Troubleshooting Latex Tags in PM: Repeating Image Generation Issue

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the issue of using LaTeX tags in private messages (PM) on the forum, specifically addressing a problem where LaTeX fails to generate images. Participants explore the limitations of PM features regarding LaTeX and attachments, as well as the implications of these limitations.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant reports an issue where LaTeX tags do not work in PM, resulting in a perpetual loading message.
  • Some participants clarify that LaTeX and attachments are not supported in PM.
  • There is curiosity expressed about the rationale behind the lack of support for LaTeX in PM, with one participant suggesting it might be due to bandwidth concerns.
  • Another participant counters that the reason is likely the effort required to implement such a feature versus the low demand for it.
  • A suggestion is made that users receiving unsolicited homework help requests should redirect those individuals back to the main forum.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that LaTeX and attachments are not supported in PM, but there is no consensus on the reasons for this limitation, with differing views on bandwidth and demand for the feature.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty regarding the exact reasons for the limitations and the implications of allowing LaTeX in PM. There are also references to user behavior and forum policies that remain unresolved.

Who May Find This Useful

Forum members interested in the technical aspects of forum features, particularly regarding LaTeX usage and private messaging functionalities.

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Someone pm'd me asking for an equation for some problem.

However tex tags appear not to work in pm?

It just repeatedly says latex is generating an image or some such forever? No matter how many times I refresh?

F(g)=K(g)\frac{m1\times m2}{r^2}

I've cut and pasted this, this is the image.

Is that normal, I've never sent tex by pm?
 
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LaTex and attachments aren't supported in PM.
 
Evo said:
LaTex and attachments aren't supported in PM.

May I ask why? Not that I care honestly, I'm just curious? That's the first time ever anyone's asked me for homework advice in pm :smile: I directed him to the homework helper section and gave him the equation I think he needed anyway. Hope it's the right one.
 
My guess would be bandwidth. As for attachments, someone could potentially spam a large number of members without us being aware until it was too late.

chroot or Greg would know that answer.

And anyone that receives an unsolicited request for homework help should refer that person back to the forum, it is, after all, why we exist.
 
No, it's not bandwidth. It's that it'd take an awful lot of work for very little gain. Few people have asked for the feature. If more people are interested, I'll consider looking into it.

- Warren
 
Thanks muchly I directed him to the wrong exact section, and the equation wasn't the right one, but I'm sure he'll get an answer presently. Thanks for the advice. :smile:
 
Off topic: welcome back, Schrog ! :smile:
 
radou said:
Off topic: welcome back, Schrog ! :smile:

Thanks, you're all so nice today, makes me feel right back at home :smile:
 
Indeed, welcome back Schrödinger's Dog. Haven't seen you in a while.
 
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Sup, I've been training up my ninja powers and stuff :smile:
 
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Yeah -- good to see you back SD :smile:
 
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Good to be back :smile:
 

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