Bug RSS Error: MagpieRSS & Postbit Issues

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The discussion highlights ongoing issues with MagpieRSS and postbit errors on the Physics Forums site, specifically warnings related to failed RSS fetches and invalid arguments in code. Users report that these errors occur frequently when posting, although posts still register despite the warnings. Adjustments to the frequency of RSS tasks have been attempted, leading to some improvement in error occurrence. Additionally, there are complaints about slow page loading times on the site, which contrasts with the user's fast internet connection. Overall, while the situation has improved somewhat, the errors remain a source of frustration for users.
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I know this issue was brought up in the other thread, but it's become significantly worse over the last few days and now it's happening every time I try to post.

The error (above the PF title):
Code:
Warning: MagpieRSS: Failed to fetch [PLAIN]https://www.physicsforums.com/magpierss/cache/physorg111.xml.cache[/PLAIN]  (HTTP ) in [path]/magpierss/rss_fetch.inc on line 238

Warning: array_slice() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in [path]/includes/class_postbit.php(265) : eval()'d code on line 17

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in [path]/includes/class_postbit.php(265) : eval()'d code on line 18

Warning: array_slice() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in [path]/includes/class_postbit.php(265) : eval()'d code on line 24

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in [path]/includes/class_postbit.php(265) : eval()'d code on line 25

The error (in the page itself):
Code:
Unable to add cookies, header already sent.
File: /home/physicsf/public_html/includes/class_core.php
Line: 3242

Basically, every post I make now produces this error.

I know it doesn't stop my post being registered to the site, but it's annoying that it keeps appearing.
 
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I have tweaked how often the RSS task runs. Let me know if your experience changes.
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
I have tweaked how often the RSS task runs. Let me know if your experience changes.

It just happened as I tried to enter this thread.
 
Somewhat unrelated: I'm also going to throw in that I have a 10mb cable line (1mb downstream) and every other site is amazingly quick at loading, but for some reason PF is slow. It takes on average 30 seconds to load a page (it stays on a blank white screen for ages).
 
I'm now only getting the following error, the Magpie RSS bit has gone.

The error (above the PF title):
Code:
Warning: array_slice() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in [path]/includes/class_postbit.php(265) : eval()'d code on line 17

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in [path]/includes/class_postbit.php(265) : eval()'d code on line 18

Warning: array_slice() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in [path]/includes/class_postbit.php(265) : eval()'d code on line 24

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in [path]/includes/class_postbit.php(265) : eval()'d code on line 25

There is no error shown within the page itself anymore.
 
jarednjames said:
I'm now only getting the following error, the Magpie RSS bit has gone.

The error (above the PF title):
Code:
Warning: array_slice() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in [path]/includes/class_postbit.php(265) : eval()'d code on line 17

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in [path]/includes/class_postbit.php(265) : eval()'d code on line 18

Warning: array_slice() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in [path]/includes/class_postbit.php(265) : eval()'d code on line 24

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in [path]/includes/class_postbit.php(265) : eval()'d code on line 25

There is no error shown within the page itself anymore.

as often?
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
as often?

Once every few hours at most. It's got a lot better.
 

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