.com just gone down? - Page 3

orangebird · 14-10-2003, 12:49

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Originally Posted by Neil

Gosh yes-they must have done-let's not jump to any conclusions, or come up with any conspiracy theories shall we?

But where's the self righteous, I told you so, 'ntl are b*stards who don't give a **** about their customers' fun in that??

orangebird · 14-10-2003, 12:51

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Originally Posted by erol

Maybe so OB.

I do not think NTHW will be comming back (in it's old form at least). It's supposition and speculation but it's what I think.

Care for a wager ? Say ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£10 ?

On my wages????

Scarlett · 14-10-2003, 12:52

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Originally Posted by Neil

...Gosh yes-they must have done-let's not jump to any conclusions, or come up with any conspiracy theories shall we?

Knock, Knock, Neil...

(sorry, couldn't resist it)

ian@huth · 14-10-2003, 12:53

Went down around 22:53 from what I can make out. I have a "who's on line" window open that updates quite quickly and that is the time it last updated.

Perhaps there were too many complaints, particularly from old hands, and it was getting embarassing for them.

erol · 14-10-2003, 12:53

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Originally Posted by orangebird

But where's the self righteous, I told you so, 'ntl are b*stards who don't give a **** about their customers' fun in that??

So does that mean _if_ it does not come back, you agree that that NTL are as you describe above ?

Careful now OB, you have a job to think of.

MovedGoalPosts · 14-10-2003, 12:54

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Originally Posted by Neil

Gosh yes-they must have done-let's not jump to any conclusions, or come up with any conspiracy theories shall we?

It's fun to be able to have conspiracy theories. If we didn't these forums would be boring places. And after all ntl do usually invite it upon themselves.

My thought is that a certain ex admin/mod might be back at the helm

14-10-2003, 12:54

It went down during my Java PC lab at Uni as I was posting and then it suddenly went to the page.

So I'm guessing around 11 ish. :/

14-10-2003, 12:55

heh, revenge of Craig? :p lol

**Mick** · 14-10-2003, 12:56

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Originally Posted by Neil

Perhaps we don't know yet?

That goes without saying.

No it hasn't-about half an hour I would estimate.

Not necessarily.

Gosh yes-they must have done-let's not jump to any conclusions, or come up with any conspiracy theories shall we?

I have to say, it does look a little suspicious don't you think Neil? That page looks 'Planned'. If this really is the plug being pulled, its in true ntl style, i.e lack of communication to the customers and the team who run it.

orangebird · 14-10-2003, 12:58

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Originally Posted by erol

So does that mean _if_ it does not come back, you agree that that NTL are as you describe above ?

No, just imagining what'll be said by certain members if it does happen....

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Careful now OB, you have a job to think of.

No need to be too careful...I'm very good at my job, and am in no danger of losing it. Thank you for your concern though

Scarlett · 14-10-2003, 12:59

Given that it provides a page with NTL links on it now, it indicates that something is being activly done.

As to whether thats good or bad as such, only time will tell. (but the conspircy theorys are likely to be MUCH more interesting that the Truth...)

basa · 14-10-2003, 13:01

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Originally Posted by Dr. Plummer

I have to say, it does look a little suspicious don't you think Neil? That page looks 'Planned'. If this really is the plug being pulled, its in true ntl style, i.e lack of communication to the customers and the team who run it.

I suppose it might be a little suspicious, especially as there is no comment about resumption, apologies, we're working on it etc, and there are links to help sites and 'community'

I still think you're all jumping the gun to conspiracy theories

handyman · 14-10-2003, 13:02

Does not look planned at all, I mean anyone can knock up a page like that in a few mins and ftp it on.

erol · 14-10-2003, 13:04

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Originally Posted by Dr. Plummer

I have to say, it does look a little suspicious don't you think Neil? That page looks 'Planned'. If this really is the plug being pulled, its in true ntl style, i.e lack of communication to the customers and the team who run it.

Exactly my thoughts.

When you add what has occured and place it in the context of how NTL (as a corporate entity, not as indivdual company reps) has always behaved towards it's customers and add to that what is know of Frank and NTL from his blog.

Like I say my guess is 2+2+2=6 and we will not be seeing the site again.

Sad day

I am fully perpared to have 'egg on my face' over this and genuinely hope I do and soon. I just can't help but think what I think.

downquark1 · 14-10-2003, 13:08

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Originally Posted by MovedGoalPosts

My thought is that a certain ex admin/mod might be back at the helm

Aww, you got there first, Craig has done this before hasn't he? Although I do have faith in Frank's password.