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how do i use the chatbox?

imminstBob's Photo imminstBob 08 Jul 2010

I see other peoples' messages in the chatbox window but I can't find a way to enter my own messages. What am I missing? (besides a sharp mind).
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caliban's Photo caliban 09 Jul 2010

can you post a screenshot?
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Luna's Photo Luna 09 Jul 2010

Maybe the problem is with chrome? I can't see how to use the chatbox either, there is no place to type the text and no send button or anything like that, just the messages. I am using chrome, didn't try explorer though.
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imminstBob's Photo imminstBob 09 Jul 2010

can you post a screenshot?



I've attached a picture along (let me know if it doesn't work)... if it matters, I'm on a Mac running Firefox.

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imminstBob's Photo imminstBob 09 Jul 2010

Maybe the problem is with chrome? I can't see how to use the chatbox either, there is no place to type the text and no send button or anything like that, just the messages. I am using chrome, didn't try explorer though.


How long has it been not working for you? I just signed up so I thought it might just be a temp problem.
Edited by imminstBob, 09 July 2010 - 05:43 PM.
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Luna's Photo Luna 09 Jul 2010

Maybe the problem is with chrome? I can't see how to use the chatbox either, there is no place to type the text and no send button or anything like that, just the messages. I am using chrome, didn't try explorer though.


How long has it been not working for you? I just signed up so I thought it might just be a temp problem.


ever since they upgraded the forums and added it.
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rwac's Photo rwac 09 Jul 2010

I've attached a picture along (let me know if it doesn't work)... if it matters, I'm on a Mac running Firefox.


ever since they upgraded the forums and added it.


Have you guys tried clearing the cache, or using a different browser ?

Also, I've seen problems like this before with some addons. In my case, it was the spellcheck addon that was causing the problem.
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Luna's Photo Luna 09 Jul 2010

I don't have firefox, I have chrome. will try cache
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Luna's Photo Luna 09 Jul 2010

didn't work!

Edit: Tried explorer, didn't work either.
Edited by Luna, 09 July 2010 - 06:08 PM.
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caliban's Photo caliban 10 Jul 2010

odd.

No, its not browser or screenszize related on a PC. Could it be a Mac issue?

What happens if you guys try the main chatbox window:
http://www.imminst.o...hp?app=shoutbox ?
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imminstBob's Photo imminstBob 10 Jul 2010

odd.

No, its not browser or screenszize related on a PC. Could it be a Mac issue?

What happens if you guys try the main chatbox window:
http://www.imminst.o...hp?app=shoutbox ?


Going to the main chatbox appears to make no difference for me. Is this the first time this problem has been brought up?
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Luna's Photo Luna 10 Jul 2010

Same thing, no where to type/send.. I am not using mac but windows 7.
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Edited by Luna, 10 July 2010 - 04:15 AM.
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Elus's Photo Elus 10 Jul 2010

It doesn't work for me either. :(

I'm using a PC, Windows 7 64-bit, chrome browser.
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imminstBob's Photo imminstBob 10 Jul 2010

The main chatbox doesn't work either. I don't think it's my Mac because I've never encountered any problems (that I know of) with websites before.
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Normal Dan's Photo Normal Dan 13 Jul 2010

The chatbox isn't working for me either.
I've tried on Firefox and IE 7
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Reno's Photo Reno 13 Jul 2010

Yeah, it hasn't worked for me either. I just thought it was a full members only feature just like the signatures.

I run firefox 3.6.6, and I clear my temp files every time I close the browser.
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imminstBob's Photo imminstBob 14 Jul 2010

How long has this Chatbox been up for?
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caliban's Photo caliban 16 Jul 2010

I think its fixed now?

On reflection, maybe this should be a members-only feature?
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EricR's Photo EricR 16 Jul 2010

I think its fixed now?


It seems to be fixed for me. I can now see the input box and some buttons on right side of chat box. I could not see these previously.

I noticed that about every 30 seconds the top row of buttons moves. It looks like the "refresh" button disappears for a fraction of a second. When it disappears, the "shout" and "clear" buttons recenter themselves under the text input area. This is an observation, not a problem.

I'm using Firefox on Windows XP.
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rwac's Photo rwac 16 Jul 2010

On reflection, maybe this should be a members-only feature?


Nah, its way too quiet as it is.
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imminstBob's Photo imminstBob 17 Jul 2010

It seems to be fixed for me. I can now see the input box and some buttons on right side of chat box. I could not see these previously.

I noticed that about every 30 seconds the top row of buttons moves. It looks like the "refresh" button disappears for a fraction of a second. When it disappears, the "shout" and "clear" buttons recenter themselves under the text input area. This is an observation, not a problem.


Same here. The chat functionality is working but there is a minor bug that causes a "reloading" of the top 3 buttons (Shout, Clear, Refresh) once every approximately 30 seconds. Still, good job getting it to work, Caliban!
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Luna's Photo Luna 18 Jul 2010

Oh hey it's working now! Thank you :)
Edited by Luna, 18 July 2010 - 04:44 AM.
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