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Evidently a problem developed with respect to the database which was in use. From information on the internet it can be inferred that WordPress is sensitive to this type of problem. One of the options for such a situation is to replace it from a backup which is known good. That would seem to be what has transpired today, using a backup from 9/13. I'm sure that when things have calmed down we will be advised of the details of the situation.
Add: I now notice that the timestamp for this post bears no relation to the actual time of the post or the edit. The actual time of this edit is 19:51, PDST.
Before I started the OP, I looked for a recent thread on slow loading of MFO pages or threads. In that thread, reports were mixed - some experienced delays, other didn't.
When I couldn't find that thread, I knew that posts were missing.
My guess is that the database problem started creeping several days ago, and it wasn't a cyberattack or denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.
When I look at My Discussions now, the last OP shown (besides this one) is from September 13.
My Comments shows that last Comment date as September 11.
So, looks like posts/comments for more than a week may be lost in cyberspace.
Trump and his minions were behind it, I just know it! It’s no coincidence that MFO going offline coincided with Jimmy Kimmel’s show being discontinued. And It also coincided with Trump’s puppet being the only Fed official calling for a 50 basis point cut in interest rates despite being on the job for just one day!
On second thought, naaaw. Trump’s not that good. But it’s been fun to ponder!
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Add: I now notice that the timestamp for this post bears no relation to the actual time of the post or the edit. The actual time of this edit is 19:51, PDST.
Glad the board is back up.
When I couldn't find that thread, I knew that posts were missing.
My guess is that the database problem started creeping several days ago, and it wasn't a cyberattack or denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.
When I look at My Discussions now, the last OP shown (besides this one) is from September 13.
My Comments shows that last Comment date as September 11.
So, looks like posts/comments for more than a week may be lost in cyberspace.
Edit/Add. Time stamp is correct now.
On second thought, naaaw. Trump’s not that good. But it’s been fun to ponder!