Posting messages
Discussion
Err, I am having constant problems posting messages. Either I can be paranoid about this (as in not allowing me to post messages) or there is something more seriously wrong. Using either IE 5.5 or Opera 6.01 I get default error messages from the browser when I press the Post New Topic message....
A real pain in the bum when I attempt to post a long message. In fact it is driving me round the bend as I wish to contribute or ask questions.... Anything wrong - did it this morning for over 3 hours....
Cheers,
Paul
A real pain in the bum when I attempt to post a long message. In fact it is driving me round the bend as I wish to contribute or ask questions.... Anything wrong - did it this morning for over 3 hours....
Cheers,
Paul
Sees to be dependant on thread but I get a "Connection closed" pop-up dialog box in Opera and a "Page unavailable" error in IE. Both responses are almost imeadiate and not in line with the time it takes to post a message properly (as you would expect).
I am on the end of an NTL cable modem connection so speed and time online are irrelivant so I am puzzled as to the problem. I tried posting a new thread under the Chimaera group earlier all morning but completely failed.... doesnt matter now as spoken to an independant, but would have been nice to post a couple of questions...
Doesnt seem to be relevant to message size either - I am a fast typer but it does affect small as well as long messages..
any ideas?
Cheers,
Paul
I am on the end of an NTL cable modem connection so speed and time online are irrelivant so I am puzzled as to the problem. I tried posting a new thread under the Chimaera group earlier all morning but completely failed.... doesnt matter now as spoken to an independant, but would have been nice to post a couple of questions...
Doesnt seem to be relevant to message size either - I am a fast typer but it does affect small as well as long messages..
any ideas?
Cheers,
Paul
We don't have NTL but do have Blue Yonder. I don't have any problems with PistonHeads, but I have a complete nightmare with Hotmail, which kind of defeats the object. I must confess I suspected it might have something to do with the connection...
... No much help am I...
I'll get me coat.
... No much help am I...
I'll get me coat.
Paul,
I'd instantly expect NTL's transparent caches. When I use them, I have to reload time and time again to get certain pages to display. A friend runs a private proxy and I use that most of the time with no problems at all.
As for alternative proxy suggestions, I can't help I'm afraid.
I'd instantly expect NTL's transparent caches. When I use them, I have to reload time and time again to get certain pages to display. A friend runs a private proxy and I use that most of the time with no problems at all.
As for alternative proxy suggestions, I can't help I'm afraid.
I am also at the end of an NTL cable modem and if this messge comes through I am obviously not having any problems...
However, I am using a Linux based router (DX2-66!) to connect the modem to my LAN, but I don't think this acts as a proxy (all going a bit over my head from this poini)- is that any help!?!
Only problems I have with the site is Opera not opening the piccies on a page into a larger format in a new window, where IE will, but thats not exactly a biggie.
Cheers, Phil
However, I am using a Linux based router (DX2-66!) to connect the modem to my LAN, but I don't think this acts as a proxy (all going a bit over my head from this poini)- is that any help!?!
Only problems I have with the site is Opera not opening the piccies on a page into a larger format in a new window, where IE will, but thats not exactly a biggie.
Cheers, Phil
Your linux router won't make any difference - you're still going through a transparent NTL cache. It may be that some of their caches are better than others and that it depends where you are as to how well they work.
Opera also has options to refuse to open pop-up windows - that could be another reason why the images don't appear.
Opera also has options to refuse to open pop-up windows - that could be another reason why the images don't appear.
ah ha,
turning pop-ups off option - hmmm may have played with that as it seemed a good idea at the time.
Will have a furtle round with the Opera settings when I get home (not that I am posting from work of course!)
Thanks chaps.
BTW I seem to be able to post with ease, but then the NTL (ex Diamond cable) network in Nottingham seems to be a little more robust than in other areas.
Cheers, Phil
turning pop-ups off option - hmmm may have played with that as it seemed a good idea at the time.
Will have a furtle round with the Opera settings when I get home (not that I am posting from work of course!)
Thanks chaps.
BTW I seem to be able to post with ease, but then the NTL (ex Diamond cable) network in Nottingham seems to be a little more robust than in other areas.
Cheers, Phil
Ah, seem to have found a common link - the adverts in the top corner. Wait long enough (like typing a big message) and they will refresh - I guess by a HTTP PUT. Anyway, if the message is short enough before the advert cycle then fine - no problems.
Long messages, well just get an error.... Any ideas. I think that Marshy is correct though - transparent proxies at NTL are causing problems. Funny thing was that I tried to enter a support call on their web site and got the same error - pulling hair out now!!
Cheers,
Paul
Long messages, well just get an error.... Any ideas. I think that Marshy is correct though - transparent proxies at NTL are causing problems. Funny thing was that I tried to enter a support call on their web site and got the same error - pulling hair out now!!
Cheers,
Paul
Paul, (and anyone else on NTL)
If you explicitly set your browser proxy to point at your nearest NTL proxy, life should improve by all accounts.
I can't remember the site that tells you your closest NTL proxy, but if you search for NTL, "Cable Modem FAQ", and "Robin Walker" in Google, it should come up.
If I find it when I'm next delving through the NTL support newsgroups, I'll post a link.
If you explicitly set your browser proxy to point at your nearest NTL proxy, life should improve by all accounts.
I can't remember the site that tells you your closest NTL proxy, but if you search for NTL, "Cable Modem FAQ", and "Robin Walker" in Google, it should come up.
If I find it when I'm next delving through the NTL support newsgroups, I'll post a link.
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