Need help!!! People complain about my blog!!!

Discussion in 'Websites' started by Emperor, Apr 6, 2006.

  1. #1
    I don’t know what to make of this so I’ll try to explain the best I can.

    People have been complaining that they can’t accesses my blog and when they do, the main page is all messed up. First I thought that the problem was caused from using outdated browsers and win98. Then they informed me that the OS was XP with Firefox 1.5 and IE6, another said she used a MAC. I personally tested my blog with Firefox 1.5, Opera 9 and IE sp2 and never got one single error.

    One of the regular visitors actually was able to explain what he sees when he visits my blog. From his description he opens the URL www.amar-ela.com and immediately another site opens on top of it preventing him from seeing my blog. This sounds very strange but many regular visitors have also complained not being able to read my blog. He said something about a paraSITE “no pun intended” loading on top of my blog???:confused:
    I’ve had complaints from people in Portugal, Brazil and US. Please would you visit the blog and tell me if this happens to you.

    Thanks for your help. :confused:
     
    Emperor, Apr 6, 2006 IP
  2. nicknick

    nicknick Peon

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    #2
    Safari on a mac. looks fine. Maybe your site has been hijacked or something. You may want to check with your hosting company.
     
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  3. Emperor

    Emperor Guest

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    #3
    Thanks one of the people complaining was using a Mac. I just want one person to confirm this then I’ll take some action. If someone hijacked my site wouldn’t it show to everyone why just to a few people?
     
    Emperor, Apr 6, 2006 IP
  4. Jarodboy

    Jarodboy Prominent Member

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    #4
    It's ok in firefox here...
     
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  5. courtney

    courtney Peon

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    #5
    I'm using Firefox on a Mac, it looks totally fine from here. :)
     
    courtney, Apr 6, 2006 IP
  6. EGS

    EGS Notable Member

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    #6
    Looks A OK boss! :D
     
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  7. carl_galloway

    carl_galloway Guest

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    #7
    Checked with firefox, IE6 and Opera, all work fine
     
    carl_galloway, Apr 6, 2006 IP
  8. Emperor

    Emperor Guest

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    #8
    I got this comment this morning


    "After clicking a few times on the refresh button I noticed that in fact a popup window does appear. ":confused:




    So I disabled popup blocker and off I went refreshing but didn’t see anything. I really don’t know what to do. The only services that I’ve installed are from Performancing, statcounter, adsense and Technorati.

    If anyone knows how to read Portuguese your more than welcome to see the comments people have been leaving me. “so that you don’t think this is a sad attempt to generate traffic to my blog” :(
     
    Emperor, Apr 7, 2006 IP
  9. ViciousSummer

    ViciousSummer Ayn Rand for President! Staff

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    #9
    I refreshed a bunch of times. No pop up. I'm using Mac/Safari with no pop up blocker.
     
    ViciousSummer, Apr 7, 2006 IP
  10. ryan_uk

    ryan_uk Illustrious Member

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    #10
    Looking at the source, there appears to be code for a popup. Due to errors in the JS, I guess it's on very few browser versions that it will display.
     
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  11. Emperor

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    Thanks, can you give me more information? What can I do about it?
     
    Emperor, Apr 7, 2006 IP
  12. Halobitt

    Halobitt Well-Known Member

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    #12
    Firefox on a mac here and it looks OK.

    But OMG!!!! Who were those singers in the youtube video?
     
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    ryan_uk Illustrious Member

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    #13
    Look at the source, starting from line 42. Make a backup copy of your index page and then try removing the JS. Although, I can't see where the function is being called. I'm at work though, so not much time to look around.
     
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  14. Emperor

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    #14
    Those singers were from the German idols show. The ones that just didn’t make it!!! :D
     
    Emperor, Apr 7, 2006 IP
  15. FireStorM

    FireStorM Well-Known Member

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    #15
    change the template , use one which can be seen in all browsers .
     
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