Problems with posting and sending PM's
 

Is it just me, or are others having problems with trying to post threads, and PM's-I have lost count in the past few days how many times I have logged on, typed a PM or reply to a thread, and have the Quiltboard freeze up and an error message saying the Quiltboard.com is not responding. I then have to re-log on, re-type everything and try again. It has happened this morning again several times, especially when trying to send a PM. I am getting really frustrated!!!! I stayed off the board for a couple of months because I got so frustrated, but missed it so much, I decided I needed to try again-so I really don't want to quilt again. Why does this happen so frequently?:(:(:(

Are you using Internet Explorer for your browser? This particular forum software platform never has worked well with IE. I have to use Google Chrome for this forum or I get all sorts of errors.

I use Google Chrome browser and never have a problem with this site. Chrome is a fast browser, no viruses to worry about either.

I use IE7 and IE8 and have no issues with this site.

I use IE and have very few problems. Once every few weeks I won't be able to log on for a little while late at night. I just assume they are doing maintainance or something.

Have you run a scan with your virus progam recently? Even if mine doesn't find anything, it seems to make the computer run better after a scan.

I agree about Google Chrome. I don't know why it took me so long to change over.

I use Internet Explorer-so I have asked DH if I can switch for this board-I don't have problems with other sites, only this one. I also will type a reply to a thread, and when I hit "Post Quick Reply", it won't post and a box pops up asking if I want to stay on the page or leave the page. Very frustrating!! I will see about switching, but being very "computer challenged", I need DH to set it all up and show me what to do. Funny, some people with IE aren't having any trouble, and some are.

I have yet to be successful in either posting a pic or reply to post. It is so frustrating as I have tried so often. I have google chrome but still no good. How I miss the old board where things were so simple.

I can post, but can't start a new thread. How do you do it, I've tried twice and have not been successful.

My messages just never show up at all. I've posted asking about thread color choices and listed two quilt patterns for sale. That was just the past two days, neither showed up at all.

I just sent an email on the same subject, should have wrote it here. I understand you completely!

I guess misery loves company. I am sorry that you are having these problems, but I am having the same problem. Sure wish we could get an answer.

I use Mozilla Firefox and have no problems - those that seem to be having the most problems are the ones using IEI

sometimes get the message asking if I want to leave the current page- that just means you are sending a message and leaving the page you are on, just click yes.

To start a new thread- go to the top- click on home- then the section you want to start the new topic in- click on start new topic and you are good to go

For selling items you have to have the add approved by a moderator- Remember we all are volunteers and have regular paying jobs so sometimes we don't get to them as fast as everyone would like- as long as the add is allowed following the rules, just be patient and it will appear

Have I missed any questions ?

Thanks, Sharon-I don't have any problems starting a new thread, but when posting a quick reply to an existing thread, half the time it comes up "do you want to leave this page" BEFORE posting-I type it all up, click to post it, and that message comes up and won't post. I have to continually re-sign in as well. I will ask DH about Mozilla Foxfire-I know he has it on his computer, so I will see if he can put it on mine. I am still learning my way around computers-guess my brain isn't wired to grasp it quickly! As far as posting items for sale, do I just start a new thread, post the photos, and wait or do I need to send them to a moderator first? I will be doing another de-stashing soon and want to offer them, like before, here. Thanks!

Jill for the sale items go to the classified area- list them and a Moderator will find it and either approve it or send you a reason it cannot be accepted :) it will only take 10 pics the first time- so post those then "reply" with the next 5 items if you are selling 15

For signing in have you tried the leave me signed in option ? Next time you have to log in - next to that should be a box that you can click and that will help keep you logged in :thumbup:

Like I said I have gotten the do you want to leave this page message when posting an answer - at first it rattled me , but now I just click yes , it posts the reply and off I go - so can't explain why it is not posting

Thanks, Sharon, I have written this down for when I have my sale items ready. In just trying to post my reply, I had to re-sign in again, (which I just clicked "remember me"), and when I hit post quick reply, the board froze up again and said the Quilting board.com was not responding. OOOOOOHHHHH, frustrating. I hope this reply goes.

There is a log in timer - I don't know all the ins and outs of it- but found by using the remember me , solves my problems :)

Have you tried to clean out your cookies and cache ? Sometimes that can slow your computer down ?

I do a scan with C-Cleaner everytime I shut down, if that is what you mean. DH is going to try to get Foxfire on my computer since it is what he uses-will see if that is any better. Funny, I never have trouble with IE except on this board. I am finding my way around here a bit better, though. Just this problem with posting is a pain. I am now trying "remember me when I sign on. Thanks

I am using Internet Explorer and have never had a problem. Hope you are able to solve it soon.