Script error

Suzanne 3FC · 12-28-2011, 07:46 PM

I haven't heard anything from tech, but I would like to toss out another vote for Firefox

I know some people are resistant to use a different browser. And based on some private conversations with a few members, it seems that there's some confusion about using a different browser for the first time.

Firefox will not replace IE so you don't have to give anything up. It is an alternate browser you can choose to launch from time to time as you wish. Most people simply choose never to go back to IE, though, once they realize that their entire internet browsing experience is faster, more efficient, safer, and error free.

Internet Explorer is notoriously buggy, so sometimes the script errors are not actually errors in coding, but simply design flaws in IE. I'm not suggesting that is what is happening today, as I don't have a clue what is causing the problem. I don't even experience it because I use Firefox

www.firefox.com

Sheila53 · 12-28-2011, 08:34 PM

I sent a note to Internet Brands. The reply (actually there were two replies) sounded as if they didn't realize there's an issue. One response said "We are currently investigating the issue and will fix it immediately." I can tell that hasn't happened, but it was nice of them to reply. I've been a member of 3FC for almost a decade and shouldn't have to change my browser to view a website. I've designed websites--a website should be accessible to all browsers.

glynne · 12-28-2011, 09:28 PM

I was resistent about using another browser, but missed being able to interact with my group of friends. Several of them were using Firefox and helped others of us know how to get it/use it. So, with their help and the help of my DH, I now have added Firefox and am once again able to enjoy 3FC. I still use IE for all the other stuff, as I am used to it, but sure am glad to be able to come here once more and I don't miss the frustration I was having.

Violet73 · 12-29-2011, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheila53

I sent a note to Internet Brands. The reply (actually there were two replies) sounded as if they didn't realize there's an issue. One response said "We are currently investigating the issue and will fix it immediately." I can tell that hasn't happened, but it was nice of them to reply. I've been a member of 3FC for almost a decade and shouldn't have to change my browser to view a website. I've designed websites--a website should be accessible to all browsers.

Especially one this size.

dgramie · 12-29-2011, 12:29 PM

hvent had any issues today using google chrome on this site. I am thrilled to be able to post here again!!

IBobi · 12-29-2011, 07:17 PM

Hi everyone,

Our techs have indeed been trying to replicate this issue with limited success... if you can update us as to the current status of the IE issue, we'd appreciate it!

Thanks,

Paul

mandalinn82 · 12-29-2011, 07:24 PM

Paul,

I was able to replicate in IE only, both last night and this morning. I use Firefox normally, but wanted to try to do some troubleshooting.

Sometimes when I loaded a page, not every time, the ad on the side bar would fail to load. When that occurred, invariably, I'd get the same script error. Because the ad didn't load, I can't point you to which ad it was, but I can say with a fair amount of certainty that it WAS an ad causing the issue.

I can browse for an hour without hitting the problem, with ads loading just fine, then start hitting it every time I navigate to another page (which is also consistent with an ad-based problem - I'll see the same 5 ads for a time period while looking around the boards, then switch to another set).

I also wonder if this ad is in and out of 3FCs rotation, as the problem (and posts in this thread) seemed to spike in Sept and then again in Dec. I didn't see many reports of this issue Oct-Nov, so maybe the ad in question wasn't being rotated in, or we've hit another ad with the same error.

EZMONEY · 12-29-2011, 07:31 PM

Angie added Firefox today for me to see if that changes things....

so far so good.

patchworkpenguin · 12-29-2011, 07:34 PM

I have noticed that the problems come and go in cycles. Some days its fine, slower than everywhere else I visit on a regular basis, but other days its a challenge just to get on at all. I seem to have the most problems when the top ad is Blue Cross/Blue Shield. When I see that one appear I just give up. I feel the problem is the most animated ads, also, the ones that keep changing even after the text is loaded.

sportmom · 12-29-2011, 07:39 PM

It had been behaving well during the day. I see problems occur from about 3 pm eastern thru midnite. NEver in the mornings or daytime. It started up again today as I was trying to post a quick reply. Lost my reply

Was on the I'm New Here post, in case that matters.

Steph7409 · 12-29-2011, 07:55 PM

I downloaded Firefox - works like a charm. Everything loads quickly.

19Deltawifey · 12-29-2011, 08:27 PM

The problem for me mostly occurs when I visit the "20 somethings" board. Hopefully the problem gets fixed soon :/

Natasha1534 · 12-30-2011, 04:48 AM

I only have the problem at work when I am using IE. If I had the option to use Firefox there, I would, as it is my preferred browser and has been for years.

Thanks for having it looked into.

Paint Lady · 12-30-2011, 09:02 AM

The problem is definitely still occuring. Any luck figuring it out?

j-ann · 12-30-2011, 12:31 PM

I use the Safari browser. Don't get a script error but the browser freezes up for minutes at a time and it usually occurs associated with an ad not fully loading.

This morning it was working fine until I went to post something and wanted to go to the advanced posting screen from the quick post screen. Boom .... dead in the water.

This is getting old. It's been at least a month since this stuff started to occur.