Why doesn't the forum software work for me?

[Lia Abbot]

I'm having real problems with the forum software recently. It simply won't work in Windows Explorer and I've been forced to load Firefox, which I don't like.

When I try to post a new question, the screen comes up and lets me put in a title, but the lower part of the screen just sist there with the wheel going round and round. The same happens when I try to start a discussion.

When I press the button that quotes who I'm replying to, it works the first and second times, then all the buttons at the top of the screen freeze.

When I try to post a photo, it lets me select the pic I want, and then just hangs there.

Anyone got any ideas? Like I said it works fine on Firefox, but not Windows Explorer.

[Irene Muni]

Sorry, I have not a helpful answer. I only know that I have similar problems in my university. Maaaaaaany problems using Explorer, no problems using Firefox. I have no idea why.

[Suella Ember]

Hmmm - I don't have a definite answer as I exclusively use Chrome now. However, one thing that might be worth trying is to clear your browser cache (tools - internet options - then the delete button under 'browsing history') I'd probably clear temporary internet files and possibly cookies too and see if that works.)

Heck - 'clear cache' is the standard answer for SL viewer issues, so it might work for the browser too!

[Lia Abbot]

Thanks for responding, anyhow Irene.

[Cinnamon Lohner]

What version are you using?  I'm a FireFox user myself but I have IE8 on this system and have been running it since I saw your question.  Not seen any of the problems you describe as of yet.

--Cinn

[Lia Abbot]

Suella Ember wrote:

 

Hmmm - I don't have a definite answer as I exclusively use Chrome now. However, one thing that might be worth trying is to clear your browser cache (tools - internet options - then the delete button under 'browsing history') I'd probably clear temporary internet files and possibly cookies too and see if that works.)

Heck - 'clear cache' is the standard answer for SL viewer issues, so it might work for the browser too!

Thanks Suella. Tried that but I still can't post a pic. But thanks anyway.

[Lia Abbot]

Cinnamon.Lohner wrote:

 

What version are you using?  I'm a FireFox user myself but I have IE8 on this system and have been running it since I saw your question.  Not seen any of the problems you describe as of yet.

--Cinn

Okay, it tells me I'm on 7.0.5730.13. Maybe I should try to upgrade.

[Peggy Paperdoll]

I'm using IE 8 also and have not had the problems you are having.  The only problem I do have is that once I click the "quote" icon to quote the post I'm referring to in my response, the spell checker and formatting tools (such as bold or italics) don't always work.  However, that may be the time I've spent typing my response because that only seems to happen when I've paused from posting to do some real life stuff and come back a while later to finish what I was typing.  I sort of written that off to the secure website these forums are on (which brings up a real question in my mind for the "why is it secure in the first place?").

 

What version of Internet Explorer are you using?

[Lia Abbot]

Peggy.Paperdoll wrote:

 

I'm using IE 8 also and have not had the problems you are having.  The only problem I do have is that once I click the "quote" icon to quote the post I'm referring to in my response, the spell checker and formatting tools (such as bold or italics) don't always work.  However, that may be the time I've spent typing my response because that only seems to happen when I've paused from posting to do some real life stuff and come back a while later to finish what I was typing.  I sort of written that off to the secure website these forums are on (which brings up a real question in my mind for the "why is it secure in the first place?").

 

What version of Internet Explorer are you using?

Hi Peggy. That sounds similar to the problem I'm having with the quote button, but it happens when I press more than once.

I'm on 7 so I'll try upgrading.

[AOXOMOXOA Ansar]

forum software is for eggheads and lemmings. I prefer to stumble along, oblivious and ignorant to all that business and thus avoid major migranes so I figure it balances in the final analysis. Yesterday the land company i've been paying tier to for the last couple years to the tune of about  1000 USD/annum tell me I gotta move and pack up my 3750 prims and find somewhere else to live. Not a big deal, i guess, but it goes to show how SL mimics RL in many aspects. I got stuff to do in RL anyway and I prefer RL, anway, as I am ultimately  the Captain of My own destiny   and not subject to the whims of some pixel head (not that there's anything wrong with that, being  a pixel head)

[AOXOMOXOA Ansar]

did you try googling all those questons, Lia ?   Sometimes the answer is only a google search away...but most likely all you'll come up with is a site to view  furries or tiny empire folks making der sehx with a badly drawn avitar

[Hairy Thor]

Go to http://java.com/ and make sure your java software is up to date.

[Lia Abbot]

AOXOMOXOA.Ansar wrote:

 

forum software is for eggheads and lemmings. I prefer to stumble along, oblivious and ignorant to all that business and thus avoid major migranes so I figure it balances in the final analysis. Yesterday the land company i've been paying tier to for the last couple years to the tune of about  1000 USD/annum tell me I gotta move and pack up my 3750 prims and find somewhere else to live. Not a big deal, i guess, but it goes to show how SL mimics RL in many aspects. I got stuff to do in RL anyway and I prefer RL, anway, as I am ultimately  the Captain of My own destiny   and not subject to the whims of some pixel head (not that there's anything wrong with that, being  a pixel head)

Well you make these forums more fun, Moxie, so that's fine

[Lia Abbot]

Hairy Thor wrote:

 

Go to http://java.com/ and make sure your java software is up to date.

Do I have Java software?

[Hairy Thor]

The Java site will let you know if it is installed in IE or not, and if it is, if it needs updating.  Fire Fox has it installed by default, but IE may not.

[Baeric Constantine]

Sounds to me like you are using Opera. It is an opera issue. Set it ti be identified as Firefox.

[Pserendipity Daniels]

Does it work when your husband uses it?

Pep (remembers something Lia once said that might be relevant.)

[Baloo Uriza]

Anyone got any ideas? Like I said it works fine on Firefox, but not Windows Explorer.

Explorer isn't as standards compliant as it could be.  Firefox is a lot closer.  You have to code websites specifically for Internet Explorer, whereas if you code to the standards, you're going to be covered for most users.  Doubly true if you test on a variety of screen aspect ratios and resolutions as well.  For a company that already supports a vareity of platforms and is considering targeting more, it doesn't make sense to write around the peculiarities of one specific web browser that only has decent support and any following on one of those platforms.  Especially if the way the browser handles the basics keeps changing each version.

[Djamila Marikh]

Yanno Baloo, I agree.

This is getting old.

[Irene Muni]

You're welcome, Lia .

[Lia Abbot]

Baeric.Constantine wrote:

 

Sounds to me like you are using Opera. It is an opera issue. Set it ti be identified as Firefox.

Opera? What's that

[Lia Abbot]

Pserendipity Daniels wrote:

 

Does it work when your husband uses it?

Pep (remembers something Lia once said that might be relevant.)

Gosh Pep, that's not a misogynystic comment is it?

[Lia Abbot]

Baloo Uriza wrote:

 

Anyone got any ideas? Like I said it works fine on Firefox, but not Windows Explorer.

Explorer isn't as standards compliant as it could be.  Firefox is a lot closer.  You have to code websites specifically for Internet Explorer, whereas if you code to the standards, you're going to be covered for most users.  Doubly true if you test on a variety of screen aspect ratios and resolutions as well.  For a company that already supports a vareity of platforms and is considering targeting more, it doesn't make sense to write around the peculiarities of one specific web browser that only has decent support and any following on one of those platforms.  Especially if the way the browser handles the basics keeps changing each version.

Okay, thanks Baloo. I'm just more familiar with Explorer.

[Lia Abbot]

Cinnamon.Lohner wrote:

 

What version are you using?  I'm a FireFox user myself but I have IE8 on this system and have been running it since I saw your question.  Not seen any of the problems you describe as of yet.

--Cinn

Hey Cinnamon. I moved up to V8 and all is now working. You get the points thanks. And, since I can now insert pix:

Cupcakes!

[Baloo Uriza]

If consistency is what you're looking for, you might want to bite the bullet and get used to Firefox.  The UI has consistently remained the same since it was called Netscape 3.