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  1. 9th August 2016, 09:34 PM #1
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    Default LOL Census...they said it wouldn't happen!

    I tried to goto the census site to do that thing......

    HAHAHAHAHA LMAO!!!!!

    I heard on the radio this morning about claims that the organisers have made sure the servers can handle the burst of traffic this evening....

    Census 2016: Census, ABS websites down
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    Yes, happened to me. Spent 30 minutes doing it then could not submit, could not save. The phone line is experiencing a busy time, ring latter. Not.

    Are we surprised?!
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    Hi,
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    Well, I have more time to browse the forum tonight !!!
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    Four out of five people in this household have completed the form and saved it. Person 5 came home, we could not retrieve the saved form to complete it. Message on screen says try again in 15 minutes. Maybe tomorrow...

    Hopeless.

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    At least they're not fining us for late submissions
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    Should I list my imaginary friends or not.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fenderbelly View Post
    Should I list my imaginary friends or not.
    Since you acknowledge that they are imaginary I would say not. If you did not know that they were imaginary, then you would be required to include them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kuffy View Post
    I tried to goto the census site to do that thing......

    HAHAHAHAHA LMAO!!!!!

    I heard on the radio this morning about claims that the organisers have made sure the servers can handle the burst of traffic this evening....

    Census 2016: Census, ABS websites down
    Are these the same people who said it is a very secure website
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    Quote Originally Posted by Handyjack View Post
    Yes, happened to me. Spent 30 minutes doing it then could not submit, could not save. The phone line is experiencing a busy time, ring latter. Not.

    Are we surprised?!
    no

    get ready for the "you can log on any time over the next week and enter your responses"



    I wonder how many won't bother to make a second attempt
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    I could see it happening, so I just filled out the paper form they delivered to my house.
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    They had four DDOS attacks. The problem with this type of thing is that DDOS a tacks are impossible to guard against. They say it was from overseas.

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    Oh, and I tried myself and as soon as got the busy signal I immediately thought "DDOS attack I suppose".

    Any high profile attempt at an online service such as this would naturally attract a lot of attention from hackers.

    I work in the industry and it is a constant fear. It does not mean a lack of professionalism on their part.

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    Last night, with trepidation, I approached the computer to fill in the form online until Ms BG said "why don't we just fill in the paper form that I found sitting on the front door step?" Oh joy, oh the relief! 10 minutes later, all done and going into the PO this morning. I'd put a smilie here but I don't believe in them.
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