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Due to the volume of people trying to access TalkLeft during live events like debates, our server has had "issues" to say the least. The site slows down and often becomes inaccessible. One reason is there are controls on how many people can try to access it at once so the server doesn't crash. TalkLeft is on its own server and it's a big and powerful one, but it's just not enough to handle the intense traffic bursts that these events bring. Also, the average time visitors spend on TalkLeft is huge compared to other sites...almost 5 minutes.

In anticipation of Tuesday's election night, we're adding another server today to share the load. Colin at Scoophost, our webmaster, is also tweaking some other things.

Normally we'd do this at night, so that if the site goes down during the process, fewer readers will notice. But, we're doing it now.

Should the site go down today, that's why and it will be back up as soon as any kinks get ironed out.

Thanks for your patience and your readership. And yes, site donations are always appreciated.

You can use this as another open thread if you'd like.

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    Your growth makes me happy so please (none / 0) (#1)
    by athyrio on Thu Feb 28, 2008 at 11:13:01 AM EST
    everyone donate to this very fair blog of political happenings....They are few and far between....

    Yes! (none / 0) (#2)
    by NJDem on Thu Feb 28, 2008 at 11:24:35 AM EST
    Congrats on being a victim of your own success :)

    Considering that this is an open thread, check this link out.  It's also at mydd, btw.  

    The BO camp has issued a statement, but hasn't flatly denied the conversation took place.  I'm sure they'll be more to come, especially considering Lou Dobbs' segment last night.  

    I think this is an indication of success (none / 0) (#3)
    by andgarden on Thu Feb 28, 2008 at 11:38:30 AM EST
    Congrats Jeralyn.

    Almost 5 minutes? (none / 0) (#4)
    by spit on Thu Feb 28, 2008 at 11:40:07 AM EST
    Hell, I have to get a life.

    HRC has a blog post on the Huff (none / 0) (#5)
    by NJDem on Thu Feb 28, 2008 at 08:00:22 PM EST
    who woulda thunk it?  link