Forum Glitches? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Bêthberry · 04-11-2013, 10:31 AM

This current problem is being discussed here: Yikes! Deprecation!!.

Inziladun · 12-18-2013, 05:19 PM

I'm very interested to know if this has happened to anyone else.

Twice today (using two different computers) when clicking on links within the forum, I've been sent to, let's say, adult web pages.

I have no idea why this may be happening, but I wanted to make Admin aware.

Aganzir · 12-18-2013, 05:38 PM

It happened to me! One more reason not to visit the Downs at work (not that I didn't recently google Teleporno there to help out Lush on facebook).

In case the information is useful, the thread that took me to find an adult friend (none of them quite my type, thank you) was this, although I don't think it's a thread-specific problem.

Inziladun · 12-18-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

It happened to me! One more reason not to visit the Downs at work (not that I didn't recently google Teleporno there to help out Lush on facebook).

In case the information is useful, the thread that took me to find an adult friend (none of them quite my type, thank you) was this, although I don't think it's a thread-specific problem.

I got the same page while clicking User CP, so it apparently has nothing to do with any particular thread or link. Bizarre.

Aganzir · 12-18-2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

I got the same page while clicking User CP, so it apparently has nothing to do with any particular thread or link. Bizarre.

Ah maybe the forum is developing artificial intelligence and thinks you need more friends.

Inziladun · 12-18-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

Ah maybe the forum is developing artificial intelligence and thinks you need more friends.

It must have a similar opinion of you, in that case.

Aganzir · 12-18-2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

It must have a similar opinion of you, in that case.

I interpret it the way that it thinks Adult Friend Finder is another name for the Desolation of Smaug (while in your case it was your User CP

). I must admit though that the dwarves are not very good at making friends anywhere...

Morsul the Dark · 12-24-2013, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

I'm very interested to know if this has happened to anyone else.

Twice today (using two different computers) when clicking on links within the forum, I've been sent to, let's say, adult web pages.

I have no idea why this may be happening, but I wanted to make Admin aware.

Was about to report this... happened in front of my wife, thank god you posted this because it wasn't easy explaining I was looking for Tolkien stuff...

Inziladun · 12-25-2013, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Morsul the Dark

Was about to report this... happened in front of my wife, thank god you posted this because it wasn't easy explaining I was looking for Tolkien stuff...

Heh, that's even worse than having to tell the IT guy at work! I've been more worried about viruses than browsing history woes, but so far, so good.

radagastly · 12-25-2013, 09:28 AM

This just happened to me on my kindle fire. Was rerouted to adultfinder dot com. Browser is Amazon Silk. The Kindle is brand new, and Barrowdowns is one of the first websites it ever visited. It hasn't been active long enough to pick up a virus. This happened when I clicked on BOOKS.

Inziladun · 12-26-2013, 09:04 AM

It just happened again, while I was replying to a thread in The Books.

***Mister Underhill*** · 12-26-2013, 07:07 PM

Just chiming in again to say that the admins are aware that there's an issue. I think some exxxtra code got inserted into a vBulletin script somewhere that's occasionally redirecting people. Thanks for all the info.

Coppermirror · 12-27-2013, 12:54 AM

Ah, I'm relieved that the redirecting glitch isn't only happening to me. I assumed it was a virus on my computer at first, and was worried when no amount of antivirus scanning could pick the problem up. I have assorted scripts blocked, so all I ever saw was a blank page. So they were adult web pages, eh? Condolences to those who got redirected to those while people were watching.

FerniesApple · 08-13-2014, 11:21 AM

can one of the mods tell me if you are thinking of changing the colour of the background and font' its really difficult to read without a headache, maybe its just me but its not relaxing.

Mithalwen · 08-13-2014, 11:31 AM

Hi, Fernie, reading light on dark can be harder for some people. I will let the powers answer your question but if you scroll down the page to Thread options and click on show printable version it will show as plain black on white. Hope that helps.

FerniesApple · 08-14-2014, 09:03 AM

cool will try that option. ta very much

edit. yep that works much better. thanks

04-11-2013, 10:31 AM	#1
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	This current problem is being discussed here: Yikes! Deprecation!!. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

12-18-2013, 05:19 PM	#2
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	I'm very interested to know if this has happened to anyone else. Twice today (using two different computers) when clicking on links within the forum, I've been sent to, let's say, adult web pages. I have no idea why this may be happening, but I wanted to make Admin aware. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

12-18-2013, 05:38 PM	#3
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	It happened to me! One more reason not to visit the Downs at work (not that I didn't recently google Teleporno there to help out Lush on facebook). In case the information is useful, the thread that took me to find an adult friend (none of them quite my type, thank you) was this, although I don't think it's a thread-specific problem. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

12-25-2013, 09:28 AM	#10
radagastly Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Washington, D. C., USA Posts: 299	This just happened to me on my kindle fire. Was rerouted to adultfinder dot com. Browser is Amazon Silk. The Kindle is brand new, and Barrowdowns is one of the first websites it ever visited. It hasn't been active long enough to pick up a virus. This happened when I clicked on BOOKS. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before, I listen for returning feet and voices at the door. Last edited by radagastly; 12-26-2013 at 09:20 AM.

12-26-2013, 09:04 AM	#11
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	It just happened again, while I was replying to a thread in The Books. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

12-26-2013, 07:07 PM	#12
*Mister Underhill* Dread Horseman Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Behind you! Posts: 2,744	Just chiming in again to say that the admins are aware that there's an issue. I think some exxxtra code got inserted into a vBulletin script somewhere that's occasionally redirecting people. Thanks for all the info.

12-27-2013, 12:54 AM	#13
Coppermirror Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 344	Ah, I'm relieved that the redirecting glitch isn't only happening to me. I assumed it was a virus on my computer at first, and was worried when no amount of antivirus scanning could pick the problem up. I have assorted scripts blocked, so all I ever saw was a blank page. So they were adult web pages, eh? Condolences to those who got redirected to those while people were watching.

08-13-2014, 11:21 AM	#14
FerniesApple Haunting Spirit Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 92	can one of the mods tell me if you are thinking of changing the colour of the background and font' its really difficult to read without a headache, maybe its just me but its not relaxing.

08-13-2014, 11:31 AM	#15
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	Hi, Fernie, reading light on dark can be harder for some people. I will let the powers answer your question but if you scroll down the page to Thread options and click on show printable version it will show as plain black on white. Hope that helps. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-14-2014, 09:03 AM	#16
FerniesApple Haunting Spirit Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 92	cool will try that option. ta very much edit. yep that works much better. thanks