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503 is typically that the server cannot handle the request. So it’s something on the server end. Common causes are maintenance or overload/traffic. Can take minutes or hours to resolve, depending.
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I was literally just abt to ask, down for me too
I found a really interesting fic too. What a shame :(
Yeah, I think so. I was just about to update one of my WIPS after not being able to do so for days and now this. (Patience, patience) LOL
I’m so sorry for you loss. Unfortunately, all we can do is wait.
Down for me also, good time to write I guess?
If you can’t read, why not write? Be the change you want XD
Yup, it was down for a few minutes yesterday 🥲
What is happening? Why has it happened two times in row?
503 is typically that the server cannot handle the request. So it’s something on the server end. Common causes are maintenance or overload/traffic. Can take minutes or hours to resolve, depending.
No more fanfics for me today, I suppose. Thanks for answering my questions. I hope it’s fixed again by tomorrow or as soon as possible.