They should have got the BBC involved - used some of thier infrastructure.

The BBC have got vast experience with massive global demand websites - should have paid to use their systems.

That's what I'd'of done.

Posted By: Arizona Bay on June 24th 2011 at 09:27:49

Message Thread

I wonder if the Olympics tickets website will crash... (n/m) (Other Sports) - APB, Jun 24, 05:48:41
- At fucking last. What a way to start a Friday. (Other Sports) - APB, Jun 24, 06:34:04
  - they're mine yer bastard - hands off... (Other Sports) - Ralf Scrampton, Jun 24, 06:40:34
    - *LAGER TOPS!!!!* (Other Sports) - APB, Jun 24, 06:43:27
      - roffletops (n/m) (Other Sports) - Ralf Scrampton, Jun 24, 06:47:08
        
        I can't log in... (Other Sports) - Dandy Highburyman, Jun 24, 07:52:55
        
        its on the telly so dont stress (Other Sports) - Tombs, Jun 24, 08:19:20
- "sorry your Canary Card is not valid for this transaction".....bugger (n/m) (Other Sports) - BSE Canary, Jun 24, 06:31:15
  - That was shit, had my selection in the bag by 6:02 took until 6:28 to process, (n/m) (Other Sports) - BSE Canary, Jun 24, 06:33:06
    - Exactly the same for me. (n/m) (Other Sports) - APB, Jun 24, 06:34:23
  - Genuine roffle (n/m) (Other Sports) - Johnny Comecardiff, Jun 24, 06:32:58
- Any examples of ticket websites under that sort of pressure not crashing? (Other Sports) - Brandonio, Jun 24, 06:02:23
  - Differences this time (Other Sports) - Johnny Comecardiff, Jun 24, 06:07:50
    - same for Glastonbury (Other Sports) - Brandonio, Jun 24, 06:29:20
      - They should have got the BBC involved - used some of thier infrastructure. (Other Sports) - Arizona Bay, Jun 24, 09:27:49
    - Olympics RIOTS!!!!!! (Other Sports) - Johnny Comecardiff, Jun 24, 06:09:45
- as if such a thing would happen... (n/m) (Other Sports) - Ralf Scrampton, Jun 24, 05:59:58
  - Submitted by 6:01:30 (Other Sports) - Johnny Comecardiff, Jun 24, 06:05:51
    - added 2 sessions to basket (Other Sports) - Ralf Scrampton, Jun 24, 06:07:59
      - Shit...... (Other Sports) - Johnny Comecardiff, Jun 24, 06:09:14
        
        now got 3rd added but can't proceed to payment (Other Sports) - Ralf Scrampton, Jun 24, 06:17:02
        
        That is wank (Other Sports) - Johnny Comecardiff, Jun 24, 06:22:33
        
        Oh.... (Other Sports) - Johnny Comecardiff, Jun 24, 06:28:24
        
        Have got to payment but it has crashed again (n/m) (Other Sports) - earlydoors, Jun 24, 06:21:03
        
        now the Beeb are reporting the message has changed (Other Sports) - Ralf Scrampton, Jun 24, 06:20:16
        
        doesn't help having all these reporters trying to order tickets (Other Sports) - Ralf Scrampton, Jun 24, 06:23:34
        
        lol good point (n/m) (Other Sports) - Karnivore, Jun 24, 06:25:26
        
        Beeb have just said that one of their producers that is just trying for their report (Other Sports) - Ralf Scrampton, Jun 24, 06:27:13
        
        mail the twats and ask for his ticket (n/m) (Other Sports) - Karnivore, Jun 24, 06:29:33
        
        NOw that's an idea! (n/m) (Other Sports) - Johnny Comecardiff, Jun 24, 06:33:19
        
        we've collectively paid for it anyway (n/m) (Other Sports) - Karnivore, Jun 24, 06:35:49
        
        now i'm getting the new message (Other Sports) - Ralf Scrampton, Jun 24, 06:22:03
        
        now we have confirmation! (Other Sports) - Ralf Scrampton, Jun 24, 06:26:16
        
        My wake up call was firstly a lost Gruffalo by Miss Comecardiff (Other Sports) - Johnny Comecardiff, Jun 24, 06:42:30
    - Sorry we cannot process your request (n/m) (Other Sports) - APB, Jun 24, 06:07:33
      - Had a bit of that when trying to add an event (Other Sports) - Johnny Comecardiff, Jun 24, 06:08:25
        
        That has not worked for me. Completely crashed (n/m) (Other Sports) - earlydoors, Jun 24, 06:10:16
        
        Just logged out to see if I can get back in (Other Sports) - Johnny Comecardiff, Jun 24, 06:14:32
        
        We are experiencing high demand. (Other Sports) - APB, Jun 24, 06:15:46
        
        Very Pissed off (n/m) (Other Sports) - earlydoors, Jun 24, 06:16:44
        
        I bet (Other Sports) - Johnny Comecardiff, Jun 24, 06:17:28
        
        I honestly thought they would be ready for the amount of traffic (n/m) (Other Sports) - earlydoors, Jun 24, 06:19:32
        
        Same (Other Sports) - Johnny Comecardiff, Jun 24, 06:24:10
        
        Finally have got a successful application. Better get the tickets now! (n/m) (Other Sports) - earlydoors, Jun 24, 06:23:16
        
        Good luck (Other Sports) - Johnny Comecardiff, Jun 24, 06:27:05

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