As an extension to this question, there are always problems after a site goes down for any reason and then comes back up.

Users complain, especially if there is some sort of item system/gamification/reward for being around and being active that they missed out on while the site was down.

Short of apologizing profusely, what can I do? Should I give in and reward users for every downtime out of my control?

As an extension to this question, there are always problems after a site goes down for any reason and then comes back up.

Users complain, especially if there is some sort of item system/gamification/reward for being around and being active that they missed out on while the site was down.

Short of apologizing profusely, what can I do? Should I give in and reward users for every downtime out of my control?

As an extension to this question, there are always problems after a site goes down for any reason and then comes back up.

Users complain, especially if there is some sort of item system/gamification/reward for being around and being active that they missed out on while the site was down.

Short of apologizing profusely, what can I do? Should I give in and reward users for every downtime?

As an extension to this question, there are always problems after a site goes down for any reason and then comes back up.

Users complain, especially if there is some sort of item system/gamification/reward for being around and being active that they missed out on while the site was down.

Short of apologizing profusely, what can I do? Should I give in and reward users for every downtime out of my control?