It happened to me to... I surf off of a static IP so when it happens... no VGC for a good while for me(it happened around 5 sunday and I could not get back on until monday morn.)
It was pretty frustrating... Weekends are the only time I have TIME to post.
End of 2009 Predictions (Set, January 1st 2009)
Wii- 72 million 3rd Year Peak, better slate of releases
360- 37 million Should trend down slightly after 3rd year peak
PS3- 29 million Sales should pick up next year, 3rd year peak and price cut