Troubleshooting LaTeX Codes in Forum Posts

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In summary, The conversation is about encountering problems while trying to make a post containing LaTeX codes. The output being generated is a linkable blue text saying "LaTeX graphic is being generated. Reload this page in a moment." Reloading the page does not solve the issue and the problem persists even after recent changes. The person has never had this problem before and wonders if starting a new thread has something to do with it. The speaker also mentions trying to post a formula for pi, and while it won't generate a preview, it will still post. The speaker believes the problem is on their end and mentions that previews are still not working, but assures that the post will still show up. The conversation ends with the speaker realizing they
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Not sure if I'm the only person getting this, but I tried to make a post which contained LaTeX codes and I could not preview the result. Where the LaTeX output should have been there was linkable blue text that said

"LaTeX graphic is being generated. Reload this page in a moment."

If I opt to reload the page the same thing happens.

Prior to the recent changes, I never had a problem previewing a post which included LaTeX codes. Although I think my recent attempt was the first time that I tried to start a new thread so perhaps it had something to do with that. Should I be doing something different?
 
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[tex]Am I working[/tex]
[tex]\pi = 3[/tex]
 
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[tex]AmIWorking[/tex]

[tex]\pi = 3[/tex]

It won't generate a preview of this, but I'm sure it will post. Probably some kind of problem at my end. Hmmm.
 
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Previews are still a problem. Chroot is working on fixing it. It will post okay, just won't show up in preview.
 
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Ohh, I must have misunderstood you, sorry.
[tex] testing[/tex]

Yep you are right.
 
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[tex]\alpha \beta[/tex]
 

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