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Sury · 05-09-2006, 08:07 PM

And I thought Blogger was conspiring against my blog. :P

I can open a few, but most are slow. My food blog opens fine, but the writing one is giving me trouble for nearly 12 hours now. I hope it gets sorted out soon.

Sury

BlueTexas · 05-09-2006, 08:57 PM

Me too. I'm having witdrawl pangs...

Sury · 07-18-2006, 11:36 AM

I can't open any of the Blogger blogs. More than 12 hours now. Anyone else having problems?

I can access my dashboard fine and even posted an entry just now, but I can't view the blog.

Sury

NightWynde · 07-18-2006, 12:52 PM

It's about an hour after you posted that and I'm not having any trouble seeing mine or your writing blog (something to do with soccer and provocations?).

Peggy · 07-18-2006, 02:32 PM

Sury, you are in India, right?

According to BoingBoing, the Indian government is requiring ISPs to block blogspot.com (Blogger) and typepad.com blogs.

http://www.boingboing.net/2006/07/17...an_gov_bl.html

Simran · 07-18-2006, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peggy

Sury, you are in India, right?

According to BoingBoing, the Indian government is requiring ISPs to block blogspot.com (Blogger) and typepad.com blogs.

http://www.boingboing.net/2006/07/17...an_gov_bl.html

thanks for that article Peggy. That would really stink as alot of my blogspot (http://everythingindian.blogspot.com/) traffic comes from India - considering it's theme of course.

Sury · 07-18-2006, 05:03 PM

Thanks a lot, Peggy. I had no idea something like that was the reason I couldn't view my blog. I am kind of shocked.

Sury

Simran · 07-18-2006, 10:15 PM

MORE IMPORTANT INFO (http://www.ryze.com/posttopic.php?to...&confid=1199):

Simran · 07-19-2006, 04:19 AM

http://news.google.com/news?q=india+blog+ban

NicoleJLeBoeuf · 07-19-2006, 04:54 AM

I keep thinking this thread says...

Wait.

[Looks up]

We've had this conversation before, haven't we? Poot. Carry on, then.

Peggy · 07-19-2006, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sury

Thanks a lot, Peggy. I had no idea something like that was the reason I couldn't view my blog. I am kind of shocked.

Sury

It seems totally ridiculous to me. I hope that the Indian government reconsiders.

Peggy · 07-19-2006, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Judi_S

» Using DOS Ping Tool. Type the following commands in the MS DOS window (Start->Run->Cmd->Enter):
ping blogspot.comping blogger.com

If your ISP has not restricted access to blogspot site, you should see something like this:

Pinging blogspot.blogger.com [66.102.15.101] with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 66.102.15.101: bytes=32 time=333ms TTL=240Reply from 66.102.15.101: bytes=32 time=329ms TTL=239Reply from 66.102.15.101: bytes=32 time=337ms TTL=239Reply from 66.102.15.101: bytes=32 time=294ms TTL=239Ping statistics for 66.102.15.101: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: Minimum = 294ms, Maximum = 337ms, Average = 323ms

If you are running a Mac with OSX, open the Terminal (Applications->Utilities->Terminal) and type in ping blogspot.blogger.com at the prompt. Ctrl-C will cancel.

Simran · 07-19-2006, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peggy

If you are running a Mac with OSX, open the Terminal (Applications->Utilities->Terminal) and type in ping blogspot.blogger.com at the prompt. Ctrl-C will cancel.

It does? Ok I'll let that person know. thanks Peggy. sorry about that folks, but don't shoot the messenger please. LOL

Simran · 07-19-2006, 07:35 PM

Explaination and update from SAJA.

From: A.R.Ghanashyam
Subject: Blog Issue in India

July 19, 2006

Reference our discussions and correspondence on the issue of blocking of blogs in India, we had taken up the matter with the authorities concerned in the Department of Telecommunications in the Government of India and the facts are as under:

A two-page write up containing extremely derogatory references to Islam and the holy prophet which had the potential to inflame religious sensitivities in India and create serious law and order problems in the country appeared in a blog facilitated by well known search engines. The matter was immediately taken note of by our CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) and the Department of Telecommunications (DOT) was informed of it. The DOT took up the matter forthwith with the search engines and instructions were also issued to all Internet providers to block the two impertinent pages. Because of a technological error, the Internet providers went beyond what was expected of them which in turn resulted in the unfortunate blocking of all blogs.

Department of Telecommunications have now clarified the issue and the error is being rectified and it is expected that normalcy in respect of blogs will soon be restored.

A.R. Ghanashyam
Deputy Consul General
New York

Peggy · 07-19-2006, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Judi_S

A two-page write up containing extremely derogatory references to Islam and the holy prophet which had the potential to inflame religious sensitivities in India and create serious law and order problems in the country appeared in a blog facilitated by well known search engines. The matter was immediately taken note of by our CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) and the Department of Telecommunications (DOT) was informed of it. The DOT took up the matter forthwith with the search engines and instructions were also issued to all Internet providers to block the two impertinent pages. Because of a technological error, the Internet providers went beyond what was expected of them which in turn resulted in the unfortunate blocking of all blogs.

For some reason, I don't quite buy this. It seems pretty unlikely that more than one ISP would accidentally block the entire blogspot.com and typepad.com domains when they were supposed to be only blocking two pages. I hope this announcement means that the block has been removed.

Sury · 07-19-2006, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peggy

For some reason, I don't quite buy this. It seems pretty unlikely that more than one ISP would accidentally block the entire blogspot.com and typepad.com domains when they were supposed to be only blocking two pages. I hope this announcement means that the block has been removed.

I tend to agree with you. The block is still in place, but reports suggest it will be lifted in the next 48 hours.

I hope that is true. I feel handicapped.

Sury

Simran · 07-19-2006, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sury

I tend to agree with you. The block is still in place, but reports suggest it will be lifted in the next 48 hours.

I hope that is true. I feel handicapped.

Sury

I hope so Sury, for your sake and others who have been affected.

mdin · 07-27-2006, 08:43 AM

Anybody else having issues this evening?

It seems various google products are dealing with rolling blackouts or something... at least on my end.

Simran · 08-25-2006, 08:48 PM

Blogger Status
Friday, August 25, 2006
Blogger users are experiencing slowness and occasional timeouts. We are working on diagnosing and fixing the problem.
Posted by Pal at 08:43 PDT

Bk_30 · 08-25-2006, 11:47 PM

I was just told that the service is not available at this time..so

mdin · 08-26-2006, 12:56 AM

I'm having all sorts of problems, too.

Dawno · 11-16-2006, 11:30 AM

Tonight - at 12:30am PST - scheduled outage!

Simran · 11-16-2006, 07:33 PM

thanks Dawno

11-16-2006, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dawno

Tonight - at 12:30am PST - scheduled outage!

Thanks for the information, Dawno.

mdin · 02-01-2007, 10:55 PM

Comments are down for a portion of blogger blogs.

05-09-2006, 08:07 PM	#26
Sury Word Worker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 2,124	And I thought Blogger was conspiring against my blog. :P I can open a few, but most are slow. My food blog opens fine, but the writing one is giving me trouble for nearly 12 hours now. I hope it gets sorted out soon. Sury __________________ Talk Text Writing Blog Food Blog

05-09-2006, 08:57 PM	#27
BlueTexas Back from self-exile land. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 1,152	Me too. I'm having witdrawl pangs... __________________ Kira Blogging Again!

07-18-2006, 11:36 AM	#28
Sury Word Worker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 2,124	I can't open any of the Blogger blogs. More than 12 hours now. Anyone else having problems? I can access my dashboard fine and even posted an entry just now, but I can't view the blog. Sury __________________ Talk Text Writing Blog Food Blog

07-18-2006, 12:52 PM	#29
NightWynde practical experience, FTW Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Middle of Freakin' Nowhere, WI Posts: 510	It's about an hour after you posted that and I'm not having any trouble seeing mine or your writing blog (something to do with soccer and provocations?). __________________ Sometimes I Scare Myself Out of the box thinking with attitude. Warning: Not for the faint of heart or the politically correct.

07-18-2006, 05:03 PM	#32
Sury Word Worker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 2,124	Thanks a lot, Peggy. I had no idea something like that was the reason I couldn't view my blog. I am kind of shocked. Sury __________________ Talk Text Writing Blog Food Blog

07-18-2006, 02:32 PM	#30
Peggy practical experience, FTW Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Basking in the sun. Posts: 1,456	Sury, you are in India, right? According to BoingBoing, the Indian government is requiring ISPs to block blogspot.com (Blogger) and typepad.com blogs. http://www.boingboing.net/2006/07/17...an_gov_bl.html

07-18-2006, 10:15 PM	#33
Simran India girl Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: India - in my mind Posts: 830	MORE IMPORTANT INFO (http://www.ryze.com/posttopic.php?to...&confid=1199): __________________ My blogs Namaste, New England Dark Horse Adaptations NEW - The Gluten Free Food Blog - NEW Everything Indian I Crave Bollywood Browse my articles in the AW Library! Last edited by Simran; 07-19-2006 at 05:55 AM.

07-19-2006, 04:19 AM	#34
Simran India girl Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: India - in my mind Posts: 830	http://news.google.com/news?q=india+blog+ban __________________ My blogs Namaste, New England Dark Horse Adaptations NEW - The Gluten Free Food Blog - NEW Everything Indian I Crave Bollywood Browse my articles in the AW Library!

07-19-2006, 04:54 AM	#35
NicoleJLeBoeuf a work in progress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 1,476	I keep thinking this thread says... Wait. [Looks up] We've had this conversation before, haven't we? Poot. Carry on, then. __________________ Nicole J. LeBoeuf-Little (Niki) Author, occasionally published. Watch this space for more, or visit the amazing actually writing blog. (It actually writes!)

07-19-2006, 07:35 PM	#39
Simran India girl Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: India - in my mind Posts: 830	Explaination and update from SAJA. From: A.R.Ghanashyam Subject: Blog Issue in India July 19, 2006 Reference our discussions and correspondence on the issue of blocking of blogs in India, we had taken up the matter with the authorities concerned in the Department of Telecommunications in the Government of India and the facts are as under: A two-page write up containing extremely derogatory references to Islam and the holy prophet which had the potential to inflame religious sensitivities in India and create serious law and order problems in the country appeared in a blog facilitated by well known search engines. The matter was immediately taken note of by our CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) and the Department of Telecommunications (DOT) was informed of it. The DOT took up the matter forthwith with the search engines and instructions were also issued to all Internet providers to block the two impertinent pages. Because of a technological error, the Internet providers went beyond what was expected of them which in turn resulted in the unfortunate blocking of all blogs. Department of Telecommunications have now clarified the issue and the error is being rectified and it is expected that normalcy in respect of blogs will soon be restored. A.R. Ghanashyam Deputy Consul General New York __________________ My blogs Namaste, New England Dark Horse Adaptations NEW - The Gluten Free Food Blog - NEW Everything Indian I Crave Bollywood Browse my articles in the AW Library!

07-27-2006, 08:43 AM	#43
mdin The late, the great XThe NavigatorX Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,375	Anybody else having issues this evening? It seems various google products are dealing with rolling blackouts or something... at least on my end. __________________ My Art

08-25-2006, 08:48 PM	#44
Simran India girl Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: India - in my mind Posts: 830	Blogger Status Friday, August 25, 2006 Blogger users are experiencing slowness and occasional timeouts. We are working on diagnosing and fixing the problem. Posted by Pal at 08:43 PDT __________________ My blogs Namaste, New England Dark Horse Adaptations NEW - The Gluten Free Food Blog - NEW Everything Indian I Crave Bollywood Browse my articles in the AW Library!

08-25-2006, 11:47 PM	#45
Bk_30 muse..muse...come here muse! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: south of the Mason Dixon line Posts: 421	I was just told that the service is not available at this time..so __________________ http://justasmalltowngirl2.blogspot.com

08-26-2006, 12:56 AM	#46
mdin The late, the great XThe NavigatorX Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,375	I'm having all sorts of problems, too. __________________ My Art

11-16-2006, 11:30 AM	#47
Dawno I Haz Most Wonderful Daughter EVAR SuperModerator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: someplace around here, anyone seen my keys? Posts: 11,240	Tonight - at 12:30am PST - scheduled outage! __________________ Blame Dawno Dawno's Blogs: NVNC ID VIDES, NVNC NE VIDES, Dawno's Beaded Lanyards & Jewelry Attending a writers conference or other convention? Visit Dawno's Art Fire store for jewelry style lanyards, handmade necklaces, earrings and bracelets. I Tweet (sporadically)

11-16-2006, 07:33 PM	#48
Simran India girl Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: India - in my mind Posts: 830	thanks Dawno __________________ My blogs Namaste, New England Dark Horse Adaptations NEW - The Gluten Free Food Blog - NEW Everything Indian I Crave Bollywood Browse my articles in the AW Library!

02-01-2007, 10:55 PM	#50
mdin The late, the great XThe NavigatorX Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,375	Comments are down for a portion of blogger blogs. __________________ My Art

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