I checked the online status logs and it was not a DDOS type attack. In fact, aside from a few search engine robots, the guests were reading our stories and the various topics we covered. Most appeared to be seeking answers about everything from passing to crossdressing to jokes.
The more governments bash us, the more people will look for answers. Some want to know what makes us different. Some want to know why they feel different. Some are reading the News, whether it is about politics or protests.
It's just people looking for answers, and that's why we are here, and have been for over thirty years. We are a more reliable source than most of what is out there online.