Two Problems - Quotes & Quick Reply

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Users are experiencing issues with quotes not displaying correctly in forum threads, resulting in blank spaces. The quick reply feature is also malfunctioning for some, requiring the use of the conventional reply button. One user noted that the problem may be related to using MSN WebTV, which might not support current web standards. However, another user reported that the quote issue resolved itself, suggesting a potential browser adaptation to the new system. Overall, there are concerns about browser compatibility affecting the functionality of forum features.
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Since the change peoples quotes aren't showing up in the threads for me. When someone quotes someone else to respond to them all I see is a blank space.

The "quick reply" box doesn't work for me either. I have to use the conventional reply button. (This is not a big problem, but it would be nice to have.)

Any ideas?
 
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zoobyshoe said:
Since the change peoples quotes aren't showing up in the threads for me. When someone quotes someone else to respond to them all I see is a blank space.

The "quick reply" box doesn't work for me either. I have to use the conventional reply button. (This is not a big problem, but it would be nice to have.)

Any ideas?

What browser are you using?
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
What browser are you using?
MSN webtv. When you quoted me just then, it showed up.

I first noticed the quote problem in the thread "What is the purpose of Art" in general discussion. I checked the Stupid Quetion thread and it had the same problem.

-Zoob
 
zoobyshoe said:
MSN webtv. When you quoted me just then, it showed up.

I first noticed the quote problem in the thread "What is the purpose of Art" in general discussion. I checked the Stupid Quetion thread and it had the same problem.

-Zoob

Hmmm yeah, this forums browser compatibility is pretty good, but I'm sure they didn't test it on msn webtv. You might be out of luck here, I'm not sure how up to date msn webtv's web standards are for the browser engine.
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
Hmmm yeah, this forums browser compatibility is pretty good, but I'm sure they didn't test it on msn webtv. You might be out of luck here, I'm not sure how up to date msn webtv's web standards are for the browser engine.
Well, I can't explain this. but now they are all showing up.
I checked the thread I had trouble with and it's fine now. Maybe my browser just had to "learn" the new system.

Sorry to bother you, Greg.

Zooby
 
zoobyshoe said:
Well, I can't explain this. but now they are all showing up.
I checked the thread I had trouble with and it's fine now. Maybe my browser just had to "learn" the new system.

Sorry to bother you, Greg.

Zooby


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