What just happened to the forums

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Users are experiencing issues with the forum's "who's online" page, encountering PHP errors and noticing that members appear to be logged off unexpectedly. There are concerns about the stability of the MySQL server, which has reportedly been intermittent throughout the day. Participants are questioning whether the system is malfunctioning or if there is a larger issue at play. The situation has led to confusion among users who are unsure about what caused these disruptions. Overall, the forum's functionality appears to be compromised, prompting discussions about potential technical problems.
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I went to the "who's online" page and I get a php error. Then I refresh and everyone is gone. Has the system got a mind of its own and started kicking people off?
 
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