Welcome To Websleuths # 2

[Tortoise]

If you are having issues with Websleuths timing out here is what we need from you:

*A screenshot of what your screen shows when you are timed out

*As close as possible to the exact time the timeout happened

Thank you,
Tricia

5 minutes ago

 

[neesaki]

For the last week or so, and CONSTANTLY today, I’m getting “This webpage was reloaded because a problem occurred.” (iPhone on Safari) I went through and wiped my cache and cookies and it’s still happening. I’ll report back later when the ads come down to see if that fixes it.

I’ve been having that problem too, thought it was my iPad. But I have no idea.

 

[Spellbound]

Do you have Zoom turned on under Accessibility?

ETA I found instructions

How to Zoom In and Out on iPad - dummies

You are so kind! I tried it (at your suggestion, didn't know that was there) but it does not actually enlarge the whole screen, I get a small box that has to be moved around -- ugh, it was even more aggravating, everything in the page has to be seen in that little box to be enlarged. It would be nice if it made the whole screen larger. (See attached screenshot, tho it does not show the zoomed letters as I can see them in the magnifier box).

ETA: I found the setting to enlarge the whole page .... but it is way too large now, and I have to scroll left and right to read each line. Maybe I can find a setting to make it a little smaller, as that said it was 98% larger.

I can make it larger and smaller with my fingers, but then I can't see who posted (which is what I usually do) . It does help me, at least.

ETA #2
I got it so I can see the whole screen larger .... thank you! But now the keyboard is way too big and I have to decrease the whole screen to use it. Drats

But we are on the right track now! Thank you Gardenista!
And that is the same area where I just found I can change the color to inverted, grayscale or low-light view. Much better! you are a lifesaver!

 

[CARIIS]

i dont know if all the toys have a ctl key but if the do do and cntl and then either plus or minus

it goes in 1 percent increments !

 

[1&2&3]

Tonight has been bad!

Webpage keeps reloading.
I hit backspace once and four lines erase.
Can only see several lines of post, rest is black space.
When I type, letters do not appear on page, they collect in an inner space and then appear when typing is complete.
Page keeps automatically scrolling up
IPads do not have control button, neither do phones. that I am aware of.

 

[margarita25]

I can't remember if I said how cool the new message feature I'd I think, group chats, inviting others...

 

[Shiressleuth]

I remain confused as to how the software people themselves create a whole platform and dont have a delete button on anything !!

Noone is perfect ha !

Your replies cracked me up. Your copy pasta skills are extraordinaire . (Several were my quotes - I am honoured).

I wish I could do a screen shot of the men's underpants and bra ads I am getting.

 

[Shiressleuth]

I tell you, if you ever find my name in one of the “Missing Persons“ threads and it says ”She was last seen at Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39“, it‘s because I couldn‘t escape these Jackson Pollock pants!

What a laugh I am having this morning. This thread is great entertainment value. We have some hilarious posts. WIRE and CARIIS special thanks for your copy pasta awesome posts.

 

[CARIIS]

Your replies cracked me up. Your copy pasta skills are extraordinaire . (Several were my quotes - I am honoured).

I wish I could do a screen shot of the men's underpants and bra ads I am getting.

that is funny --ONE entity has to be wasting advertising bucks --it is even more stupid -- there is a notion in that kind of targeting that men and woman need undergarments at the same time in their lives !

How did you know I make a wicked spaghetti sauce!

and/or:

Its kinda like viagra and the morning after medication running one after the other

Or Nike sneakers then a commercial for wheelchairs

or cigarettes and the latest emphysema inhalers

life insurance policies and then a commercial for a cancer treatment facility

the new iphone followed by a cell phone repair entity

diet pill ad followed by a KFC ad

the latest hearing aid following a trailer for a movie about Helen Keller

ear muffs followed by a really big speaker set sale

swimming pool installation company after hurricane harvey

new air conditioners followed by a new winter coat collection

a fire extinguisher sale and then an ad for a new deep fryer

the world has gone mad

on another note it would be interesting to know if PC users seem to be having problems most of my stuff is the learning curve

I can't remember if I said how cool the new message feature I'd I think, group chats, inviting others...

I am having a problem learning that feature -- I can't tell if I am doing it correctly or having to accept the possibility that only one person , at a time, wants to talk with me!

That little green dot to the left for unread posts is paradise. But you know what ? I discovered seeing no green dot by the Ryan Schtka thread bums me out -- can only be there is no new info.

 

[Shiressleuth]

TY Tricia for your feedback.

Site still slow and txt lagging

Wen I get an alert my reply goes away and I am back At top of screen
Have to scroll down to find it and continue

 

[bears10]

I won a $1,000 gift card this morning

 

[bears10]

Then a few min later (just now) the page I was on had to reload

 

[Gooddeeds]

Then a few min later (just now) the page I was on had to reload

Did you claim it before you timed out

 

[Spellbound]

I won a $1,000 gift card this morning

Will you be making a Donation to WS?

 

[Gooddeeds]

Will you be making a Donation to WS?

For therapy in the name of Forum Fatigue Syndrome

 

[Jasper52]

I'm having the same issue as Tortoise with the site timing out. Happened again this morning.

 

[Gooddeeds]

I asked this question before and took the steps a member kindly suggested. At the moment I can’t find it, nor do I remember it.

Question:
When I go to my Watched Threads at the top bar below Forums, it takes me to
‘Unread Watched Threads’. From there I have to choose from 2 redundant options. Regardless though why doesn’t it just take me directly to my watched threads? Why do I have to make a pit stop before? This seems backwards. TIA

 

[Gooddeeds]

I'm having the same issue as Tortoise with the site timing out. Happened again this morning.

I had that problem almost daily on the old site for about a month. It was within the weeks leading up to the move. So far I have had it here just a few times. I think this most likely is an issue with the server that Tricia is battling with.

 

[Gooddeeds]

I have not been able to locate a thread for Forest Hayes, the Google exec. Is it due to the Search feature mishaps or is it not on the forum at all? TIA

 

[thesensitivechild]

I'm having the same issue as Tortoise with the site timing out. Happened again this morning.

Same. Using I phone. Then it keeps logging me out (which it still always does- wish I knew how to fix it) every five minutes. Also seems slow or glitchy.