Cynthia Mosher
01-04-2008, 09:53 AM
Hello everyone :wave
Due to issues we have been having with our server load and high traffic, we need to close or remove all threads that encourage mass posting. We have pinpointed that threads with very large numbers of posts/pages are partly or entirely responsible for the issues we are experiencing. Exactly what they are causing has not been determined but they cause a table corruptions in the database and most often that necessitates closing the forum to be able to repair the post and thread tables. Because our database is so large, this take at least an hour and affects other things on Mothering.com due to the need to close the database server to complete the repair. This results in extended issues such as emails received from concerned members who cannot access the forum during the closure, multi-Q&S threads about the server problems creating posting issues, and the multitude of duplicate posts that appear across the forums as a result of the server burps and which must then be removed by the moderators.
The suspension of mass posting threads includes all threads that are intended to boost post counts and those that are aimed at creating extremely high posting to a single thread. All such threads will be closed or moved to the Games forum, depending on the thread topic/focus. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to issues we have been having with our server load and high traffic, we need to close or remove all threads that encourage mass posting. We have pinpointed that threads with very large numbers of posts/pages are partly or entirely responsible for the issues we are experiencing. Exactly what they are causing has not been determined but they cause a table corruptions in the database and most often that necessitates closing the forum to be able to repair the post and thread tables. Because our database is so large, this take at least an hour and affects other things on Mothering.com due to the need to close the database server to complete the repair. This results in extended issues such as emails received from concerned members who cannot access the forum during the closure, multi-Q&S threads about the server problems creating posting issues, and the multitude of duplicate posts that appear across the forums as a result of the server burps and which must then be removed by the moderators.
The suspension of mass posting threads includes all threads that are intended to boost post counts and those that are aimed at creating extremely high posting to a single thread. All such threads will be closed or moved to the Games forum, depending on the thread topic/focus. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.