Tickle Theatre Community down

[Dr. Bill Kobb]

Hey all:

Tickle Theatre is down for some maintenance. I was just wondering if anyone knew how long this typically takes? It's been almost two days now. :idunno:

Thanks,

Kobb

[venray]

It isnt just maint...it is an entire change of server as per HDS a few days ago.....

HisDivineShadow
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Server move ahoy.
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Due to some technical difficulties on the administrative end, the TickleTheater will be changing servers in the near future. Downtime should be minimal, but expect some. Posted, you will be kept, in the event this changes. Expect the forum to be turned off or unavailable not too long from now.

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No telling how long it will take to get things up and running...

[HisDivineShadow]

As the Rayman said, the timetable is somewhat murky. The wildcard for most will tend to be DNS propagation. The server may very well be all moved and happy, but until DNS settings shift for everyone you may still be seeing the old site. I imagine another day or two at the absolute most will go by before it is up for nearly everyone.

EDIT: Looks like the site has properly propagated. Traceroutes point to the correct IP address. I imagine our server admin will turn the boards back on any time now. He's probably making sure nothing got lost in the shuffle.

[Dr. Bill Kobb]

Oh, okay! :cool2:

Somehow, I had missed the memo on that. Very good, then! I will look for things to be back up and running again soon.

Thanks Venray and HDS! :)

[korn_ste]

I knew it was coming but didn't know it would be this weekend, i had some Artwork to post aswell - can't wait for it to be back up n running......... feel like someones cut off my right arm (lol)

[HisDivineShadow]

And we're back up now. Thanks for your patience, all! =)

[daddy]

Good news HDS!!! Ya know, I think it is so great that two different communitys can co-exist like TT and TMF do without all the bashing of each other. Not too many "groups" have such a luxary! Keep up the good work.

peace out,
daddy

[Dr. Bill Kobb]

Very well-spoken, Daddy! :cool:

[StuGatz9]

I agree about co-existing. There are certainly enough of us tickle and feet and armpit and wherever else lovers to go around so that each site gets its share.

On another note: I've belonged to TickleTheater for quite some time and I noticed that after their last overhaul, you couldn't simply click on a pic to view it enlarged then hit the back button. It actually opened a new window for viewing that pic that had to be closed before you could look at another pic.

Now, here's the odd part. After viewing a few pics on their site that way, my Windows functions would cease to operate and I'd have to restart my computer, then everything would work as usual. After this happened to me on 3 separate occasions, I stopped going into the site for fear that my computer would get permanently screwed up.

Anyone else with this issue?

[HisDivineShadow]

I imagine that the new version of vBulletin added target="_blank" to all attachment links. *Checks* This is the case. What it means is that when you click on it it will open in a new window or, if you use Firefox and have it suitably configured, a new tab. I don't see an easy way of altering this, aside from changing vB's code, and I wouldn't want to without lots of complaints. So that's the why, at least.

[Jelly Soup]

The site doesn't seem to be loading for me at all. Funny thing, I'm stilling getting e-mails from threads, I just can't see them.

[HisDivineShadow]

As far as I can tell it is functional right now. If it is not loading for you right now then the problem is likely with your ISP or something else close to your end. You didn't happen to modify your HOSTS file to point to the old IP of the TickleTheater, did you? If you don't know what that means you probably did not. I may have one solution for you, however, if you still have trouble.

[Jelly Soup]

Nope, never edited anything. I tried using a different browser and other computers, but nothing seems to work. I even tried entering via a cached page on google, but no go.

[HisDivineShadow]

Apologies for missing this; I have been lax of late. I can only offer you one possible solution that involves editing your hosts file. The only thing I can think of that would be causing this (Aside from your ISP or someone between you and the TickleTheater blocking it which I can do nothing about) is a bad DNS entry. So we'll go around:

-First, we need to ensure that you can view hidden files and system files & folders. If you know you already can then skip this bit:
--Open the Control Panel and click on "Folder Options". If you use the Category View this will be under "Appearance and Themes".
--Click the "View" tab and look for "Hidden files and folders". Make sure "Show hidden files and folders" is selected under it.
--Scroll down a little bit and make sure "Hide protected operating system files" is unchecked.

-Now, to find HOSTS:
--Open "My Computer" and then double-click the link corresponding to the hard drive or partition your Windows installation is on. This is usually "Local Disc (C:)".
--Double-click on "WINDOWS" and then open the folder named "system32".
--In that folder, open the "drivers" folder and then open the "etc" folder.
--You should now see a file labeled "hosts". Double-click on it.
--Windows will ask you what you want to open it with. Choose "Notepad".
--Once it is open, add exactly what is inside the following quotes but not including the quotes,
"204.15.252.227 tickletheater.com www.tickletheater.com"
to a line below "127.0.0.1 localhost"
--Make sure all the TickleTheater items are on the same line. I suggest hitting TAB between each item in that line once (e.g. a tab between 204.15.252.227 & tickletheater.com and a tab between tickletheater.com and www.tickletheater.com) although it should work if you just have spaces between them.
--Save the hosts file and close it.
--Restart your computer for good measure and try accessing the TickleTheater. Does it work? If so, all well and good. If not, I'd remove what you added to the hosts file just in case. Be warned that if the TickleTheater ever changes servers again this will disable your access (You are essentially forcing your computer to go to 204.15.252.227 whenever you type in TickleTheater.com).

Alternatively you can try to access the TickleTheater through a proxy server. This is slower, however, and the WYSIWYG editor (The advanced post editor that lets you see changes in real time-e.g. you click bold and the selected text appears bold) is not usually functional with most proxies. Here are two I found with a quick search: http://proxy.org/ http://proxify.com/

[laughinggaszone]

Ok, is the theatre actually up or down? Can anyone view it? I have been unable to get in for the last few days. I'm tried several avenues, but nada.
webmaster joe

[HisDivineShadow]

Since it seems many are having this difficulty, I offer the same "check" to see if DNS is off that I gave to another (I've not heard back from him):

-Open the command prompt. Run>cmd will do this.
-Type exactly what is in the quotes but don't include the quotes. Include the period after .com.
"nslookup tickletheater.com."
-Hit enter. Tell me what the "Non-authoritative answer" gives for "Address:" It should be an IP address.

If you get the IP address you are supposed to be getting then I do not know what is wrong. I'll ask the server admin, but I need to know this first.

[laughinggaszone]

the Ip is: 204.15.252.227


Since it seems many are having this difficulty, I offer the same "check" to see if DNS is off that I gave to another (I've not heard back from him):

-Open the command prompt. Run>cmd will do this.
-Type exactly what is in the quotes but don't include the quotes. Include the period after .com.
"nslookup tickletheater.com."
-Hit enter. Tell me what the "Non-authoritative answer" gives for "Address:" It should be an IP address.

If you get the IP address you are supposed to be getting then I do not know what is wrong. I'll ask the server admin, but I need to know this first.

[HisDivineShadow]

That's the correct one. Seems we do have a problem. Care to tell me what ISP you have? This goes for anyone else having this difficulty. I'll put what responses I get together and alert our server admin to some sort of major issue. I was wondering why "users online" was lower than normal of late ...

[laughinggaszone]

mine is comcast

That's the correct one. Seems we do have a problem. Care to tell me what ISP you have? This goes for anyone else having this difficulty. I'll put what responses I get together and alert our server admin to some sort of major issue. I was wondering why "users online" was lower than normal of late ...

[Jelly Soup]

Hmm, I thought I posted something back.....

I was able to connect randomly once, but not again. I, too, am being directed to IP 204.15.252.227 and am using ComCast.

The computers at my college don't have any problems connecting, they hit the same IP and are using ClearWire.

[HisDivineShadow]

I've reported to the server admin the issue. Please do post, though, anyone else who is experiencing this; the more people we know affected, the more urgent the issue becomes.

EDIT: Removed the last bit as I realized what was being said. Looks like Comcast is doing something wrong although someone reported the issue present on a probably non-Comcast ISP via email ...

[laughinggaszone]

Has anyone heard anything on this? The site is still down/inaccesible.
webmaster joe

[HisDivineShadow]

I emailed the server admin but he hasn't gotten back to me. In all honesty there is next to nothing we can do. I was using Comcast this past weekend and was able to access the TickleTheater with no problem. The issue lies somewhere out amongst the many interconnections of the internet and is outside of my or anyone else's hands. I can only suggest to make use of a proxy service or wait and hope the situation corrects itself.

Perhaps, however, a traceroute will discover where the problem lies in terms of node. Open a command prompt instance (Run>cmd) and type exactly the following:
tracert tickletheater.com

Note the space between the two terms. To copy your results here so I can see what is up go to http://www.ocssolutions.com/support/traceroute.php and follow the first few steps to enable "QuickEdit Mode". With QuickEdit mode enabled you can highlight the result of the traceroute (Left click and drag to highlight) and then hit CTRL-C to copy it. You can then paste it here.

[laughinggaszone]

I emailed the server admin but he hasn't gotten back to me. In all honesty there is next to nothing we can do. I was using Comcast this past weekend and was able to access the TickleTheater with no problem. The issue lies somewhere out amongst the many interconnections of the internet and is outside of my or anyone else's hands. I can only suggest to make use of a proxy service or wait and hope the situation corrects itself.

Perhaps, however, a traceroute will discover where the problem lies in terms of node. Open a command prompt instance (Run>cmd) and type exactly the following:
tracert tickletheater.com

Note the space between the two terms. To copy your results here so I can see what is up go to http://www.ocssolutions.com/support/traceroute.php and follow the first few steps to enable "QuickEdit Mode". With QuickEdit mode enabled you can highlight the result of the traceroute (Left click and drag to highlight) and then hit CTRL-C to copy it. You can then paste it here.

Tracing route to tickletheater.com [204.15.252.227]
over a maximum of 30 hops:

1 * * * Request timed out.
2 7 ms 7 ms 7 ms 68.86.253.41
3 8 ms 12 ms 9 ms te-9-2-ur01.livingstonrd.md.bad.comcast.net [68.
87.129.65]
4 9 ms 9 ms 8 ms te-9-2-ur02.capitolhghts.md.bad.comcast.net [68.
87.132.13]
5 9 ms 9 ms 9 ms te-9-2-ar01.capitolhghts.md.bad.comcast.net [68.
87.129.145]
6 9 ms 8 ms 10 ms 68.86.252.214
7 11 ms 11 ms 9 ms 68.86.90.93
8 10 ms 9 ms 9 ms 64.213.76.77
9 72 ms 71 ms 82 ms 64.210.29.178
10 25 ms 27 ms 26 ms 204.15.252.227 [204.15.252.227]

Trace complete.

[HisDivineShadow]

That makes no sense. You are reaching the domain no problem. I don't know what that timeout at the beginning is (Perhaps something close to you is blocking the domain directly) however. Are you absolutely sure nothing has changed since when you were able to access the TT and now? No new installed programs, no change of ISP, no change in ISP policies, etc? It makes no sense. :(

[MistressValerie]

I recommend trying a different browser, either or both of the following:

Firefox (free): www.mozilla.com
Opera (free): www.opera.com

If this resolves the problem for anyone, please post it here; thanks.

[laughinggaszone]

Neither did anything for me.
webmaster joe

[Jelly Soup]

I've been using FireFox, so that's a no go. IE doesn't seem to work very well either.

[MistressValerie]

I wonder if Comcast is blocking access intentionally, perhaps in error. You can try visiting through the free proxy at www.guardster.com -- if you can reach the TTC through there, then your ISP is blocking it and you should contact their customer service. (You can log in with Guardster but the features will be limited.)

[MistressValerie]

Apologies for missing this; I have been lax of late. I can only offer you one possible solution that involves editing your hosts file. The only thing I can think of that would be causing this (Aside from your ISP or someone between you and the TickleTheater blocking it which I can do nothing about) is a bad DNS entry. So we'll go around:

-First, we need to ensure that you can view hidden files and system files & folders. If you know you already can then skip this bit:
--Open the Control Panel and click on "Folder Options". If you use the Category View this will be under "Appearance and Themes".
--Click the "View" tab and look for "Hidden files and folders". Make sure "Show hidden files and folders" is selected under it.
--Scroll down a little bit and make sure "Hide protected operating system files" is unchecked.

-Now, to find HOSTS:
--Open "My Computer" and then double-click the link corresponding to the hard drive or partition your Windows installation is on. This is usually "Local Disc (C:)".
--Double-click on "WINDOWS" and then open the folder named "system32".
--In that folder, open the "drivers" folder and then open the "etc" folder.
--You should now see a file labeled "hosts". Double-click on it.
--Windows will ask you what you want to open it with. Choose "Notepad".
--Once it is open, add exactly what is inside the following quotes but not including the quotes,
"204.15.252.227 tickletheater.com www.tickletheater.com"
to a line below "127.0.0.1 localhost"
--Make sure all the TickleTheater items are on the same line. I suggest hitting TAB between each item in that line once (e.g. a tab between 204.15.252.227 & tickletheater.com and a tab between tickletheater.com and www.tickletheater.com) although it should work if you just have spaces between them.
--Save the hosts file and close it.
--Restart your computer for good measure and try accessing the TickleTheater. Does it work? If so, all well and good. If not, I'd remove what you added to the hosts file just in case. Be warned that if the TickleTheater ever changes servers again this will disable your access (You are essentially forcing your computer to go to 204.15.252.227 whenever you type in TickleTheater.com).

If this does not work, I would put the TTC information on two lines like this:

204.15.252.227 tickletheater.com
204.15.252.227 www.tickletheater.com

[laughinggaszone]

I contacted comcast. They gave me a laundry list of options. None of which worked.
webmaster joe

[MistressValerie]

My guess is that Comcast erroneously put the TTC on a spam blacklist, perhaps classifying our registration e-mails as spam. We'll arrange for someone from TTC to contact Comcast so that we can find out if they are, in fact, blocking us by mistake.

[HisDivineShadow]

I just spoke with a Comcast rep and confirmed what I had been sort-of thinking: the domain cannot be blocked at the ISP level. As the rep noted, if DNS is correct and a tracert works then the domain is 'available.' Something, firewall, security software, some hardware firewall or other related thing, is blocking the site before your computer. You may wish to try booting into safe mode with networking and make sure all programs, from antivirus to firewall to anything else, is closed and turned off. Try accessing the site then. If you have anything between you and the internet (i.e. a router or something) plug directly into the cable modem and try. It has to be something local to your machine.

[StuGatz9]

DRAT!!! I will miss Tickle Theater, which in many respects I prefer to the TMF. Just a personal preference, don't everyone get their undies in a bunch.

After staying away from it for a while because during visits, after downloading about 10 pics or so my computer would freeze and I would have to reboot to get everything working again. Nothing would work not even my icons on my desktop.

I had a major crash a few months ago so I'm extremely reluctant to use any site that could cause a major malais on my computer so I will have to bid adieu to a truly wonderful site for my computer's personal safety.

[StuGatz9]

DRAT!!! I will miss Tickle Theater, which in many respects I prefer to the TMF. Just a personal preference, don't everyone get their undies in a bunch.

After staying away from it for a while because during visits, after downloading about 10 pics or so my computer would freeze and I would have to reboot to get everything working again. Nothing would work not even my icons on my desktop.

I had a major crash a few months ago so I'm extremely reluctant to use any site that could cause a major malais on my computer so I will have to bid adieu to a truly wonderful site for my computer's personal safety.


I forgot to mention the reason for my writing in the first place. The same thing happened to me last night after I viewed and downloaded 10 or 15 pics so that's why I can't take any chances with my computer.

[HisDivineShadow]

There shouldn't be anything at the TickleTheater that would cause that. The basic software of the board is the same as this one, vBulletin, a particularly stable and non resource-intensive board solution. Ads sometimes cause problems but the only ones there are mere pictures. Might be a javascript problem, as both the TMF and TickleTheater use javascript to some degree. The TT uses more, however, as it is a newer version of vB. If you want to try disabling that (Or disabling the main javascript sources on the TT via your User CP I can tell you.

Disable javascript in Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer or Opera:
http://www.mistered.us/tips/javascript/browsers.shtml

TickleTheater Javascript sources:
Go to the "Edit Options" page in your TT User CP, http://www.tickletheater.com/profile.php?do=editoptions and change the very last option, "Message Editor Interface" to "Basic Editor - A simple text box".

[TickleGoddess06]

So, is TT not coming up for anyone besides me?

[HisDivineShadow]

You and a number of people. If you would like to attempt to help us diagnose the problem, try the following:

Open a command prompt instance (Start>Run>cmd) and type exactly the following:
tracert tickletheater.com

Note the space between the two terms. To copy your results here so I can see what is up go to http://www.ocssolutions.com/support/traceroute.php and follow the first few steps to enable "QuickEdit Mode". With QuickEdit mode enabled you can highlight the result of the traceroute (Left click and drag to highlight) and then hit CTRL-C to copy it. You can then paste it here.

[Jelly Soup]

It seems that the flavacon will load, briefly, then the connection times out. I haven't tried any of these new methods yet, but I'll see what I come up with.

[laughinggaszone]

Has ayone gotten any answers regarding this problem. Obviously it's an issue that more than one person is experiencing.
webmaster joe

[HisDivineShadow]

We need a traceroute showing where the error is happening. I have your's but with that odd timeout at the first hop it is not of much use to us. We need others experiencing this error to perform the steps I noted earlier so the server admin can forward it to our host.

Steps
Open a command prompt instance (Start>Run>cmd) and type exactly the following:

tracert tickletheater.com

Note the space between the two terms. To copy your results here so I can see what is up go to http://www.ocssolutions.com/support/traceroute.php and follow the first few steps to enable "QuickEdit Mode". With QuickEdit mode enabled you can highlight the result of the traceroute (Left click and drag to highlight) and then hit CTRL-C to copy it. You can then paste it here.

[Jelly Soup]

I just tried the site again and I was able to connect for a few pages before we went back to the same old crap.

Edit: Actually, it seems that I can view the front page and some randomly linked threads.

[laughinggaszone]

I've been using a proxy for the last month or so. I finally found one that will allow me to post files and doesn't have pop ups. So, it's really no different than accessing the site regularly. However, I'd like to know what the problem is.
webmaster joe

[Jelly Soup]

OK! Did all that tracer crap, here's what I got:


Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Owner>tracert tickletheater.com

Tracing route to tickletheater.com [204.15.252.227]
over a maximum of 30 hops:

1 7 ms 6 ms 8 ms 73.77.128.1
2 7 ms 7 ms * GE-3-2-ur01.stockton.ca.stockton.comcast.net [68
.87.202.205]
3 7 ms * 17 ms te-9-4-ar01.stockton.ca.stockton.comcast.net [68
.87.202.9]
4 8 ms 9 ms 22 ms 12.86.154.5
5 11 ms 9 ms 9 ms tbr1.sffca.ip.att.net [12.122.110.26]
6 8 ms 7 ms 7 ms ggr3.sffca.ip.att.net [12.122.82.57]
7 11 ms 9 ms 10 ms so1-3-0-2488M.ar1.SJC2.gblx.net [208.51.134.109]

8 64 ms 64 ms 63 ms so0-0-0-9953M.ar4.ATL1.gblx.net [67.17.68.230]
9 69 ms 69 ms 70 ms 64.210.29.178
10 70 ms 71 ms 71 ms 204.15.252.227 [204.15.252.227]

Trace complete.

C:\Documents and Settings\Owner>


What does it mean?

[Jelly Soup]

I don't know who did what, but I suddenly have access to the site again. Thanks!

EDIT: Seems I spoke too soon. Why does it keep going up and down?

[laughinggaszone]

I don't know who did what, but I suddenly have access to the site again. Thanks!

EDIT: Seems I spoke too soon. Why does it keep going up and down?


I have access now.
webmaster joe

[Jelly Soup]

Mine works again too. Seems to be passing in and out a bit, but still working.

[Guilini]

no access since yesterday

[HisDivineShadow]

It's up as of now (And was yesterday). Are you still having trouble accessing the TT?

[Jelly Soup]

Just for the record, a day after my previous post, I had full access again.

[Guilini]

It's up as of now (And was yesterday). Are you still having trouble accessing the TT?

still down for me?? and nothing has changed in my computer
I was in the TT forum yesterday when sudenly white page on it?

[HisDivineShadow]

still down for me?? and nothing has changed in my computer
I was in the TT forum yesterday when sudenly white page on it?
You only see a white page? No error message at all? You may wish to try clearing your cache and then trying to access the page. To borrow from a post I made some months ago:

If you use Firefox, do the following:
-Go to "Tools"
-Select "Options"
-Click the "Privacy" tab
-Look for "Private Data"
-Click "Clear Now"
-Make sure "Cache", "Cookies" and "Authenticated Sessions" are checked. Check nothing else unless you want to delete your history or saved passwords as well.
-Click "Clear Private Data Now"
-Close your browser and restart your computer.

If you use Internet Explorer 7, do the following:
-Go to "Tools"
-Click "Internet Options"
-On the "General" tab, look for "Browsing History"
-Click "Delete" near it
-Next to "Temporary Internet Files" click "Delete files"
-Next to "Cookies" click "Delete cookies"
-Close your browser and restart your computer

If you use another browser let me know and I'll write up a procedure for it.


If that does not work we need to see if you can actually communicate with the TT server. Note that this assumes you use Windows.

-Click on Start and select "Run"
-Type "cmd" (No quotes) and click "Okay"
-A command prompt window will open.
-Type "ping tickletheater.com" into that window. Note the space between "ping" and "tickletheater.com".
-Does it say you got "replies" from the TT? In other words, look under "Ping statistics for 204.15.252.173" and tell me what the number next to "Recieved" is. It should be the same as the number next to "Sent".

[Guilini]

thx but the page can not load
IE or firefox try but after 8 minutes = TT = white page?

I don't accept Cookies
I Clear evething in my browser everyday
I did your test the number "Recieved" is the same as the number "Sent".
= 4

maybe dns of my 2 internet providers? or TT has changed something?

[HisDivineShadow]

Your ISP is likely to blame, unfortunately. This situation has happened before, where members can actually reach the server (As the ping noted) but cannot visit the site. There is nothing we can do; your ISP, or someone between you and the TickleTheater, prevents your accessing it.

[Guilini]

Problem FIXED
I changed something in the host files of Windows XP and it's Ok for the moment

thx
Guilis70

[dentrag123]

Problem FIXED
I changed something in the host files of Windows XP and it's Ok for the moment

thx
Guilis70

What did you change? Cause I've cleared my files, checked my ping, and can even view it with proxies (but cant sign in).

Hoping it's not my isp.

[HisDivineShadow]

I believe he refers to putting in an entry for the TickleTheater in your HOSTS file specifying its IP address. If this works then something odd is up with whomever provides your DNS service. If he did what I think he did then the following will be how to duplicate it:

-Open a command prompt by going to the Start menu and selecting "Run". Type "cmd" (Without quotes) and press "Okay" to open a command prompt.
-In the command prompt type the following: "C:\WINDOWS\NOTEPAD.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\etc\HOSTS" Again, ignore the quotes. Note the space between ".EXE" and the second "C:\WINDOWS".
-Notepad should open your HOSTS file. On a new line (Below the example "127.0.0.1 localhost") type "204.15.252.173" (Without quotes), the current TickleTheater IP address.
-Hit the space bar at least once to put a space after the IP address. Then type "www.tickletheater.com".
-Save the file and close it. You may need to restart your computer for it to take effect but this should direct you to the TickleTheater if DNS is the problem. Note that if the TT changes IP addresses this will need to be updated.

[dentrag123]

Well, what you said didn't work after a restart, but when I cold-started after a being out of town, I could access the site. so woot.

[Guilini]

no access since yesterday AGAIN !! white page????
I am tired of it !
it is the only forum I have problem with....
Guilis70

[HisDivineShadow]

I believe it was down this morning (My TT email would not connect) but it seems to be up now. As far as I know it hasn't been down in months until today. Do you have regular trouble accessing it?

[Guilini]

I believe it was down this morning (My TT email would not connect) but it seems to be up now. As far as I know it hasn't been down in months until today. Do you have regular trouble accessing it?


thx
yes often it happens suddenly and comes back without doing anything...
No esplication
so not so easy to start big threads for me as before -(
Guilis70

[Jelly Soup]

I noticed the down time too, but it's back for me as well.

[HisDivineShadow]

Is anyone else noticing regular problems as Guilini is? I have not seen any (And being an admin there I tend to be on a good bit) or heard of any from others. You may have an unreliable connection between yourself and the TickleTheater. If you want you can do one test and see how long it takes for you to talk to the TT.

-In Windows XP (Vista maybe) go to "Start" and click "Run"
-In Run type "cmd" (No quotes) and hit okay.
-A Command Prompt window should appear. Type in that window "ping tickletheater.com" Again, ignore the quotes and also note that there is a space between "ping" and "tickletheater.com"
-You should get some results back after a few moments. What are the time values (should be in ms, or milliseconds)?

[Guilini]

see http://www.ticklingforum.com/showpost.php?p=1542269&postcount=53

today access to TT is ok ...

[HisDivineShadow]

The time is what I'm interested in here. Before you couldn't access it at all and we were looking to see if communications were not even making it to the TT. I suspect now that your ISP, either because of filtering, many connections between yourself and the TT server, or any number of reasons is extremely show in delivering information from the TT to you or vice-versa. Your browser waits patiently but after a certain amount of time elapses with no response it gives up and tells you the TT cannot be found. We have had problems with certain users reaching the TT before but they are all on the user's end, not the TTs. Some ISPs simply don't communicate well with regions of the world or even specific data centers.

[poopies]

How come when The Tickling Media Forum goes down, nobody at Tickle Theater posts so?

[HisDivineShadow]

People sometimes do. I know it was common some years back to see a "TMF is down" thread. Doesn't happen now; no knowledge of why have I.