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    Sky broadband issues

    It appears there is an issue that many are having logging on to Rtoc with sky broadband.

    Once I'm on 3G it now works, but not for sky...

    What's going on as the group on FB there is a big post up on it.

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Sounds like a sky issue. I'm on BT, and it's blazing.

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Good for you Gordon. But that doesn't help the many members that have sky broadband. Do we all ring up? Or is it the site not allowing it?

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    It'll be some kind of DNS issue with SKY. Best to ring them.
    It won't be the RTOC end.

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Errrgh

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    whats the error you're getting?

    what happens when you navigate to http://91.215.180.207/boards

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Ring sky you prat.

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Not working with a few systems it seems and the numbers on here bear that out, not all the missing members will be with sky surely? Is it a problem with the rtoc server and those particular providers?

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Same thing is happening at the misses house with her sky boardband.

    Maybe they've started blocking naughty sites and it some how associating RTOC as one of those sites. Had something similar when Vodafone first started doing 3g internet many years ago and to ring them up and opt out.

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Quote Originally Posted by Logg View Post
    Same thing is happening at the misses house with her sky boardband.

    Maybe they've started blocking naughty sites and it some how associating RTOC as one of those sites. Had something similar when Vodafone first started doing 3g internet many years ago and to ring them up and opt out.
    Same my sky one isnt working.

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Strange thing is i'm on Sky broadband and its been working fine for me

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Quote Originally Posted by Markey Mark (BD) View Post
    Strange thing is i'm on Sky broadband and its been working fine for me
    Working fine on my sky bb too

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Barely anybody online.... I'm not making it up, there's an issue.

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Quote Originally Posted by JRP View Post
    Barely anybody online.... I'm not making it up, there's an issue.
    Got to agree mate, never known it so quiet on here all weekend

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Also on sky and its been fine.

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Can't get on connected to my WiFi but mobile network is fine. Tesco.

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Bt is fine, but my tmobile 3G has issues.

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    I haven't been able to get on all weekend and I'm with sky, was out earlier without wifi and connected fine on 3G. Had to disable wifi as can't get on, all other sites are fine. Brings up an error message that the server cannot be found

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Same here also using Sky. Currently using a remote server to access the site tonight.

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Yep my Sky wasn't working over the weekend either. Only on Rtoc though.

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    its being blocked at the isp
    if i connect through sky broadband or through 3mobile on a 3g connection it wont find it but on both devices i can route my connection via a VPN to the states and get straight on.
    both ways it uses the exact same connection as before the only difference is the data stream through the isp is encrypted so it doesnt get filtered.

    turns out the men in tinfoil hats were right

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    For anyone struggling to connect, can you use a proxy site in the mean time until the isp unblocks the site? I guess though that anyone who can't connect can't see this message either. D'oh

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    It's not working for me at work either! Ok on my phone and at home too!

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Has anyone got in contact with there Internet provider ask what's up?

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    im having the issue with 3 different providers and my 3g so i cant see it being an issue there more here. im now on with gords help running through hidemyass.com to gain access, no issues what so ever with any other websites though, just rtoc.org. even now its loggig in and out and i cant get to certain areas but i put that down to running through hidemyass

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    FB post about ip black listing.

    So I researched this, then researched getting a new IP address to see if it was that.

    Sky technicians on a forum said reset router.

    Now I'm back on, could be a dodgy block of IP addresses?

    But I know nothing apart from basics.

    Now the server can't be found again..... Bollox back on 3G and slow connection

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    sky have just told me the issue isnt with them and probably the website host?

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Quote Originally Posted by Adey aka Ewok View Post
    sky have just told me the issue isnt with them and probably the website host?
    Brilliant well done the WOK.

    What's the committee going to do then? I appreciate its in your own time but it would be nice to know.

    Thanks

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Ian S is dealing with this... By host thought rtoc was down completly.....which clearly it isnt!!

    I have told Ian S that we do have access..

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    i explained that its an issue with sky customers mainly and that im using a mask website to gain access, they know the score and had a look themselves and were able to find rtoc. they are having a look into it but said as they could access it and i/others couldnt that the host site was possibly blocking ip address' ?

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Quote Originally Posted by Penfold aka The Dealer View Post
    Ian S is dealing with this... By host thought rtoc was down completly.....which clearly it isnt!!

    I have told Ian S that we do have access..
    Thank you.

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Hurrrahhhh

    Iv just managed to get on after 2 days, virgin media is now working on the laptop but my 3network android is still unable to log me on.

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Well as of 23:47 last night I still couldn't find the site via Virgin Media but my Vodafone 3G has been working all the time. Last access to www.rtoc.org via Virgin on Thursday.

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    I am with Virgin and its still not working using conventional methods

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Im with sky and not been able to get on since last Friday - now logged on at work which is fine. All quite annoying really as it means I have to sit and watch sh**e tv with the misses...!

    Can someone please sort ASAP for my own sanity.

    Thanks

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Ive had a problem with both my computer and mobile,

    Cant log on on my phone on EE

    Cant log on on my computer with mediaforce internet provider,

    Can however log on at my parents using their BT

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    For all those still having issues I will say it again,
    YOU NEED TO GET A VPN SERVICE
    this site is being blocked by various ISPs as are many other sites, this is how the Internet is going to be in the uk from now on, areas of social networks and forums are automatically being blocked by ISPs
    There are numerous and complex reasons for this which would take me hours to lay out but to put it simply big money and governments want greater control of the web because at the moment it works against them not for them.

    I can't see this being fixed by the hosting company as they have no control over this.

    Avast are currently offering a free trial of their VPN service or for multi platform support have a look at a company called "private Internet access"

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Quote Originally Posted by Phoenix Autosport View Post
    YOU NEED TO GET A VPN SERVICE
    this site is being blocked by various ISPs as are many other sites, this is how the Internet is going to be in the uk from now on, areas of social networks and forums are automatically being blocked by ISPs
    There are numerous and complex reasons for this which would take me hours to lay out but to put it simply big money and governments want greater control of the web because at the moment it works against them not for them.

    I can't see this being fixed by the hosting company as they have no control over this.
    I think you are wrong. Big time.

    Its a problem with the host. Not the World Wide Blocking Police ..

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Quote Originally Posted by Phoenix Autosport View Post
    For all those still having issues I will say it again,
    YOU NEED TO GET A VPN SERVICE
    this site is being blocked by various ISPs as are many other sites, this is how the Internet is going to be in the uk from now on, areas of social networks and forums are automatically being blocked by ISPs
    There are numerous and complex reasons for this which would take me hours to lay out but to put it simply big money and governments want greater control of the web because at the moment it works against them not for them.

    I can't see this being fixed by the hosting company as they have no control over this.

    Avast are currently offering a free trial of their VPN service or for multi platform support have a look at a company called "private Internet access"
    My work are their own ISP. We do not serve the public, we host infrastructure for large organisations. We don not implement blocking, or respect blacklists.
    I cannot access the RTOC from work.

    This is not an ISP issue.
    The hosting company have already confirmed that this is their issue that's affecting a chunk of their server estate.

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    I find it strange that Gordon turns up on the boards and the site goes to p1ss....

    I've got my eye on you

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    So a VPN is the solution. lol. This is a joke if you ask me.

    I run an IT company and never in a million years would this issue have been going on for so long. It would also not wash with my customers suggesting a workaround that your average end user cannot create. I have access to hundreds of servers in different counties and geographical locations no issues accessing RTOC.

    RTOC are paying for a service that is not being delivered. The SLA has been exceeded and you need to employ someone to resolve this. I can't see any real action being taken and stupid advice being offered keeping the community in the dark. The common denominator here is that thousands cannot access RTOC but these thousands of users are not seeing a problem when accessing any other website. Generally in IT the common denominator is generally the issue.

    I would be shifting the site immediately to a better web host.

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Quote Originally Posted by mingblus3 View Post
    So a VPN is the solution. lol. This is a joke if you ask me.

    I run an IT company and never in a million years would this issue have been going on for so long. It would also not wash with my customers suggesting a workaround that your average end user cannot create. I have access to hundreds of servers in different counties and geographical locations no issues accessing RTOC.

    RTOC are paying for a service that is not being delivered. The SLA has been exceeded and you need to employ someone to resolve this. I can't see any real action being taken and stupid advice being offered keeping the community in the dark. The common denominator here is that thousands cannot access RTOC but these thousands of users are not seeing a problem when accessing any other website. Generally in IT the common denominator is generally the issue.

    I would be shifting the site immediately to a better web host.
    Couldn't agree more. I know this is no ones fault on the club, BUT this is costing the club money, No new members are able to access and not many can access the club shop.this makes the site on a whole look really bad :/

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    sucks not being able to see the for sale section, might be bits im missing out on buying lol.

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    The problem of just moving the site os not that straight forward, our site is very unique, uses a lot of old software and some is not supported but a lot of hosts... And who do we choose to host our site... We have been let done on more than one occasion....

    Our current host has been perfect up until now (can't remember the last time the server has gone down in the last 2-3 years... Costs are very good aswell, we have been speaking about a dedicated server... With a much better back up package and support... But the cost are nearly 40% more...

    Lets give our current host a few more days to sort this out....

    But in the meantime we are looking at other options to get the website up and running fully to the masses....

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Quote Originally Posted by mingblus3 View Post
    I would be shifting the site immediately to a better web host.
    Who do you suggest that host should be?

    Who's going to liase with them throughout the purchase, migration, testing and teething issues of the site? You?
    No one gets paid to run RTOC, it's done in the committee's spare time. It's a thankless task, believe me.

    Ian's currently dealing with the hosts, and if it doesn't get resolved soon then i would expect that he'd be looking for a new host capable of providing a fully managed vbulletin service. Again, if you can suggest a host for this am sure he'd appreciate it.

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    I am not here for a dispute or disagreement. I have the means to access the site but many others don't. I am also part of the community to help out where I can.

    I would be more than happy to assist Ian of course and offer some advice/recommend alternate hosts to do the job if its needed.

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Rtoc has vanished from google. For me anyway, I normally tap Rtoc in the search bar and it comes up. Not now

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Yep johns right it's vanished from the top of search.. As that's how I log on.

    But I've been fine with logging on all the time this has been going on.

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    Not on google.... Great, things just get worse...

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    Re: Sky broadband issues

    how long does it take to sort, as of tonight itll of been playing funny buggers for a week

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