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appalachiablue

(41,159 posts) Mon Nov 7, 2022, 01:27 PM Nov 2022

'502 BAD GATEWAY' Msg. Just started, trying to post article links fr google. Anyone else have this?

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'502 BAD GATEWAY' Msg. Just started, trying to post article links fr google. Anyone else have this? (Original Post) appalachiablue Nov 2022 OP

I think that DU uses Cloudflare to protect against hack attacks. usonian Nov 2022 #1

There was smthg. about Cloudflare in the message, now I remember. So it's a appalachiablue Nov 2022 #2

Yes, too bad that it flakes now and then. Admins: correct me if I got it wrong. n/t usonian Nov 2022 #3

usonian

(9,842 posts)

1. I think that DU uses Cloudflare to protect against hack attacks.

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Mon Nov 7, 2022, 01:32 PM

Nov 2022

and it sometimes just goes off in space. I have lost some serious typing that way.
When I create a long-ish article, I try to keep a copy in a text editor before hitting Preview or Post.

appalachiablue

(41,159 posts)

2. There was smthg. about Cloudflare in the message, now I remember. So it's a

Reply to usonian (Reply #1)

Mon Nov 7, 2022, 01:38 PM

Nov 2022

protective measure from DU. OK then, I feel better. Thanks a bunch for the explanation.

usonian

(9,842 posts)

3. Yes, too bad that it flakes now and then. Admins: correct me if I got it wrong. n/t

Reply to appalachiablue (Reply #2)

Mon Nov 7, 2022, 01:54 PM

Nov 2022

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