Strange code shown above forum boards

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A long list of strange code appeared above the forum boards, causing sign-in issues and random database errors for multiple users. The problem has reportedly been fixed, but some are still experiencing slow forum performance. Users suspect the code may be related to the RSS feeds on the site. Ongoing server problems have been acknowledged, and a forum administrator, Greg, is addressing the situation. Overall, the forum is experiencing technical difficulties that are being worked on.
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Last night, a long list of strange code was displayed above the forum boards, and I was unable to sign-in. The problem has apparently been fixed. What happened?
 
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I got the same thing, and now I'm getting random database errors
 
Yeah, I'm getting beau coup Database Errors.

But hitting refresh enough gets it to whip into shape.
 
Not only database errors, but I have a feeling that forums are slow.
 
I believe the code is to do with the rss feeds we have on the right hand side. We have been having some server problems. Greg is on the case.
 

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