Forum Messing Up?

sterlingice · 09-20-2005, 12:50 PM

I think I saw a thread about something similar this past weekend but it didn't seem to have any answers so here's to see if anyone is having a similar problem as I've had in the past few minutes.

Basically, I open an email alert and go to the link and all I see is the "currently active users viewing this thread" but there's no thread there. If I try to go to the control panel, it's a blank screen. I've tried all the usual suspects (clear cache, etc) but the weird thing is that both IE and Firefox are having the same problem so it's not as if I've accidentally adblock'd something for Firefox. Opera's working fine but I have a ton of stuff turned off in it (like Javascript) so that's probably why.

Anyone else experiencing this or know what's wrong? I figure it will probably pass as it did a few days ago, but I'm curious to fix it, if possible.

SI

sterlingice · 09-20-2005, 01:00 PM

And just so I don't seem totally insane, some artwork to go with the problem.

SI

Solecismic · 09-20-2005, 02:00 PM

I've been having similar problems lately. Getting the latest HOSTS files temporarily (or randomly) solved the problem.

stevew · 09-20-2005, 02:02 PM

I wonder if the default post display has again changed. Cause it might explain why you are showing no threads. Check in your control panel.

stevew · 09-20-2005, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

I wonder if the default post display has again changed. Cause it might explain why you are showing no threads. Check in your control panel.

Nevermind, doesnt seem to be it.

stevew · 09-20-2005, 02:05 PM

Nequa is also having issues, all he gets is the add at the top of the forum

Solecismic · 09-20-2005, 02:11 PM

Do the people who are having issues have any doubleclick.net entries in their HOSTS file?

I believe it's possible some companies are trying to get around ad-blocking by moving key pieces of content to the advertiser's servers.

sterlingice · 09-20-2005, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Solecismic

Do the people who are having issues have any doubleclick.net entries in their HOSTS file?

I believe it's possible some companies are trying to get around ad-blocking by moving key pieces of content to the advertiser's servers.

Yes, but I removed them as a test. The thing about that is- it doesn't make sense why IE would be having a problem, too. Adblock is Firefox only.

SI

gottimd · 09-20-2005, 02:58 PM

I've been having problems loading up the board. The ad up top comes up but nothing else, it stalls during the load process. I finally got in and changed my setup to the "Yellow" option since most people say that has the least problems.

sterlingice · 09-20-2005, 03:00 PM

Things seem to be working again, at least momentarily.

I was wondering about the skin, too. I use the forum default (VBulletin) since it's the cleanest one, in my mind. Another set of data points to compare, I suppose.

SI

gottimd · 09-20-2005, 03:03 PM

That is the one I used too, but it keeps on having stalling problems when loading.

Crapshoot · 09-20-2005, 03:04 PM

same here- add at the top, not much else.

mhass · 09-20-2005, 03:05 PM

I have the same issues, SI. Firefox and IE with vbulletin skin for me.

gottimd · 09-20-2005, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

same here- add at the top, not much else.

Switch to yellow, its faster.

Little, yellow, different.

mhass · 09-20-2005, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gottimd

Switch to yellow, its faster.

Little, yellow, different.

Jeepers. That's fast. Nice tip.

Silver Owl · 09-20-2005, 03:10 PM

I use the vbulletin skin and have no problems. I also do not see any ads at the top.

Swaggs · 09-20-2005, 03:11 PM

I have noticed that when the top ad is the one with Circuit City, nothing else loads.

gottimd · 09-20-2005, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaggs

I have noticed that when the top ad is the one with Circuit City, nothing else loads.

Damn you Circuit City!

stevew · 09-20-2005, 03:12 PM

I use MacOSX skin. No loading issues at all, works great.

JeeberD · 09-20-2005, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mhass

Jeepers. That's fast. Nice tip.

Excellent! The Yellow takeover is coming along as planned!

sterlingice · 09-20-2005, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gottimd

Switch to yellow, its faster.

Little, yellow, different.

Yeah, see I have a fundamental problem with that one along the lines that it's ugly as sin

Maybe next time things foul up, I'll try the MacOS one or something.

SI

JeeberD · 09-20-2005, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Yeah, see I have a fundamental problem with that one along the lines that it's ugly as sin

sterlingice · 09-20-2005, 04:12 PM

You know, kindof like the color orange is ugly, too. Especially when paired with blue *runs*

SI

JeeberD · 09-20-2005, 04:14 PM

st.cronin · 09-20-2005, 05:41 PM

How does one 'change skins'?

I use firefox.

JeeberD · 09-20-2005, 05:43 PM

Bottom left of this page...a little gray box. Use it, UNM boy...

st.cronin · 09-20-2005, 05:46 PM

So, the yellow skin is pink and red? Interesting.

JeeberD · 09-20-2005, 05:46 PM

Dola-

God...Flush is so very disturbing.

JeeberD · 09-20-2005, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin

So, the yellow skin is pink and red? Interesting.

Uh...no. It's yellow and moroon.

kingfc22 · 09-20-2005, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaggs

I have noticed that when the top ad is the one with Circuit City, nothing else loads.

This happened to me the other night.

st.cronin · 09-20-2005, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Uh...no. It's yellow and moroon.

The only thing yellow on my monitor are the yellow smileys. I have yellow selected.

JeeberD · 09-20-2005, 05:53 PM

Then something is screwy with your monitor...

Raiders Army · 09-20-2005, 05:56 PM

Yellow is great. I've been using it...well, for years. I can't imagine using anything different.

TazFTW · 09-20-2005, 06:15 PM

I did get that 'only the ad shows up' around Friday/Saturday but haven't since then.

I use the vbulletin skin as it is the easiest on the eyes.

wbatl1 · 09-20-2005, 06:28 PM

Also, why can I only see the first 2 pages of the forum?

TazFTW · 09-20-2005, 06:29 PM

Because you have show threads within the last day.

wbatl1 · 09-20-2005, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TazFTW

Because you have show threads within the last day.

hehe, I don't ever remember checking that option. Thanks

terpkristin · 09-20-2005, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

I use MacOSX skin. No loading issues at all, works great.

Ditto.

/tk

mhass · 09-20-2005, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin

How does one 'change skins'?

I use firefox.

User CP. All the way down to the bottom.

JeeberD · 09-21-2005, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhass

User CP. All the way down to the bottom.

Or...

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeeberD

Bottom left of this page...a little gray box. Use it, UNM boy...

Chubby · 09-21-2005, 09:46 AM

sideline green is the only way to fly

Scarecrow · 09-21-2005, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Chubby

sideline green is the only way to fly

yes, yes

gottimd · 09-21-2005, 12:15 PM

I just print all the pages and read them on paper. Hell with all of this skin crap.

09-20-2005, 01:00 PM	#2
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	And just so I don't seem totally insane, some artwork to go with the problem. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

09-20-2005, 02:58 PM	#9
gottimd Dearly Missed (9/25/77-12/23/08) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DC Suburbs	I've been having problems loading up the board. The ad up top comes up but nothing else, it stalls during the load process. I finally got in and changed my setup to the "Yellow" option since most people say that has the least problems. __________________ NAFL New Orleans Saints GM/Co-Commish MP Career Record: 114-85 NAFL Super Bowl XI Champs In memory of Gavin Anthony: 7/22/08-7/26/08

09-20-2005, 03:00 PM	#10
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Things seem to be working again, at least momentarily. I was wondering about the skin, too. I use the forum default (VBulletin) since it's the cleanest one, in my mind. Another set of data points to compare, I suppose. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

09-20-2005, 03:03 PM	#11
gottimd Dearly Missed (9/25/77-12/23/08) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DC Suburbs	That is the one I used too, but it keeps on having stalling problems when loading. __________________ NAFL New Orleans Saints GM/Co-Commish MP Career Record: 114-85 NAFL Super Bowl XI Champs In memory of Gavin Anthony: 7/22/08-7/26/08

09-20-2005, 03:05 PM	#13
mhass High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Here	I have the same issues, SI. Firefox and IE with vbulletin skin for me. __________________ Now while I wasn't able to cut everyone I wanted to, I have cut a lot of you. - H.J.S.

09-20-2005, 02:00 PM	#3
Solecismic Solecismic Software Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canton, OH	I've been having similar problems lately. Getting the latest HOSTS files temporarily (or randomly) solved the problem.

09-20-2005, 02:02 PM	#4
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I wonder if the default post display has again changed. Cause it might explain why you are showing no threads. Check in your control panel.

09-20-2005, 02:05 PM	#6
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Nequa is also having issues, all he gets is the add at the top of the forum

09-20-2005, 02:11 PM	#7
Solecismic Solecismic Software Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canton, OH	Do the people who are having issues have any doubleclick.net entries in their HOSTS file? I believe it's possible some companies are trying to get around ad-blocking by moving key pieces of content to the advertiser's servers.

09-20-2005, 03:04 PM	#12
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	same here- add at the top, not much else.

09-20-2005, 03:10 PM	#16
Silver Owl High School JV Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Akron, OH	I use the vbulletin skin and have no problems. I also do not see any ads at the top.

09-20-2005, 03:11 PM	#17
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I have noticed that when the top ad is the one with Circuit City, nothing else loads. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

09-20-2005, 03:12 PM	#19
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I use MacOSX skin. No loading issues at all, works great.

09-20-2005, 04:12 PM	#23
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	You know, kindof like the color orange is ugly, too. Especially when paired with blue runs SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

09-20-2005, 04:14 PM	#24
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	__________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

09-20-2005, 05:41 PM	#25
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	How does one 'change skins'? I use firefox.

09-20-2005, 05:43 PM	#26
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Bottom left of this page...a little gray box. Use it, UNM boy... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

09-20-2005, 05:46 PM	#27
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	So, the yellow skin is pink and red? Interesting.

09-20-2005, 05:53 PM	#32
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Then something is screwy with your monitor... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

09-20-2005, 05:56 PM	#33
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Yellow is great. I've been using it...well, for years. I can't imagine using anything different.

09-20-2005, 06:15 PM	#34
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	I did get that 'only the ad shows up' around Friday/Saturday but haven't since then. I use the vbulletin skin as it is the easiest on the eyes.

09-20-2005, 06:28 PM	#35
wbatl1 High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2003	Also, why can I only see the first 2 pages of the forum? __________________ wbatl1

09-20-2005, 06:29 PM	#36
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	Because you have show threads within the last day.

09-21-2005, 09:46 AM	#41
Chubby Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Syracuse, NY	sideline green is the only way to fly

09-21-2005, 12:15 PM	#43
gottimd Dearly Missed (9/25/77-12/23/08) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DC Suburbs	I just print all the pages and read them on paper. Hell with all of this skin crap. __________________ NAFL New Orleans Saints GM/Co-Commish MP Career Record: 114-85 NAFL Super Bowl XI Champs In memory of Gavin Anthony: 7/22/08-7/26/08

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