Signal Boost: Return of the DDoS

Originally posted by deathpixie at Signal Boost: Return of the DDoS

For those wanting to know more about the recent DDoS attacks, yes, it looks like it was the Russian government trying to shut down the dissidents again.

As I said last time, while it's frustrating not to have access, LJ is a lot more than a social network platform. From the article:

"LiveJournal isn’t just a social network. It’s also a platform for organizing civic action. Dozens of network projects and groups mobilize people to solve specific problems — from defending the rights of political prisoners to saving endangered historic architecture in Moscow."

So while I know many are considering the move over to Dreamwidth and other such sites, supporting LJ is a way we can help support those who use it for more than a writing/roleplaying/social venue.


Also, as a FYI, LJ is giving paid users effected by the outage two weeks of paid time as compensation.

Dear muse...stuff it! aka H50 long fic of doom

Muse: Hey about writing a H50 story that involves Steve's training as a SEAL? Like actual back story and stuff.

Me: Oh, cool.

Muse: It'll only require a dozen e-mails between friends, a few late night phone calls, studying countless websites, downloading ten articles---

Me: Please stop now.

Muse: Too late. I'm dug in.

Me: You do realize that I hate you, right?

Muse: You love it and you know it.




Tonight I might actually catch-up on LJ.