I clicked on my link to Pattaya Talk and got redirected

[midlifecrisis 4,048]

I got redirected to a lame, partial site call soi6cornerbar

 

Has anyone else had this happen to them?

 

It is a first for me and has not repeated.

[MM 6,562]

I got redirected to a lame, partial site call soi6cornerbar

 

Has anyone else had this happen to them?

 

It is a first for me and has not repeated.

 

I'm hoping the lack of replies means it hasn't happened to anyone else.

 

I've certainly not seen it.

[midlifecrisis 4,048]

I'm hoping the lack of replies means it hasn't happened to anyone else.

 

I've certainly not seen it.

It only happened once to me. Probably an aberation. A WTF moment.

[Myrrh 0]

I got redirected to a lame, partial site call soi6cornerbar

A Soi 6 site.....Im surprised you are back so soon....

[frostfire 1,279]

If you are using IE 8, I can explain it.

 

If your computer was having a momentary DNS issue and could not resolve pattayatalk.com (which does happen to every computer from time to time), and you have the default "search provider" installed with IE8, it could very well have directed you to the first URL in its quick list based on a search of "pattayatalk". I suggest changing your default provider from MSN to Google, as google will always take you to a page thats obviously a "search results" page and not direct you arbitrarily to another site. MSN search will do that.

 

Or just ignore it... its not likely to happen again.

 

Frosty

[midlifecrisis 4,048]

If you are using IE 8, I can explain it.

 

If your computer was having a momentary DNS issue and could not resolve pattayatalk.com (which does happen to every computer from time to time), and you have the default "search provider" installed with IE8, it could very well have directed you to the first URL in its quick list based on a search of "pattayatalk". I suggest changing your default provider from MSN to Google, as google will always take you to a page thats obviously a "search results" page and not direct you arbitrarily to another site. MSN search will do that.

 

Or just ignore it... its not likely to happen again.

 

Frosty

I do understand. I did a google search from work - I just checked. IE6, hmmmmm

 

At home I use IE8

 

Not sure why we are on 6 here.

[frostfire 1,279]

Your on 6 at work because you have a smart IT guy... lol.

 

No, I like 8 now that I am used to it, but it causes all sorts of hell for many legacy websites, especially if they have custom content, like ActiveX controls or even some of the newer .NET AJAX stuff. The security is much better, granted, but the usability of 8 is not as good, IMHO, especially for users that are not very tech savvy.

 

I am always happier to troubleshoot "internet" problems when a user has IE6.

 

Like I said tho, 8 is more secure - which is a big plus for any company that employs people that browse the net at whim with no restrictions. Just harder to fix when it breaks. Its like a new car that way :)

 

Frosty

[rogero 4]

I logged in & clicked new posts yesterday, but found my layout had changed to ( I now know to be outline view),

My first thought was that the site had upgraded but I couldn't find any reaction from other BMs so assumed

I had somehow altered my setup (perhaps while pissed!).

 

Outline mode was a nightmare & I searched everywhere in an effort to change back to the original. (my controls, my assistant etc).

Eventually found options & selected standard & was relieved to get away from outline mode.

(the other option of linear seemed no different from standard?)

 

Sorry to TF but my little problem didn't merit a new thread. also sorry I didn't do a search.

 

cheers