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this site has been hacked by hackernews (aka the site is down because of hackernews) :D EDIT: Working for me again

• etfb 13y ago
  Used to be called the Slashdot effect; nowadays you see it more in reference to Reddit. There should be a name for it that doesn't need to change every time a new web link aggregator becomes flavour of the month. Incidentally, whatever it's called, "hacked" is not the right terminology. Whether you're of the belief that "hacker" means "programmer" or "evil nasty person", this doesn't qualify for the term.
  • lampe3 13y ago
    it was just a joke nothing more... and the hacked was because of "hackernews" and i know what hacker means ;)
    • etfb 13y ago
      Ah I see. Still, you got me thinking about the need for a general term for that sort of hammering, so it's not all wasted.
      • buzzkillr2 13y ago
        general term: friendly dos
  • petercooper 13y ago
    Overload(ed).