Data Engineers Have Optimal Solution To Restore Comment Function:
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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
Testing my Avatar 🙂
YAY – it worked. Thank you for the instructions DancesWithWolverines 🙂
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Great news. Here in the mtns of Nv the Treehouse is our best source of reliable information. I cut the cable 12 years ago and feel better every new day. Thanks for all you do and thanks to the many terrific Treepers.
Well, I was having issues , basically Nov 30 Pres Thread was on my favs since the 30. Only 12/comments showed up today. First time I’ve seen comments!
I saw the Barr stuff on Rantingly from Sundance a little while.ago. So, I hit the home button on the article and just got EVERYTHING!! So I bookmarked that?
When I was searching for CTH Monday, the.30th, the Internet was not very forthcoming!! Just an FYI
Wow. New site must have taken some time to reach me. I checked in several times until 1am last night only to see old articles and no comments. Now, this morning, it seems like everyone got the memo long before I did. Fine with me. I’m usually late to the party anyway. Glad to see we’re back in the fight.
Having real person moderation is probably going to be too slow for this site. Moderation is ok, but once you are cleared, moderation should be suspended for that individual. We are a good bunch, and moderation is unnecessary for existing members. Free speech dies quickly with too much moderation.
We’re moving away from the Seattle Eastside area. Getting new home inspection as I write this now in Montana. Would have stayed and fought but I still have a daughter to raise and a wife that can work via remote now. Goodbye Inslee and messed up school district that wants to raise my child and get rid of their parents.
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Why is my name showing and not my handle?
Adrem, Phyllis, please remove my name or take down all of my comments.
I’m lazy. Please forgive me if you answered this elsewhere.
Are we able to follow your site in the WordPress app?
I still see your old posts, but nothing since Nov. 30.
I’m following: The Last Refuge, theconservativetreehouse .com, usually posted by Sundance.
On the upside (or downside), when I searched for “The Last Refuge” or “Sundance”, I discovered many more blogs to follow and add to my “I’m going to Pocket that but probably won’t find time to read it.” list.
Maybe I need to check over your website again for the answer.
No, signing up to get notified by email won’t help. I get a dozen or more emails “newsletters” (or “Show Notes” as Dan Bongino irritatingly calls them) in my in box and seldom find time to open them and click the links.
I’m impressed that you accomplished the transition “below budget and ahead of schedule” as The Donald likes projects to do.
Feels like being a test pilot!
“My reaction was that it was a piece of cake. There was no problem; it was very easy to do. I was told that when I got to Mach 1, I should operate the controls through their full deflections. That meant I was to move the controls to full nose up, full nose down, full right roll, full led roll and to kick the rudders just to satisfy myself that the shock waves at Mach 1 left some control but that they were relatively weak at that speed. Since other guys had done it before me, I didn’t worry too much and it was pretty much like they said it would be.
“It’s true that there was a little tiny bit of buffeting and a little tiny bit of wing dropping ; or rocking laterally as I went through the speed of sound, but it was quite controllable. Although at Mach l the controls were not very responsive, as soon as you got through Mach 1, good control response returned because then the wing was all in supersonic flow; the shock wave was attached to the leading edge and the controls were in nice flow again, ; whereas when you were going through the speed of sound, the shock waves danced on the control surfaces and caused the loss of control. Being in a P-51 in a steep dive with the controls shaking would be of far more concern to me than being in the X-1.”
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Well Lord Have Mercy! Look at your new digs, I like the place.
Welcome Home friends, I missed you guys. This ol alleycat has been sick since day before Thanksgiving, but I’m better now and ready for a good fight. Just point the way Sundance.
I hope no one as usurped my little twig as I am looking for my usual place to sit and lurk. Cas
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will this be the “magic time”
it worked. apparently e-mailing my complaint to the host is the way to go. Thanks.
Howdy!
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Praise to our Almighty God for His mighty work in helping you achieve this monumental task to keep this truth bearing community together.
Amen brother.
Long time lurker, first time commenter… testing!
Congratulations on a successful transition!
Treepers welcome back! Sundance the team executed this move flawlessly.
Congratulations! Wooo!
I would be splendid if I could post once again, Let’s find out!
Ruh roh – doesn’t seem like I can post. I’ll try once more.
Sorry – it did work! So happy the Treehouse is free, functional and ready to rock.
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Our new home looks great!
I found my limb, it’s comfy
Hallelujah! Had a few bad moments yesterday when I couldn’t find the the Treehouse!
Can I come back in , it’s been really cold out here ?
Hello, hello!
Hallelujah!
Well hallelujah!!!!! Was so bereft without my Last Refuge. Thanks to Sundance and the team.
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Oh…heavy sigh of relief. So much has been happening with my identity lately and now I thought that my being hostage to wordpress was going to block me.
Congratulations, Sundance and please look for an email from me with the name Pornchai Moontri in the subject line…it relates to prayer requests.
God bless.
Hooray!
Thanks for all your hard work!
still having trouble viewing updated comments… is this still a problem for others here].
You also have RSS, don’t forget about that!! https://theconservativetreehouse.com/feed/
Congratulations! Thanks to CTH and Sundance I am an INFORMED voter! Could not do without you. Gods Speed!
I am able to see all the replies, I have never said anything but love to read all.
Working again?
YAY!!!!!!!!
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Is this requirement to post a comment in order to see all replies a form of signing in?
Glad Sundance found a bigger tree for all the Treepers. If WordPress thought to silence us it’s been a major fail because I see many new names here. Trying to marginalize Sundance has just increased the Treehouse’s fame and broadened its reach. Good job Sundance and crew!
Seems same old…same old! Congrats on the transition to freedom!
Welcome Back! Thank you Sundance and crew for all of your hard work.
I hope I got my friends back!
Hi! That’s me….formerly known as Dixie. Good to be back with Sundance and CTH.
Hello fellow treepers from my little twig in the center of the tree! Oh how I’ve missed you!!
I’m baaaack – hopefully.
Good afternoon everyone.
Hello
This is awesome!!!
Thank you to all for your hard work!
Does anyone know how to format for your phone?