Inaturalist.nz site down - didn't see any maintenance warnings

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Step 1: Surf to the URL

Step 2: Server not found. tracert can’t resolve the url either

Step 3:

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Looking into it.

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Can’t estimate when it’ll be back up, unfortunately. In the meantime you should be able to use inaturalist.org until iNatNZ is back up.

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Looks like the domain registration hasn’t been renewed. I assume that’s a job for @jon_sullivan ?

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Well, :man_facepalming: If the enthusiasts can’t manage the basics, then perhaps the basics need to be handed over to the professionals?

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The professionals make these mistakes too sometimes. For example: https://www.theregister.com/2003/11/06/microsoft_forgets_to_renew_hotmail/
It can be all too easy to miss the expiry warning messages if you’re away for Easter or for some other reason.

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I think you’re being quite generous. The renewal messages come frequently and start early. They are impossible to miss.

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inaturalist.NZ is back online

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