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Offline DaveH

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Posting problems
« on: October 02, 2011, 05:20:38 PM »
Hi,

Having trouble posting,  -- tends to go on forever. Or the sever times out.

Same for messages – can’t send. Also I can’t delete any.

The little window at the left says “Waiting for Madmodders”

Any ideas what to do?
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PS The preview works             PPS this took 4 goes to post
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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2011, 05:28:56 PM »
Same here, keep getting SMF server timeout ...

Often pops into life about 30 secs later ...

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2011, 06:34:45 PM »
David,

See how this goes.

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2011, 07:20:37 PM »
The server is acting up. Think I am going to reboot it...
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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2011, 09:00:19 PM »
Eric,

Thanks - but didn't help much

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2011, 09:05:27 PM »
Eric,

The way I get it to post is keep clicking the preview button til it tells me someone has posted. :bang:

Otherwise it just says waiting for madmodder.net. :doh:

Not the right way to post though.

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2011, 10:03:17 PM »
hmmmm.

That is just bizarre. I didn't reboot until just recently, so tell me if it is any better.

fwiw, I am going to make another server move in the next month. I have given this hosting service a chance and they have dropped the ball way to many times.

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2011, 10:32:43 PM »
Earlier this afternoon, it was doing the time out when just loading the pages. But it went back to normal this evening.
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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2011, 09:15:23 AM »
I have no idea, still can't delete PM's

Still posting is difficult

DaveH

PS I have to click the preview to post or it just waits.
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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2011, 10:13:30 AM »
Dave...

Have you tried more than one PC or browser? I seem to recall you having issues seeing linked pictures too.

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2011, 11:03:41 AM »
Eric,

I have tried IE8 and Firefox5 I have the same problem on both.

I only have this computer, so I suppose it could be something with the computer.

I have no trouble getting on to MM or going between the different parts.

Just seems to hang when trying to post. I press the preview - then it tells me - another post would you like to consider.......... I just click Home and it is posted.

A bit odd :doh:
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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2011, 12:18:53 PM »
Test post
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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2011, 12:53:06 PM »
When I try to log out I get this:

Unable to verify referring url. Please go back and try again.

Any ideas

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #13 on: October 03, 2011, 12:59:07 PM »
Test Post
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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #14 on: October 03, 2011, 01:00:48 PM »
Test post
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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #15 on: October 03, 2011, 02:28:26 PM »
Test Post
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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #16 on: October 03, 2011, 03:03:14 PM »

last night I had a problem posting hear
http://madmodder.net/index.php?topic=6092.msg64268#msg64268

but worked OK this morning

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #17 on: October 03, 2011, 03:12:03 PM »
John,

Does it allow to log out - I can't

If I try to start from square one - it won't log me in

Just to post this is a major undertaking

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #18 on: October 03, 2011, 03:17:31 PM »
Dave... That is extremely odd. No-one else that I know of can't log out.
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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #19 on: October 03, 2011, 03:17:53 PM »
Anyone any ideas

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #20 on: October 03, 2011, 03:19:40 PM »
Eric,

 :( :( :( :( :(

I'm lost I have no idea what to do, so any suggestions would be welcome :D

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #21 on: October 03, 2011, 03:30:21 PM »
And every page is "Done, but with errors on page"    Bottom left of IE

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #22 on: October 03, 2011, 03:34:27 PM »

just logged out and back in again OK

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #23 on: October 03, 2011, 03:35:19 PM »
I have tried starting from the log in page – will not log me in.

If on the log in page – without trying to log in I click the home button – it says Hello DaveH.

Now how does it know it is me - without me logging in?

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #24 on: October 03, 2011, 03:49:20 PM »
Did yer miss me?  :wave:

I've just logged out, then back in again.....  :thumbup:

No drama, no crisis. Quite uneventful........ Except the usual, several breath holding seconds, spent, "waiting for MadModder".  ::)

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #25 on: October 03, 2011, 03:51:39 PM »
may be when you logged out first time ,  a madmodder "cookie" was not deleted ,and thats why on the home page you get the hello DaveH ?

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #26 on: October 03, 2011, 04:06:03 PM »
Did yer miss me?  :wave:
David D

Nope :lol: :lol: :lol:

John,

Sounds good- how, do I get rid of the cookie.

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #27 on: October 03, 2011, 04:08:57 PM »
Is there a prize for the most boring post.

I think I would like to enter this post :D :D :D

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #28 on: October 03, 2011, 04:34:43 PM »
using a pc with the microsoft virus "vista"

so I don't have to remember  , i've saved a short cut to :--         C:\Users\john\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low

to  find the stored Cookies , save the few I want and delete the rest

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PS the cookie is a simple text file like this ---

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geckodrive.com/
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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #29 on: October 03, 2011, 04:40:21 PM »
Eric,

I have tried IE8 and Firefox5 I have the same problem on both.

I only have this computer, so I suppose it could be something with the computer.

I have no trouble getting on to MM or going between the different parts.

Just seems to hang when trying to post. I press the preview - then it tells me - another post would you like to consider.......... I just click Home and it is posted.

A bit odd :doh:
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Could be your PC acting up or it might be a problem with your profile especially given the 'can't delete messages' feature.

Try creating another login and see where that gets you.

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #30 on: October 03, 2011, 04:42:06 PM »
John,

Thanks, I have deleted all cookies 15million times now. Makes no difference does to everything else but not to MM.

And why does every page have errors.

Also I don't  have Vista I have XP.

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #31 on: October 03, 2011, 04:51:04 PM »
Did yer miss me?  :wave:
David D

Nope :lol: :lol: :lol:

John,

Sounds good- how, do I get rid of the cookie.

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In order to get rid of the cookie you are going to have to catch the cat and lock it away so that the mice will come out to play and eat the cookie. It might help if you wrap the cookie in cheese first. Just be patient  :bang: as it will take a while for the mice to realize that the cat is no longer a threat to them.   :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


Seriously DaveH, I don't have a ready answer for you but feel that it is a cookie problem. I would Google this "How do I delete my cookies". It will give you page's full of choices.  :scratch:  Look some of them over and pick something that you feel safe with.   :drool: I have been down this road before and it is no fun. I can't remember exactly what I ended up doing but once the right cookie was deleted things got back to normal.  :D :D :) :)

Cheers  :beer:

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #32 on: October 03, 2011, 04:55:44 PM »
Don,

Thanks - I'll have a look with google.

Pete,
Try creating another login and see where that gets you.

I don't really understand what you are asking me to?
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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #33 on: October 03, 2011, 06:11:19 PM »
Dave.
I am on XP.

Every few months, I have a clear out. As suggested by computer wizz son.

Click on Tools, on top line of page.

Click on Clear Recent History.

The only box which is not cleared is, Form & Search History. (Don't know why)!


All forums, bank etc then have to be logged into to gain access again....... And everything works well!  :thumbup:

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #34 on: October 03, 2011, 07:05:46 PM »
I would try clearing out everything (cookies etc..) as stated above. If that doesn't work, then lets try creating you a new account and see what happens.

I would say, the issues you are having are not quite the same as everyone else. Generally the site is slow, I am going to fix this when I get back from holiday next week. I am finding yet another new host. I think the issues you have are not caused by the site but perhaps they make what is going on for you worse.

Let me know if you want to try another account. Send me a PM and we will set one up for you to test.

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #35 on: October 04, 2011, 02:11:55 PM »
I cleared everything out – every cookie – everything.

Great ….. Nothing at  all worked then – nothing on the web. Would not connect to anything. :doh: :doh: :doh:

Did 4 system restores – backwards forwards back again forward again.

Had to re- setup the modem. Phoned the ISP :hammer: :hammer: :hammer:

And I’m back. :lol:

You can’t get rid of me that easy. :lol:

What I will do is get my son to come and have a look, he may be able to sort it out.

Thanks guys :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Thanks Eric – let me just wait ‘til my son has a go. And may be best to wait for the new server. :clap:

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #36 on: October 04, 2011, 03:38:37 PM »
Hello! Are we back on again? Been missing all day.  :(

I hate having breakfast without early Modding, first....... Now it's almost bedtime!  :bang:


So sorry I put you in a greater tangle Dave. But sons are wonderful things to have, when you're struggling.......  :thumbup:

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #37 on: October 04, 2011, 03:56:08 PM »
David D

No tangle mate - I enjoyed the ride, especially when you haven't been there before. :D

Got a little concerned when everything else worked except MM. :(

I've got this posting off to a tee.

I click post -count to 8 click preview - it come back "some one posted" I click Home and that's it, posted .... good eh  :ddb: :ddb: :ddb: :ddb:

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #38 on: October 04, 2011, 04:03:58 PM »
Dunno about good Dave.

It's certainly different!  :scratch:

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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #39 on: October 17, 2011, 01:38:37 PM »
Just seeing if I can post any easier.

DaveH

PS Well this posted nearly instantly without me having to do strange things :D :D :D
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Re: Posting problems
« Reply #40 on: October 17, 2011, 01:42:32 PM »
Ah well, now I can post again quite straight forward, opens up a whole new ball game.

Just got to figure out what to post now :doh:

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