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Sign up with Google Sign up with FacebookQ: Why is there no box for answers on some threads?
Reading through some of the recent threads, I wanted to post an answer, but there was no answer box. I was already signed in, but there was no answer box. I've only noticed this on two of the recent threads. Other people have answered the questions, but there was no answer box for me. What's going on??
Seems like ecc has limited the usage of boxes to protect the environment.
I haven't seen that but it sounds like another one of those quirky things with this website.
Diverdude has trouble replying, I can't cut and paste (on this computer only, my other one is ok) and the website always seems to be going down and then deleting the last month or so of posts.
I suspect the tech dept isn't as on top of their game as they could be.
iWolf:
I hear Vicky knows a few hotshots. Maybe she can recommend someone to get it right.
Hotwater:
I can post replies to answer on my laptop. This site obviously doesn’t work well with Microsoft’s Edge browser.
Whereas on my iPhone using safari browser I can reply like now.
iWolf:
Is there a worse browser to use than MS Edge? 360, perhaps. I can't log out in Firefox on Win 10 or Android and my previous emplyer's staff GUI only worked in Chrome. All these issues may be related to the browser the IT genius is using. However, TIC, so there's no use whining. Just figure a workaround.
Seems like ecc has limited the usage of boxes to protect the environment.
Perhaps they have been closed to answers for whatever arbitrary reason.
It’s possibly to lock threads to stop people answering if you have admin rights.
so for those you’ve seen like that Admincat will have locked them. Maybe the original question & answers were okay but the rest of the answers were gettting argumentative or touching on sensitive subjects. In those situations locking the thread is better than deleting it & losing some useful answers.
hi2u:
But the weird thing is there was nothing argumentative about those threads
It's a way to censor without deleting, they just let the question die a slow death.
I get it all the time with MS edge on win 10.
Firefox is more reliable to post on here.
Always cut and copy before posting. I find I often have to post twice for it to go through.
The backup time now seems to be about 1:30 to 2:00. Seems to be shut then.
Go firefox. Most reliable for ECC.
iWolf:
As I mentioned above (or below) i have issues logging out on Win 10 and logging in/out on Android. Do you have the same issue? Android Firefox won't let me insert paragraph breaks either. I have to activate cookies to log on and deactivate to log off. It's no biggie. Perhaps the IT genius this month could recommend browsers for different operating systems? Your lofty privileges may get a reply. Or not.
On edge, I get a little post button. If I type beyond this button it just vanishes. So I might spent 20 mins typing, to find no post button.
I fucking hate windows 10.
This is a windows issue. Nowt to do with ECC. I have the same issue at work. with other software. I had an SSD fail last week. A week of lost work.
I think it's all do to with update training courses.
Anyway, just be aware, backup starts early morning, all users are locked out.
Also, there are various ways to remove a thread. As a user mod, I am not allowed to delete. I can, but I don't. I am supposed to unpublish. That means it stays on recordand can be opened again.
I have noticed that users can now self delete. In that case, I cant see what they have deleted. This is a new devolpment it seems. And a good one. Covers for the drunk posts.
But let me assure you. User Mods do not vanish posts without explanation.
But we have no idea what grumpy does.
And we don't really care any more.
Fill your boots. Post what you want.
iWolf:
I love Windows 10. Mrs iWolf hates it but loves her bloatware fake Win 7 that puts over 100 security alerts on my usb each time i use it for printing. Next time i plug into my laptop it sounds like an immigration raid.
Ecc has been locking posts for year's.
"Sex in China on a 30 day visa" was a victim of this small minded action as it was on route to break the fun barrier that ecc is determined to keep under thumb .