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General => Forum Support => Topic started by: stueymac on November 11, 2009, 03:05:24 PM

Title: Forum Error Reports
Post by: stueymac on November 11, 2009, 03:05:24 PM
Please post here when you experience forum errors of any kind (when you can get back on the forum that is!)
Errors worth reporting include: Broken links, 'cannot connect' and 'mysql errors', basically anything that affects use of the forum or denies you access to the forum generally.

When reporting it would be useful to know the following information, I know it's a big ask but it would help lots if you could note down some specifics then report when you can log back in.

Date and time of error
Any error messages that were shown
The browser you are using to surf the net (IE6/7 or 8, Firefox, Google Chrome etc)
Were you able to connect to the homepage www.cockersonline.co.uk whilst the forum was unavailable or were they both offline.

Any info you can provide is much appreciated.

Stu
(with tech support hat on - but I also make the coffee)





Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Mrs T on November 11, 2009, 04:50:12 PM
11-11-09  1648   Just had this error report when changing pages:

Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

I use IE7.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: AnnieA on November 11, 2009, 04:51:54 PM
11/11/09 16:48 Google Chrome, trying to connect to homepage

Warning: mysql_query(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Subs.php on line 321

Warning: mysql_error(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Errors.php on line 123

Warning: mysql_errno(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Errors.php on line 124
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: maggieann on November 11, 2009, 04:56:24 PM
11/11/09 

At 16:49 had this error report when changing pages:

Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

Using Google

Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: White Bryony on November 11, 2009, 10:33:57 PM
22.30
Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

I was in the forum changing pages and then I couldn't couldn't access the main site as well.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Ninasmum on November 11, 2009, 10:40:38 PM
Quote from: White Bryony on November 11, 2009, 10:33:57 PM
22.30
Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

I was in the forum changing pages and then I couldn't couldn't access the main site as well.

Ditto here
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: lindseyp on November 11, 2009, 10:41:22 PM
Quote from: White Bryony on November 11, 2009, 10:33:57 PM
22.30
Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

I was in the forum changing pages and then I couldn't couldn't access the main site as well.

Same here but at 22.32 - using Google
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: elaine.e on November 13, 2009, 09:14:23 AM
0905 13/11/09

I was in the forum changing links and got the following message

Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

I managed to get back into the forum a few minutes later.

IE8 user.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: sweetbabyjames on November 13, 2009, 09:20:06 AM
Ditto
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: eljaybee1956 on November 13, 2009, 09:24:53 AM
Me too.


It seems to occur after I have been scrolling through the pages of posts.
Definitely not isolated to UK then?
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Jane S on November 13, 2009, 10:16:43 AM
What browser are you using eljaybee? It's interesting so far that only people using IE & Google Chrome are experiencing problems - no Firefox users so far?
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: eljaybee1956 on November 13, 2009, 11:18:44 AM
Actually Jane, I'm using Mozilla Firefox 3.5.5. The "Connection Problem" page has come up a few times since this post originated. Slackness on my part to inform you, sorry.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: 6thSense on November 15, 2009, 08:56:33 AM
This morning at about 8:45 I got Conection Problems  Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try later. I am on Google if that helps and I have got this message before.  :D
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: vikki.k on November 15, 2009, 08:57:58 AM
Quote from: 5scompany on November 15, 2009, 08:56:33 AM
This morning at about 8:45 I got Conection Problems  Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try later. I am on Google if that helps and I have got this message before.  :D

Exactly the same here at 8.45am ish, IE 8 here  :blink:
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Colin on November 17, 2009, 03:10:13 PM

I've just had connection problems for the 1st time ( I use Firefox) - both the forum and homepage were down for a few minutes. If it's any help Stu, I got this messgae...


Warning: mysql_query(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Subs.php on line 321

Warning: mysql_error(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Errors.php on line 123

Warning: mysql_errno(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Errors.php on line 124
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Mrs T on November 17, 2009, 03:12:44 PM
17th Nov/1504 When logging on to Recent Posts

Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

17th Nov/1504 When logging on to Home page

Warning: mysql_query(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Subs.php on line 321

Warning: mysql_error(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Errors.php on line 123

Warning: mysql_errno(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Errors.php on line 124

17th Nov/1505 When logging on to Forum Index

Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

I use IE7.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: mcphee on November 17, 2009, 03:15:27 PM
I only use firefox and I had the same three line message, whether using a bookmark, or on page index link. This is the third or fourth time it has happened since the revamped site came up.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: elaine.e on November 17, 2009, 03:20:56 PM
Same error messages as Mrs T (posted a few minutes ago) at the same time as she had them.

I've been on COL for short periods about 5 times today and each time it's been very slow when I want to post a reply or move to a different part of the forum.

IE8 user.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: JennyBee on November 17, 2009, 03:36:52 PM
Quote from: Mrs T on November 17, 2009, 03:12:44 PM
17th Nov/1504 When logging on to Recent Posts

Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

17th Nov/1504 When logging on to Home page

Warning: mysql_query(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Subs.php on line 321

Warning: mysql_error(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Errors.php on line 123

Warning: mysql_errno(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Errors.php on line 124

17th Nov/1505 When logging on to Forum Index

Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.


Same here, I'm with Google Chrome.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: SkyeSue on November 17, 2009, 09:06:56 PM
Quote from: JennyBee on November 17, 2009, 03:36:52 PM
When logging on to Recent Posts[/b]

Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.


Same here on a regular basis since last night. Sorry, I didn't record times. Also, pages are sometimes taking ages to load, and then frequently appear without any pics (avatars, or any other pics that members have posted)

I'm on IE8
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Holly Berry on November 18, 2009, 09:58:31 AM
Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.


Just experienced at 9.50 Had logged on about 9.35 and had no problems,pages loading ok,then requested unread posts and error message came up. Closed error page and logged on again successfully from shortcut.This is the only message I get when I have problems. On IE8
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: eljaybee1956 on November 18, 2009, 10:05:46 AM
Connection Problems

Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.


Above message received tonight at 8.47PM AEDST (9.47AM your time)


Edited to add:  I'm using Mozilla Firefox. Was trying to post reply on "Song Game". Exited out of COL and then re-tried....no problems second attempt.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: AnnieA on November 18, 2009, 10:08:13 AM
Quote from: AnnieA on November 11, 2009, 04:51:54 PM
11/11/09 16:48 Google Chrome, trying to connect to homepage

Warning: mysql_query(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Subs.php on line 321

Warning: mysql_error(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Errors.php on line 123

Warning: mysql_errno(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Errors.php on line 124


Exact repeat of this at 09:47 today.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: elaine.e on November 18, 2009, 10:30:07 AM
Me too at about the same time.

IE8
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: *jean* on November 20, 2009, 04:57:47 PM
fire fox
 message.. time 16.55
Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Jenna on November 25, 2009, 09:52:25 AM
Error Message:

Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

Time & Date:

11:47 AM 25/11/2009

I'm using:

Internet Explorer 8

I was able to go back to the previous page and then it worked fine. Website also works fine.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: SkyeSue on November 25, 2009, 03:46:22 PM
I've noticed these error messages seem to mostly appear at around the same time, between 9.30 - 10am.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: mcphee on December 01, 2009, 07:34:21 PM
Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: SkyeSue on December 01, 2009, 07:37:01 PM
Quote from: mcphee on December 01, 2009, 07:34:21 PM
Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

Same here, a few minutes ago.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: lindseyp on December 01, 2009, 07:37:51 PM
Quote from: mcphee on December 01, 2009, 07:34:21 PM
Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

same message , same time here too  ;)
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Mudmagnets on December 01, 2009, 07:51:27 PM
Quote from: lindseyp on December 01, 2009, 07:37:51 PM
Quote from: mcphee on December 01, 2009, 07:34:21 PM
Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

same message , same time here too  ;)

same here, but as you can see normal service has been resumed  :D
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: stueymac on December 01, 2009, 08:40:07 PM
Appreciate all these reports guys, thank you, keep them coming, your efforts are all very useful indeed.

Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: lindseyp on December 03, 2009, 12:06:24 PM
usual problem.... SMF was unable to connect to database.......bla bla bla bla  ;)

12.02 - 12.04   (probably means I should be doing something more constructive with my time  :005: )
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Helen on December 03, 2009, 12:07:12 PM
Quote from: lindseyp on December 03, 2009, 12:06:24 PM
usual problem.... SMF was unable to connect to database.......bla bla bla bla  ;)

12.02 - 12.04   (probably means I should be doing something more constructive with my time  :005: )

me too - am using Safari
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: elaine.e on December 03, 2009, 12:44:40 PM
Me too, at about 11.00am.

IE8
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: aliceandlouis on December 06, 2009, 08:05:42 AM
usual problem - SMF was unable etc etc at 0800 on Sunday
I am using safari
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: AnnieA on December 06, 2009, 08:28:16 AM
8:02 this morning, using iPhone:

Connection Problems

Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: kalem on December 06, 2009, 08:19:26 PM
Same message here at 20.00
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Sharon on December 07, 2009, 10:55:42 AM
10.45am today: Connection Problems

Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

Using google chrome.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: maggieann on December 07, 2009, 10:58:27 AM
10.48am today: Connection Problems

Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

Using Google.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: JennyBee on December 07, 2009, 06:01:38 PM
17.59:

Connection Problems

Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later


Was able to connect pretty quickly afterwards, using google chome.


Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: JennyBee on December 10, 2009, 06:10:41 PM
17.59 (same time as yesterday):

Forum -

Connection Problems

Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

and main web page -

Warning: mysql_query(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Subs.php on line 321

Warning: mysql_error(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Errors.php on line 123

Warning: mysql_errno(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Errors.php on line 124

(Google Chrome)
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: mcphee on December 10, 2009, 06:53:08 PM
The connection has timed out

     

     
     
     

     
       
       

         

The server at www.cockersonline.co.uk is taking too long to respond.

       


       
       


    *   The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few
          moments.

    *   If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network
          connection.

    *   If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure
          that Firefox is permitted to access the Web.

I am now getting this in a new CoL tab, rather just on links. I have col bookmarked, so it is easy to refresh, but perhaps too many of us are doing it. It is definitely a problem with this forum only, as all others I use are super fast. I use Windows 7 and Firefox on a laptop or PC


       
       
     


     
     
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: mcphee on December 15, 2009, 09:24:20 AM

Warning: mysql_query(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Subs.php on line 321

Warning: mysql_error(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Errors.php on line 123

Warning: mysql_errno(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Errors.php on line 124
Bad again this morning.
I use Sky broadband, Mozilla firefox and Vista on this machine.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Jane S on December 15, 2009, 12:31:14 PM
Quote from: mcphee on December 10, 2009, 06:53:08 PM
I am now getting this in a new CoL tab, rather just on links. I have col bookmarked, so it is easy to refresh, but perhaps too many of us are doing it. It is definitely a problem with this forum only, as all others I use are super fast. I use Windows 7 and Firefox on a laptop

I wonder if the other forums you use have as many members & visitors as this one? I know I visit a couple of other big forums (and moderate on one other) and sometimes it is v slow on these forums at certain times of the day. As with any busy site, sometimes server capacity is a problem and I know Stu is currently investigating server options with the aim of improving the situation re server time-outs. All we can do in the meantime is ask that you be patient with occasional problems accessing the forum at certain times of the day (I just go away and do something else and it's usually fine again 5 mins later :D)

Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: 6thSense on December 16, 2009, 07:00:23 PM
At 6:55 when trying to post on a thread I got this reply. I tried a couple of times, but then gave up.  :shades: This may just be down to it being busy?? as I have had this before, but it has worked fine inbetween times.  :D

Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Mudmagnets on December 16, 2009, 11:58:00 PM
Quote from: 5scompany on December 16, 2009, 07:00:23 PM
At 6:55 when trying to post on a thread I got this reply. I tried a couple of times, but then gave up.  :shades: This may just be down to it being busy?? as I have had this before, but it has worked fine inbetween times.  :D

Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

I got the same - so I went and had me tea and it worked fine later - think it is just that everyone wants to chat at once? :005: Col is so popular, we can't keep away lol
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: 6thSense on December 20, 2009, 10:20:23 AM
Had the same problem trying to post again today, which is Sun at 10:15. So decided to go out and back in again, but it wouldn't let me back in with the same message and so I decided to give it a break and it's fine now.  ;)
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Rats and Dogs on December 20, 2009, 10:28:47 AM
I had this too a few minutes ago, had to use a search engine to get back in.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: JennyBee on December 21, 2009, 06:51:04 PM
18:47, just had a problem replying to a thread, the usual message came up -

"Connection Problems

Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later"

It worked the second time I tried :blink:
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Ian Wright on December 22, 2009, 09:00:12 PM
when i try'd to log on today at login. it would not recognise my password   >:D so i had to reset it {and it was the right one } when i was logged in after 45 Min's i got another message for members only and got booted of site so here i am again logged in  :huh: :huh:
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Jane S on December 22, 2009, 10:47:49 PM
Quote from: Ian Wright on December 22, 2009, 09:00:12 PM
when i try'd to log on today at login. it would not recognise my password   >:D so i had to reset it {and it was the right one } when i was logged in after 45 Min's i got another message for members only and got booted of site so here i am again logged in  :huh: :huh:

TBH Ian that sounds like a cookie problem rather than a forum issue. If it happens again, delete your COL cookie and start afresh (also delete all your temp internet files) - that usually solves this kind of thing.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Ian Wright on December 22, 2009, 10:55:43 PM
Quote from: Jane S on December 22, 2009, 10:47:49 PM
Quote from: Ian Wright on December 22, 2009, 09:00:12 PM
when i try'd to log on today at login. it would not recognise my password   >:D so i had to reset it {and it was the right one } when i was logged in after 45 Min's i got another message for members only and got booted of site so here i am again logged in  :huh: :huh:

TBH Ian that sounds like a cookie problem rather than a forum issue. If it happens again, delete your COL cookie and start afresh (also delete all your temp internet files) - that usually solves this kind of thing.

I will delete all cookies and temp internet when i log of Thank you hope it solves problem
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: JennyBee on December 24, 2009, 12:24:03 PM
12.07pm

Connection Problems

Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

Main web page:

Warning: mysql_query(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Subs.php on line 321

Warning: mysql_error(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Errors.php on line 123

Warning: mysql_errno(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Errors.php on line 124

Took a few minutes before I could get back on :blink:
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: bracken on December 24, 2009, 12:26:03 PM
Quote from: JennyBee on December 24, 2009, 12:24:03 PM
12.07pm

Connection Problems

Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

Main web page:

Warning: mysql_query(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Subs.php on line 321

Warning: mysql_error(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Errors.php on line 123

Warning: mysql_errno(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Errors.php on line 124

Took a few minutes before I could get back on :blink:

Me too  :-\
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Annie's Mum on December 24, 2009, 12:31:11 PM
and me  :huh:
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Ian Wright on April 19, 2010, 08:47:31 PM
i keep getting the message

Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

tryed to connect for 15 mins at 8.30 pm 19.4.10
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: SJP on April 19, 2010, 08:49:05 PM
Quote from: Ian Wright on April 19, 2010, 08:47:31 PM
i keep getting the message

Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

tryed to connect for 15 mins at 8.30 pm 19.4.10

Ditto.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: bracken on April 19, 2010, 08:51:35 PM
Quote from: SJP on April 19, 2010, 08:49:05 PM
Quote from: Ian Wright on April 19, 2010, 08:47:31 PM
i keep getting the message

Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

tryed to connect for 15 mins at 8.30 pm 19.4.10

Ditto.
and me
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: milly on April 19, 2010, 08:54:17 PM
Me too about 8.30 pm for 15 mins.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: lindseyp on April 19, 2010, 08:54:42 PM
Quote from: bracken on April 19, 2010, 08:51:35 PM
Quote from: SJP on April 19, 2010, 08:49:05 PM
Quote from: Ian Wright on April 19, 2010, 08:47:31 PM
i keep getting the message

Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

tryed to connect for 15 mins at 8.30 pm 19.4.10

Ditto.

yep, here too  :shades:
and me
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Ninasmum on April 19, 2010, 08:56:01 PM
Same here too.... :shades:
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Annie's Mum on April 19, 2010, 09:00:13 PM
and me
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Top Barks on April 19, 2010, 09:02:37 PM
me too ;)
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Rats and Dogs on April 19, 2010, 09:17:20 PM
And me, got in a couple of times briefly, then kicked out again! :P
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: ladylola on April 19, 2010, 09:25:05 PM
Me too. thought it was my computer, so just deleted tons of photos  :005:
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: 6thSense on April 19, 2010, 09:54:52 PM
I seem to have had problems all evening.  :-\
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: gholmes on May 08, 2010, 07:10:05 AM
I have had problems connecting to COL all day yesterday  7/5/10. Google chrome could not connect to server  >:D . However, i am back on today.  :blink:

Graeme
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: 6thSense on May 08, 2010, 08:32:07 AM
I had probs the other day to on my lap top, but when my dad said it was fine on the other computer I closed AOL and then opened it again and everything was then fine.  :huh:
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Jane S on May 08, 2010, 09:26:42 AM
Quote from: gholmes on May 08, 2010, 07:10:05 AM
I have had problems connecting to COL all day yesterday  7/5/10. Google chrome could not connect to server  >:D . However, i am back on today.  :blink:

Graeme

That's odd as I was on here at various times yesterday and there were no problems at all. I think sometimes when people can't connect, it's not really a COL issue as such - sometimes it's a browser fault or the user's ISP is having a temporary blip, all sorts of possibilities really. If you are having trouble connecting persistently (other than the odd server time out at busy times of the day), it's always worth trying another browser or having a good clear out of your temporary internet files & giving it another go.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: pipkoi on July 07, 2010, 06:36:34 PM
Connection Problems

Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

I am getting this message more & more often recently. Often only have to wait for 10 - 15 minutes hut itbis irritating
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: MegandMolly on July 07, 2010, 06:38:55 PM
same here on all 3 computers, have had a clean out of files like Jane suggeted, but am still having probs  :huh:
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: beebee on July 07, 2010, 07:31:37 PM
I get this from time to time, if i wait a while i usually get back on.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Jane S on July 07, 2010, 08:34:14 PM
Have been doing some Admin work today and not noticed any problems today but as previously stated, there will be the occasional database busy messages at certain times of the day but these don't last long (not usually more than a few minutes).
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: 6thSense on July 10, 2010, 09:38:33 AM
Have been having more and more probs with connection lately for some reason. It has always done it on occasion, but does seem more frequent. Just typed a long PM to someone and when I went to spellcheck it chucked me off, lost my PM and wouldn't let me back on. I guess I should have just trusted my spelling.  :shades: :005:
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: lilylulu on July 10, 2010, 10:04:28 AM
I am getting the same error message, have done for last few days.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Jane S on July 10, 2010, 10:14:07 AM
Quote from: 5scompany on July 10, 2010, 09:38:33 AM
Have been having more and more probs with connection lately for some reason. It has always done it on occasion, but does seem more frequent. Just typed a long PM to someone and when I went to spellcheck it chucked me off, lost my PM and wouldn't let me back on. I guess I should have just trusted my spelling.  :shades: :005:

That's more likely to have been a time-out error - ie you took too long to send your PM so the session timed out ;) If you do have a long PM to write, it might be better to type it out first in Notepad or something and then copy & paste into the PM text box.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: 6thSense on July 10, 2010, 10:55:31 AM
Quote from: Jane S on July 10, 2010, 10:14:07 AM
Quote from: 5scompany on July 10, 2010, 09:38:33 AM
Have been having more and more probs with connection lately for some reason. It has always done it on occasion, but does seem more frequent. Just typed a long PM to someone and when I went to spellcheck it chucked me off, lost my PM and wouldn't let me back on. I guess I should have just trusted my spelling.  :shades: :005:

That's more likely to have been a time-out error - ie you took too long to send your PM so the session timed out ;) If you do have a long PM to write, it might be better to type it out first in Notepad or something and then copy & paste into the PM text box.

Oh god I didn't know there was a time limit.  :shades: :005: I can't type or think at that time in the morning that fast.   :005: My Dad also said to type it up somewhere else and then copy and paste it Jane, so I think I will do that next time  Cheers. ;) I do still think the connection probs seem to be more frequent for some reason though.  :huh: or maybe I'm just always to slow.  :shades: :005:
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: ejp on July 10, 2010, 02:24:05 PM
Just had this error message a few times, only managed to get back in just now.

Warning: mysql_query(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Subs.php on line 321

Warning: mysql_error(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Errors.php on line 123

Warning: mysql_errno(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/cockerso/public_html/discuss/Sources/Errors.php on line 124
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: bajoleth on July 10, 2010, 05:02:09 PM
Yep I had that one too for about 3 hrs yesterday :-\
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Jane S on July 10, 2010, 06:11:13 PM
Quote from: bajoleth on July 10, 2010, 05:02:09 PM
Yep I had that one too for about 3 hrs yesterday :-\

Can you let me know when this was? As far as I can see the forum was definitely not off-line for 3 hours yesterday so if some people are experiencing this and others aren't, we'll need to investigate further as the errors do not seem to be affecting all members at the same time.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: bajoleth on July 10, 2010, 06:59:17 PM
It was between 1pm and 3pm ish, hope this helps ;)
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Alfiethecocker on July 14, 2010, 04:50:47 PM
Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

4:46pm
                             :blink:
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: pinkcarys on July 30, 2010, 12:59:11 PM
Hi Stu,

I keep getting chucked out when I'm reading posts. When I click either the back button, or on a link it comes up with the message below.

Thanks,
Carys

Quote from: stueymac on November 11, 2009, 03:05:24 PM


Date and time of error
Any error messages that were shown Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.
The browser you are using to surf the net (IE6/7 or 8, Firefox, Google Chrome etc) Internet Explorer 7
Were you able to connect to the homepage www.cockersonline.co.uk whilst the forum was unavailable or were they both offline.
No, couldn't get on to COL at all
Any info you can provide is much appreciated.

Stu
(with tech support hat on - but I also make the coffee)


Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: stueymac on January 23, 2012, 05:25:39 PM
Hi folks

I know the server has tripped over a few times these last couple of weeks, cause yet unknown.
Will keep tinkering (sometimes just the forum goes other times it's been the whole site)

Stu
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: ElaineH on August 07, 2012, 01:13:39 PM
I couldn't get onto the site a moment ago Resource Limit Reached what's the problem?
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: dipsydoodlenoodle on August 07, 2012, 01:26:40 PM
Quote from: ElaineH on August 07, 2012, 01:13:39 PM
I couldn't get onto the site a moment ago Resource Limit Reached what's the problem?

I get it quite often too. I think it's just the site being too big and needing more internet space :). It usually gets cleared quite quickly from my experience.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Ben's mum on February 06, 2013, 08:58:31 AM
Hi I have been getting an error message this morning:  500 Resource Limit Reached

Is it me??
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: lindseyp on February 06, 2013, 09:01:43 AM
Quote from: Ben's mum on February 06, 2013, 08:58:31 AM
Hi I have been getting an error message this morning:  500 Resource Limit Reached

Is it me??


no, here too this morning but only briefly  ;)
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: elaine.e on February 06, 2013, 09:08:47 AM
Quote from: lindseyp on February 06, 2013, 09:01:43 AM
Quote from: Ben's mum on February 06, 2013, 08:58:31 AM
Hi I have been getting an error message this morning:  500 Resource Limit Reached

Is it me??


no, here too this morning but only briefly  ;)

Me too.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Jane S on February 06, 2013, 09:16:07 AM
It does happen sometimes when there are a lot of members logging on at the same time - if you try again a few mins later, it's usually fine :blink:
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: BobnDot on August 24, 2013, 08:10:16 PM
Forum seemed to go down this evening, page displayed from Fusion Hosting saying the account's been suspended  :fear2:

I first noticed it just after 7 pm, tried to get on a few times with the same result and then, just after 8, everything seemed fine.

Bob.

EDIT..Stu's posted an explanation in Anything Goes. Really quick work getting us back up and running  :clapping:
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Mudmagnets on August 24, 2013, 10:06:29 PM
Quote from: BobnDot on August 24, 2013, 08:10:16 PM
Forum seemed to go down this evening, page displayed from Fusion Hosting saying the account's been suspended  :fear2:

I first noticed it just after 7 pm, tried to get on a few times with the same result and then, just after 8, everything seemed fine.

Bob.

EDIT..Stu's posted an explanation in Anything Goes. Really quick work getting us back up and running  :clapping:

Yep I had the same problem too, earlier - but as you can see, normal brilliant service has been resumed - thanks peeps  :banana:
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Nicola on August 24, 2013, 10:16:24 PM
The forum was hacked earlier this evening. Stuart has done a fantastic job to get it back up and running so quickly but will need to do further work in the next few days to make sure there are no residual problems or security issues so please be patient if it is offline for short periods while he does this.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: elaine.e on February 09, 2014, 08:21:54 AM
I've started getting the "resource limit reached" message again. It's happened to me several times over the last few days, most recently at about 7.50 am today.

Yesterday I had a problem when trying to post something. Typed it out as usual, pressed post, nothing happened for several seconds, then a message appeared on screen from fusionhost (?) saying that the forum had been moved to another server. Can't remember what time that was, so perhaps it was when Stuey was fixing things yesterday.

The "resource limit reached" error happened again when I first tried posting this at 08.10 am.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: stueymac on February 09, 2014, 01:22:36 PM
This resource limit issue was caused by our older forum version on the new server, this shouldn't happen now (he said optimistically!!)

Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: chrisp on February 09, 2014, 01:55:37 PM
My avatar is no longer working Stuart - do I need to reload?
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Helen on February 09, 2014, 04:00:14 PM
Quote from: elaine.e on February 09, 2014, 08:21:54 AM

Yesterday I had a problem when trying to post something. Typed it out as usual, pressed post, nothing happened for several seconds, then a message appeared on screen from fusionhost (?) saying that the forum had been moved to another server. Can't remember what time that was, so perhaps it was when Stuey was fixing things yesterday.

Yes, I got in contact with Stu when I saw that fusionhost message and since then as the system has gone down I've been posting on Cockers on Facebook to try and keep people in the loop.

Sorry you had such a sh1te weekend Stu! and thanks for taking the time and sorting it out   :D
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: stueymac on February 09, 2014, 04:08:16 PM
Quote from: chrisp on February 09, 2014, 01:55:37 PM
My avatar is no longer working Stuart - do I need to reload?

The avatar error isn't happening for everyone, I'll have to check this out, it's on the list.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: chrisp on February 10, 2014, 12:58:18 PM
Quote from: stueymac on February 09, 2014, 04:08:16 PM
Quote from: chrisp on February 09, 2014, 01:55:37 PM
My avatar is no longer working Stuart - do I need to reload?

The avatar error isn't happening for everyone, I'll have to check this out, it's on the list.

Thank you!
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: elaine.e on February 10, 2014, 01:24:29 PM
Hate to mention it, but I've had the "resource limit reached" message twice today.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: stueymac on February 10, 2014, 02:10:20 PM
Quote from: elaine.e on February 10, 2014, 01:24:29 PM
Hate to mention it, but I've had the "resource limit reached" message twice today.

I know I've seen it a couple of times too, I'm investigating, it's becoming a bit of a problem.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: lynnruby on February 10, 2014, 03:27:37 PM
OK, so I've been away for a few days and come back to find a whole new look to COL  :huh:  When I logged in, it didn't have the usual "Welcome" message so I wasn't sure if I was still logged in  :huh:   I must have missed loads....but what's happened to our Donator badges?  I haven't yet had time to trawl through all the posts, so I'm probably asking stupid questions... :021: :021:
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: stueymac on February 10, 2014, 03:47:13 PM
Quote from: lynnruby on February 10, 2014, 03:27:37 PM
OK, so I've been away for a few days and come back to find a whole new look to COL  :huh:  When I logged in, it didn't have the usual "Welcome" message so I wasn't sure if I was still logged in  :huh:   I must have missed loads....but what's happened to our Donator badges?  I haven't yet had time to trawl through all the posts, so I'm probably asking stupid questions... :021: :021:

Basically the server developed a fault, the site had to move to a new server, the new server didn't like our old forum so we had to update the latest version of SMF (which we would have had to do eventually anyway but still)
Unfortunately the donator badge thing isn't working on the new version so am trying to sort that somehow.
However we're still getting resource limit problems so at some point we may need to move COL again to a much bigger server.

Edited: The forum 'look' isn't ours, it's SMF's, I'm reluctant to change anything about how the forum looks until we're sure everything is working. For now it either looks this way or it's not here at all, sorry folks.

Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: lynnruby on February 10, 2014, 04:11:14 PM
Quote from: stueymac on February 10, 2014, 03:47:13 PM
Quote from: lynnruby on February 10, 2014, 03:27:37 PM
OK, so I've been away for a few days and come back to find a whole new look to COL  :huh:  When I logged in, it didn't have the usual "Welcome" message so I wasn't sure if I was still logged in  :huh:   I must have missed loads....but what's happened to our Donator badges?  I haven't yet had time to trawl through all the posts, so I'm probably asking stupid questions... :021: :021:

Basically the server developed a fault, the site had to move to a new server, the new server didn't like our old forum so we had to update the latest version of SMF (which we would have had to do eventually anyway but still)
Unfortunately the donator badge thing isn't working on the new version so am trying to sort that somehow.
However we're still getting resource limit problems so at some point we may need to move COL again to a much bigger server.

Edited: The forum 'look' isn't ours, it's SMF's, I'm reluctant to change anything about how the forum looks until we're sure everything is working. For now it either looks this way or it's not here at all, sorry folks.


Thanks for the reply  :luv:  I'm such a 'technophobe' (is that even a word?) that I've no idea what is going on  :lol2:  We should have a COL motto though ...... "In Stu we trust"   :005:
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: stueymac on February 10, 2014, 04:54:12 PM
I think at the moment the COL motto is "On a wing and a prayer!!"  :005: :lol:
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: lynnruby on February 10, 2014, 05:43:23 PM
Quote from: stueymac on February 10, 2014, 04:54:12 PM
I think at the moment the COL motto is "On a wing and a prayer!!"  :005: :lol:


 :lol2:  Ah yes, but ..... "In Stu we trust"  ;)  :005:
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: chrisp on February 16, 2014, 11:54:54 AM
Stuart, I've reloaded my avatar - it is working now.

Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: Robbie34 on February 17, 2014, 07:11:33 PM
Resource limit reached fro 19.06 until 19.10.  Had problem trying to make this post.

Sorry, this should have been posted in the Resource thread.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: ElaineH on February 17, 2014, 07:12:46 PM
Quote from: Robbie34 on February 17, 2014, 07:11:33 PM
Resource limit reached fro 19.06 until 19.10.  Had problem trying to make this post.

ditto
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: panda66 on February 17, 2014, 07:34:36 PM
Resource limit reached 19.33 chrome
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: butterflywings21 on August 20, 2014, 09:28:22 AM
Internal Server Error

The server encountered an internal error or misconfiguration and was unable to complete your request.

Please contact the server administrator at webmaster@cockersonline.co.uk to inform them of the time this error occurred, and the actions you performed just before this error.

More information about this error may be available in the server error log.

Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.


This was 9.10 this morning.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: BobnDot on January 22, 2015, 10:43:22 PM
Tried getting on for several minutes around 10-25pm but progress bar of the URL kept stopping half way. At 10-32 I got the usual message….

Connection Problems

Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

Checked a few other websites then came back and got on straight away.

Bob.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: elaine.e on January 23, 2015, 08:07:23 AM
I had the same at about the same time last night. Left it for a few minutes and it was OK when I tried again.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: stueymac on January 23, 2015, 09:25:08 AM
I'm not sure what was up last night, I checked a few times and there some issue, corrected itself after a while though. Will keep an eye on it.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: eljaybee1956 on February 20, 2015, 11:08:59 PM
Received the following message at 10am 21.02.15 (Australian time)

Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.


Lawrie
(eljaybee1956)
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: stueymac on February 23, 2015, 07:13:26 AM
Thanks Lawrie
Title: Forum Error
Post by: pipkoi on March 01, 2015, 04:43:00 PM
Just getting this
(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m101/pipkoi/089464559724711c33519d372613f55a_zps3478eda8.jpg)
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: stueymac on March 02, 2015, 06:58:01 AM
Did that last for very long yesterday?
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: pipkoi on March 02, 2015, 05:12:05 PM
A few minutes that I was aware of
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: BobnDot on February 28, 2016, 10:22:22 PM
Connection Problems

Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

This evening from 9-45pm till just after 10-00pm.

I've noticed a few small delays in connecting lately but this evening I was accessing COL at the time and it just refused to load a new page and displayed the above message when I tried reconnecting. Other sites accessed quite normally during the COL outage.

UPDATE. Tried previewing the above prior to sending and quite a delay in displaying the preview.

Bob.
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: bizzylizzy on February 28, 2016, 10:24:49 PM
Same here!
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: stueymac on February 29, 2016, 08:02:46 AM
Thanks folks, noted, not sure what caused that one yet, will investigate.

Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: eljaybee1956 on March 10, 2016, 10:34:49 PM
Received the old faithful:

Connection Problems.
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to database. This may be caused by the Server being busy. Please try again later.


At 9.23am (Sydney Aust time) 11/3/2016.


What where all you COLers doing at 12.30am anyway????? :005:
Title: Re: Forum Error Reports
Post by: westergate55 on February 17, 2020, 08:09:15 PM
hi I just had a message that said I need to set a new password tried that and said user not registered