Is Chat Killing the Forums?

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The discussion revolves around access issues to a chat feature on a forum, specifically the preloader link and the flashchat.php front-end. Users are experiencing 404 errors when trying to access the chat, with some successfully entering while others are left out. It is suggested that clearing browser cache may resolve the issue, as some users believe cached data is preventing access. There are mentions of a potential manual activation of the chat by a moderator named Greg, leading to speculation about whether users are being restricted for accessing the chat on off days. The conversation touches on technical troubleshooting, including restarting computers and clearing temporary files, with some users humorously debating the effectiveness of these solutions. Overall, the chat's sporadic availability and the challenges in accessing it are the central themes of the discussion.
  • #31
Evo said:
Chat is open!

lies
 
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  • #32
10 people there.
 
  • #33
Borek said:
10 people there.
Why am I unable to enter then? -_-
 
  • #34
G037H3 said:
Why am I unable to enter then? -_-

You know why. :devil:
 
  • #35
jarednjames said:
You know why. :devil:

implying?
 
  • #36
G037H3 said:
implying?

Was joking.
 
  • #37
still isn't working ._.
 
  • #38
It's working for everyone else. You should be using this link:

https://www.physicsforums.com/chat/flashchat.php"
 
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  • #39
Jonathan Scott said:
It's working for everyone else. You should be using this link:

https://www.physicsforums.com/chat/flashchat.php"

Isn't working. =/
 
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  • #40
Clear your cache and try again. Failing that go IT Crowd style:

"Have you tried turning it [your computer] off and on again?"
 
  • #41
jarednjames said:
Clear your cache and try again. Failing that go IT Crowd style:

"Have you tried turning it [your computer] off and on again?"

my 'cache'? -_-

and why would i turn my comp off, it stays on for like a week at a time
 
  • #42
Classic fix for most problems is to restart the computer.

Your cache, all the crap downloaded to your computer whilst browsing. Sometimes computers hold old items and use them instead of the new stuff from the server. It supposed to speed up loading times.

My cache clears on restart. Perhaps your problem is that it stays on for so long.

Windows is an OS that requires occasional restarts to keep it running smoothly other wise it can drastically reduce performance.
 
  • #43
G037H3 said:
my 'cache'?

Temporary files folder from what I've read.
 
  • #44
~christina~ said:
Temporary files folder from what I've read.

Correct.
 
  • #45
jarednjames said:
Classic fix for most problems is to restart the computer.

Your cache, all the crap downloaded to your computer whilst browsing. Sometimes computers hold old items and use them instead of the new stuff from the server. It supposed to speed up loading times.

My cache clears on restart. Perhaps your problem is that it stays on for so long.

Windows is an OS that requires occasional restarts to keep it running smoothly other wise it can drastically reduce performance.

I'll assume you know what you're talking about, and restart my computer.
 
  • #46
G037H3 said:
I'll assume you know what you're talking about, and restart my computer.

Can't hurt to try.
 
  • #47
Didn't work.

Was I banned or something? ;/
 
  • #48
That might be the case. Do you remember being banned previously?
 
  • #49
Have you actually tried clearing the temp files as per previous posts? (I assumed you had)
 
  • #50
I haven't been banned previously, and idk how to clear temp files, unless you mean cookies in internet settings.
 
  • #51
Google is the answer my friend. Type: "how to clear [insert browser name here] temp files" into Google.
 
  • #52
I see that you made it goethe
 
  • #53
Chat is open. WIDE open!
 
  • #54
As nice as chat is, it's killing the forums. I can barely access them every sunday when it's active.
 

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