PF Slow Again - Possible DDoS Attack?

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PF is experiencing significant slowdowns, making it nearly unusable for some users, while others report no issues. Concerns about a potential DDoS attack have been raised, although not confirmed. One user is unable to provide a traceroute due to being cut off from the service. The discrepancy in user experiences suggests that the problem may not be widespread. Further investigation is needed to determine the cause of the slowdown.
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Around Sat Dec 28 02:05:55 GMT 2013...

PF is so slow as to be almost unusable.
I can reach and use other websites ok.

(I hope it's not another DDoS attack.)
 
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Seems fine here. Anyone else having trouble?
 
He can't, at least temporarily - he was completely cut off.
 
Slow?Its fine to me
 

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