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      cmb
      last edited by

      It's not specific to any one machine or browser, I use several browsers across several machines with 3 different OSes and they all do it periodically. Judging by the network traffic I've captured on several occasions when it happens, it's definitely not client-related.

      I believe it started when we upgraded to 1.1.16 or not long after. We also added an AAAA right around the same time, but that doesn't appear to be related, m0n0wall's forum has had an AAAA for a long time on the same SMF versions with no such issues, and it's the same whether I'm on v4 or v6 and most of the people here are on v4.

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      • stephenw10S
        stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
        last edited by

        Just thinking out load here because I'm not an admin on any forum  ;) but…

        It seems to me that the fact there is never a delay when modifying or previewing a post must be a clue. Especially because when modifying a post the browser is redirected back to the post in the thread where as when posting a new post it redirects to the sub-forum index. This behaviour always seemed to be slightly inconvenient to me since I almost always then go back to check my post (and correct the terrible spelling!). Looking at the SMF docs I see there is a variable to control this: redirectexit
        I wonder whether this still at the default setting, redirects to the forum index, or is trying to redirect to some thing non-existant?
        Either way it would be my preference to redirect to the post.

        Steve

        Edit: No delay on this post.  ::)

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        • stephenw10S
          stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
          last edited by

          And now I see that there is a setting for doing the above in user profile, 'Return to topics after posting by default'.

          Steve

          Edit: And it works like a champ!  :)

          Edit2: Doesn't effect the delay though.

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          • johnpozJ
            johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator
            last edited by

            This has been bugging me for some time, I made the change to return to topics, and also setup quick reply.  Lets see if that makes any difference?

            That was instant - and now this modify went? Fast as hell as well!  Lets see how it goes in other sections.

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            • johnpozJ
              johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator
              last edited by

              still see delays now and then, have to check my settings again.  But reporting posts just seems broke!

              Those damn gibberish spam posts – try to report one, and just sits there saying connecting.  So not sure its actually reported or not?

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              • C
                cmb
                last edited by

                they are getting reported.

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                • johnpozJ
                  johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator
                  last edited by

                  So why does it just sit there and saying connecting?  Seems like there is something not quite right with the forum – there can not be that many users when Im on at 1:30am in the morning you would think a post would be pretty much instant ;)

                  edit:  That one was instant..  Will wait and see what happens with next post that needs to be reported.

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                  • M
                    Metu69salemi
                    last edited by

                    it greatly depends of your timezone

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                    • C
                      cmb
                      last edited by

                      there are general locking problems in this version of SMF according to what I've found and heard from others. We'll get this upgraded to SMF 2.0 in the not too distant future which will fix.

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                        toomeek
                        last edited by

                        I'm still experiencing delays..

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                        • johnpozJ
                          johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator
                          last edited by

                          Yeah its very frustrating when it happens..  Especially on say reporting a post, since there is no way to verify that it went in or not. With normal post - I just make sure I have a copy of what I posted and can move along - and can jump back into the thread and verify that it got posted.  But with reports kind of just have to sit there ;)

                          So curious on not to distant future - since its been like 6 weeks since that statement ;)

                          edit:  It seems to be random to be honest, this one went through right away no hang.

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                            NOYB
                            last edited by

                            I have and currently am having this problem too.

                            Post a reply to a thread and it take nearly 2 minutes.

                            Windows 7 Enterprise Edition
                            IE 8

                            If this one also delays, I'll resubmitt it with Safari to see if that makes any difference.

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                              NOYB
                              last edited by

                              @NOYB:

                              I have and currently am having this problem too.
                               
                              Post a reply to a thread and it take nearly 2 minutes.

                              Windows 7 Enterprise Edition
                              IE 8

                              If this one also delays, I'll resubmitt it with Safari to see if that makes any difference.

                              Yup the post using IE 8 was delayed.  If fact I got here with Safari and opened the post be for IE returned to the forum.

                              So here is this reply post using Safari.  Will it delay too?  Let see.

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                                NOYB
                                last edited by

                                @NOYB:

                                @NOYB:

                                I have and currently am having this problem too.
                                 
                                Post a reply to a thread and it take nearly 2 minutes.

                                Windows 7 Enterprise Edition
                                IE 8

                                If this one also delays, I'll resubmitt it with Safari to see if that makes any difference.

                                Yup the post using IE 8 was delayed.  If fact I got here with Safari and opened the post be for IE returned to the forum.

                                So here is this reply post using Safari.  Will it delay too?  Let see.

                                Went through immediately, without delay, using Safari.

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                                  NOYB
                                  last edited by

                                  @NOYB:

                                  @NOYB:

                                  @NOYB:

                                  I have and currently am having this problem too.
                                   
                                  Post a reply to a thread and it take nearly 2 minutes.

                                  Windows 7 Enterprise Edition
                                  IE 8

                                  If this one also delays, I'll resubmitt it with Safari to see if that makes any difference.

                                  Yup the post using IE 8 was delayed.  If fact I got here with Safari and opened the post be for IE returned to the forum.

                                  So here is this reply post using Safari.  Will it delay too?  Let see.

                                  Went through immediately, without delay, using Safari.

                                  Seems the pfSense Boards are not IE 8 friendly.

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                                  • stephenw10S
                                    stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                                    last edited by

                                    The delay is not browser related, it happens at random. I have experienced it with multiple browsers and OSs and also experienced no delay under the same conditions.
                                    Like Chris said earlier it's a backend problem.

                                    Steve

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                                      NOYB
                                      last edited by

                                      Well how about that.  It just happened to me a moment ago with Safari.

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                                      • stephenw10S
                                        stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                                        last edited by

                                        As of yesterday this issue seems to have gone away. For me at least. With various OS/browser/device combinations posting new posts is fast.

                                        Steve

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                                        • johnpozJ
                                          johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator
                                          last edited by

                                          test post speed

                                          edit: that was fast, but clearly they have not updated to latest smf

                                          Powered by SMF 1.1.16

                                          I do believe 2.02 is the latest

                                          An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools
                                          If you get confused: Listen to the Music Play
                                          Please don't Chat/PM me for help, unless mod related
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                                          • C
                                            cmb
                                            last edited by

                                            it's hit and miss, nothing has changed. It's a lot more annoying to me than many of you, definitely a priority to get fixed, but at the moment it's a bit down on the list. Upgrading to SMF 2.x is a pain, but we'll get there in the next month or so.

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