Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the compatibility of LaTeX with blogging platforms, specifically within the context of Physics Forums. Participants explore issues related to posting LaTeX code, its functionality, and potential problems encountered during the process.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Technical explanation
- Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- One participant reports receiving unexpected results when posting simple LaTeX code in their blog.
- Another recalls hearing that LaTeX might not work in blogs but suggests verifying this with authoritative sources.
- A participant provides links to previous discussions indicating that LaTeX does not function in blogs.
- One participant argues that LaTeX is enabled in blogs and suggests that the issue may be related to a cache problem, recommending refreshing the page.
- Another shares their experience of similar issues with LaTeX after a server move, expressing uncertainty about the current situation.
- A participant tests LaTeX from a different computer and finds the same issues, questioning the cache theory and noting a potential linking problem with previously written code.
- Some participants reference a link that suggests LaTeX is not available in blogs, raising questions about the reasons and potential solutions.
- Another participant asserts that LaTeX works in blogs but acknowledges issues with the preview function.
- One participant observes that LaTeX appears incorrectly in blog comments.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express conflicting views on whether LaTeX is compatible with blogs, with some asserting it works while others claim it does not. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the exact functionality and reliability of LaTeX in this context.
Contextual Notes
Participants mention potential issues related to caching and server changes, but these points are not fully resolved. There is also uncertainty about the specific conditions under which LaTeX may or may not function properly.
