this is a fake page.

I am still king, yertle the turtle is me

So it wasn't only me. I am not.

how is it that some people noticeably out west were able to view it during the down time?

They are cool, to know the tools. Google.

it wasn't really down.

also, domains propagate via a network of servers around the globe-- some catch on sooner some later

then how were you able to view it

i just entered the numerical IP address of the server. 216.70.73.169

this bypasses domain name servers

DNS is just like a phone book

you ask for a name (sonicyouth.com) and it gives you a number (216.70.73.169)

try it:
http://216.70.73.169

ah, very cool

I just clicked on a favorite link I had at work. at home I could not connect