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We are very sorry for the technical difficulties today. We are replacing all Hamsters with Rats. Rats don't care what we feed them. They will eat anything. Our hamsters have been very picky eaters lately and therefor not running in their wheels like they normally do. We will show those picky hamsters.......in fact, the Rats first meal just might be.........well never mind, I wouldn't want to offend any hamster lovers.......

* One main issue we are addressing is that no one is being notified of comments, not on your 'my home' page (fixed now it would seem) or in your email. So it isn't that no one likes you........they are probably commenting, you'll just have to go check it out.

*Some people are having issues with multiple posts and comments. That will happen if you hit the submit button more than once.  

Again, sorry and we hope to have it all sorted out soon. My advice is to watch the Final Four and take a break!!!

 

169 Comments on Technical Difficulties

Well, there is also the kicking out of logging in going on and the weekend as usual slowdown of the network. Can we do something about the snail pace of AR on the weekends? That is the best time to catch on on commenting but very frustrating when I have to wait a few minutes for each comment to load. 

04/05/2008 05:26 PM by Nestor & Katerina Gasset Realtors® Wellington Florida Luxury Homes (International Properties and Investments, Inc.)


Katerina,

we are working with all hands on deck to make the performance issues disappear. Hopefully the rats will be more durable than the hamsters! 

04/05/2008 05:30 PM by Bob Stewart - ActiveRain (ActiveRain)


Somehow this makes total sense to me. Thanks for the update. :)

04/05/2008 05:33 PM by Kristal Kraft ~ Denver Real Estate (The Berkshire Group Realtors)


bionic hamster

I haven't experienced the weekend issues that Katerina has experienced.  But maybe these so called hamsters or even the rats should be injected with steroids. Or how about making bionic hamsters.... lol 

or.....

rich jacobson

 

Just give the hamster Rich Jacobson's job.... lol   And have him switch places for the weekend...

 

 

 

jeff belonger

04/05/2008 05:37 PM by Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages -- Mortgages (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc)


AR,

Another issue is the multiple posts, both blogs and comments!

04/05/2008 05:37 PM by Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc. ERA United Realty


Have you considered Lemmings? They've got stamina, and less attitude overall.

04/05/2008 05:41 PM by Jason Todd, Real Agent Blogs ( Marketing, Branding + Blogging )


Thanks, for 2-3 days I have not been able to open my associates link and today I have not been able to save my work properly.

04/05/2008 05:41 PM by Boise Idaho Real Estate - George Tallabas (RE/MAX Advantage)


Richard,

I made an edit to the post in hopes of addressing that issue. When the site gets really slow, if you hit the submit button more than once, you will get duplicates of comments or posts...... 

04/05/2008 05:42 PM by Bob Stewart - ActiveRain (ActiveRain)


It's just a devious plot so we can't finish our posts in time for the deadlines!  Will there be mercy?  Will deadlines extend another day?  I love that hamster picture of Jeff's.

04/05/2008 05:47 PM by Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales (Jim Sanders Realty Inc. - Maui)


Thanks for letting us know...I thought it was kinda quiet...I better go check my posts:-)

04/05/2008 05:57 PM by


Thanks for letting us know...I thought it was kinda quiet...I better go check my posts:-)

04/05/2008 05:59 PM by Debra Kukulski-GRI;ABR;RECS;e-PRO Real Estate Expert Northern Illinois (Re/Max Unlimited Northwest)


That's it.  I demand a refund. How the heck am I supposed to know what's getting hijacked...or what to hijack for that matter?

Tell ya what, Feature all my posts and we'll call it even. 

::farkleberry::  Where do you get this stuff?

04/05/2008 06:09 PM by Amanda Hall * Texas Real Estate Broker (Hall Team Homes )


We fixed the comment notification for your 'my home' still verifying the emails

04/05/2008 06:14 PM by Bob Stewart - ActiveRain (ActiveRain)


Bob, I know why you were having problems with the hamsters- they're hangin' with the mice and they're on drugs.  JUST SAY NO!

04/05/2008 06:30 PM by Debbie Malone, Realtor (R), Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, VA (RE/MAX 1st Olympic)


It's not working on the my home page and my posts are still featureless.

Bob, lay off the jell-o and get hot, would ya?

04/05/2008 06:42 PM by Amanda Hall * Texas Real Estate Broker (Hall Team Homes )


It's not working on the "my home" page and my posts are still featureless.

Bob, lay off the jell-o and get hot, would ya?

04/05/2008 06:42 PM by Amanda Hall * Texas Real Estate Broker (Hall Team Homes )


Well I guess you are forgiven, although it has been driving me a little crazy!  lol.  I want to know where Jeff got those lazer fighting squirrels?

04/05/2008 06:47 PM by Owensboro KY Real Estate Specialist Vickie McCartney Broker,ASP,ABR (Home Realty GMAC Real Estate Owensboro Kentucky)


Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your Captain Speaking...please fold up your trays and fasten your seatbelts.  We're expecting turbulence.

04/05/2008 06:50 PM by Amanda Hall * Texas Real Estate Broker (Hall Team Homes )


Captain Controversy is now flying this plane.  I'm going to go hang out with TSA for a while.

04/05/2008 07:13 PM by Amanda Hall * Texas Real Estate Broker (Hall Team Homes )


Wow......an I thought is was me and my computer acting out.  thanks again.

04/05/2008 07:15 PM by Pam Winterbauer ~ 2006 REALTOR® of the Year (Windermere Welcome Home)


Gerbils.  Try hiring some gerbils!  They gave a very strong work ethic!  

04/05/2008 07:22 PM by Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company)


Gerbils.  Try hiring some gerbils!  They gave a very strong work ethic!  

04/05/2008 07:23 PM by Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company)


No doubt some of us are exacerbating the problem by clicking the Submit button two or three times, since there's no "I'm thinking" symbol and no bar showing progress. Must be the same people who press the elevator call button multiple times thinking it will get there faster.

04/05/2008 07:30 PM by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)


Oh, OK, I thought it was cause you were taking the points away and all, and that was happening and all.  ya know...

The best part is the pics Jeff put in his comments. 

04/05/2008 07:51 PM by Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~ Doreen McPherson (Keller Williams Arizona Realty ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe)


Sharon - or like those who press the crosswalk button a zillion times, then cross before the signal changes anyway.....

04/05/2008 07:53 PM by Portsmouth NH Real Estate ~ Ann Cummings (RE/MAX Coast to Coast - Portsmouth New Hampshire)


Bob,

Can't you find any 'cockroach run' servers...they live weeks after their heads are cut off... When I prayed for patience, I would learn it in a long supermarket checkout line, a major bumper to bumper traffic jam, or on a phone call trying to obtain a mortgage payoff...now, I just log onto Active Rain!!! LOL, Thanks,   Fran

P.S. I'm half jesting, guys...trying to keep morale up and create incentive to get this fixed once and for all!!!

04/05/2008 07:59 PM by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.)


Bob, how about we just by-pass the RATS and bring in the horses.  Let's soup this baby up Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor style ........ LOL

04/05/2008 07:59 PM by George Souto (McCue Mortgage Co.)


Ann, don't worry, I found all of your comments.  They are on `my homepage'.  Thanks for the extra points!

04/05/2008 08:03 PM by Virginia Hepp Mesquite NV REALTOR >> Mesquite Nevada Real Estate Agent (ERA Brokers Consolidated - Mesquite NV Homes)


I was thinking maybe it was my computer as we have had MAJOR computer problems going on for about a week now so I'm glad it is your hamsters and not ours. 

04/05/2008 08:05 PM by Marchel Peterson Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro ABR (Results Realty)


I would leave a really long comment but they are taking about 15 minutes to submit so here goes........

04/05/2008 08:15 PM by Kathleen Lordbock- HSE,RESA,SEA,SD ~Minnesota Home Stager~ (Re$ale Design & Home Staging)


Hi Bob :)

Hi Rich :)

Hi programmers :)

Just give me 250 points for today and no worries. 

Hi Hamsters :)

04/05/2008 08:18 PM by Elaine Hanson, REALTOR® ~ Topanga, CA Real Estate Specialist (Pritchett-Rapf & Assoc. Realtors, Topanga)


Now, I can't seem to bookmark things.  Is it just me or is that one of the issues?  You all must be pulling your hair out! 

04/05/2008 08:21 PM by Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~ Doreen McPherson (Keller Williams Arizona Realty ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe)


Well it looks like things are running smoother

well it looks like things are running smoother

well it looks like things are running smoother

 

 

04/05/2008 08:25 PM by Melina Tomson, M.S. Salem Oregon Real Estate Specialist (Tomson Burnham, llc)


I am still having problems.  I am looking forward to it running smoother.

04/05/2008 08:34 PM by Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® (Century 21 Liberty Homes)


And here I was thinking it was my new computer acting up....

04/05/2008 08:40 PM by Jennifer Kirby, the Luxury Agent (Exit Realty Eden Prairie)


Took me forever to get in to this post and as I love irony I guess that was inevitable. I think the rate need more food though.

04/05/2008 09:09 PM by Simon Conway (Picket Fence Realty)


Good thing I was away from the house most of the day or I would have been having withdrawal symptoms LOL  I did experience the log-in issue last night though.  Thanks for the post :o)

Oh, Jeff and Paul, those pics are funny! 

04/05/2008 09:40 PM by Vickie Arcuri - Ft. Lauderdale, FL Luxury Homes (EWM Realtors- Esslinger-Wooten-Maxwell, Inc.)


This  update is very much appreciated. Just wish I had read it a few hours earlier!

04/05/2008 09:51 PM by Margaret Rome- Baltimore, Md.-HomeRome.com (TREC-Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome)


     OK, I had a beer, and a martini...threw out the computer, had another martini...then decided to sick Jaw's on AR...look up,,,yes, that is you right now...come on...you genious's can figure out how to get this thing to work on the weekend's...I mean really, can't you...I mean...now I have to order in food!

 Forget dinner...this will do! LOL...

04/05/2008 09:54 PM by Karen Monsour,REALTOR® Broward,Palm Beach,Miami/Dade! 954-464-4194 anytime! (Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach)


Glad to know it was'nt just me!  I thought my computer finally just decided to give out on me.

04/05/2008 10:00 PM by Bill Somerset, Realtor, Your Dover NH Real estate agent (Century21 Central Falls Realty)


Ok, if you want power, I have a friend with an engine that can do it for you.  You can replace a LOT of hamsters... It does burn about $500 of fuel in a 5 second pass... and needs a LOT of maintenance... but it has power... LOTS OF POWER.

04/05/2008 10:00 PM by Lane Bailey - REALTOR & Car Guy (Diamond Dwellings Realty)


hey - it could be worse - the whole systeem could be down.

04/05/2008 10:18 PM by


I was wondering if anyone wanted to play air hockey.

04/05/2008 11:27 PM by Danny Thornton (Home America Mortgage, INC.)


Well, I took your advice ....and took a break!  WooHooo!

 

Hey...I'm with George.....pass on the rats....get horses...but make em racing horses!!!!

 

Thanks guys....somehow I believe this will be running as smooth as my turbo internet :)

04/05/2008 11:44 PM by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), e-PRO HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)


AR has given me so much that the little problems occasionally are just tiny bleeps on the radar.  I'd have to admit I've been surprised at my reaction when my points haven't shown up!!  WHAT IS THAT ABOUT??  Just takes a few seconds to put things back in perspective!  Thanks AR for all you have given me.

  

04/06/2008 05:33 AM by Susie Blackmon-Maggie Valley Waynesville NC Realtor/RE Blogger/Photographer (COLDWELL BANKER Kasey & Associates)


AR has given me so much that the little problems occasionally are just tiny bleeps on the radar.  I'd have to admit I've been surprised at my reaction when my points haven't shown up!!  WHAT IS THAT ABOUT??  Just takes a few seconds to put things back in perspective!  Thanks AR for all you have given me.

  

04/06/2008 05:34 AM by Susie Blackmon-Maggie Valley Waynesville NC Realtor/RE Blogger/Photographer (COLDWELL BANKER Kasey & Associates)


I didn't notice anything because I don't  expect any comments..................I support the Fran's cockroach theory on the server issues.....wish I could figure out how to get them to get a real estate license........

 

04/06/2008 07:19 AM by Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia


I didn't notice anything because I don't  expect any comments..................I support the Fran's cockroach theory on the server issues.....wish I could figure out how to get them to get a real estate license........

 

04/06/2008 07:19 AM by Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia


Don't worry AR we have it covered.

It's only for when AR Change Rodents!!

Added advantage. You get your sofa back as well.

04/06/2008 07:20 AM by Alan Langstone (Carolina One Real Estate)


Hey Guys...

I am going to park and see if the email notifications are working yet.

So pleased to find out that it's not because other people don't like me :)

Maybe it's just me...But I thought that remark was hilarious :) 

Alan...

Funny graphic :) 

TLW...ROAR!

04/06/2008 08:27 AM by "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife... (Co-Owner Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.)


Guys...

It's still busted.

Nothing showing up on 'my home' page.

Nothing showing up on email.

Comments are freezing is space. When you close the window the comment double submits itself.

Comments are showing up on 'my comments' page.

Could you please tell the hamsters to cut the crap :) 

TLW...ROAR!

04/06/2008 08:39 AM by "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife... (Co-Owner Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.)


Bob,

Good morning...are you still there or have you been overcome by the new 'RATS'...shall we call you 'BEN' from now on? I'm formulating a post on 'the surefire way to get a feature on AR'...screw up the system, then write about it!!! Hey are all you guys 'ATWITTER'...get back here and fix this mess!!! LOL...Thanks,   Fran

P.S. We're going to Church now...I'll light a candle for you!!!

04/06/2008 08:45 AM by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.)


See...

I didn't hit the submit button twice.

I closed the frozen blank while page and voila...Two comments.

Bummer. I so wanted to blog today.

Oh...Well...I guess I'll go huntin' instead :)

Oh...I know...I can hit the button twice and close the frozen screen for a grand total of 75 points. LOL.  

Buh-Bye :) 

TLW...ROAR!

04/06/2008 08:48 AM by "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife... (Co-Owner Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.)


See...

I didn't hit the submit button twice.

I closed the frozen blank while page and voila...Two comments.

Bummer. I so wanted to blog today.

Oh...Well...I guess I'll go huntin' instead :)

Oh...I know...I can hit the button twice and close the frozen screen for a grand total of 75 points. LOL.  

Buh-Bye :) 

TLW...ROAR!

04/06/2008 08:49 AM by "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife... (Co-Owner Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.)


Glad to know for sure that it's not my computer.  Thanks for the update.

You inspired a blog post:  Surviving ActiveRain Technical Difficulties on a day when I hadn't intended to write one.  If you think this is hi-jacking your blog, just delete my comment.  I won't take offense.  Thought I'd provide some alternatives for frustrated rainers to help keep them busy while you work out the difficulties.

04/06/2008 09:27 AM by Margaret Woda, Maryland Real Estate (RE/MAX VISION)


I didn't get to blog yesterday.  :-(  I was busy showing houses and gathering info for clients until 9:30 last night - it's a good thing.  :-(  However.....   today  the problem you mention seems to continue...  I can verify that I commented by seeing my POINTS SUMMARY page.  But my HOME page shows nothing, nada, zip!  Could it be that the rats fell off the treadmill?

04/06/2008 09:31 AM by Roswell Georgia Real Estate Agent - Nancy Rivera (RE/MAX Leading Edge in Roswell Ga)


I didn't get to blog yesterday.  :-(  I was busy showing houses and gathering info for clients until 9:30 last night - it's a good thing.  :-(  However.....   today  the problem you mention seems to continue...  I can verify that I commented by seeing my POINTS SUMMARY page.  But my HOME page shows nothing, nada, zip!  Could it be that the rats fell off the treadmill?

04/06/2008 09:31 AM by Roswell Georgia Real Estate Agent - Nancy Rivera (RE/MAX Leading Edge in Roswell Ga)


Bob,

Stop feeding the rats Quaaludes instead amphetamines:)

04/06/2008 09:36 AM by Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (RE/MAX Premier Associates)


I was starting to get a complex...Hopefully things will be fixed soon.

04/06/2008 10:23 AM by Bill Gassett Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty)


The above notice appeared yesterday on a home page I had tried to send an email that would not go. I have a full copy of the page if needed

Today I recieved about 15 copies of an email sent by someone else by way of a group email

04/06/2008 10:29 AM by Kathy Clulow ASP® SRES® (RE/MAX Scugog Realty Ltd Brokerage)


Rats are also better suited to the I.T. World.  They have larger "paws" and can input via the keyboard much faster thus keeping downtime to a minimum!  Great decision to go with the Rats.

04/06/2008 11:34 AM by Brian Luce (Weidel Realtors Doylestown)


Rats are also better suited to the I.T. World.  They have larger "paws" and can input via the keyboard much faster thus keeping downtime to a minimum!  Great decision to go with the Rats.

04/06/2008 11:35 AM by Brian Luce (Weidel Realtors Doylestown)


Rats are also better suited to the I.T. World.  They have larger "paws" and can input via the keyboard much faster thus keeping downtime to a minimum!  Great decision to go with the Rats.

04/06/2008 11:35 AM by Brian Luce (Weidel Realtors Doylestown)


Rats are also better suited to the I.T. World.  They have larger "paws" and can input via the keyboard much faster thus keeping downtime to a minimum!  Great decision to go with the Rats.

04/06/2008 11:40 AM by Brian Luce (Weidel Realtors Doylestown)


Rats are also better suited to the I.T. World.  They have larger "paws" and can input via the keyboard much faster thus keeping downtime to a minimum!  Great decision to go with the Rats.

04/06/2008 11:41 AM by Brian Luce (Weidel Realtors Doylestown)


Rats are also better suited to the I.T. World.  They have larger "paws" and can input via the keyboard much faster thus keeping downtime to a minimum!  Great decision to go with the Rats.

04/06/2008 11:42 AM by Brian Luce (Weidel Realtors Doylestown)


Rats are also better suited to the I.T. World.  They have larger "paws" and can input via the keyboard much faster thus keeping downtime to a minimum!  Great decision to go with the Rats.

04/06/2008 11:43 AM by Brian Luce (Weidel Realtors Doylestown)


Rats are also better suited to the I.T. World.  They have larger "paws" and can input via the keyboard much faster thus keeping downtime to a minimum!  Great decision to go with the Rats.

04/06/2008 11:44 AM by Brian Luce (Weidel Realtors Doylestown)


Rats are also better suited to the I.T. World.  They have larger "paws" and can input via the keyboard much faster thus keeping downtime to a minimum!  Great decision to go with the Rats.

04/06/2008 11:44 AM by Brian Luce (Weidel Realtors Doylestown)


Rats are also better suited to the I.T. World.  They have larger "paws" and can input via the keyboard much faster thus keeping downtime to a minimum!  Great decision to go with the Rats.

04/06/2008 11:45 AM by Brian Luce (Weidel Realtors Doylestown)


Rats are also better suited to the I.T. World.  They have larger "paws" and can input via the keyboard much faster thus keeping downtime to a minimum!  Great decision to go with the Rats.

04/06/2008 11:45 AM by Brian Luce (Weidel Realtors Doylestown)