Since late afternoon yesterday I've been seeing an issue where the window containing the chatbox and recent posts list (on the right of the chatbox) is unable to load.

So far I've tried:
1) wiping out cookies and site data.
2) opening the javascript console to find any errors when I post
3) clearing cached images, files, refreshing, etc.

I'm on chrome on macOS, I also tested on a fresh firefox query and the problem persists.

Thanks!

snax 

Since late afternoon yesterday I've been seeing an issue where the window containing the chatbox and recent posts list (on the right of the chatbox) is unable to load. So far I've tried: 1) wiping out cookies and site data. 2) opening the javascript console to find any errors when I post 3) clearing cached images, files, refreshing, etc. I'm on chrome on macOS, I also tested on a fresh firefox query and the problem persists. Thanks!

Hi snax, I am experiencing the same which may suggest is more widespread than one user.



I'll let Mike know, thanks for reporting.

Someone used special characters in chatbox. That nukes it.

tturner86 

Someone used special characters in chatbox. That nukes it.

Great find, @tturner86! thanks!

No attachments in Private Messages anymore?

SMCJB 

No attachments in Private Messages anymore?

It's still there for me: "Manage attachments"

xplorer 

It's still there for me: "Manage attachments"

For clarification, this is replying to a private message, not creating a new one.
(Actual message contents deleted for privacy)

SMCJB 

For clarification, this is replying to a private message, not creating a new one. (Actual message contents deleted for privacy)

For illustration, this is a reply to a private message I received, also with contents removed.

Both in a new message and a reply, you have to go down to the bottom to find "Manage Attachments," but it's there and it works. It is different from a regular post, and can easily confuse you, but there it is:




Bob.

bobwest 

For illustration, this is a reply to a private message I received, also with contents removed. Both in a new message and a reply, you have to go down to the bottom to find "Manage Attachments," but it's there and it works. It is different from a regular post, and can easily confuse you, but there it is: Bob.

That does work. Thanks Bob.

@TheShrike, @wldman, @bobwest have reported some "weird" issues with the site today, such as not being able to make a post in @wldman's thread:

Tao te Trade: way of the WLD Hey guys. I've been back and fourth on the idea of a new journal thread for a long time. I've decided to move forward, so here it is. So I want to start with a description of what I'm trying to do and why. First, I guess, is the who of …

The error with that thread is that all reply buttons are showing up as magnifying glasses instead of links. I am able to duplicate the problem and am looking into it.

I would like to know:

Anyone else experiencing issues with something other than the above thread?

If so, please let me know some specifics so I can look into it.

Right now, I am doing some maintenance on the site to try to identify the issue, and during this process the site will be up/down for a few minutes at a time -- sorry in advance.

Mike