[Worldtraveler once upon a time]

I have not had your experiences. I operate two small sites -- which I never mention on FR, nor promote like some Freepers rather shamelessly do -- and not found the same. If I do, I'll inform.

As to the FR hiatus, I expect the Robinsons would be the ones to query as to whether it was technical, a DDoS or other.

As I eschew all AI related things, I simply do run into what others seem to be experiencing. Time will surely tell.

[Openurmind]

Will your server allow you to review your stats the last several months? Go check, I’ll bet your hit traffic has doubled or tripled in the last six months... It has happened to every domain owner I have discussed this issue with. But member traffic and participation has not increased.