Signal Boost

[seawasp]

Originally posted by LOTS OF PEOPLE ON MY FL

For those wanting to know more about the recent DDoS attacks, yes, it looks like it was the Russian government trying to shut down the dissidents again.

As I said last time, while it's frustrating not to have access, LJ is a lot more than a social network platform. From the article:

"LiveJournal isn’t just a social network. It’s also a platform for organizing civic action. Dozens of network projects and groups mobilize people to solve specific problems — from defending the rights of political prisoners to saving endangered historic architecture in Moscow."

So while I know many are considering the move over to Dreamwidth and other such sites, supporting LJ is a way we can help support those who use it for more than a writing/roleplaying/social venue.


Also, as a FYI, LJ is giving paid users effected by the outage two weeks of paid time as compensation.

Note: I have a permanent account. Are they sending me money? :)

Also posted at Dreamwidth, where there are comment(s); comment here or there.

Comments

[alexey-rom.livejournal.com]

"It hit the servers of our providers, Qwest and Verizon, and for several hours their data centers were completely cut off from the world."

So, where are reports of this outage from all the other Qwest or Verizon clients? :)

"but bloggers note that if these are rehearsals, they are undermining the plan itself"

Precisely. Good thing it’s a waste of time to consider other versions, isn't it?