Data Engineers Have Optimal Solution To Restore Comment Function:
Success !!
It appears we have a workable solution achieved. Excellent….
….Welcome Back Gang… let’s test drive this thing.
Run it hard, use this thread to try out the stuff you are familiar doing. Let’s see what we need to tweek modify or adjust to get back to peak operational condition. Share your issues and ideas in comments.
We are no longer on Automattic/WordPress servers and despite the extremely tight forced eviction timeline we have achieved a safe rebuild ten hours ahead of deadline. Quite an accomplishment considering the scale of the task at hand, and a holiday in the middle of it.
There are a few random reports of regional DNS issues and here’s a few tips we are discovering from users:
♦ Make sure you are using the latest version of your browser software. Reports of Mac not reaching through to new site, but when OS “Big Sur” is added things improve.
♦ Make sure your cookies and cache are not returning you to old site activity. I apologize for this issue because clearing your browsing history is always a mess and can often require you to re-enter all saved passwords, but that’s one of the unavoidable issues with an entirely new set of servers and new DNS targeting.
♦ All regional Internet Service Providers (ISP’s), responses for queries and bookmarks launched by users, should be aimed toward our new servers now. Some of them took a long time to update, and there is a familiar pattern to it (discussion for another day).
♦ Remember, while we are using WordPress open source code/software, we are not operating inside the WordPress/Automattic platform. Some proprietary functions of WP/Automattic will not be available. I think the notification bell is one of those functions.
♦ There will be a new email-notification program initiated later today that will allow you to sign up for email notifications of new articles and updates. [In the works] In the interim Twitter users can use the notification function and all articles will cross-post to Twitter.
There are going to be features and site enhancements to come along later. Right now the priority was to keep everything as identical and familiar as possible. We will likely be doing some cool site changes now that we have full proprietary control and ownership of the site.
Thanks again for bearing with us as we work through some technical issues, search for optimal solutions, and fiercely retain the original values and mission priority of the Treehouse. The Truth Has No Agenda
Please be patient if you get hung up in a moderation cue. It may take time to release some comments if they are hung up in moderation. The site admins do a great job with comment moderation and release so it shouldn’t be too much of an issue; and quite frankly, there are likely to be benefits from not having WordPress/Automattic software filtering through the comments as they post. Spam removal will be a priority.
Thank you for your support and fellowship. We will always work diligently to deserve it.
As word spreads… the voices of the rebel alliance are arriving now. The best open-source researchers in the world are firing up their laptops and preparing for the most critical moments in the battle to save our nation. The CTH printing presses are rebuilt, oiled, and the deep rumble of the machinery is slowly building to a deafening roar.
We are extraordinarily thankful… and itching to get FREE VOICES back into this fight.
Love to all,
~ Sundance
Wow…what a ride!
Cool Beans! Yea!
It’ll be worth the wait. This site has always been worth the wait.
Sundance, thanks to you and the engineering team for your superb efforts.
Working well. Good way to start the new month.
Great News!
Testing.
It’s now 1:38 and I’m in baby…..YAAAAHOOOO!
Now, where were we?
If Barr, Wray…etc are MIA, fired them, now.
Hi Sundance and crew. I was wondering if we will be getting daily emails like before. I miss them a lot. Thanks, Camaletta.
Great job Sundance and Tech Crew
Hey…we have no “like” button.
I know. 🙁
I couldn’t access the site other than the Nov 29 update up until now. So far so good.
It works from my iPad now. What a thrill as I have not had a reply option for a few days.
God Bless Sundance and Crew! Thank you!
We are now free to move about the branches. Woo-hoo!
P.S. I like the auto-fill enhancement option to save my name and email!
Step by step
Way to go team!
Expectant waiting
Indeed! Worth the wait, to preserve all those precious comments from years past.
Awesome!
Looks like technical issues are on the mend, nice job!
Very glad to see all back on track!
Congratulations on the move and thanks for all the excellent work.
Fantastic work! Thanks Sundance and team.
Are we back?
Test.
o.o test 2
Is it just me, or is the little bell notification icon (upper right) missing?
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Whatever it takes!
It’s nice to see the site “current” now…I’ve only seen the 11/29 page loading for the past couple of days.
This seems to work quite well. And it’s so comfortable with all our stuff all around us!
Great job, Mission Control! I can’t wait!
Testing reply function 12-1-20,1:50 PM
Praise the Lord!!
Except I am not sure the auto fill feature is working yet. I will try again by clicking “Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.”
I would say if your feet are up and a pillow behind your head relaxed and resting after a harrowing few days to get this monumental task accomplished, this worry is peanuts. Rest on those laurels Sundance for a few and enjoy that we are once again united on these branches.
Testing the comment after logging out of wordpress.com to make sure it works. I plan to cancel my wordpress account accordingly. Sorry to do this to everyone.
Fingers crossed! Getting tired of the dark side of the moon! 😉
Hello! Haven’t we met somewhere before? 😉
God Bless America
Jesus is Lord.
Let’s Ride.
Let’s Roll.
Replying…
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excellent!
Imagine if you will travelling from website A to website B and finding yourself in the Twilight Zone!
Hello everyone! So happy to see all of you!
I missed you guys!!
Withdrawal is not fun — although it does illustrate how important CTH is in my life.
And that’s a GOOD thing!
Now, and not to quibble — will a ‘like’ button be next?
Baby steps are superb — because we’re all adults here!
One more thing…replies seem to be without indent even when you reply to a comment like I did. Not meant as a criticism, but in case someone is wondering what glitches remain. Did I just say glitches?! 🙂
Checking to see if this reply shows up under Oh Henry! ‘s comment as on the other thread had replied to a question (about the latest rumor of China having purchased Dominion) that reply ended up standing on its own, no connection to the post that it was replying to, so seeing if that function now works.
Also , SO Very Glad to see CTH 2.0 up and running!
It worked!
Yay I can comment finally!
Onward and upward
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Guess I can go back to the old old way of leaving a response.. Congrats Sundance and every Free Patriot on the move!!
Hallelujah
Hallelujah!
(btw, if you are praying out there somewhere, which I think you are, thank you, Grandma Covfefe!)