For the past couple of days, my computer has been extremely slow changing pages, but only on this forum. It's taking a minute or more to post a comment, or even to log on from another web page. Anybody else having trouble? Other websites I frequent are running normally. Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
We have asked Paul to weigh in. It may have something to do with all the "guests" we've had the last few days.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
Well, things certainly got back in gear! (No word from Paul but he may be behind all this good news!)
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
Looking at awstats, it looks like we're getting a ton of requests from Frontier networks. It appears to be bot-like. Since I don't think we want to block Frontier entirely, I've opened a ticket requesting that our hosting company add the mod_evasive module to apache which will allow legitimate requests while suppressing bot activity worldwide.
Whatever happened seems to have fixed the slowness for me.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
It got very slow again when the guests were over 500. I see it's okay now (guests 265).
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
Slow again- - - - -8:30 PM Central Time- - - - - Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
Oops, spoke maybe too soon. Sudden slowdown and now with 608 guests??
Craig
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
When I signed on late this morning (about 11:15am CST) there were over 660+ guests and things were pretty durn slow. About 25 minutes later the guest count dropped suddenly to about 378 and things speed back up.
The vast majorty of guest IP's show locations in the far East, like Honk Kong, Vietnam, Singapore etc. (Alibaba and Huawei data centers and the like) that probably have very little to do with our passion. Guess we must be having way too much fun and they need to see what we are about???
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
This is beginning to look like a DOS attack. Does somebody have a grudge against old Chevy trucks?
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
Maybe there are searching for parts sources? They are only guests and not logged in. If you click on some of the threads they are lookng at, some are very very old.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
Currently showing over 900 Guests. Screenshot below shows 180 "Guests" location activity as "Logging in". Vast majority of the IP's shown as "Logging in" are identified as IP originating in Vietnam. Slowing things down again - ARGH!
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
Well, it's 471 guests right now and it's not slow at all. Earlier 300 was the magic number.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
I just know when it's slow I stay off for a while. It's more frustrating to me waiting for the screens to change. Overall, the site has been pretty good. Not many slow days. Thanks to those that manage the site.
~ John in Utah 1946 1/2Ton w/4-speed manual transmission w/1960 235 engine Here We Go Follow in his DITY Bay
- If you think about it, it has been one year ago today!
Took 3 minutes to get to the 1st screen on the site at 0710 CDT today, and another 2 minutes to switch from one catagory to another. 4 members, 228 guests and 0 robots.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12 '52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
Extremely slow loading pages today. In most cases when they do load any attachments/pictures are not available without opening them which is another slow step.
I tried getting on this morning at about 7:30 EST and it was frustratingly slow so I logged out until this evening. Going great now!
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
Yesterday when posting, I'd get an error, but the post was there when I looked. Not sure why I got an error. Next time I'll write the information down.
~ John in Utah 1946 1/2Ton w/4-speed manual transmission w/1960 235 engine Here We Go Follow in his DITY Bay
- If you think about it, it has been one year ago today!
Couldn’t get on this morning at about 7:00 am. It timed out. Tried again five minutes later and it did the same.
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
Forums are exceedingly slow right now (7 PM Alaska time). It took over a minute to respond when going from viewing a post to the forum listing. I couldn't see any specific issues other than being slow, but I also am getting the error message when posting. I'll try and add that message if I get it when I post this.
yep, got the error.
Fatal error: Uncaught TypeError: in_array(): Argument #2 ($haystack) must be of type array, false given in /var/www/html/ubbthreads/libs/user.inc.php:608 Stack trace: #0 /var/www/html/ubbthreads/libs/user.inc.php(608): in_array() #1 /var/www/html/ubbthreads/scripts/addpost.inc.php(668): user->check_group_join() #2 /var/www/html/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php(286): page_addpost_run() #3 {main} thrown in /var/www/html/ubbthreads/libs/user.inc.php on line 608
Last edited by klhansen; 06/07/20253:10 AM. Reason: added error message
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
Again extremely slow right now. I’m able to do stuff but it’s painstakingly slow! No error though.
Last edited by Phak1; 06/07/202511:57 AM.
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
I was on last night between 9 and 10 pm CST. It was annoyingly slow, taking sometimes more than a minute to switch from one page to another. I never got an error message, but did cleanup several duplicate/triplicate posts in several forums.
So far this morning 6-7am has been better, but starting to see delay/slow down signs now after 7am - GRRRRR!!!
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
I just did a quick review (as quick as I can anyway right now) and of the over 400 "Guests" listed as being on-line, there were 30 different "META of Ireland" IPs listed with the activity of "Logging in". Also 50 different guest IPs with the source being Alibaba Cloud Data Center from Hong Kong. Those were not showing as logging in, but reading posts in various forums, but many of the IPs were shown as reading the same posts.
I'm sure this doesn't account for all the slow down, but maybe playing some part. I've taken some screen shots of the data gathered and going to forward to HQ later in case it may be useful.
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
Was slow about 15 minutes ago, but normal just now 8:06 Central.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
It is truly annoying. Even waiting to preview a post. I wanted to post my frustration this morning but it took too long to jump from the menu down to here.
Dan had same angst. He said some took 2 minutes to go from one place to another.
I sure hope Paul can get some answers from our hosting company or whoever.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
And then I get an error message when I hit post. It may be the same one Kevin H got. I get this frequently but I thought it might be my computer.
Quote
Fatal error: Uncaught TypeError: in_array(): Argument #2 ($haystack) must be of type array, false given in /var/www/html/ubbthreads/libs/user.inc.php:608 Stack trace: #0 /var/www/html/ubbthreads/libs/user.inc.php(608): in_array() #1 /var/www/html/ubbthreads/scripts/addpost.inc.php(668): user->check_group_join() #2 /var/www/html/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php(286): page_addpost_run() #3 {main} thrown in /var/www/html/ubbthreads/libs/user.inc.php on line 608
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
I also get error messages when I post a reply and it also duplicates my reply. Eye yie yie!!
Craig
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
"It's BAAAAACCCCKKKK!" Slow page changes and lost posts. "System timed out". Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
Again, I couldn’t get on this morning 7:30am. Just timed out! OK at 8:30.
Edit: posting this took almost 30 seconds!
Last edited by Phak1; 06/09/20252:45 PM. Reason: Added info
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
This was info from my yesterday early morning activity trying to get into and going through the site:
SB was super slow from 5:30-7:00am this morning (Saturday 6/8). I timed different actions, from initial loading the main forum page (not signed in), to logging in, switch forums and attempting to post.
On average each task took from 1 minute 45 seconds to 2 minutes for each activity. Even just clicking the back button to return to a forum from reading a post. Didn't get better until just after 7am, when all of a sudden things sped up to normal page load times of a second or 2.
Member count when first signing in was "2" and guest count just over 300. Up until 7am members on line was rarely more than 6-7, but guest counts often close to 500.
After 7, members at one point was 12 with guest counts still above 300.
Really can get frustrating and wonder if that has to do with fewer members being less active?
This morning it has been better, but still fluctuates at times from regular quick transitions to several second delays. One added thing for yesterday. When I first tried to bring up the SB Main Forum Page, it would not load at all, even after 5 minutes. I clicked on the Stovebolt.com home page and that took more than 2 minutes, then another 2 plus minutes to get to the main forums page. This was even after clearing all my cookies and deleting web history too. I also tried to use both Firefox (my default browser) and Google Chrome with no difference in either browser.
One other note, not knowing if it has any bearing on the problem or not. During the page loading delays yesterday, in every instance the picture in the "News Corner" was always the last thing to load/display with each page change. It seemed to take forever to finish.
PS - I've seen a few older threads with weird characters cropping up again while searching for previous threads.
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
I ran across and flagged the weird character issue yesterday in the DITY forum. I cleared out my cookies yesterday.
I just got the error when I posted this!
Fatal error: Uncaught TypeError: in_array(): Argument #2 ($haystack) must be of type array, false given in /var/www/html/ubbthreads/libs/user.inc.php:608 Stack trace: #0 /var/www/html/ubbthreads/libs/user.inc.php(608): in_array() #1 /var/www/html/ubbthreads/scripts/addpost.inc.php(668): user->check_group_join() #2 /var/www/html/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php(286): page_addpost_run() #3 {main} thrown in /var/www/html/ubbthreads/libs/user.inc.php on line 608
Last edited by Phak1; 06/09/20254:23 PM. Reason: Added error
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
I've been getting that "fatal error" message regularly for over 3 months. Right click, select 'refresh", and the post I'm trying to make usually loads almost instantly. The glacier-slow page changes are here constantly, or so it seems. Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
After studying the lag problem carefully, I have come to the conclusion that we need to upgrade the server. We're getting hammered by googlebots. There is no way to rate limit them, and blocking them entirely is not an option. So, the only option available to us is to increase CPUs and memory to handle the extra load. (Thanks a lot, Google.) I have notified John and Peggy. It's up to them to make the decision. If we do upgrade the server, there wil almost certainly be an interruption in service. We'll try to give you as much advance notice as possible.
With regard to the fatal error message that HotRod mentioned, that's a known problem, already reported to the developers of the forum software. We wait for them to provide a fix.
10:05 PM CDT took about 5 minutes to get to the first screen. 30 seconds to switch to the "use full editor" screen to post this message. 30+ seconds to attach the .jpg file.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12 '52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
... and 2 minutes after posting the above message it is running at normal speed.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12 '52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
Fatal error: Uncaught TypeError: in_array(): Argument #2 ($haystack) must be of type array, false given in /var/www/html/ubbthreads/libs/user.inc.php:608 Stack trace: #0 /var/www/html/ubbthreads/libs/user.inc.php(608): in_array() #1 /var/www/html/ubbthreads/scripts/addpost.inc.php(668): user->check_group_join() #2 /var/www/html/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php(286): page_addpost_run() #3 {main} thrown in /var/www/html/ubbthreads/libs/user.inc.php on line 608
.... when I posted the message immediately above. I backed up 2 screens (back arrow in Google Chrome and most browsers) and came back to see that the message posted above was actually successful.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12 '52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
After studying the lag problem carefully, I have come to the conclusion that we need to upgrade the server. We're getting hammered by googlebots. There is no way to rate limit them, and blocking them entirely is not an option. So, the only option available to us is to increase CPUs and memory to handle the extra load. (Thanks a lot, Google.) I have notified John and Peggy. It's up to them to make the decision. If we do upgrade the server, there wil almost certainly be an interruption in service. We'll try to give you as much advance notice as possible.
With regard to the fatal error message that HotRod mentioned, that's a known problem, already reported to the developers of the forum software. We wait for them to provide a fix.
Thanks for the update Paul. Not great news, but hopefully we can find a way to help make this equipment upgrade happen for the benefit of the entire community now that we know whats needed.
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
A strong cup of coffee and a big hammer, does wonders
Craig
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
"24 Hour Campfire" where I spend a considerable amount of time, also uses UBB software. Maybe a consultation with the people who administer that site might uncover some useful information. The owner of the site is a man named Rick Binn. He's a good guy- - - -he's gotta be to tolerate all the trolls and flame artists who hang out there! Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
Could not believe how long it took me to log in. Like 3-4 minutes
Craig
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
I have been getting the same "Forbidden" screen at login from Goggle Chrome. I can access the site from MSN with no issue. It's still S L O W...
~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400 "The Book of Thor" Read the story in the DITY 1960 Chevrolet C10 "A Family Heirloom" Follow the story in the DITY Gallery '59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
I was able to log in this morning on my laptop using Firefox browser. No issues with speed or actions. I'm still getting the "Forbidden" message on my iPhone which uses the Safari browser. I just tried Google Chrome access on my lap top and did not get the "Forbidden" response. Was able to go straight to the main forums page (unsigned in) and logged in just fine.
Confusing to say the least. I know our guru "baldeagle" is working on the issues and am sure he will share updates when he can.
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
That's the same crazy we are getting. What do you mean "not have access" ... errrrrrr.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
I'm accessing the site via the Duck Duck Go browser (which I typically use anyway) and I'm not having any issues.
Yes, we are working the issue and will hopefully have some resolution on this today.
~ John
A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult.
1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 1963 Kaiser M38A1 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
FYI - I have not been able to access Stovebolt since yesterday morning. I get a page saying the site might be down, but it's not (Pic 1). When clicking on a search link, I get Pic 2. I can access Stovebolt on my iPhone and second desktop computer and my laptop. Right now I did Ctrl+Shift N for incognito mode and it allows me to access the website. I've cleared my cache for the last month and reset my router, but still cannot get access. Very frustrating.
~ John in Utah 1946 1/2Ton w/4-speed manual transmission w/1960 235 engine Here We Go Follow in his DITY Bay
- If you think about it, it has been one year ago today!
John, I get the same screen shots as you are. I tried your Control+Shift+N but that did nothing for me. We are having to "enter" via Duck Duck Go.
Frustrating indeed.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
Err .... and then when I hit post, I get this again:
Fatal error: Uncaught TypeError: in_array(): Argument #2 ($haystack) must be of type array, false given in /var/www/html/ubbthreads/libs/user.inc.php:608 Stack trace: #0 /var/www/html/ubbthreads/libs/user.inc.php(608): in_array() #1 /var/www/html/ubbthreads/scripts/addpost.inc.php(668): user->check_group_join() #2 /var/www/html/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php(286): page_addpost_run() #3 {main} thrown in /var/www/html/ubbthreads/libs/user.inc.php on line 608
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
I have not been able to access the website since yesterday morning so today I decided to try Firefox rather than Chrome and I was able to access and log in okay. For those having trouble would it be possible to use a different browser (Firefox, Edge, or ?) to see if the problem may be related to Chrome?
I cannot explain this. I'm having no problems in Chrome, Safari, or DuckDuckGo. I worked with Utah York last night regarding these issues, and he was able to access the site on his phone and on a different computer. That seems to indicate that the problem is isolated to his main computer, which I know can be frustrating. The hosting company was working on the site yesterday trying to resolve some issue we were having. Today the site seems to be responsive. The new server setup, if we get it, would double the CPUS, increase the cores from 4 to 6, increase the the threads from 8 to 12, and memory by a factor of 4.5. That would allow us to handle a far higher amount of load with no issues. But, it increases the monthly cost by about 25%.
My suggestion would be to dump the cache and all history from your browser and see if that fixes the issue.
I found late last night that even though my laptop browsers (Firefox - default and Google Chrome - secondary) both where restored to access after clearing those browser histories and cookies, my iPhone "Safari" browser was still getting the "Forbidden" response when trying to go to the main forums page (I hadn't cleared the history - duh). I cleared the browser history on the phone and kaboom - access restored!
I did all this without having read Paul's post above -
I hope the message on clearing browser history can get shared so others can regain access as needed.
PS - Before starting to type this post there was no lag time between various actions and page switching, but as I went to click post reply, the action time took 15-30 seconds to actually happen. Still something going on that is affecting action speeds - Booo!!!
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
I am having trouble on my iPad, phone and PC. Had to use Microsoft browser at my office to access and post this. But yes, still getting the forbidden or no access screens.
Mike - I got a reply from Nick that after he cleared his browser history this morning, he was able to get back in through his usual browser. Can't hurt to give it a try.
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
I have tried clearing my Chrome browser history without improving my ability to access the site using Chrome so using Firefox for now. It's a little challenging as I use Chrome for everything else but at least I have a path to gain access.
I am wondering at least part of the problem might be VPN settings? For some sites I frequent I need to disable my VPN and later after posting a comment or reply resetting the VPN. It’s a hassle, but does cause me to think twice before posting.
Hoping someone can help. I cannot get on at all on my laptop. (apple macbook air) but have no issues on my iphone (apple 14 plus). Macbook is using Chrome as a browser, iphone is safari. Below are the responses I get on the laptop. Test page when i try to enter our site, forbidden when i try to access a tab I've had open.
"it's only old if you can't find a use for it; otherwise it's cool and i'll use it."
I saw those same pages yesterday. I was using Chrome as my browser. Gdads51 suggested that I clear the browser's history and cookies. I did as he suggested and it is now working. (If for some reason it doesn't work, try using a different browser.
Good Luck!
Nick 1940 KC Model 1/2 Ton Pickup Project (with '37-'39 Bed and what we think is a '42-'46 Frame) Taos, New Mexico
Forbidden You don't have permission to access this resource.
Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604 In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell." "They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel."
My IPad defaults to Safari which hasn’t let me in for a 2 or 3 days. At John and Pegs suggestion I downloaded DuckDuckGo and finally was able to get in. I thought the entire site was down.
Hopefully, things get back to normal soon.
John
~ J Lucas 2006 GMC Envoy 4.2 I6 2023 Ram 2500/Cumins 6.7 I6 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Wife’s) 2002 Silverado 2500 Gas 6.0 1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton 1942 Chevy 1.5-Ton SWB In the Gallery My Flicker Photos!
Has anyone that's gotten the test page and/or Forbidden page display, that then got online using another browser, tried to clear the "cookies" through the button under your username list??? (see pic below)
It could be that you need to do both - clearing your original browser history/cookies and the Stovebolt "cookies" to restore access for the original browsers?
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
Reluctantly took the steps to clear Google Chrome browser / cache, and now able to use Chrome to log into Stovebolt.com. (Also cleared / expired Stovebolt cookies as had been recommended here).
I was continuing to have problems with Chrome but finally deleted all of my history, cookies, etc. for all time (not just recent) and have access again using Chrome.
I'm not smart enough to know what may have been causing the problem but hopefully this is a long term fix.
It appears all that cleaning may be helpful but the culprit may be the UBB upgrades they did recently. I'll let Paul explain better. Shoot, I had a hard time remembering how to clear my cache.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
Seems like it is working again! Thanks Paul, for all your magic!
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck "The Flag Pole" In the Stovebolt Gallery 1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!
Again, failed to login on my go to, Duck Duck Go, Chrome and finally got in on Edge. Cleared history, cookies but to no help. Using Edge, posting or changing to anything takes over 30 seconds. Very fustrating!
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
2 hours ago when I signed in this morning it was 2+ minutes per activity/function. Now significantly faster, but still having a posting issue in the DITY Galleries. I posted about that elsewhere. Absolutely frustrating!
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
Same for me. We have Firefox running for regular stuff. DDG for only Stovebolt. Have an email alert to Paul ... dear me.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
Wow, 516 guests? And it's still running fast for me, using Google Chrome. Still getting an error message each time I reply, that duplicates my message.
Craig
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
Cleared out my history, seems to working now.. Thanks Paul
~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400 "The Book of Thor" Read the story in the DITY 1960 Chevrolet C10 "A Family Heirloom" Follow the story in the DITY Gallery '59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
Same here, no go using Chrome. Works with Safari but slow............
Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604 In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell." "They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel."
Last 2-3 days, have had good luck. Now it's a no go with GOO GO. Already cleared our my history, cache, etc, numerous time recently. argh
Craig
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
Still messed up here at HQ ... we share your pain.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
I WORKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! Paul will post the details shortly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
My "Forbidden" issue has been resolved after receiving a direct email update from Paul. Current access and page to page/activity times are greatly sped up. Only seeing a couple of seconds lag time vs a couple of minutes.
Thanks You Paul!!!
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
Now I'm getting "Your connection is not private" with each click. ARGH!
Craig
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
Today's access and actions have been much speedier with no error message on my end (knock on wood)!
Have also seen a big increase in posting activity (new posts/replies in the last 24 hours), so it looks likes folks are getting back in and active again - YAY!
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
Gateway Timeout The gateway did not receive a timely response from the upstream server or application.
... after waiting 2+ minutes for initial login about 8:40 am CST today.
Tried again 10-15 minutes later and all is well.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12 '52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
Here at HQ, today (right now at least) is far better than yesterday. It's noon Central time. First day of summer.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
12:27 PM- - - - -glacier speed log-in 40 miles away in Tennessee! Page changes are normal speed, however! Most likely the fault of my local ISP! Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
1:30 now and it's awful again. Has been worse but trying to get things done ... well, it's frustrating as all get out.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
1:30 now and it's awful again. Has been worse but trying to get things done ... well, it's frustrating as all get out. And now, I'm getting timed out. blahhhhhhhhh
Last edited by Peggy M; 06/20/20256:36 PM.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
I didn't get on till after 7:30 pm tonight. A little slow for initial loading, signing in and first couple of forum pages. My first attempted reply resulted in the below error message. Happened two more times and then things sped back up to mostly normal action times.
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
All I could get was an "Error 404" for about 2 weeks. Obviously, I could get back on today.
~~ Jethro 1954 3100 Back to Life In the Dity Gallery 1951 3100 (gone) / 1956 4400 (still in the neighborhood) / 1957 6400 with dump body (retired) / 1959 3100 panel (in the woods junked) / 1978 Custom Deluxe K10 / 1993 S-10 4.3 / 2004 Chevy Crew Cab / 1945 John Deere H / 1952 John Deere B / 1966 John Deere 2510 / 1967 John Deere 1020
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
(No word from Paul but he may be behind all this good news!)
They are only guests and not logged in. If you click on some of the 
