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Every time I click on something in the forum I get this while the screen loads:
https://i.postimg.cc/wHMjqrKc/2_EC63...608_B2_A82.png

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I just made a thread about this also. Cloudflare is a service which checks IPs to make sure you're not a Bot. Few sites I visit use it. Looks like it may have been implemented here last night?

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I noticed the site was very slow this morning, possible DDOS attack that triggered this protection upstream?

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Yeah, must have started late last night as I got the old school db error and couldn't access anything. That's a new protection layer that I haven't seen before.

I would think our cookies would notify the db we are routine members, and aren't a threat.

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CloudFlare doesn't care. It will always re-check your IP after a bit of inactivity.

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CloudFlare has always been on the site, but it tightens up as there are risks. I'll consult with tech, but it's possible there was a DDoS attack. Is anyone still getting it?

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If you're asking if we're still getting the "checking your browser" page, then yes. I just saw it again.

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I've only gotten it twice.

But the site was down last night with the database errors.

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If it's always done that...then it's doing more than just re-checking my IP.

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I’m still getting it.

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I just got it right now.

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First time seeing it. Minor inconvenience, but it had me curious as well.

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I keep getting that screen even if I keep this site open on my browser but don't do anything for 10 minutes or so.

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I just received it and was coming here to report it when I saw this thread.

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I've seen the message a few times today a well. Using Chrome if that matters.

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Chrome for Android with all latest updates to both.

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Saw it a few times too today and also saw the DB errors earlier.

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This is my first visit today and saw it. Like the rest of you I wondered what it was and checked here before doing a report.

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I'm getting it every time now.

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I asked tech and they said it's just some lingering effects from some testing that was done last night. Should dissipate within a day or so.

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Thanks for the update.

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Thanks,

I am getting that as well all day long today.

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I got database errors early this morning, too.

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Just got the CloudFlare thing again as well as the db errors this AM.

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Still getting a Cloudflare notification at 9:45pm

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I'm still getting this tho:

http://i66.tinypic.com/jkgfau.jpg

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I have been getting the message for the past two days now.

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x2

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Still getting a Cloudflare notification at 7:15am.

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My “please allow up to 5 seconds” is a lie. Getting longer each visit, 12 seconds just now, every other site loads normally and instantly.

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Same here... delay is getting longer and longer.

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I haven't noticed a change in the wait time. It seems consistent with other sites I use which have CF active. 3-5 seconds at most (so far).

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It's definitely taking longer today for me. It was pretty quick like a second or two yesterday. Today it's a very noticeable wait.

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Getting really tired of this crap.

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Just happened again. Delay seems the same.

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I'll bring this up to tech. How often are you guys visiting the forum per day?

Also, the "non-secure" messaging is unrelated and has to do with page elements, like the Premium Member icon.

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I keep a tab open on my work PC almost all day. It'll go through the CF check if after maybe 10 min of inactivity when I come back and click on any link.

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Sometimes will have a tab open but logging in cold, maybe 10 or so times a day. It doesn't do it every time, even from another device. And it's only popped up once while in the site, when I quoted another member.

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I've been getting it the past two days. Using the latest build of Firefox.

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Everyone time I enter the forum.