2026 8:48 pm
by theOptom
Good catch. That was a due to setting I changed. It's back to normal now.

Re: Forum under attack by bots - intermittent issue

Posted: Thu May 21, 2026 9:54 am
by Ford Prefect
It is!

Re: Forum under attack by bots - intermittent issue

Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2026 3:49 pm
by theOptom
Ok, so the forum database settings have been updated. This should provide a more robust fix.

Let me know if any issues.