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sexobon · 12-02-2011, 12:51 PM

It's just something I came across when I made the cited post today and it struck me as curious ... I'm using IE 8.0.6001.18702 with Windows XP-SP3.

Undertoad · 12-02-2011, 01:22 PM

I am thinking this works by design.

BigV · 12-05-2011, 08:28 AM

Welcome fellow "control freak"/observer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexobon

On the Board FAQ page, under each of the 3 main information categories, the first sub-topic link goes to the Search FAQ function at the top of each page instead of the related information paragraph. This seems to throw all the sub-topic links off from their related information paragraphs; so, the user has to scroll down to them instead of having them just appear in the window. In order for anyone to link to a particular sub-topic paragraph and have the appropriate information appear without having to scroll down to it, one has to use the URL of the sub-topic link below it (excepting the last sub-topic) as I did here.

Is this unavoidable with vBulletin? If it can changed, is it a simple matter? Would a sub-topic link to the search function added to the top of each sub-topics list realign things properly? If a redundant link at the top of each category isn't aesthetically appealing, could it be made nearly invisible by coloring it as users sometimes do with text in posts. Just curious, if this has been asked before I've forgotten the reply.

I'm not experiencing this behavior. For me, the link "here" takes me to the word association thread, following that link I get to the participating paragraphs, not the editing paragraphs.

Also, for your first link, "Board FAQ", each of the links takes me to the expected corresponding paragraph.

This should be Announcements

This should be Registration

This should be My Public Profile (a top link, not leading to Search FAQ, but to the expected paragraph)

Firefox 8.0, XP SP3

sexobon · 12-05-2011, 12:27 PM

When I click on the Edit icon reply in my Word Association post, I still get the Editing paragraphs coming up centered in my open window (using the Participating paragraphs URL) even though I clear my cache every time I log off the internet. Your Announcements link shows that entire short topic in the bottom half of my open window along with the tail end of the preceding topic in the top half. Your Registration link shows none of that topic in my open window, just the end of the preceding long topic; so, I have to scroll down to Registration. Your My Public Profile link shows just the header and Search box in my open window and again I have to scroll down to the topic paragraph. Nothing's changed for me. Weird Science huh?

Thanks for running the Firefox 8 comparison. It would also be interesting to see whether or not other IE 8 users get my results; or, if it's just a gremlin in my particular setup.

BigV · 12-05-2011, 03:05 PM

You're welcome.

I launched IE8 (same computer) and ran the same tests. I got very erratic results, including lots of stuff like you described. Why don't you download Firefox and see what you get? Personally I like Firefox a LOT more than I like Internet Explorer, this is a textbook case study of why I prefer it.

Gravdigr · 12-16-2011, 01:55 AM

app. 1:45am:

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W T F?.......

monster · 12-16-2011, 10:36 PM

looks like spam/virus to me.

Gravdigr · 12-19-2011, 03:48 AM

Disregard the "->webhosting" thing, that's just an ad.

I was curious why the Cellah might be down at such an odd time.

That's a screen grab from DownForEveryoneOrJustMe.com. They can tell you if the reason you cannot connect to a site is on the site's end or your end. Is it just you, or is it everybody?

Handy occasionally.

Undertoad · 12-19-2011, 09:03 AM

The Cellar becomes.... rather unresponsive for about 10 minutes every night while it backs itself up.

Gravdigr · 12-20-2011, 12:34 AM

I usually encounter that at 4am my time. Almost every night. And even then, it doesn't show up as being "down". It just sorta lags for a few minutes.

sexobon · 12-20-2011, 12:57 AM

Maybe UT can get the Cellar to make that sound that trucks make when they're backing up.

glatt · 12-20-2011, 07:14 AM

beep beep beep

regular.joe · 12-20-2011, 08:13 AM

Hmm...mine says "crackle...crunch...bumb....@#$%!!!!"

Clodfobble · 12-30-2011, 09:33 PM

Quote:

"If EasyFLow doesn't work: tough. If you lose millions because EasyFlow messes you up, it's you that's out millions, not us. If you don't like this disclaimer: tough. We reserve the right to do the absolute minimum provided by law, up to and including nothing. This is basically the same disclaimer that comes with all software packages, but ours is in plain English and theirs is in legalese. We didn't really want to include any disclaimer at all, but our lawyers insisted."
- EasyFlow Manual, Haventree Software

Is this a new cookie file, or have I actually come across one that I've never seen in almost 8 years?

Undertoad · 12-30-2011, 09:34 PM

he he B

12-05-2011, 03:05 PM	#1475
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	You're welcome. I launched IE8 (same computer) and ran the same tests. I got very erratic results, including lots of stuff like you described. Why don't you download Firefox and see what you get? Personally I like Firefox a LOT more than I like Internet Explorer, this is a textbook case study of why I prefer it. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

12-16-2011, 01:55 AM	#1476
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	app. 1:45am: W T F?....... __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

12-16-2011, 10:36 PM	#1477
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	looks like spam/virus to me. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

12-19-2011, 03:48 AM	#1478
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Disregard the "->webhosting" thing, that's just an ad. I was curious why the Cellah might be down at such an odd time. That's a screen grab from DownForEveryoneOrJustMe.com. They can tell you if the reason you cannot connect to a site is on the site's end or your end. Is it just you, or is it everybody? Handy occasionally. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

12-20-2011, 12:34 AM	#1480
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	I usually encounter that at 4am my time. Almost every night. And even then, it doesn't show up as being "down". It just sorta lags for a few minutes. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

12-02-2011, 12:51 PM	#1471
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	It's just something I came across when I made the cited post today and it struck me as curious ... I'm using IE 8.0.6001.18702 with Windows XP-SP3.

12-02-2011, 01:22 PM	#1472
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I am thinking this works by design.

12-05-2011, 12:27 PM	#1474
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	When I click on the Edit icon reply in my Word Association post, I still get the Editing paragraphs coming up centered in my open window (using the Participating paragraphs URL) even though I clear my cache every time I log off the internet. Your Announcements link shows that entire short topic in the bottom half of my open window along with the tail end of the preceding topic in the top half. Your Registration link shows none of that topic in my open window, just the end of the preceding long topic; so, I have to scroll down to Registration. Your My Public Profile link shows just the header and Search box in my open window and again I have to scroll down to the topic paragraph. Nothing's changed for me. Weird Science huh? Thanks for running the Firefox 8 comparison. It would also be interesting to see whether or not other IE 8 users get my results; or, if it's just a gremlin in my particular setup.

12-19-2011, 09:03 AM	#1479
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	The Cellar becomes.... rather unresponsive for about 10 minutes every night while it backs itself up.

12-20-2011, 12:57 AM	#1481
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	Maybe UT can get the Cellar to make that sound that trucks make when they're backing up.

12-20-2011, 07:14 AM	#1482
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	beep beep beep

12-20-2011, 08:13 AM	#1483
regular.joe Старый сержант Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NC, dreaming of large Russian women. Posts: 1,464	Hmm...mine says "crackle...crunch...bumb....@#$%!!!!" __________________ Birth, wealth, and position are valueless during wartime. Man is only judged by his character --Soldier's Testament. Death, like birth, is a secret of Nature. - Marcus Aurelius.

12-30-2011, 09:34 PM	#1485
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	he he B

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