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Downwind

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Joined: 09/09/2009
Location: Australia
Posts: 2333
Posted: 02:03pm 10 Nov 2009
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I think there is a bug in the system that when a posted link is pasted into the browser it loops back to the forum index page and not to the link posted.
Its done it a few times to me now.
Then it might just be me???

Pete.
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Gizmo

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Joined: 05/06/2004
Location: Australia
Posts: 5123
Posted: 10:36pm 10 Nov 2009
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Hi Pete

The forum software puts random hidden characters into every posting. You dont normally see these, except in very very long words, or hyperlinks, where there might be a unexpected space. When you cut and paste the link, the hidden characters can cause problems, an invalid address. If the link was a posting in the forum, the forum cant find a match for the posting, so sends you back to the default page.

The random hidden characters are there as part of the forum security system. Basically is stops someone writing a dangerous script instead of a message. Any scripts are filled with random hidden characters, causing them to fail, protecting the database and you guys.

I wont turn this function of, the site gets about 50 to 100 attacks per day, including nasty ones like SQL injection attacts. It does mean hyperlinks can be a problem occasionally.

Glenn
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Downwind

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Posted: 03:33am 11 Nov 2009
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Glenn,

Thanks, It all makes sense now.
There is always something to learn.
If a hyperlink is posted to the thread do this get around the problem of hidden characters.

Pete.
Sometimes it just works
 
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