What is happening?

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Is it just me or are the discussion topics showing in another language? Looks like it might be Chinese.
@Scrivna

[Liz Milne]

@mittens It isn't just you. I'm seeing this too and also wondering what is happening.

[Sue Rose]

I can see that too. My upload isn’t showing in the feed either

[FBailey]

How bizarre - my phone is showing the same!

[Ross S.]

Hey, thanks, yes, it's spam, i'm doing my best to remove it as quickly as possible, sorry for that, they posted 8,000 spam discussions overnight :-(

[bruni]

@Scrivna Oh wow you'll have your hands full. I had been wondering too. thank you Ross for being right on top of it.

[Pat Knowles]

@Scrivna Oh dear what a nuisance for you, hope you manage ok & it doesn’t take you too long! Thank you.

[JackieR]

I emailed Ross this afternoon about this!!

[Richard Brown]

@Scrivna Hi Ross I don't know how practical it is but could you block new users from posting topics until they have posted at least 5 pictures? It works in other sites that I use.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Thank you Ross. I thought I was seeing things. LOL

[mittens (Marilyn)]

I just posted a picture in my 2nd album but it is not showing up. Sorry you are going through all of this mess, Ross.
@Scrivna

[Sarah Bremner]

Hi @Scrivna I'm not seeing the language issue but my picture for the day isn't visible in the feed and I don't think I'm seeing other recent posts either. Hope you get it sorted. I have noticed a 'not secure' in the url recently but not today.

[Liz Milne]

@Scrivna Bless you for dealing with all of this so promptly! The language issue at least looks to have been fixed.

[Call me Joe]

@scrivna Thanks for fixing it but my feed doesn’t scroll up or down — got stuck only on one photo.…

[Lesley]

My uploaded picture isn't showing either!

[Clare Gadsby]

looks rather as if ross has come to the rescue again - as always thank you for what you do for us :) @scrivna

[Lin]

Thanks for the update - I also changed my password, just in case.

[Julie Duncan]

@Scrivna Thank you for taking care of it, Ross! Thanks for all the work you do to keep the 365 community rolling along smoothly! :)

[amyK]

@Scrivna Same here, photo uploads but does not show in feed. I cannot imagine having to deal with that load of hacking crap. You are appreciated!

[ChristineL]

Same for me. So glad you're sorting it out Ross @Scrivna it's much appreciated.

[Ross S.]

Yeah, sorry it's taking a while, I'm actually on vacation right now so trying to sort it out on airport wifi haha.

There's a bit of a backlog of queued items the server is trying to process still, I'll try and speed it up, things should show up soon.

[☠northy]

@Scrivna yikes! thank you so much for all your hard work - and whilst your on vacation too...

[Brigette]

@Scrivna thanks for update Ross
I’m also seeing that the website is not secure . What they said! Thank you for everything you do 😊
Brigette

[Lesley]

@Scrivna Thank you from me too, not what you want to be doing on your vacation.

[Pam Knowler]

@scrivna Thanks for update Ross.
We really appreciate all you do to keep this site up and running! Such a shame spoiling your vacation!

[Marloes]

@scrivna Thank you so much for fixing this so soon and being on vacation...! Have a great time :)

[Islandgirl]

@scrivna I'm noticing the site isn't secure and when I upload a photo it doesn't show up in the feed.
Thanks for all your work, hope you get to enjoy your holiday.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

@Scrivna Yes, thank you for all you do for us and the site. Enjoy your vacation!

[Casablanca]

@rjb71 @Scrivna That sounds like a potentially useful suggestion from Richard Brown there about blocking a new user from posting on forums until they have posted at least 5 photos?

I was also wondering if it would make a difference to have to have a new user's email verified too? Such prolific spam sounds like the work of bots. So sorry you had all this to sort out! And very well done, especially on airport wifi!! We really do appreciate you!