Thread: LOL Census...they said it wouldn't happen!

Yes, happened to me. Spent 30 minutes doing it then could not submit, could not save. The phone line is experiencing a busy time, ring latter. Not.

Are we surprised?!

Hi,
Me too.

Regards

me too

Well, I have more time to browse the forum tonight !!!

Four out of five people in this household have completed the form and saved it. Person 5 came home, we could not retrieve the saved form to complete it. Message on screen says try again in 15 minutes. Maybe tomorrow...

Hopeless.

Cheers

Doug

At least they're not fining us for late submissions

Should I list my imaginary friends or not.

Originally Posted by fenderbelly

Should I list my imaginary friends or not.

Since you acknowledge that they are imaginary I would say not. If you did not know that they were imaginary, then you would be required to include them.

Originally Posted by Kuffy

I tried to goto the census site to do that thing......

HAHAHAHAHA LMAO!!!!!

I heard on the radio this morning about claims that the organisers have made sure the servers can handle the burst of traffic this evening....

Census 2016: Census, ABS websites down

Are these the same people who said it is a very secure website

Originally Posted by Handyjack

Yes, happened to me. Spent 30 minutes doing it then could not submit, could not save. The phone line is experiencing a busy time, ring latter. Not.

Are we surprised?!

no

get ready for the "you can log on any time over the next week and enter your responses"



I wonder how many won't bother to make a second attempt

I could see it happening, so I just filled out the paper form they delivered to my house.

They had four DDOS attacks. The problem with this type of thing is that DDOS a tacks are impossible to guard against. They say it was from overseas.

John

Oh, and I tried myself and as soon as got the busy signal I immediately thought "DDOS attack I suppose".

Any high profile attempt at an online service such as this would naturally attract a lot of attention from hackers.

I work in the industry and it is a constant fear. It does not mean a lack of professionalism on their part.

John

Last night, with trepidation, I approached the computer to fill in the form online until Ms BG said "why don't we just fill in the paper form that I found sitting on the front door step?" Oh joy, oh the relief! 10 minutes later, all done and going into the PO this morning. I'd put a smilie here but I don't believe in them.
Cheers,
Geoff.