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Old 05-29-2008, 04:15 AM
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I just wanted to let everyone know server was down for several hours tonight due to a DDOS Attack.
Clix recommended "Trophaeum" and he was able to fix the problem in 15 minutes...The whole BHW community thanks you Trophaeum!
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Old 05-29-2008, 04:21 AM
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Go, Troph! w00t!
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Old 05-29-2008, 04:23 AM
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Yeah nice work man. Someone get this kid a moderator spot already.
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Old 05-29-2008, 04:25 AM
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*takes a bow*
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Old 05-29-2008, 04:28 AM
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Default Re: Why site was down tonight...

WOw, nice job trop.
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Old 05-29-2008, 04:38 AM
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"Clink!"


The sound of glasses raised in a toast to Trophaeum!
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Old 05-29-2008, 04:54 AM
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Indeed, nice work troph
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Old 05-29-2008, 05:08 AM
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Default Re: Why site was down tonight...

Thanks Troph and all other admins and mods who caught the problem! The site is running really fast now.
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Old 05-29-2008, 05:11 AM
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Thanks Troph, many honours to you.
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Old 05-29-2008, 05:29 AM
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you da man troph. many thanks.
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Old 05-29-2008, 05:43 AM
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Thanks, I'd be lost without BHW.
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Old 05-29-2008, 05:47 AM
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Awesome work Troph!!!!! Can't thank enough
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