When Picnik Watches the Watchmen, Who Watches Picnik?

posted by justin Mar 13th, 2009

The sun was out, the app was up and running like a champ, the box office called out to us: it was the perfect day for a little R and R. I should have known better.

Last night you may have noticed a big ugly error page where Picnik should have been and a long list of trouble shooting suggestions that all led back to trouble. I wish I could say, “Well, you know the internet, such a fickle mistress,” or maybe I could have said that our tweet tipped off a gang of underground web 2.0 hackers, or even that the ninja cat sensed our retreat and attacked the servers in our absence. In fact, I’m almost tempted to craft an epic saga of renegade pixels joining forces with mutinous coding to rise up in rebellion and override Picnik, but it’s time to come clean:

I was looking at the wrong page in my calendar.

That’s really all it comes down to. I was looking at the wrong date, so I didn’t hit the renew button for our basic security certificate before grabbing my coat and heading out the door. To all those who suffered in the absence of Picnik, I am sorry. Picnik is back up and I’ll be double checking the dates in my agenda from now on.

Thanks for your patience, everyone!


10 Responses to “When Picnik Watches the Watchmen, Who Watches Picnik?”

  1. Sarah Says:

    I’m glad to know that y’all are human!

    Thank you for Picnik. I love it….and because you gave it to us, I love you, too.

    Take care!

  2. LaTricia Says:

    Ah, the Watchmen. What a great flick that was… Glad you’re back up and running! Seems somewhat appropriate though, today is Friday the 13th after all.

    I heart you, Picnik Team!

  3. Good Dirt Jewelry Says:

    I’m so accustomed to just signing on, editing my photos and posting on my selling venue that I take you guys for granted! LOL Never again :) I’m lost without my Picnik!

    I love you, Picnik Peeps!

  4. sidra Says:

    aaahhh!!lyf widout picnik iz incomplete!!♥

  5. kim Says:

    I am still having problems. I have triedto refresh, I can go anywhere but picnik/app. I have even tried like I was new and not a premium. Someone please ehlp me. I am lost and really need to edit some photots. I have rebooted my computer, clicked the refresh button everything.

  6. Caro Says:

    I love Picnik. I am so used to it, I couldn’t live without it !
    Thanks Picnik Team !

  7. Ronee Donovan Says:

    I had separation anxiety attacks. So glad you’re back.

  8. tatiane Says:

    adoro picnick

  9. Sandy Says:

    When I try to get in picnik it wont let me it takes me to this page

    URL: http://www.picnik.com/sslerror?msg=PicnikService%3AReportSSLError%20Error%3A%20Error%20%232048%2C%20null

    Ive tried everything what do I do?

  10. vladik Says:

    aeaeaeaeae

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