Don’t worry, it’s all ok. We’re upgrading some of the video processing software that we use. This will improve video quality on some source formats for web playback, and make playback possible on more mobile devices.
We sort of sprung this one on you, we know. Next time we’ll give you more warning. As a matter of fact, we have another bit of downtime scheduled for Monday night (that’s the 23rd, and pacific time). That one should be fast, but we’ll give you more details as we get closer.
In the mean time, our changes are all in place. We’re running through our tests as I type this. So far, so good.
UPDATE: We’re back up.  Send any feedback you have using our feedback form.
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Hi, just wanted to say you are doing a great job and I for one appreciate all that you are doing! Upgrading hooray! Improvements wahooo!
(grovel grovel )
haha. You don’t have to grovel. It’s what we’re here for (though usually not until one in the morning *grin* )
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