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Google Search Console Experiences Surge in "Hostload Exceeded" Errors
technology2 years ago

Google Search Console Experiences Surge in "Hostload Exceeded" Errors

Google Search Console's URL Inspection Tool is experiencing a "failed: hostload exceeded" error, which Google attributes to spammers overloading the tool. While normal indexing is unaffected, users encountering this error are advised to wait it out and try again later. Google recommends relying on its regular crawling and indexing processes rather than manually submitting URLs. The Search Console team is investigating the issue and working to block spam attempts.

Pokémon's Official Community Forums: A Disastrous Launch
gaming2 years ago

Pokémon's Official Community Forums: A Disastrous Launch

The Pokémon Company has launched official community forums on its website, but they are already facing moderation issues as the boards are being spammed with unrelated and questionable topics. While some areas of the forums remain on-topic, the general section is filled with posts like "Which Pokémon would you eat for lunch?" The forums require users to log in or create a Pokémon Trainer Club account to participate, and the rules emphasize positive contributions and discourage foul language or inappropriate themes.