Today, like the past few days, we have had some downtime. Apparently some script kids are enjoying themselves by targeting our server (and others). Sorry for the inconvenience.
Most of these ‘attacks’ are targeted at the database, but some are more ddos-like and can be mitigated by using a CDN. Some other Lemmy servers are using Cloudflare, so we know that works. Therefore we have chosen Cloudflare as CDN / DDOS protection platform for now. We will look into other options, but we needed something to be implemented asap.
For the other attacks, we are using them to investigate and implement measures like rate limiting etc.
Thank you for the amazing job, as always! Cloudflare is a solid solution :)
Sure but maybe something less centralized/proprietary would be preferable
Such as?
Well for now we’ll have to stick around with cloudflare. I’d just would like to see something managed by a decentralized network. I don’t know if it exists, it’s more of a sentiment or a general idea.
I think the biggest problem with such services is that they require lots of money to run which means that any well-meaning effort will eventually end up becoming a commercial service.
…and that’s where the blockchain comes in. This means that the individual contributions of the node operators can be directly recorded and compensated adequately.
…and that’s where the blockchain comes in.
Sure.
Tell me a good argument why not? How would you reward those people that contribute to said netowork?
Not sure if it’s related, but today on Mastodon, I’m unable to upload photos. Also can’t see pics from other users. Profile pics are mostly greyed out too.
Why is Cloudflare so bad?
Obviously cloudflares ddosing lemmy just to get some extra money
This might not be a joke as CloudFlare employs lots of woke types that just might do that.
What do you mean by woke types?
Woke as in believing in identity politics, Marxism, the usual crap.
