Linode Reversal, Tubthumping Resilience

May 25, 2025

The image displays a screenshot of an email interface from Gmail. The layout includes a dark blue sidebar on the left, which contains various sections such as "Inbox," "Starred," "Snoozed," "Sent," "Scheduled," "Drafts," and "More." The sidebar has a "+" symbol indicating the option to add more labels. At the top of the email, there is a header that reads "Signup Cancellation." Below this, the sender's email address is shown as "support@linode.com," indicating that the email is from Linode, a cloud hosting service. The main body of the email contains the following text: "Hello, Your recently created account has been denied activation due to activity or patterns associated with fraudulent behavior. Additional attempts to sign up may also be rejected. The Akamai Compute Team" The email features the Akamai logo, which is a stylized blue wave-like graphic accompanied by the word "Akamai" in a bold font. Below the main message, there is a copyright notice stating "Copyright © 2025 Linode, LLC, 249 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106. All rights reserved." Further down, there are links labeled "Support," "Community," "Product Docs," and "Guides," which are likely intended for user assistance. The email is dated "02:10 (1 hour ago)" and has options for "Reply," "Forward," and a star icon for marking the email. The background of the email interface is a light gray, and the overall design is clean and modern, typical of web-based email services. The top of the browser window shows tabs for various websites, including "Submit a Business," "Google Password," and "YouTube," indicating that the user is multitasking. The time displayed in the top right corner reads "3:52 AM" on "Mon May 26." No people are visible in this image, and there are no additional objects or environmental context present beyond the digital interface.
4:00 AM

Chumbawamba - Tubthumping

https://youtu.be/2H5uWRjFsGc

[Album Intro: Danny from "Brassed Off"]

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Not compared to how people matter

[Intro: Chumbawamba]

We'll be singin'

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The image displays an email interface from Gmail. The top section shows the Gmail logo and a search bar, with options for "Compose," "Inbox," "Starred," "Sent," "Scheduled," "Drafts," and "More" visible on the left sidebar. The sidebar is colored in a dark blue tone, while the main email area has a lighter background. In the email view, the sender's address is shown as "support@linode.com," indicating that the email is from Linode's support team. The recipient's address is obscured. The email's date and time are noted as "26 May 2025, 02:27." The subject line reads "Signup Cancellation." Additional details include "mailed-by: linode.com" and "signed by: linode.com," confirming the email's authenticity. The security section indicates "Standard encryption (TLS)" and mentions the importance of previous messages in the conversation. The body of the email begins with "Hello," followed by a message stating that the recently created account has been denied activation due to activity or patterns associated with fraudulent behavior. It warns that additional attempts to sign up may also be rejected. The email is signed by "The Akamai Compute Team." At the bottom of the email, there is a copyright notice for "2025 Linode, LLC, 249 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106. All rights reserved." Links for "Support," "Community," "Product Docs," and "Guides" are also present. The overall layout is clean, with a focus on readability, and the email is structured in a standard format typical of professional correspondence. There are no visible people, clothing, or facial expressions in the image, as it solely features the email interface. The background consists of a dark theme, typical of many modern email applications, with various tabs and icons visible in the browser's top bar.
4:00 AM (b)

[Chorus: Chumbawamba]

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I get knocked down, but I get up again

You're never gonna keep me down

[Verse 1: Dunstan Bruce & Lou Watts]

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He sings the songs that remind him of the better times

Oh, Danny Boy, Danny Boy, Danny Boy (Daniel Lewin)

[Chorus: Chumbawamba]

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The image displays a screenshot of an email from a Gmail interface. The email is titled "Linode Support Ticket 24989232 - AngryPages Inc - Other - Regarding Your Recent Phone Call With Support." The sender's email address is support@linode.com, and the email is addressed to a person named Lehan. The email begins with a greeting, "Hey Lehan," and continues to discuss a support ticket related to an account for "AngryPages Inc." It mentions a recent phone call regarding a signup that was canceled by an automated system. The sender, identified as Peter (he/him), states that the account has been fully activated and that a $100 promotional credit has been granted, which can be used immediately. The email notes that this credit will expire on August 1, 2025. The email includes a link to the "Cloud Manager - Billing Info" and instructs the recipient to check the expiration date of the promotional credit in the "Billing Info" tab under the "Promotions" section. It offers assistance for any questions regarding the account or services and provides links to the Linode support ticket, Linode community, and Linode system status. At the bottom of the email, there is a response from Lehan, which reads: "Well, thank you, my friend, for you have proven a Peter Thiel, Apostle Toubus or Saint to me and my little journey! : )" This response is directed to the support team. The Gmail interface shows various elements, including the inbox with labels such as "Inbox," "Starred," "Sent," "Scheduled," "Drafts," and "More." The left sidebar displays the number of emails in each category. The top of the window shows the Gmail logo and a search bar. The browser tab indicates that the user is on Gmail, and there are additional tabs open for other websites, including Linode Support and Facebook. The overall setting is a digital email interface, with no visible people, clothing, or physical objects, as it is a screenshot of an online communication platform.
4:00 AM (c)

[Verse 2: Dunstan Bruce & Lou Watts]

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[Chorus: Chumbawamba]

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[Trumpet Solo]

[Chorus: Chumbawamba]

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[Chorus: Chumbawamba]

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[Instrumental Outro]
Inspired by real events, edited for story. Inspired by real events, edited for story. A true story.