Stuck new replies

talos2 · Jan 10, 2009, 12:52:33

Got a strange one here
Gen soft updates
Once upon a time
Who is this

All seem to be stuck, when I click on new replies to my posts, they always show up, as far as I am aware I've only replied to these topic's once, several months ago, and clicked off the notify many times to try and get rid, to no effect.
Just a minor thing, I know, but annoying, can someone fix it please.

Rik · Jan 10, 2009, 12:56:53

This can happen for a number of reasons, Bob, eg someone modifies a post... Have you tried logging out of the forum and then back in, or clearing your cache?

Simon · Jan 10, 2009, 13:02:57

Try clicking the Unread Posts link above 'New replies', Bob. Does the same happen? Also, once you've read all you want to, try clicking the 'Mark all messages read' link in the Unread Posts screen, and see if that helps.

talos2 · Jan 10, 2009, 13:28:12

Quote from: Rik on Jan 10, 2009, 12:56:53
This can happen for a number of reasons, Bob, eg someone modifies a post... Have you tried logging out of the forum and then back in, or clearing your cache?

Done that, no change

talos2 · Jan 10, 2009, 13:31:16

Quote from: Simon on Jan 10, 2009, 13:02:57
Try clicking the Unread Posts link above 'New replies', Bob. Does the same happen? Also, once you've read all you want to, try clicking the 'Mark all messages read' link in the Unread Posts screen, and see if that helps.

And that
Even tried switching "notify on" and then "notify off" still no difference, strange it only happens on those three, its like a stuck flag or something.

talos2 · Jan 10, 2009, 13:33:06

It' been happening for months now, I spose I'm getting a bit irritated by it

Simon · Jan 10, 2009, 13:38:12

Yes, I would be too! How about logging out, deleting the cookie, and allowing it to set a new one?

talos2 · Jan 10, 2009, 13:58:29

Quote from: Simon on Jan 10, 2009, 13:38:12
Yes, I would be too! How about logging out, deleting the cookie, and allowing it to set a new one?

Ok done that. in fact I deleted all temp int files just in case, I'll have to wait untill somebody post's in on of those three to see if it worked

Simon · Jan 10, 2009, 14:07:35

Give me a second, and I'll post in Who Is This...

talos2 · Jan 10, 2009, 15:03:21

Quote from: Simon on Jan 10, 2009, 14:07:35
Give me a second, and I'll post in Who Is This...

Sorry, still there

Rik · Jan 10, 2009, 15:08:44

Let me go and try something in the engine room...

Rik · Jan 10, 2009, 15:09:32

Try now, Bob.

talos2 · Jan 10, 2009, 15:21:14

Need a post in one of the three to test Rik

Rik · Jan 10, 2009, 15:24:35

You have one in Who's this...

talos2 · Jan 10, 2009, 15:41:34

Sorry Rik, this thread and who is this are the only ones that show up.

Rik · Jan 10, 2009, 15:44:50

Those two should be showing up, surely? Or have I got the wrong end of this?

talos2 · Jan 10, 2009, 15:45:17

I've now switched off all notifications with the exception of this thread, see what happens

Rik · Jan 10, 2009, 15:47:01

This and 'who is' are the only two threads to be posted in for a while, Bob, so if they were showing up but nothing else, then things would appear to be working correctly.

talos2 · Jan 10, 2009, 15:48:45

Quote from: Rik on Jan 10, 2009, 15:44:50
Those two should be showing up, surely? Or have I got the wrong end of this?

Yes Rik, I've not posted in who is this and its never been switched on in notify, so it shouldn't show to me in new replies to my posts

Rik · Jan 10, 2009, 15:51:41

This is odd. Let me look at that thread. All of the things which normally cure such issues we've tried.

talos2 · Jan 10, 2009, 15:55:02

It is very strange, it started with just "Who is this" and then suddenly the other two arrived

Rik · Jan 10, 2009, 16:12:14

I've just looked through all your posts, Bob, and you mentioned this before, on August 20. You have posted in the threads which are causing you a problem, so I'd normally guess at a modified post after yours, but I can't see anything obvious.

We'll have a think.

What browser are you using, what AV and OS?

talos2 · Jan 10, 2009, 16:29:47

QuoteItem   Value
OS Name   Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Version   5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer   Microsoft Corporation
System Name   DESKTOP
System Manufacturer   HP Pavilion 061
System Model   EY987AA-ABU t3529.uk
System Type   X86-based PC
Processor   x86 Family 15 Model 4 Stepping 9 GenuineIntel ~3065 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date   American Megatrends Inc. 3.16, 22/06/2006
SMBIOS Version   2.4
Windows Directory   C:\WINDOWS
System Directory   C:\WINDOWS\system32

And I/ Explorer 7, AV Avast

Rik · Jan 10, 2009, 16:31:49

Do you ever use a second machine or a different browser, Bob?

talos2 · Jan 10, 2009, 16:34:10

Is calling, good luck and

talos2 · Jan 10, 2009, 16:35:44

Quote from: Rik on Jan 10, 2009, 16:31:49
Do you ever use a second machine or a different browser, Bob?

I have a laptop and used it a couple of times running Vista but thats all.

Rik · Jan 10, 2009, 16:36:21

Enjoy, Bob.

Simon · Jan 10, 2009, 17:00:43

just a shot in the dark, but I wonder if it could be theme related? Just for elimination purposes, could you change to another theme, mark everything read, then change back again, Bob?

Rik · Jan 10, 2009, 17:08:00

I'd wondered about theme, but Bob first reported the issue back in August. It'll do no harm to try a swap, though.

Rik · Jan 10, 2009, 18:34:33

Bob, could you grab a screenshot of the problem, to make sure that we are thinking correctly about what you're seeing?

talos2 · Jan 11, 2009, 08:49:53

Screenshot as requested, as you will see I have not posted in either of these recently

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Rik · Jan 11, 2009, 10:11:16

Thanks for that, Bob. I'll set up a new account later, as none of us has any idea what might be causing this.

Rik · Jan 11, 2009, 10:50:09

Note for lurkers:

Bob, formerly talos, has become talos again, while his original account has become talos2.

talos · Jan 11, 2009, 10:57:39

Ok thanks Rik, all up and running again

Rik · Jan 11, 2009, 11:03:39