Thousands of fanfiction enthusiasts are currently grappling with an unexpected hiatus, as the Archive of Our Own (AO3) underwent scheduled maintenance as of 12 pm ET today. The fanfiction haven promptly notified its users through X (formerly Twitter), stating, “The Archive is about to go down for about 90 minutes of maintenance! We’ll update again once we’re back!”
Fans Devastated by Outage:
As of 13:30, users are anxiously awaiting the conclusion of the scheduled maintenance. Frustrated readers are sharing coping strategies on platforms like Downdetector, with suggestions ranging from listening to music to resorting to bad puns and dad jokes to pass the time.
Reports Drop Despite Outage:
Downdetector issue reports initially surged to nearly 1,000 when the outage began, but as of 12:46, they have slightly decreased to around 720. Despite the drop, the website remains inaccessible.
AO3 Website Maintenance Across the Country:
A heat map provided by Downdetector illustrates that AO3 users from across the country are affected by the scheduled maintenance. Hundreds of fans are patiently waiting for the website to be back online.
‘Down for Maintenance’:
The landing page of the AO3 website unequivocally announces its temporary unavailability due to maintenance. Users visiting the site are greeted with this notification during the downtime.
The Archive Shared Multiple Reminders:
Leading up to the maintenance at 12:26, AO3 took to X (formerly Twitter) to remind users of the upcoming downtime. The Archive shared the time of the update, reassuring users that they would provide another update once the maintenance was complete.
Fanfiction Fans Reunite:
In the midst of the planned outage, AO3 users have united in the Downdetector comments, expressing sentiments of camaraderie. One user remarked, “Good to see some old friends here again,” highlighting the sense of community among fanfiction enthusiasts.
Most Reported Issues:
During the scheduled maintenance, users are facing various issues, predominantly related to server connection, login difficulties, and general problems accessing the website. As AO3 undergoes maintenance, fans are left eagerly anticipating the moment when they can resume their literary adventures on the popular fanfiction platform.
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