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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.

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
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