502 Bad Gateway

[twinkle_star]

And below this it says "nginx/1.2.0"

I've been getting this error message for a couple of days when I try to read some threads. I'm not sure if its a problem on my end or the forum? Not sure if this matters or not, but i like to open a new tab to view each topic.

 

[Sim]

Is it always the same threads? If you refresh the page, does the error go away?

 

[twinkle_star]

Different threads. Its very random. Refreshing the page doesn't make the error go away.

 

[Sim]

Do the same threads currently give you the same error?

If I could have some examples, I could investigate further.

At certain times of the day, the database is backed up and it can cause the forum to become non-responsive for a few minutes, giving errors like you are seeing. Is there a particular time of day you're more likely to have this problem?

 

[twinkle_star]

Yes, generally the same threads are giving me the error. I usually read the forum in the evenings and I had some errors last night but I'm also getting them now.

Hmm, I've just opened a few threads and not getting the error.

I'll post again next time I get the error.

 

[INVSTOR]

I get them too, it's usually late at night and I can't go onto any threads or refresh. About 11.30 pm Tues nite was when I got them last. Even if I leave the site and try to go back in, I get that message.

 

[geoffw]

It would appear the forum was down today for some hours with this error.

 

[Sim]

Yup, ran out of disk space again - sorry

One of these days I'll find time to write that automated disk cleanup routine which moves the daily database backup files to a different server

 

[Peter_Tersteeg]

Bad gateway, naughty gateway. Gateway needs a spanking.

 

[matto_]

I thought IT boffins blame the gremlins?? Just dont give them water.......

 

[Sim]

I thought IT boffins blame the gremlins?? Just dont give them water.......

If the cause was unknown, yes - usually is Gremlins ... but in this case, it is a well known problem.

 

[Dandin]

I'm no techie by any means, but happened to me this morning as well.

I did a delete cookies/history, etc. and it came good - if that's of any help to anyone.

 

[Sim]

I did a delete cookies/history, etc. and it came good - if that's of any help to anyone.

That's called coincidence (or perhaps good timing?). You must have done it around the time I fixed the problem. Deleting cookies/history won't fix a server problem.