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Glassunion

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30. That's what "they" want you to think.

Reply to randome (Reply #23)

Wed Jul 8, 2015, 06:24 PM

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What say you, re today's computer "glitches"? [View all] NightWatcher Jul 2015 OP

I don't believe in coincidences Sienna86 Jul 2015 #1

why not? qazplm Jul 2015 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Jul 2015 #2

Stuff does happen to computer systems. MineralMan Jul 2015 #3

Once may be a coincidence. Two or more-deliberate. hobbit709 Jul 2015 #5

Two? There were hundreds of computer system crashes, MineralMan Jul 2015 #7

We need the computer people on this board to come up with some theories. The Stranger Jul 2015 #4

Haven't you noticed that DU is ALSO going down? regnaD kciN Jul 2015 #8

my web browser has been shaky today qazplm Jul 2015 #12

This computer person feels that it is what they say it is. Glassunion Jul 2015 #13

One problem is that IT staff is often viewed as a bit of a necessary evil and an expense that Ed Suspicious Jul 2015 #26

Thankfully not where I work. Glassunion Jul 2015 #27

We used to until we were bought out by a capital firm who wanted to operate in a "Lean" way. Ed Suspicious Jul 2015 #28

Wow. Glassunion Jul 2015 #29

Illuminati!!! regnaD kciN Jul 2015 #6

I'd want a few base lines before jumping to a conclusion LanternWaste Jul 2015 #9

In the US? Glassunion Jul 2015 #14

If so, then I'm going with three unrelated incidents, regardless of individual cause. LanternWaste Jul 2015 #15

Illuminate, but what is more important is why now. Rex Jul 2015 #11

Well, if it wasn't for the fact that United has been dealing with computer issues for eons... GoCubsGo Jul 2015 #16

WHO'S TRYING TO DISTRACT US FROM WHAT? I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO TURN! randome Jul 2015 #17

it may be net neurology olddots Jul 2015 #18

I do not support the Squirrel theory Agnosticsherbet Jul 2015 #19

What about seeing squirrels? davidpdx Jul 2015 #34

Squirrels are rats in drag, hence their other name "fancy rats." Agnosticsherbet Jul 2015 #35

I'm thinking China in an attempt to do something about their own market crash.... underahedgerow Jul 2015 #20

watch China attack US in real time nashville_brook Jul 2015 #25

End of change freezes, mid week first of month code upgrades seveneyes Jul 2015 #21

I blame the polygamists! bigwillq Jul 2015 #22

It's Wednesday. Or...is it? randome Jul 2015 #23

That's what "they" want you to think. Glassunion Jul 2015 #30

United Airlines computers were always crashing at the busiest times. tjwash Jul 2015 #24

Computer geek. I even worked as a "hacker" jeff47 Jul 2015 #31

I knew that Y2K bug would get us!!! Glassunion Jul 2015 #32

I hate United Airlines and will never fly with them again davidpdx Jul 2015 #33