docs: add counter reset root cause - removed old update_count.sh

memory/2026-02-14.md

@@ -130,3 +130,27 @@ Stored: February 14, 2026
 ## Relationship to YouTube
 The SpeedyFoxAI.com website complements the YouTube channel @SpeedyFoxAi. It serves as a hub for video content, resources, and contact info, with embedded videos linking directly to the channel. Design and branding are consistent across both platforms.
 
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+## UPDATE - Feb 14, 07:21
+
+### Counter Reset Issue - ROOT CAUSE FOUND
+**Problem:** Count kept resetting to current nginx log lines (86, 89, etc.)
+
+**Root Cause:** Old script `/root/html/update_count.sh` still existed and was running:
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+COUNT=$(wc -l < /var/log/nginx/access.log 2>/dev/null || echo 0)
+echo "$COUNT" > /root/html/count.txt
+```
+
+This script was periodically overwriting count.txt with nginx log line count, overriding the persistent counter.
+
+**Fix Applied:**
+- Removed `/root/html/update_count.sh`
+- Restored count.txt to 288
+- Persistent counter now working correctly
+
+**Lesson:** Check for competing scripts before implementing fixes.
+