I'm sorry @Susquatch the image you uploaded above, (by thumbnail?), does not work for me on Safari - however it works on FireFox!This is an ongoing challenge for many members. The images system has been messed up for quite some time on the forum with no sign of hope for the future.
The best way to improve the situation. Is for the poster to select thumbnail when uploading a photo.
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I'm sorry @Susquatch the image you uploaded above, (by thumbnail?), does not work for me on Safari - however it works on FireFox!
I'm sorry @Susquatch the image you uploaded above, (by thumbnail?), does not work for me on Safari - however it works on FireFox!
I didn't say it fixed it, only that it's the best way we know to improve this.
@SomeGuy - We have been through the same stuff you are looking at. I'd say don't waste your time but I've learned that sometimes a new pair of eyes see things others might miss.
At this time we believe that the data is being screwed up on the server, it isn't a zenforo or a network problem. The server guys have gone nuts and been unable to fix it. At this point, I think it's fair to say that they have given up but don't want to admit that. I'd be inclined to say that they don't have the required knowledge, but we do not have direct access to the server so we can't really help and it isn't fair to throw stones. That's why I'd like to move to zenforo hosting - no middle man.
Given the content is there and can be retrieved if you don't rely on the javascript library that's doing the loading on here,
it's unlikely it is actually screwed up in how it's stored on the server.
With the errors I've seen, the request is making it to the server, the server is processing it,
and then something on the way back is blocking it.
or firewalls on the way back.
What access do you have? At least SSH into a console for your slice of hosting?
I deal with far more difficult problems daily, this problem is solvable, though you might be right about not having the access necessary to fix it. I also live in the Microsoft world more (so asp.net/IIS/kestrel/azure/etc) so have less specific knowledge about xenforo
and haven't setup a php/mysql server or message board since the old vbulletin days.
It seems I can not edit my last few posts. Maybe me or ? Now the edit shows up in this post, just used it.
Not a given at all. Sometimes it can't be found at all.
Well, that's what I first thought too. But keep in mind that this all began after a server crash and a move to a new server. It worked just fine before that. For the longest time we were not even getting the right images. That seems to have been fixed at least for the threads I've checked, but in many cases there is no image at all.
Agreed.
Sometimes. But sometimes the server does not process the request correctly.
I've checked traffic at every forwarding node from here to there and back. No faults found.
None.
Me too.
I operate several other forums without difficulties like this. However, they are all much smaller. I'm surprised that you are old enough to remember bulletin boards. I was one of the first 100 people to use the public internet.
Ok, well sorry for trying to help![]()
We appreciate another set of eyes looking at the problem!Ok, well sorry for trying to help![]()
Came across a bit of "we've already tried everything so don't need your help" but it's all good.I sure hope I didn't come across as ungrateful. I always appreciate another set of eyes looking at such things.
If you sense any negativity, I sincerely apologize. It's probably just my extreme annoyance with the issue itself coming through, definitely not your efforts to help.
We appreciate another set of eyes looking at the problem!
I've never asked to be honest. Let me see what I can sort out.Came across a bit of "we've already tried everything so don't need your help" but it's all good.
If I could get into the servers, I'm sure I could figure it out, but sounds like access is limited.
Yes it was there, just used it to put these 2 sentences in. Just noticed that the delete button/tab is also missing when the edit button/tab is missing.
Some years back @Jwest7788 was operating the forum from a rack in his garage. I think it was a major time commitment. Then we had some problems as part of a larger set of support issues and growth Josh was having with other client sites so he decided to move everything to a professional hosted solution and we, CHMW, came along for the ride. I think Josh just absorbs the cost of this within his company. I'm not on the board anymore so this is just what I recall. Super nice of you @Arbutus to offer to donate equipment for the forum. and shout out to @SomeGuy for the sleuthing work. I know the forum admin's have spent a ton of time on this and I thank you guys for the commitment.Not trying to muddy the waters here - but is the server software available as a purchase for self-hosting? Is it affordable?
I have a full blown Dell PowerEdge 810: 4x 10 core XEON @2.4GHz, 120Gb RAM, 60Tb RAID, 4x1000gb ethernet in a 4U rack with a UPS, running UBUNTU LTS.
If there is someone with the space and knowledge - I would be willing to donate it as a server for the forum.
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