PF Contributor Not Found Error

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In summary, a "PF Contributor Not Found Error" is an error message that appears on Physics Forums when a user who previously contributed content has their profile deleted. This cannot be fixed and may cause confusion for other users and affect the completeness of discussions on the forum. There is no way to prevent this error, but forum administrators can update the error message to provide more information.
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somasimple
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Hi All,

The updating of the site let's some problems?
Clicking on the PF contibutor link sends on a not found page.
 
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You're right. Greg?
 
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it goes to subscriptions.php. It should be going to payments.php
 
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Yeah with the upgrade to 3.5 they changed the subscription page name. I'll get on it.
 

What is a "PF Contributor Not Found Error"?

A "PF Contributor Not Found Error" is an error message that appears on the popular science website, Physics Forums. It indicates that the user who posted the original content or thread is no longer an active member of the forum, and their profile has been deleted.

Why does the "PF Contributor Not Found Error" occur?

The error occurs when a user who previously contributed content on Physics Forums, such as a post or thread, has their profile deleted. This could happen if the user chose to delete their account or if their account was deleted by the forum moderators due to a violation of forum rules.

Can the "PF Contributor Not Found Error" be fixed?

No, the error cannot be fixed. Once a user's profile is deleted, their contributions, including posts and threads, are also removed from the forum. This means that the content is no longer accessible, and the error message will continue to appear.

How does the "PF Contributor Not Found Error" affect the forum?

The error does not have a significant impact on the forum itself. However, it may cause confusion for other users who come across the error message when trying to access the deleted content. It may also affect the overall quality and completeness of discussions on the forum if important contributions are deleted.

Is there a way to prevent the "PF Contributor Not Found Error" from occurring?

No, there is no way to prevent the error from occurring. Users have the right to delete their accounts and their contributions, and the forum moderators have the authority to remove accounts that violate forum rules. However, forum administrators can update the error message to provide more context and information for users who come across it.

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