Site Graphics lost...

orwell2k · 09-06-2010, 07:29 AM

Hi all,

I've been absent from the forum for a month or two, and it seems that I can no longer view any of the graphics or avatars on the the site (incl. smileys, etc.). Is it me, something with my browser, or has a change in the site caused this (and perhaps I need to change some CP setting or something)?

I've tried searching the forums for an announcement or complaint by another user, but have found nothing.

Thanks in advance for any help. Cheers!

Javed · 09-06-2010, 08:30 AM

See this thread, particularly posts #4 and #15.

orwell2k · 09-06-2010, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Javed

See this thread, particularly posts #4 and #15.

Thanks for the reply. I use Firefox and have had no problems with the drop-down menus and user CP, so I only glanced over that thread - I see now it applies more to my situation as well.

However, now I also see that my work firewall does not allow access to 4dots.com - it is classed as a 'Media Downloads' site, whatever the hell that implies as a 'threat'. This new work 'security' measure to block porn and p2p sites has caused no end of problems, blocking otherwise legitimate domains because they fall under some weird threat category. Almost as ridiculous and paranoid as a 'war on terror'...

Anyway, I'll try from home to confirm, but I expect all will be OK. Cheers!

sakura-panda · 09-08-2010, 04:39 PM

I think I have this problem too -- if it's a firewall issue, that's why I can't fix it.

orwell2k · 09-09-2010, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakura-panda

I think I have this problem too -- if it's a firewall issue, that's why I can't fix it.

Yeah, it works at home, I can see all graphics, avatars, etc. At work, the firewall blocks the site where the graphics have been hosted, so I see only the basic page with menus, etc, and only text where there should be graphics, avatars, smilies, and so on. Bummer!

Alexander Turcic · 09-10-2010, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orwell2k

However, now I also see that my work firewall does not allow access to 4dots.com - it is classed as a 'Media Downloads' site, whatever the hell that implies as a 'threat'. This new work 'security' measure to block porn and p2p sites has caused no end of problems, blocking otherwise legitimate domains because they fall under some weird threat category.

Interesting - thanks for the info! It's unfortunate that you have to go through these troubles. While the 4dots.com is certainly not a threat (as it is not used for anything but serving static files for MobileRead), we'll consider alternatives to help you solve issues with company firewalls etc.

JSWolf · 09-10-2010, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexander Turcic

Interesting - thanks for the info! It's unfortunate that you have to go through these troubles. While the 4dots.com is certainly not a threat (as it is not used for anything but serving static files for MobileRead), we'll consider alternatives to help you solve issues with company firewalls etc.

Like maybe not using 4dots?

Alexander Turcic · 09-10-2010, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Like maybe not using 4dots?

No, it is not that easy. I explained it somewhere else - it has to do with serving static content in a cookie-free state for performance reasons, and currently that isn't possible through *.mobileread.com the way things have been set up.

sakura-panda · 09-23-2010, 09:25 AM

All of my pictures are working again! Yay!

I don't know what happened, but if Alex or somebody did something, I wanted to say thanks.

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09-06-2010, 07:29 AM	#1
orwell2k Addict Posts: 357 Karma: 1112 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Euroland Device: PocketBook 360°, BeBook (Hanlin V3), iRex DR1000S, iPad	Site Graphics lost... Hi all, I've been absent from the forum for a month or two, and it seems that I can no longer view any of the graphics or avatars on the the site (incl. smileys, etc.). Is it me, something with my browser, or has a change in the site caused this (and perhaps I need to change some CP setting or something)? I've tried searching the forums for an announcement or complaint by another user, but have found nothing. Thanks in advance for any help. Cheers!

09-06-2010, 08:30 AM	#2
Javed Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,270 Karma: 1126878541 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Astak Pocket PRO, iPod Touch, PRS-650	See this thread, particularly posts #4 and #15.

09-08-2010, 04:39 PM	#4
sakura-panda Guru Posts: 932 Karma: 9558874 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Michigan, USA Device: Kindle Oasis; 11" iPad Pro (Books, Kindle, Kobo, MapleRead SE)	I think I have this problem too -- if it's a firewall issue, that's why I can't fix it.

09-23-2010, 09:25 AM	#9
sakura-panda Guru Posts: 932 Karma: 9558874 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Michigan, USA Device: Kindle Oasis; 11" iPad Pro (Books, Kindle, Kobo, MapleRead SE)	All of my pictures are working again! Yay! I don't know what happened, but if Alex or somebody did something, I wanted to say thanks.

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