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#1 imminstBob

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Posted 08 July 2010 - 08:20 PM


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).

#2 caliban

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Posted 09 July 2010 - 11:55 AM

can you post a screenshot?

#3 Luna

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Posted 09 July 2010 - 04:46 PM

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.

#4 imminstBob

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Posted 09 July 2010 - 05:39 PM

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.

Attached File  sschatbox.jpg   95.35KB   33 downloads

#5 imminstBob

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Posted 09 July 2010 - 05:43 PM

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.


#6 Luna

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Posted 09 July 2010 - 05:50 PM

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.

#7 rwac

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Posted 09 July 2010 - 05:57 PM

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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Posted 09 July 2010 - 06:04 PM

I don't have firefox, I have chrome. will try cache

#9 Luna

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Posted 09 July 2010 - 06:06 PM

didn't work!

Edit: Tried explorer, didn't work either.

Edited by Luna, 09 July 2010 - 06:08 PM.


#10 caliban

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Posted 10 July 2010 - 01:05 AM

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 ?

#11 imminstBob

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Posted 10 July 2010 - 03:44 AM

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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Posted 10 July 2010 - 04:13 AM

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.


#13 Elus

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Posted 10 July 2010 - 09:01 AM

It doesn't work for me either. :(

I'm using a PC, Windows 7 64-bit, chrome browser.

#14 imminstBob

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Posted 10 July 2010 - 02:32 PM

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.

#15 Normal Dan

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Posted 13 July 2010 - 03:19 AM

The chatbox isn't working for me either.
I've tried on Firefox and IE 7

#16 Reno

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Posted 13 July 2010 - 07:47 PM

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.

#17 imminstBob

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Posted 14 July 2010 - 03:36 AM

How long has this Chatbox been up for?

#18 caliban

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Posted 16 July 2010 - 12:39 AM

I think its fixed now?

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

#19 EricR

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Posted 16 July 2010 - 07:22 PM

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.

#20 rwac

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Posted 16 July 2010 - 08:07 PM

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


Nah, its way too quiet as it is.

#21 imminstBob

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Posted 17 July 2010 - 01:58 PM

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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Posted 18 July 2010 - 04:43 AM

Oh hey it's working now! Thank you :)

Edited by Luna, 18 July 2010 - 04:44 AM.





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