Anybody else having wacky issues?

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  1. tafkats

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    I get "Unspecified error" when I try to edit a post or use the "More options" button on the quick reply box.

    I also don't have an "Attach files" button anymore.

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  2. tafkats

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    Correction: I can edit posts, but before the edit shows up, I get an "Unspecified error" message and it looks like it didn't work.

    Also, the "Attach file" button seems to be there in Safari but not Chrome. I'll take a look at my extensions and see if I have anything weird turned on.
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    Correction: I can edit posts, but before the edit shows up, I get an "Unspecified error" message and it looks like it didn't work.

    Also, the "Attach file" button seems to be there in Safari but not Chrome. I'll take a look at my extensions and see if I have anything weird turned on.
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    Correction: I can edit posts, but before the edit shows up, I get an "Unspecified error" message and it looks like it didn't work.

    Also, the "Attach file" button seems to be there in Safari but not Chrome. I'll take a look at my extensions and see if I have anything weird turned on.
  5. tafkats

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    OK, never mind, I think. I had a "your sign-in details are out of date" message because I think Chrome was trying to sign me in as somebody who used to use this computer. I logged in as me, and the issues went away.
  6. Amaris

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    You're welcome.

    Seriously, though, glad the issue was resolved. :)
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    Although that triple post was amusing, lol
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    There is one weird thing that's still happening. When I highlight a block of text, click the link button, and paste the URL into the popup box, it doesn't turn the text into a link -- it just inserts the URL right before it.
  9. Amaris

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    That might be browser specific. I don't have that issue (Windows 10, Firefox). If anyone else does, this would be the time for them to mention it.
  10. tafkats

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    At the moment, in Chrome, the button to make text into a link isn't working for me at all. All of the formatting buttons do, though, so I don't know what's up with that.
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    Flush the cache, see if that helps.
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    That explains it. Do you think each one knows the other exists?
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    Fisherman's Worf I am the Seaman, I am the Walrus, Qu-Qu-Qapla'!

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    Hmm you're right it might be a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Meth-head type situation.
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    I saw the thread title and thought it was another masturbation thread.
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  17. oldfella1962

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    At my work computer , wordforge is "read only". I try to respond to threads and there is no cursor - I cannot type or insert anything. I thought at first that it was V Bulletin which "powers" wordforge. But I can go on and use Georgia Outdoor News Forum which is also powered by V Bulletin from my work computer. What's up with that?
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    I hear you! We used to have Wackenhut guarding our gates here on Fort Gordon, which is an AWESOME name for a porn store.
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    You're seeing Wordforge in vBulletin? Damn, now that is a problem indeed, as we are powered by Xenforo.
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    http://www.sitesanalytics.com/site/wordforge.net

    it used to be powered by V bulletin - which apparently was no problem on my work computer. But about 18 months ago I lost my ability to interact with wordforge on that particular computer.
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    Yes, indeedy. Wordforge is powered by Xenforo.

    There is also a bug with Xenforo, where some older versions of Internet Explorer simply will not properly render the page where you can edit or post. I have no intentions of fixing that issue, since everything before IE 11 is now defunct, and since the bug fix is only available in later versions of Xenforo.
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    gul Revolting Beer Drinker Administrator Formerly Important

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    Huh, according to that report, @Lanzman is worth 90 cents, which puts him in first place.
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  23. oldfella1962

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    So when did wordforge switch from v bulletin to Xenfro? I'm guessing about 18 months ago.
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    It moved servers and changed software back when Lanz sold the board to the original four horsemen, roughly 3 or so years ago.
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    It's been slow & having difficulty fetching data from the database in the past few days. No it's not on my end. Fix it :tamar:
  26. Amaris

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    I'll be bringing it down for backup this morning. When I do, I'll snoop around and see if anything's wrong.
  27. Amaris

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    I brought it down last night and found no issues. I will keep looking.