I'm using it less on my phone, because I can't seem to figure out how to log-in. Without being logged in, I can't post. And if I can't post drivel like this, why bother living?
I've definitely been on much less since the new system launched. MOL used to be a place where I could go and waste fifteen minutes browsing local content. But now it's a place where I can go waste fifteen minutes clearing cookies, logging in, trying different browsers, troubleshooting, etc. and most of the times I still can't fully login.
The mobile interface on my iphone does not let me post. Staying signed in is also a problem. On the phone, a sign in lasts only one time. On my desktop, after two or three times I have to sign in again. I definitely use MOL less than before because of these issues.
I read more than post. Have definitely noticed less activity and absence of regulars, folks that used to seemingly post on everything just to cyber hear their own voice are now MIA.
I think the problem with staying logged in on the phone is that you'll only stay logged in if you're on the same IP address. Your IP address probably never changes when you're at work. It probably rarely changes when you're at home, but if you're on a mobile device it can change often. (For instance, I've noticed that I usually have to log back in when I change sides of the Hudson). This is noted as a security feature, but as there aren't any other sites that I use that have this limitation it seems that this likely isn't 'best practice'. My guess is that this restriction is responsible for most of the issues people have.
ridski said:
I just read that we should be upgraded here at work to IE11 by July 1st. It can't come soon enough. Between getting logged out as I'm typing comments (will copy this one just in case so I can re-login and post it) not having any normal functionality (links don't appear as links, quotes don't work, everything I type is condensed into a single paragraph no matter what i do) I hate this site using IE8 at work with a vengeance. I've switched to Chrome a couple of times to edit posts, but again I get logged out almost immediately. None of these issues occur on days when I work from home and can use Chrome on my mac.
Maybe there's some weirdness caused by the firewall at your work? I use Chrome on a PC at work and I don't have any notable problems. We don't do anything of note with our firewall (just NAT, which is done by a router at home as well) but I know plenty of places do all sorts of nonsense, some of which can affect a lot of sites. Since this site is using https I wouldn't be surprised if a firewall that spoofed https certificates for inspection purposes caused any issues.
ramzzoinksus said:
You guys clearly are not reading the Post Office threads.
We're all just noticing that it's all that's left. That could be part of it as well. Maybe we need some moderation and any time the Post Office is mentioned then...
qrysdonnell said:
ramzzoinksus said:We're all just noticing that it's all that's left. That could be part of it as well. Maybe we need some moderation and any time the Post Office is mentioned then...
You guys clearly are not reading the Post Office threads.
It is sucking the oxygen from everything else.
But, things are pretty slow politically now, and it seems as if JustMeLaura's unfortunate passing has reduced posts in the virtual cafe type areas becasue she was a frequent initiator and poster.
kmk said:
I agree with @jasper on both counts... (And I can not get her text to quote. Argh.) FWIW: I also think this 2 line wide comment area is bothersome. It makes me want to type fewer words and use less formatting.
you mean 2 line tall? It does expand nicely as you type though. What happened when you tried to get the text to quote? Please refresh your browser - this may help.
jasper said:
And why is my text running into my avatar?
Hit Refresh on your browser.
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