AOL / Compuserve Users - Must Read !

**Sicy** · 07-24-2002, 06:07 PM

It seems we have been having some problems with AOL users not being able to log in, post and/or vote in polls.

A suggestion to fix this problem may be:
Use Internet Explorer or Netscape (both are free, and Internet Explorer comes with Windows) to browse the forum, while logged into AOL, instead of using AOL's built-in web browser.

The AOL built-in web browser apparently has problems with 'cookies' which are used on the forum.

You should also contact aol to tell them how much their browser sucks.

Also, make sure both of your cookie options are set to YES in your usercp.

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 07-24-2002, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sicy
You should also contact aol to tell them how much their browser sucks.

Can't wait to get earthlink.

Tip Top Prince · 07-24-2002, 10:36 PM

If you're using AOL, you deserve not having anythng work.

**Sicy** · 07-24-2002, 10:44 PM

She Is Raging · 07-25-2002, 06:16 AM

AOL does suck hard... Thanks again Sicy for your help

I get it free though since I host an AOL board!

froggie · 07-25-2002, 09:36 PM

thanks sicy...I have compuserve and it seems to cause that problem as well.

zonelistener · 07-29-2002, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by froggie
thanks sicy...I have compuserve and it seems to cause that problem as well.

Not so ironically, AOL owns Compuserve

Desire4Bono · 07-30-2002, 11:10 PM

I was asked to post this by a friend who emailed me. She uses AOL and has not been able to get into the forum for days. She asked me not to mention her by name. She couldn't log in. Then she read this thread and thought her problem was solved, but even though the explorer windows opened, and the forum came up, it would not let her get into it! It went right from the white welcome page with the olives to 'this page cannot be displayed' and the more she clicked 'refresh' it still said it.

At my suggestion, she even tried clicking on a link somewhere in the forum and typing in that window but it came up as an AOL thing that had no addy window! This is really frustrating the person. She can read the forum on AOL, so she can see this, but she can't sign in to post because it only boots her out. Any advice?

Yes AOL does suck!

Elvis · 08-03-2002, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Desire4Bono
I was asked to post this by a friend who emailed me. She uses AOL and has not been able to get into the forum for days. She asked me not to mention her by name. She couldn't log in. Then she read this thread and thought her problem was solved, but even though the explorer windows opened, and the forum came up, it would not let her get into it! It went right from the white welcome page with the olives to 'this page cannot be displayed' and the more she clicked 'refresh' it still said it. At my suggestion, she even tried clicking on a link somewhere in the forum and typing in that window but it came up as an AOL thing that had no addy window! This is really frustrating the person. She can read the forum on AOL, so she can see this, but she can't sign in to post because it only boots her out. Any advice?

Yes AOL does suck!

Tell her to try running 'Windows Update' and updating Internet Explorer. If shes still using a REALLLLLLLLLLLLY old one.... I can imagine that she may have problems. Browsers are free.... my advice is.. UPDATE often!

doctorwho · 08-09-2002, 08:03 AM

I now have a cable modem, but not so long ago I used AOL as my ISP. However, after I logged in, I immediately minimized the AOL window and used other programs to surf and download.

AOL's browser is horrible. Don't use it. Just log on to AOL so you are on the 'net. Then use IE or Netscape to go the the sites you enjoy. I've never had any problem accessing any site this way - whereas with AOL's browser, I have.

Also, as Joel said, update your browsers often. They are free downloads and well worth the time (and $$, depending on your service) to acquire.

DiGi · 10-01-2002, 09:20 PM

AOL's browser is an embedded IE browser. So saying AOL's browser sucks is saying IE sucks. There can be some AOL related timeouts when connecting through dial up. I would tell her to use an external browser for sure.

Make sure her client is up to date or do what Joel says and get an updated browser. Do you know what version she is running? Tell her to go to the Help menu, select "About America Online" and get the revision #. I might be able to help her further if needed

BTW - newer releases of AOL and CS are based off the same code base. So if you have issues with both that is why.

- DiGi

Appy · 10-14-2002, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by zonelistener

Not so ironically, AOL owns Compuserve

hehehe AOHELL also owns Netscape

guaca · 10-21-2002, 04:35 PM

I am using IE as my browser, is up to date, and still have the problem..so I can login and brwose forums but this is the first time Ive been able to post for awhile now.

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 10-21-2002, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WhackaMole
I am using IE as my browser, is up to date, and still have the problem..so I can login and brwose forums but this is the first time Ive been able to post for awhile now.

Hi whacka whacka

**KhanadaRhodes** · 10-22-2002, 12:18 AM

when i was at toys r us the other day, i saw the game whac-a-mole and i thought of you, and wondered why i hadn't seen you around in a while.

welcome back!

guaca · 10-22-2002, 11:07 AM

hey you guys...Id like to come back..if I could only post....and here I thought you were keeping me out on purpose...

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 10-22-2002, 11:40 AM

Do it.

07-24-2002, 06:07 PM	#1
Sicy Sizzlin' Sicilian Forum Administrator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 71,047 Local Time: 12:39 AM	AOL Users - Must Read ! It seems we have been having some problems with AOL users not being able to log in, post and/or vote in polls. A suggestion to fix this problem may be: Use Internet Explorer or Netscape (both are free, and Internet Explorer comes with Windows) to browse the forum, while logged into AOL, instead of using AOL's built-in web browser. The AOL built-in web browser apparently has problems with 'cookies' which are used on the forum. You should also contact aol to tell them how much their browser sucks. Also, make sure both of your cookie options are set to YES in your usercp. __________________ __________________

07-24-2002, 10:44 PM	#4
Sicy Sizzlin' Sicilian Forum Administrator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 71,047 Local Time: 12:39 AM	__________________

07-30-2002, 11:10 PM	#8
Desire4Bono Refugee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: living in a rock and roll fantasy- and what's wrong with that? Posts: 1,921 Local Time: 03:39 AM	I was asked to post this by a friend who emailed me. She uses AOL and has not been able to get into the forum for days. She asked me not to mention her by name. She couldn't log in. Then she read this thread and thought her problem was solved, but even though the explorer windows opened, and the forum came up, it would not let her get into it! It went right from the white welcome page with the olives to 'this page cannot be displayed' and the more she clicked 'refresh' it still said it. At my suggestion, she even tried clicking on a link somewhere in the forum and typing in that window but it came up as an AOL thing that had no addy window! This is really frustrating the person. She can read the forum on AOL, so she can see this, but she can't sign in to post because it only boots her out. Any advice? Yes AOL does suck! __________________ Too bad, the things that make you mad are the things that I love Brandon Boyd -Incubus

08-09-2002, 08:03 AM	#10
doctorwho Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: My TARDIS - currently located in Valparaiso, IN Posts: 6,362 Local Time: 12:39 AM	I now have a cable modem, but not so long ago I used AOL as my ISP. However, after I logged in, I immediately minimized the AOL window and used other programs to surf and download. AOL's browser is horrible. Don't use it. Just log on to AOL so you are on the 'net. Then use IE or Netscape to go the the sites you enjoy. I've never had any problem accessing any site this way - whereas with AOL's browser, I have. Also, as Joel said, update your browsers often. They are free downloads and well worth the time (and $$, depending on your service) to acquire. __________________ *I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific.*

10-21-2002, 04:35 PM	#13
guaca Refugee Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,506 Local Time: 03:39 AM	I stil have problems I am using IE as my browser, is up to date, and still have the problem..so I can login and brwose forums but this is the first time Ive been able to post for awhile now.

07-24-2002, 10:36 PM	#3
Tip Top Prince War Child Join Date: May 2002 Location: Americaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! Posts: 525 Local Time: 04:39 AM	If you're using AOL, you deserve not having anythng work.

07-25-2002, 06:16 AM	#5
She Is Raging Refugee Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Outside Boston Posts: 1,729 Local Time: 03:39 AM	AOL does suck hard... Thanks again Sicy for your help I get it free though since I host an AOL board!

07-25-2002, 09:36 PM	#6
froggie The Fly Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio area Posts: 47 Local Time: 03:39 AM	thanks sicy...I have compuserve and it seems to cause that problem as well.

10-01-2002, 09:20 PM	#11
DiGi New Yorker Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: the mountains of southwest VA Posts: 2,818 Local Time: 04:39 AM	AOL's browser is an embedded IE browser. So saying AOL's browser sucks is saying IE sucks. There can be some AOL related timeouts when connecting through dial up. I would tell her to use an external browser for sure. Make sure her client is up to date or do what Joel says and get an updated browser. Do you know what version she is running? Tell her to go to the Help menu, select "About America Online" and get the revision #. I might be able to help her further if needed BTW - newer releases of AOL and CS are based off the same code base. So if you have issues with both that is why. - DiGi

10-22-2002, 12:18 AM	#15
KhanadaRhodes Paper Gods Forum Administrator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: a vampire in the limousine Posts: 60,695 Local Time: 02:39 AM	when i was at toys r us the other day, i saw the game whac-a-mole and i thought of you, and wondered why i hadn't seen you around in a while. welcome back! __________________

10-22-2002, 11:07 AM	#16
guaca Refugee Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,506 Local Time: 03:39 AM	april - you and your earthlink..why I oughtta hey you guys...Id like to come back..if I could only post....and here I thought you were keeping me out on purpose...

10-22-2002, 11:40 AM	#17
LarryMullen's POPAngel Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'll be up with the sun, I'm not coming down... Posts: 53,698 Local Time: 03:39 AM	earthlinkearthlinkearthlink Do it. __________________

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