On 10/5/21 16:59, Matthew Kaufman wrote:
Disagree for two reasons:
1. If you have some DNS working, you can point it at a static “we are
down and we know it” page much sooner.
Isn't that what Twirra is for, nowadays :-)...
2. If you have convinced the entire world to install tracking pixels
on their web pages that all need your IP address, it is rude to the
rest of the world’s DNS to not be able to always provide a prompt (and
cacheable) response.
Agreed, but I know many an exec that signs the capex cheques who may
find "rude" not a noteworthy discussion point when we submit the budget.
Not saying I think being rude is cool, but there is a reason we are
here, now, today.
Mark.