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Bo1
11-18-2015, 03:20 PM
So is there a temporary problem with the chat room that is being worked on? I am usually in and out of chat every day, including having coffee with friends every morning while discussing a variety of things.
I have not been able to log into chat for the past couple of days. I have updated my Java, and still no luck. I was able to get into chat temporarily last night on my ipad, but no one was in there, so I got right back out. Just wondering if this issue is site wide, and is being addressed.

Thanks,
Bo

2wheelDuke
11-18-2015, 04:25 PM
I couldn't get on yesterday. It seems to be working for me right now, but it did take alot longer to load. Nobody else has signed in so far.

lefty o
11-18-2015, 04:31 PM
its sorta *****! lol

Bo1
11-18-2015, 04:43 PM
I'm still getting "A problem was encountered while trying to load this chat room. Please contact the site administrator for help resolving this problem" message. And I only get this message after hitting the chat button 7 or 8 times in a row. Otherwise, it just sits there forever and goes nowhere.

2wheelDuke
11-18-2015, 04:59 PM
I wonder if updating Java hurt things for you. About a year ago, a Java update broke it for me. I told addonchat via e-mail, but they were less than helpful. They said it was a known issue and it might get fixed someday, but basically just pointed fingers and blamed Oracle for Java breaking things.

I rolled back to a previous version and haven't updated Java since.

bnelson06
11-18-2015, 08:23 PM
I can't get in either so how's everyone's night going [smilie=s:

lefty o
11-18-2015, 10:27 PM
its still *****! lol got in last night on my old ISP, but tried both old and new now, and no go! chatroom is the best part of the forum, and it not working for everyone is a bummer.

DukeInFlorida
11-19-2015, 10:43 AM
Just updated to the NEWEST version, which was released on 11/16/2015 ( http://javadl.sun.com/webapps/download/AutoDL?BundleId=113226 ), and still cannot get into chat.

I'm guessing that Willy needs to update something on the server side. The client side updates don't fix the issue.

Freightman
11-19-2015, 10:59 AM
Me neather have to go to Guns-N- Game to chat and Steve is the only over there.

Bodine
11-19-2015, 11:23 AM
I am not sure what is going on with this, I know that the server owner has been sent a couple of messages. Past that it is a waiting game.

DukeInFlorida
11-19-2015, 01:51 PM
There are two parts of chat:

1) Server side
2) Client side

The client side is what we have on our computers to connect, it's mostly the java software

The server side of the application is a mod, made for vBulletin, and occasionally has to also get updated, since JAVA breaks that also. I checked at the vBulletin site, and don't see any updates for the chat function.

Bo1
11-19-2015, 03:01 PM
Well, I have a desktop at work that has the newest version of Java, and a Surface sitting on my desk that has an older (known working) version of Java, and neither will let me in chat. My ipad at home last night let me on just fine...
There is definitely an issue....

Mitch
11-19-2015, 05:33 PM
same here a few different versions of Java and not consistent connection.at work with an older version I can get on chat now and then.i updated the java here thinking that may be the problem and I can not et on here either.no notepad to use here and there will not be one just for chat here.

bnelson06
11-19-2015, 06:06 PM
It did an update when Steve and I were on there the other night so I think its on the server side

DerekP Houston
11-19-2015, 06:41 PM
Try using a different internet browser. I use chrome most of the time, but it does not play well since the latest java updates. Mozilla Firefox loads the forums and chat up just fine.

Bo1
11-19-2015, 06:53 PM
Tried Firefox this morning, and had the same results.
Bo

shooter93
11-19-2015, 07:04 PM
I think you guys were all banned from chat.....lol...lol....especially Bo

bnelson06
11-19-2015, 07:44 PM
Mooooooossssseeeeee!!!!!!

lefty o
11-19-2015, 10:41 PM
Mooooooossssseeeeee!!!!!! lol , he's been evicted also!!!! this sucks!

bnelson06
11-19-2015, 10:41 PM
Where are we going to hang out now

lefty o
11-19-2015, 10:43 PM
im open for suggestions

varmintpopper
11-20-2015, 02:31 AM
153762

Good Shooting

Lindy

DukeInFlorida
11-20-2015, 10:53 AM
I just did all sorts of tests, including going back to Java 7. No luck.

I see this in the web page for the chat script:
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<script type="text/javascript" src="http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/yui/2.9.0/build/yuiloader-dom-event/yuiloader-dom-event.js (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/view-source:http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/yui/2.9.0/build/yuiloader-dom-event/yuiloader-dom-event.js)"></script>


<script type="text/javascript">
<!--
if (typeof YAHOO === 'undefined') // Load ALL YUI Local
{
document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="clientscript/yui/yuiloader-dom-event/yuiloader-dom-event.js?v=422"><\/script>');
document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="clientscript/yui/connection/connection-min.js?v=422"><\/script>');
var yuipath = 'clientscript/yui';
var yuicombopath = '';
var remoteyui = false;
}
else // Load Rest of YUI remotely (where possible)
{
var yuipath = 'http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/yui/2.9.0/build';
var yuicombopath = '';
var remoteyui = true;
if (!yuicombopath)
{
document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/yui/2.9.0/build/connection/connection-min.js?v=422"><\/script>');
}
}
var SESSIONURL = "";
var SECURITYTOKEN = "1448031103-a707aba3bc09b92feaf041b4d1113fb2be192230";
var IMGDIR_MISC = "images/misc";
var IMGDIR_BUTTON = "images/buttons";
var vb_disable_ajax = parseInt("0", 10);
var SIMPLEVERSION = "422";
var BBURL = "http://castboolits.gunloads.com";
var LOGGEDIN = 11208 > 0 ? true : false;
var THIS_SCRIPT = "addonchat";
var RELPATH = "addonchat.php";
var PATHS = {
forum : "",
cms : "",
blog : ""
};
var AJAXBASEURL = "http://castboolits.gunloads.com/";
// -->
</script>
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://castboolits.gunloads.com/clientscript/vbulletin-core.js?v=422 (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/view-source:http://castboolits.gunloads.com/clientscript/vbulletin-core.js?v=422)"></script>

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I'm not a scripter, but if we have someone who is, maybe you can suggest the fix for this.......

Bo1
11-20-2015, 11:00 AM
I have done all of the same testing Duke to no avail...
The owners of this site/server, and the host of the chat server need to get involved and get the server side of things updated and working correctly.

popper
11-20-2015, 11:48 AM
Works on Ipad. Exact reason I didn't use Java or MS hijack of Java, breaks easy and non-secure.

Bo1
11-20-2015, 12:12 PM
I inquired about the chat issue, and apparently there is a compatibility issue between Java and our server software. I was assured that they are working on the issue, and are hopeful to have it resolved soon.

Thanks,
Bo

DukeInFlorida
11-20-2015, 04:45 PM
15:45 hours, and Still not working. I even tried clearing cookies

GRUMPA
11-20-2015, 05:01 PM
I feel lucky....I'm in chat now....

Murphy
11-20-2015, 06:31 PM
I just tried at 4:21pm Central time and I'm getting the same error message I've been getting since the problem began.

Patience.......

Murphy

bnelson06
11-20-2015, 07:52 PM
Still broke it seems, but you wouldn't believe how much I get done when you guys aren't bothering me :bigsmyl2:

lefty o
11-20-2015, 08:09 PM
Still broke it seems, but you wouldn't believe how much I get done when you guys aren't bothering me :bigsmyl2:
there is some truth to this statement. sad, but true!

bnelson06
11-20-2015, 08:12 PM
Wife is picking up the last pieces I need for my annealer so that should get finished up and tested tonight :)

DukeInFlorida
11-21-2015, 10:11 AM
Chat is still broken for me.

Murphy
11-21-2015, 10:23 AM
Duke,

Same for me buddy. Hopefully they'll get it fixed soon. I guess some of us didn't realize even if it's only once a week (or 3 times a day) we visit chat, we sure do enjoy (and miss) it.

Murphy

DukeInFlorida
11-21-2015, 03:38 PM
I edited this post. Will explain at another time. Our webmaster is doing an amazing job, even though faced with a mountain of issues, which are non site related.

Preacher Jim
11-21-2015, 05:11 PM
We have all worn the the welcome out. They now allow by invitation only you must have an android devise and the new secret haND shake.

DukeInFlorida
11-22-2015, 06:08 AM
05:07 on 11/22/15 and I got a different message when I just tried chat.

"This service is temporarily unavailable, please try again in a few minutes"

Sounds like an improvement.

Murphy
11-22-2015, 01:03 PM
We have all worn the the welcome out. They now allow by invitation only you must have an android devise and the new secret haND shake.

I have to admit, I've been wondering if there was an upgrade of sorts in progress for those with "smart phones". Guess those phones aren't all that smart after all. Of course I could be 100% wrong, but it has played into my thoughts about what is going on.

Murphy

Mitch
11-22-2015, 03:47 PM
I have to admit, I've been wondering if there was an upgrade of sorts in progress for those with "smart phones". Guess those phones aren't all that smart after all. Of course I could be 100% wrong, but it has played into my thoughts about what is going on.

Murphy

This may not be far off Marc.I have no clue either but,It might be a mix of the old and the new that is causing the problem.It use to take a lot longer for things to be out of date in the tech world now days it is not long at all.

No_1
11-22-2015, 03:52 PM
We are working it but until an update for JAVA is available for our software we are kind of stuck in the mud. Hopefully it won't be too long.

lefty o
11-22-2015, 07:49 PM
can we revert to the old software until such a time as java and the new software play well together?

DukeInFlorida
11-22-2015, 08:26 PM
Just got off the phone with Robert. I delighted with the efforts behind the scene.

No_1
11-23-2015, 10:54 AM
Behind the scenes things like this happen all the time. We are pretty good at keeping everything running correctly which makes what you see / experience on the front side seamlessly smooth but sometimes a problem comes along and the fix is not so easy. Willy is very good at what he does and I have the utmost confidence he will have a safe, stable solution in the near future. Until then we suffer together.

R.

Jim2
11-24-2015, 10:19 AM
Me neather have to go to Guns-N- Game to chat and Steve is the only over there.

A link to guns & game?

bnelson06
11-24-2015, 11:47 AM
Hi Jim how's it going

Jim2
11-24-2015, 11:57 AM
Hi Jim how's it going

Pretty good Ben. Hope you're good.
Missed a big Missouri buck last week, can't get them all :shock:.

Get thru that pile of magazines yet? I used a $5 bill for a page marker and I've lost it, so if you find it, well ....[smilie=s:!

Take care,

bnelson06
11-24-2015, 11:59 AM
Still working my way through, the cold weather is coming and now with knowing a five may be in there I'll have to spend some more time in the recliner

Gunload Master
11-24-2015, 04:19 PM
Sorry about the chat room everyone. It's a work in progress! Hopefully the developers of our chat room will get their software issues sorted out. I am searching for an easy alternative until we get it back up and running but I haven't found a suitable one yet. In the works though!

Mitch
11-25-2015, 12:39 AM
Sorry about the chat room everyone. It's a work in progress! Hopefully the developers of our chat room will get their software issues sorted out. I am searching for an easy alternative until we get it back up and running but I haven't found a suitable one yet. In the works though!

Bits and more Bits.Good luck

Gunload Master
11-29-2015, 10:58 PM
The chat people finally released a patch and got it fixed so the chat room should be operational! Sorry for the long delay

lefty o
11-30-2015, 03:03 PM
i think during the wait, the chat room sorta died off.

Bo1
11-30-2015, 04:06 PM
I got on this morning... was nice to visit with all my buddies over coffee....
Thanks Robert and Willy for getting this taken care of.

Bo

2wheelDuke
12-02-2015, 01:50 AM
I just tried updating my Java and Firefox. Now I get the spinning beach ball of death when I try to click in the chat. Looks like I'll be trying to roll back to a previous version of Java again.

chuckbuster
12-02-2015, 06:06 AM
Still does not work with OS X and Safari or Firefox, all current versions

waksupi
12-02-2015, 11:11 AM
Still does not work with OS X and Safari or Firefox, all current versions

I got in with Firefox.

2wheelDuke
12-02-2015, 11:58 AM
It's definitely between Java and the chat software. I rolled back to an old version of Java and I get right in. I think Java 8 update 45 was the one that stopped working with chat. I found an old install file to roll back to update 40 back then and held onto it, so it was fairly easy to revert back to the old version.

I hate running an old version of Java, but I also hate not being able to get into the chat.