Vodsel wrote:Demonoid was not taken down by DDoS attacks, it was shut down by law enforcement, so it's extremely unlikely to see it again (even the attempts to sell the domain have been blocked).
The Shroomery, in the other hand, should survive this butthurt user and his tantrum. Let's hope it's soon.
Demonoid was subject to many DDoS attacks, and was hit by a particularly devastating one shortly before the thought police officially shut it down.
It would be naive to assume governments aren't willing and able to use these tactics against websites they consider a threat, including the Shroomery.
These are the same people who spy on grandmas knitting circle and cookie baking party.
But if Ythan says it's a former member with a sandy vagina, I believe him.
They've been through worse. When the site is back up I think I'll become a supporter.