Yesterday afternoon, in an effort to patch a WordPress security vulnerability, the server network (not us) installed an update. Unfortunately, that update took down the website for a short period around 4:30pm ET Friday and continues to be problematic.
In an effort to get the website back online, the quick fix was to reinstall an older theme of CTH to provide the server engineers time to troubleshoot the problem on their end. The issue was not created by us, and we sincerely apologize for the disruption as this is corrected.
Our website is currently running on the older WordPress theme that existed prior to the optimization that took place early in 2021 when we relaunched CTH 2.0.
This is the reason why the site looks and feels different, and why the mobile device responses are not as compatible.
Essentially, right now CTH is running on the old theme that was designed specifically for desktop/laptop users. I am told that engineers are working on resolving the issue, returning server compatibility and returning the website to the optimized CTH 2.0 theme.
I do not know how long it will take them to correct the issue. Again, my sincere apologies for the site issues you may be experiencing right now, and I appreciate your patience.
~ Sundance
Thanks for the update, I thought I had warped back in time. Best of luck.
I was not concerned until I saw “WordPress Error”. Then I smacked my palm to forehead….
As a Professional Engineer, registered in 2 states, these staff are not engineers.
They are technicians probably and I hope they achieve success in the shortest possible time.
Sundance, absolutely no apology necessary for me, just glad to be welcomed here! Thank You!
Amen!
Agree. Stuff happens that is out anyone’s control. It made me appreciate this site more, if that’s possible. I felt as if I’d been placed in a gulag. I was just relieved that it wasn’t a malevolent deliberate taking down of what I’ve come to think of as my essential go to place.
I always fall back to using the GeneratePress theme for WordPress. But, like an addict, I must avoid theme/design work because I lose myself in it.
Sundance, thanks for the info.
This site is absolutely critical, so any issues that pop up create curiosity.
Thanks for this place, Sundance.
no need to apologize. thanks for the update.
Slainte to the staff at CTH
”Mad Kitty” is a close second to “Suspicious Kitty”. He’s still my favorite!
No problem.
Love the retro look.
Feels like old times.
Thanks for all that you do…
No apologies are needed. The thanks is to you for all that you do. It was apparent something had gone awry and it’s good to know nothing serious happened and that you had a back up way to keep the site up and running. So this seems as good as any time to say: THANK YOU!!!
Liking this smaller version.
Ok.
Get well soon!
Like this “old” format better than the new because responses to posts aren’t in smaller font and are easier to read.
Thank you Sundance- but of course no apologies are ever needed!
Whenever the site goes down, my only worry is that it is an attack by the Enemies.
God bless you and yours always. Merry Christmas from New York.
That’s not Suspicious Kitty, that’s Pissed Off Kitty. All good Sundance, much love!
Love that pissed off Kitty! Thanks for all you do Sundance!
That might not be a pissed off look on that kitty. Could be a “I could eat your eyeballs if you lie down” look.
Mad Kitty! Hysterical. I wondered what was happening on my phone and looked here for an update.
No problem!
Phones are for phone calls, not surfing the internet. PCMR++ :p
I thought WordPress is a “Woke” organization.
That was wordpress.com (which hosts free sites), the site now uses WordPress software from wordpress.org. It is a totally different organization.
Thanks for the update Sundance et al. I don’t say much but read your site everyday, Happy Holidays to you and all.
I makes zee sour face just like zee Sour Face Cat, No?
Any and all growing pains are worth having this site and this community.
Love, love, love the disgruntled kitty pic!
Wondering if the update that WordPress was doing is in reaction to the Log4j vulnerability this short video speaks of:
On a support thread at WordPress.org (https://wordpress.org/support/topic/is-the-log4j-vulnerability-an-issue/):
Is the Log4j vulnerability an issue?
“WordPress, plugins and themes are using PHP as server-side language.
log4j is a component for Java servlets. It’s another programming language and it is not used in WordPress ecosystem …”
Thank you, that’s good to know.
Was reading today’s Malwarebyte’s blog – it appears that Emotet has returned and wreaking havoc on WordPress platforms:
https://blog.malwarebytes.com/trojans/2021/12/emotets-back-and-it-isnt-wasting-any-time
Thanks for keeping the site running during the disruption of the platform owners. This has been a busy week for we IT folks
Thanks, Sundance and Menagerie, deep from our hearts !!!! Thanks for 4 very productive years
We love sincerity,transparency and courageous visits with DOJ officials at a critical time..
We love straight and true true current event and 45 progress reports amidst the flak.
In context, , what ase a few hours of downtime ? Hugs from Vince & al.
No apologies necessary!
I literally thank Heaven for this site.
Love the angry Kitty photo!
Thank you Sundance for the update. Thought I went back in time suddenly with the old format.
‘WE THE PEOPLE’ need you secure on the SOAPBOX OF LIBERTY’. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
THAT was SCARY. For a few minutes, I thought, “What if they succeed in taking this down?”
Me too, Hyacinth. I thought the organized crime syndicate had gotten to us and starting having withdrawal symptoms. Did a hard shutdown of my iPad and cleared my browser but nothing worked. In desperation, I went to my laptop and it worked. Was trying to figure out how we’d all connect again.
Sometimes I fully think it will happen, other times not so much. I work from home, in an “essential” industry (insurance, lol).
In all honesty, burn it to the ground, the strong will survive and there will be a rebirth.
I’m impressed it is up at all with such issues. Sundance, you are always on top of all situations. Truly impressive. Always have a Plan B!
Merry Christmas!
As the walls continue to close in on the “Bad Guys” expect a number of internet website disruption. Some call it periods of “blackout”. They will do everything and anything to thwart the TRUTH.
Angry kitty is a true classic! Do not put your fingers in the carrier!
😀
I like “Who wants to know?” and “I just got up” of these cat offerings. I think there must be parallel visuals for dogs……I just got one of those looks from my big lab….I think it is the “Did what now?” look he uses when I find evidence of one of his boundary-pushing behaviors.
No prob! We’re all happy to read whatever you provide in whatever form.
Thanks for the update. No apologies needed.. We just wonder when problems occur if Shenanigans from the take down folks is happening..
just relieved the globalists did not take you down!
Many thanks to all involved in the fix, and keep up the good work.
The Tree will abide.
Thank you for the heads up. And as my mentor says, “suspicious cats are….suspicious”. On such a explosive weekend for information, for it to unexpectedly happen?
No need to apologize. We’re with you, come hell or high water. 🙂 A small service disruption is nothing compared to 2020-2022.
I thought I was dumped in the bin again,
Thanks for the update. Everytime I see one of these problems it worries me. Just made a donation to help cover SD’s costs.
Thought I was having a flashback! Lol
Thanks for the explanation, and making this the best site on the internet for Conservatives.
Thanks For The Update. I took some time to play Pong while you were making the repairs.
No problem. This site is too valuable to lose so periodic maintenance should be tolerated by all Treepers. The CTH Team does a yeomans job keeping it up and functioning 99.9+% of the time.
There’s a cat-face for every situation!
It’s fine no worries.
Sundance and Crew~ All is well as long as CTH group ‘sees’ you guys. You have been my shining light since 2016. XOXO
Thanks for the explanation. I wondered, but didn’t panic.
Thanks for the update.
I wondered about your health.
I wondered if you retired and gave up.
I wondered if you were captured and put in solitary confinement.
I wondered if there was bail.
I wondered if the FBI took your computers.
I’m PLEASED to learn that you are still at work..
Sundance, you are one of a kind and impossible to replace..
CTH is the Last Refuge.
I’m curious about how a WordPress update affected the site, since WP was the reason 2.0 had to be created from scratch?
No apologies necessary.
Time to make a donation is now, if you can.
Thanks for everything you do, Sundance & crew.
There are two separate “WordPress” from the same company: WordPress, the service and online hosting platform for easy and available free tier blogging; and WordPress, the open source code, framework, and libraries.
The later is what people can use on their own servers independently of WordPress hosting services.
“the service and online hosting platform for easy and available free tier blogging”
I assume that’s for those with non #Conservative opinions! 😉
But, I agree about the donation.
I followed Sundance on twitter for years, until my accounts were permanently suspended circa Jan 06, 2021 but I do still subscribe to CTH via email and post my selections from there onto GAB. (Always attributed!)
Where most are favourably received!
I will send a humble donation after posting this!
Merry Christmas and bless all the good people and pray for the healing of all the – not-so-good ones!
Done!