[Only Topic] My forum won't load

[viankova]

First topic message reminder :

Hi, my forum won't load, while another forum I'm member at loads.


This is the forum when it doesn't load.

Spoiler:

And this is the forum that loads.

Spoiler:

Made an Only Topic.

Please try this.
https://help.forumotion.com/t116016-thank-you-for-following-this-approach#758820

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Hello,

The problem should be fixed now.

A DNS change has caused this problem. Now, the base DNS configuration has been restored.

Please clear your cache and cookies and check if this issue is fixed, as it should be.

If it's not, here are some different operations that can help to fix the issue :

• Close your browser
  
• Reboot your Internet connection
  
• Clear the DNS cache with an ipconfig/flushdns process (How to do this ?)
  
• If that still doesn't work, save your current DNS info somewhere else and try to change temporarily your DNS for the DNS provided by Google (How to do this ?)
  
  If after all these operations, you still have the loading issues, please provide us :
  
  
• The forum(s) concerned
  
• A screenshot of the error message
  
• Your ISP
  

Thank you very much to all of you for your patience

[504Heater]

I've tried to read through all of this thread, but it's happening to us as well for people trying to use it from Saskatchewan, Canada.

http://www.gmhockey.com/

[Shadow]

Please provide a screenshot, for each new complaint

[SNL-Krissy]

I've tried to read through all of this thread, but it's happening to us as well for people trying to use it from Saskatchewan, Canada.
http://www.gmhockey.com/

That might also explain why one of my mods is also having issues getting back in. It's been almost a week for her. She also lives in Saskatchewan, Canada.

What info do I need to get from her to get this problem resolved for her?

This is the link to the forum we are having issues with.
http://www.soaps-n-lotions.com/

[SLGray]

Hello,

The problem should be fixed now.

A DNS change has caused this problem. Now, the base DNS configuration has been restored.

Please clear your cache and cookies and check if this issue is fixed, as it should be.

If it's not, here are some different operations that can help to fix the issue :

• Close your browser
  
• Reboot your Internet connection
  
• Clear the DNS cache with an ipconfig/flushdns process (How to do this ?)
  
• If that still doesn't work, save your current DNS info somewhere else and try to change temporarily your DNS for the DNS provided by Google (How to do this ?)
  
  If after all these operations, you still have the loading issues, please provide us :
  
  
• The forum(s) concerned
  
• A screenshot of the error message
  
• Your ISP
  

Thank you very much to all of you for your patience

[504Heater]

I've tried to read through all of this thread, but it's happening to us as well for people trying to use it from Saskatchewan, Canada.
http://www.gmhockey.com/

That might also explain why one of my mods is also having issues getting back in. It's been almost a week for her. She also lives in Saskatchewan, Canada.

What info do I need to get from her to get this problem resolved for her?

This is the link to the forum we are having issues with.
http://www.soaps-n-lotions.com/

Yeah, it's been about a week for one of our members as well.

PS - How do I upload a screenshot from my computer? I tried and couldn't make it work.

[nathanr]

Forum URL: www.raveninghordes.forumakers.com
Country: Canada
Internet service Provider: Sasktel

I can access my forum from my work computer but I can't from my home computer or iphone. I have tried clearing the cache on my phone and home computer to no avail. I tried contacting Sasktel but they cannot access the site either. Not sure what is going on. I am at work so I can't post a screencap from my home computer but here's one from my iphone:



edit: I can't access any forumotion site from my phone

[TWIZTEDxDevil]

Mine works now

[Rosalie Swan]

URL: www.magnoliaroleplays.forumotion.com

One of my members who lives in Saskatchewan still can't access the site. He's tried three different browsers and all have received error messages.

http://puu.sh/1gfrR/538a35a76ad904d7cdb340f814253d5f
http://puu.sh/1gftp/0503679da9f6b531a45ba9a133b786de
http://puu.sh/1gftB/1c4b989a06c0505ef1d9cb6eb69392e5

You said the problem was fixed but he just tried it an hour ago.

[nathanr]

I was able to load my forum on my iphone after changing the DNS settings on my wifi connection to Google's Public DNS. This isn't a permanent solution though since it only works when my phone is connected to Wifi.

I think that it is an issue with Sasktel (my ISP) at this point. I have a service request in with them so hopefully they can get it resolved soon.

[Rosalie Swan]

This member also uses Sasktel. I told him to lodge a complaint with them.

[HogwartsAcademy]

I cleared my cache, rebooted my computer, rebooted my modem, and the same people that can't get on cannot visit my website. I can, I always could, I never gotten one error on my own forum in my LIFE. I followed all the steps, cleared my DNS flushed it did everything possible, and they still cannot get on or view any other forumotion site. WHAT AM I GOING TO DO!??

[SLGray]

I cleared my cache, rebooted my computer, rebooted my modem, and the same people that can't get on cannot visit my website. I can, I always could, I never gotten one error on my own forum in my LIFE. I followed all the steps, cleared my DNS flushed it did everything possible, and they still cannot get on or view any other forumotion site. WHAT AM I GOING TO DO!??

You need to have the members (not you, unless you are having the same issue, too) with the issue to do things listed here.

[HogwartsAcademy]

I cleared my cache, rebooted my computer, rebooted my modem, and the same people that can't get on cannot visit my website. I can, I always could, I never gotten one error on my own forum in my LIFE. I followed all the steps, cleared my DNS flushed it did everything possible, and they still cannot get on or view any other forumotion site. WHAT AM I GOING TO DO!??

You need to have the members (not you, unless you are having the same issue, too) with the issue to do things listed here.

I cannot, I am basically the translator for them. They are not experienced with computers, however I have direct contact with them. One of the members says she cannot access ANY forumotion site. I am not sure why. Should I contact my ISP and ask them to clear my cache/dns for me?

[SLGray]

The members that are having trouble connecting are the ones that need to follow what Leeloo posted.

[HogwartsAcademy]

The members that are having trouble connecting are the ones that need to follow what Leeloo posted.

They did. The rebooted their computer, tried opening our site from different computers/laptops. Loaded in safe mode. Nothing. I feel this is on my side/forumotions, and I know it's not FM's because you say you fixed the problem. What should I do?

[SLGray]

If after all these operations, you still have the loading issues, please provide us :

• The forum(s) concerned
  
• A screenshot of the error message
  
• Your ISP
  

[HogwartsAcademy]

http://www.hogwartsacademy.org/
Not me, my members
Cisco

[nathanr]

Basically what I'm getting from this is that it is my ISP's problem at this point. If the ISP flushes their servers' dns the issue should be resolved? Is this routine maintenance that should be done periodically by the ISP or is it something that I'm going to have to fight to get them to do? If I call them for support what exactly should I ask that they do so I don't come off sounding like an idiot?

I am able to change my dns settings to google on my PC to bypass this issue but not on my iphone.

[Sanket]

Basically what I'm getting from this is that it is my ISP's problem at this point. If the ISP flushes their servers' dns the issue should be resolved? Is this routine maintenance that should be done periodically by the ISP or is it something that I'm going to have to fight to get them to do? If I call them for support what exactly should I ask that they do so I don't come off sounding like an idiot?

I am able to change my dns settings to google on my PC to bypass this issue but not on my iphone.

You want to change the DNS on your Iphone?
http://techinch.com/blog/change-your-dns-settings-on-iphone-ipod-touch-and-ipad

[Shadow]

http://www.hogwartsacademy.org/
Not me, my members
Cisco

Instead of posting the same message each time, can you please ask a screenshot to your members and ask them what are their ISP ?

Thank you

[Silencer]

Forum URL: http://infiniteutopia.forumid.net/
Country: Indonesia
Internet service Provider: smart

[Shadow]

Forum URL: http://infiniteutopia.forumid.net/
Country: Indonesia
Internet service Provider: smart

I need a screenshot please

[NuclearTreerat]

Was fixed for about 2 days then back to the same problem.

[Shadow]

If after all these operations, you still have the loading issues, please provide us :

• The forum(s) concerned
  
• A screenshot of the error message
  
• Your ISP
  

[nathanr]

You want to change the DNS on your Iphone?
http://techinch.com/blog/change-your-dns-settings-on-iphone-ipod-touch-and-ipad

That works when I'm connected to wifi and I've done that and successfully loaded my forum but when I'm not connected to Wifi I cannot use those dns settings and am stuck using my cellular data (3G) which does not work and gives me a "server not found" error. I am convinced that this problem is not on forumotion's end and is solely a result of my ISP not clearing their dns on their servers.

My real question is what I should be asking of my ISP. I kind of understand what the problem is but I don't know the correct terminology for when I am communicating with them. Can you let me know what I should be saying to them so I don't sound like an idiot?

Edit: The forum seems to be working again, hopefully for everyone.

[Brianman23]

You want to change the DNS on your Iphone?
http://techinch.com/blog/change-your-dns-settings-on-iphone-ipod-touch-and-ipad

That works when I'm connected to wifi and I've done that and successfully loaded my forum but when I'm not connected to Wifi I cannot use those dns settings and am stuck using my cellular data (3G) which does not work and gives me a "server not found" error. I am convinced that this problem is not on forumotion's end and is solely a result of my ISP not clearing their dns on their servers.

My real question is what I should be asking of my ISP. I kind of understand what the problem is but I don't know the correct terminology for when I am communicating with them. Can you let me know what I should be saying to them so I don't sound like an idiot?

Edit: The forum seems to be working again, hopefully for everyone.

I'm guessing that ISPs will frequently do this anyways. I have been able to access my forum consistently for a while and was only having problems for a few days, so I would say that this will eventually happen for everyone else as well.

[HogwartsAcademy]

The forum(s) concerned: http://www.hogwartsacademy.org/
A screenshot of the error message: Firefox: http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/398211_4752613535700_1205778101_n.jpg

http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/525041_4752607975561_264766217_n.jpg


Your ISP: Century link

P.S. this is for one of my friends as they aren't good with CPU's and need help with this. I have direct contact with them so please talk to me rather than them.

P.S. THEY CANNOT VIEW ANY FORUMOTION SITE! THEY HAVE CLEARED THEIR CACHE, DNS, RESTARTED COMP, ROUTER, TRYING OPENING IN SAFE MODE, NOTHING! So this means it is not on my side, but theirs or Forumotions.

[Brianman23]

The forum(s) concerned: http://www.hogwartsacademy.org/
A screenshot of the error message: Firefox: http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/398211_4752613535700_1205778101_n.jpg

http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/525041_4752607975561_264766217_n.jpg


Your ISP: Century link

P.S. this is for one of my friends as they aren't good with CPU's and need help with this. I have direct contact with them so please talk to me rather than them.

P.S. THEY CANNOT VIEW ANY FORUMOTION SITE! THEY HAVE CLEARED THEIR CACHE, DNS, RESTARTED COMP, ROUTER, TRYING OPENING IN SAFE MODE, NOTHING! So this means it is not on my side, but theirs or Forumotions.

Did they try changing their IP address or using a proxy?

[Rosalie Swan]

My one Sasknet user managed to log in.

[HogwartsAcademy]

The forum(s) concerned: http://www.hogwartsacademy.org/
A screenshot of the error message: Firefox: http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/398211_4752613535700_1205778101_n.jpg

http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/525041_4752607975561_264766217_n.jpg


Your ISP: Century link

P.S. this is for one of my friends as they aren't good with CPU's and need help with this. I have direct contact with them so please talk to me rather than them.

P.S. THEY CANNOT VIEW ANY FORUMOTION SITE! THEY HAVE CLEARED THEIR CACHE, DNS, RESTARTED COMP, ROUTER, TRYING OPENING IN SAFE MODE, NOTHING! So this means it is not on my side, but theirs or Forumotions.

Did they try changing their IP address or using a proxy?

Using a proxy worked but they couldn't log in and it would only be temporary.