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Title: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Metalmicky on September 23, 2025, 08:12:30 am
Anyone else having problems over last couple of days?
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: drfchound on September 23, 2025, 08:20:36 am
Lots of us. Have a look on the forum issues section.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: glosterred on September 23, 2025, 08:20:57 am
I think we all have

https://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/index.php?topic=295259.0


COYR
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Filo on September 23, 2025, 09:23:12 am
Currently 671 guests viewing the forum, are bots flooding the forum making it unuseable?

Most are viewing really old topics
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Usher wide. on September 23, 2025, 10:06:58 am
Updated Apple security & problem seems to have ‘gone’.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: rover-n-out on September 23, 2025, 12:24:07 pm
Just tried logging on, same problem for me as everybody else, takes me to a page to accept cookies, then uploads a page with 3 Doncaster Rovers items on it. Been like this for me for 4 or 5 days. It eventually let's me on after I keep trying. Weird.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on September 23, 2025, 12:58:11 pm
Yep, still getting them intermittently.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: RobTheRover on September 23, 2025, 01:09:39 pm
It's an issue with the site host, and it's being addressed with them.

Apologies to everyone struggling to reach the site.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Filo on September 23, 2025, 01:13:42 pm
It's an issue with the site host, and it's being addressed with them.

Apologies to everyone struggling to reach the site.

Demand a rebate from them
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: RobTheRover on September 23, 2025, 04:30:36 pm
And damages!
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Avsuptem on September 24, 2025, 09:37:03 am
Still the same problem logging on for me.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: drfchound on September 24, 2025, 12:03:17 pm
Sometimes I get the cookies bug and occasionally I manage to read two or three posts before it strikes again.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Filo on September 24, 2025, 01:26:00 pm
Web host is not doing a very good job of sorting it out
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: scawsby steve on September 24, 2025, 04:47:03 pm
I've just got in after trying all day. Won't be long before it goes again though.

This seriously needs sorting, as the site is no longer fit for purpose.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: goalkick on September 24, 2025, 05:53:55 pm
This is not on who can sort it?
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: hoolahoop on September 24, 2025, 05:57:09 pm
Just managed to get on hard work though !
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: drfchound on September 24, 2025, 06:01:52 pm
Only second time I’ve got on today. 
Can’t we change the service provider?
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: BobG on September 25, 2025, 08:07:16 am
Even when I get into the site, clicking to go to a page I want to read usually results in either no progress at all, page hung, or, page flips to a blank screen and stays that way. Reloading it occasionally (!) results in progress but almost always doesn't.

BobG
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: glosterred on September 25, 2025, 08:09:56 am
I’m still getting the pop ups this morning.


Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Hounslowrover on September 25, 2025, 08:18:34 am
Often happens, I try both iPad and phone, very frustrating.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: i_ateallthepies on September 25, 2025, 08:27:24 am
I managed to get on once yesterday despite trying repeatedly all day.  Worked first time this morning but expect another day of shutout.  This needs sorting.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: vaya on September 25, 2025, 08:57:13 am
I’m still getting the pop ups this morning.




Lucky man. Age put paid to that for me.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: glosterred on September 25, 2025, 11:17:12 am
I’m still getting the pop ups this morning.




Lucky man. Age put paid to that for me.

Maybe you should try this website


https://www.numan.com/erectile-dysfunction


COYR
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Sprotyrover on September 25, 2025, 02:01:51 pm
I’m still getting the pop ups this morning.




Lucky man. Age put paid to that for me.

Maybe you should try this website


https://www.numan.com/erectile-dysfunction


COYR

Have they got anything I can Pop in the Wife’s Cuppa?
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Sprotyrover on September 25, 2025, 02:03:22 pm
Re the OP I’m struggling to get on the Web page as well.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: LincsRover on September 25, 2025, 07:12:43 pm
Likewise, becoming unusable so may take a break for a week or two.  :thumbdown:
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Alan Southstand on September 25, 2025, 09:44:56 pm
Same here. Nightmare trying to open any topics up. Miracle I’ve got on to add to this topic.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: RobTheRover on September 25, 2025, 10:58:45 pm
We've been on to the host on and off all day today.  It's definitely something they've done but the intermittent nature of the issue is proving tricky to resolve.

I know it's frustrating but we're hoping to get this sorted soon.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Filo on September 26, 2025, 08:22:14 am
We've been on to the host on and off all day today.  It's definitely something they've done but the intermittent nature of the issue is proving tricky to resolve.

I know it's frustrating but we're hoping to get this sorted soon.

Bin them if they can’t fix it
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: RobTheRover on September 26, 2025, 09:13:40 am
There have been some changes made to the config. Fingers crossed this is it sorted.

I'm sure you'll all let us know if not....
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: bobjimwilly on September 26, 2025, 09:26:56 am
no problems so far this morning for me  :chair:
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Filo on September 26, 2025, 09:28:04 am
no problems so far this morning for me  :chair:

There has for me, up to half an hour ago, just tried again and got on, so lets see
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Filo on September 26, 2025, 01:32:40 pm
Still getting the cookie thing at 13:30
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Dutch Uncle on September 26, 2025, 01:45:19 pm
Would it help if we all gave platform being used?

Windows/Firefox problems this morning, but OK now

Problems on ipad/ios/safari more frequent
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: glosterred on September 27, 2025, 11:21:41 am
Just had them pop up now. And if it’s any use I’m using safari on iPad


Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Fal on September 27, 2025, 11:58:32 am
Happens no matter what device or browser, google chrome, safari, edge…all the same
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: DRNaith on September 27, 2025, 12:02:34 pm
There used to be a forum app that people could use, instead of browser, is that still an available option? If so, what was it called?
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: vaya on September 27, 2025, 12:19:03 pm
There used to be a forum app that people could use, instead of browser, is that still an available option? If so, what was it called?

Tapatalk? Something along those lines.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: andy didcott on September 27, 2025, 12:46:51 pm
Getting beyond a joke.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: goalkick on September 27, 2025, 01:59:55 pm
There must be someone who can sort this. Who or where is that person.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: EasyforDennis on September 27, 2025, 02:19:19 pm
Get it binned.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: bobjimwilly on September 27, 2025, 02:30:29 pm
There must be someone who can sort this. Who or where is that person.

I am that person, for my sins.

After speaking to IONOS (our web host) every day last week we eventually found an erroneous CNAME entry in the DNS that was randomly causing the website to redirect to there default parking page, which should only show when a domain hasn't been correctly configured.

It should be fixed now, and I haven't personally seen the dreaded cookie message for the last couple of days now. Try clearing your browser cookies and cache for this website and see if that solves it. You can also check by loading the site in incognito mode in chrome.

We are looking into alternative web hosts but this forum is quite old software and relies on older server software that isn't supported by most other web hosts.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: eastender on September 27, 2025, 02:33:48 pm
strange , I've had no issues all week .
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Filo on September 27, 2025, 02:41:53 pm
Just had it again
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: drfchound on September 27, 2025, 03:41:28 pm
I had a look on here earlier today and all was good but since the game started I have had to close the browser down five times and go back in due to the cookie bug come by back into the reckoning.
So frustrating.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: ScillyRover on September 27, 2025, 04:07:26 pm
Still having problems
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: dknward2 on September 27, 2025, 04:23:05 pm
Not had a problem at all today on either my iPad via safari and my android phone via chrome
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: dknward2 on September 27, 2025, 04:36:43 pm
And just like clockwork happens on both for about 5 minutes
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: monkeytennis on September 27, 2025, 05:02:27 pm
Yep been bad on iPad for last hour.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: jmt23 on September 27, 2025, 05:04:14 pm
Given the performances and score line today might be better telling them to not fix the issue for a week, save is all the bile
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: DRNaith on September 27, 2025, 09:19:42 pm
There must be someone who can sort this. Who or where is that person.

I am that person, for my sins.

After speaking to IONOS (our web host) every day last week we eventually found an erroneous CNAME entry in the DNS that was randomly causing the website to redirect to there default parking page, which should only show when a domain hasn't been correctly configured.

It should be fixed now, and I haven't personally seen the dreaded cookie message for the last couple of days now. Try clearing your browser cookies and cache for this website and see if that solves it. You can also check by loading the site in incognito mode in chrome.

We are looking into alternative web hosts but this forum is quite old software and relies on older server software that isn't supported by most other web hosts.

Thanks for your work BJW. I appreciate the limitations of what you're having to work with!
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Bentley Bullet on September 27, 2025, 10:36:30 pm
Many thanks for your efforts, BJW.

I tried disabling cookies a few days ago.... I bit the legs off some Gingerbread men our lass made, but the problem still occurred.

All seems good, now though, so the problem must have been summet else.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: CottyRover on September 27, 2025, 11:43:01 pm
It's a relief to see this thread. This afternoon is the first time in a while that I've got on without the cookie pop up appearing. I use an android tablet, and had been worried there was something wrong with it
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Filo on September 28, 2025, 10:00:06 am
Looking good today, like I have said previously, if it’s a host issue you should be seeking compensation for the poor service, and what things have been put in place to ensure it doesn’t happen again?
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: idler on September 28, 2025, 09:58:55 pm
I just had it pop up on this thread a few minutes ago. Read a few other threads and came back and come straight in no problem.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Bentley Bullet on September 28, 2025, 10:02:59 pm
The green cookies sign has been appearing on and off all evening on mine.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Colemans Left Hook on September 28, 2025, 10:21:44 pm
do any of you see this screen below

if you click on imprint you will see this site at this moment in time is hosted by a company called ineos

as in   Jim Ratcliffe -- Man united etc

------------------
Question    Who hosts drfc-vsc.co.uk --- co-pilot says :
The domain drfc-vsc.co.uk does not currently appear to be hosted with an active website.

Instead, it is “parked” — meaning the domain name is registered, but no custom site is running on it.

When a domain is parked, the registrar (or a third-party service) shows placeholder pages, often with ads or “domain for sale” notices.

Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Colemans Left Hook on September 28, 2025, 10:31:43 pm
clicking on that second minute text       privacy policy NOW takes you to   ineos

and clicking on the other link takes you to sedoparking. com  - where we earn the odd sheckel

i log into this site as a guest on my computer - i never log in on a phone

Hope this might help someone

------------------------------------------
i just discovered this (so let's blame Man U for all our problems)

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Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Metalmicky on September 28, 2025, 10:36:51 pm
problem is - it's too much like hard work....
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Filo on September 28, 2025, 11:11:32 pm
All day problem free and now its back
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: drfchound on September 29, 2025, 06:55:52 am
Tried to get on late last night but couldn’t get past the cookie bug again.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Scooter on September 29, 2025, 09:14:00 am
So far so good this morning
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Bentley Bullet on September 29, 2025, 09:17:02 am
Mine's OK this morning too.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: RugbyRover on September 29, 2025, 09:19:19 am
Tried to get on late last night but couldn’t get past the cookie bug again.

Same for me this morning.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Monkcaster_Rover on September 29, 2025, 01:21:53 pm
I’ve been sound for a few days.

Safari on iPhone.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: roversdude on September 29, 2025, 01:33:20 pm
Cookie Monster back for me this morning
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Bentley Bullet on September 29, 2025, 01:34:40 pm
Got the agree to cookies page about 10 minutes back, but all seems OK again now.

(Laptop, Google Chrome)
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Dagenham Rover on September 29, 2025, 01:38:11 pm
been back for me this morning as well
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: drfchound on September 29, 2025, 04:42:20 pm
Cookie Monster back for me this morning

I seem to be able to get on, read a few threads and maybe make a comment, then the cookie thing comes back.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: scawsby steve on September 29, 2025, 05:18:31 pm
Why don't they just f*ck the present host off, and get a new one that's fit for purpose?
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: goalkick on September 29, 2025, 06:27:01 pm
Back again
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Draytonian III on September 29, 2025, 06:31:50 pm
And with me
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: silent majority on September 29, 2025, 06:32:26 pm
Why don't they just f*ck the present host off, and get a new one that's fit for purpose?

Because, as always, life isn’t that simple.

BJW has already explained why.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Filo on September 29, 2025, 08:03:11 pm
The green cookie monster has returned
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Colemans Left Hook on September 30, 2025, 07:22:11 pm
for what it's worth after doing a bing search for drfc-vsc.co.uk  i ended up on

https://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/index.php?board=2.0

was in my browser so I changed it and it has let me in - with a bit of clicking   

https://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/index.php?board=1.0

I got in
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Colemans Left Hook on September 30, 2025, 10:46:53 pm
well i have been logged in for 3.5 hours and had no problems and on the viking chat forum i see at the top

https://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/index.php?action=forum#1
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: LincsRover on October 01, 2025, 08:23:54 am
Had a break for a week and it seems to have been sorted  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: i_ateallthepies on October 01, 2025, 08:42:02 am
I had a whole clear day yesterday with the forum behaving normally until early evening then the cookie monster checked in and spoiled the night.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Avsuptem on October 01, 2025, 02:06:48 pm
Has any one tried the dating site that gets advertised when the cookie monster appears ? If its any good I am tempted.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: bobbymax on October 04, 2025, 11:19:15 am
Cookie monster's back!
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: drfcsteve on October 04, 2025, 11:37:18 am
Couldn’t get on this morning
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Wild Rover on October 04, 2025, 11:38:01 am
Seems back with a vengeance.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: monkeytennis on October 04, 2025, 12:15:18 pm
Same for me on iPad. Tried safari and opera browser with vpn but no joy for a bit.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: dknward2 on October 04, 2025, 12:18:41 pm
Back again on my mobile typical just as we are all getting ready for the match
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Avsuptem on October 04, 2025, 04:35:53 pm
Same for me. Prevented from posting my all time favorite Rovers XI
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: i_ateallthepies on October 04, 2025, 06:02:09 pm
Same for me. Prevented from posting my all time favorite Rovers XI
Perhaps it's a smart Cookie monster and didn't like your selection?
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Filo on October 04, 2025, 06:11:26 pm
Been free of the monster for two or three days now
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: BobG on October 04, 2025, 07:48:48 pm
I had it on my.phone during the match today. Samsung using Firefox.

BobG
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: drfchound on October 04, 2025, 09:24:42 pm
I was plagued by it in the stadium today when trying to see what the team line up was going to be.
I tried three or four times before being able to get onto the site.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Filo on October 07, 2025, 12:11:11 pm
Just had the cookie monster again
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: bigallan on October 07, 2025, 01:15:00 pm
Same here having to use a vpn
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Dagenham Rover on October 07, 2025, 01:16:01 pm
yep cookie monster rearing its ugly head again
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Alan Southstand on October 07, 2025, 02:47:14 pm
It’s hit and miss for me too. It’s nearly as frustrating as watching the team lately! ;)
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: ForsolongaRover on October 07, 2025, 03:17:59 pm
Clearly the provider doesn’t have the capability to properly test their “fixes”. I use at least 4 different search engines and have trouble periodically with all of them. To end up as I usually do in “sedoparking” suggests chaotic organisation and no separation of individual client data and therefore dubious security. Do they have an effective testing process because such a long term problem suggests it’s just “Trial and Error”?

If they have been involved in the long-awaited new App my expectations are very low.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: i_ateallthepies on October 07, 2025, 05:39:06 pm
Yes, I've just had a dozen or so bites from the cookie monster.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Barmby Rover on October 07, 2025, 06:58:47 pm
First comment from Grimsby is about the ridiculous third shirt/kit, not surprising!
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: CottyRover on October 08, 2025, 05:34:17 am
I have had a fairly trouble free few days, but it did appear yesterday. Fortunately was able to log out and log back in OK, which wasn't possible at one time
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: LincsRover on October 16, 2025, 10:55:09 am
Aaaaaaaand it’s back!! Spent this morning struggling again, getting the same message as before. On now so hopefully better now?!
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: scawsby steve on October 16, 2025, 09:16:12 pm
 I had it terrible this afternoon. I know nothing about IT, but it's pretty obvious to all and sundry that whoever hosts the site simply cannot eradicate the problem entirely.

On that basis it will still continue to keep coming back.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Bentley Bullet on October 17, 2025, 06:05:44 pm
BUGGER.

It's back.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: silent majority on October 17, 2025, 06:16:33 pm
I had it terrible this afternoon. I know nothing about IT, but it's pretty obvious to all and sundry that whoever hosts the site simply cannot eradicate the problem entirely.

On that basis it will still continue to keep coming back.

Yep, we're working on something that should eradicate the problem, the only issue is that it will take some time. Meanwhile we'll work with the existing host to see if they can sort this issue in the short term.

Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Padge_DRFC on October 18, 2025, 09:31:59 am
First comment from Grimsby is about the ridiculous third shirt/kit, not surprising!

I'd say it's one for the kids isn't it
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Filo on October 18, 2025, 12:44:26 pm
Just had the monster back again for half an hour
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: andy didcott on October 18, 2025, 01:03:38 pm
This pops up almost every time I try to log in.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Hounslowrover on October 18, 2025, 02:59:26 pm
No trouble for ages, just done it again!!
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Avsuptem on October 18, 2025, 03:57:06 pm
This pops up almost every time I try to log in.
Same here
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Filo on November 05, 2025, 08:19:28 am
It’s made an appearance again this morning
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Alan Southstand on November 05, 2025, 08:21:06 am
Ok this morning but it struck yesterday evening for me.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: drfchound on November 05, 2025, 08:26:35 am
Yep, me too.  Been good for quite a while but last night I had to pack in trying to get on here.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: Hounslowrover on November 05, 2025, 11:33:08 am
Me too, but got on quite quickly afterwards.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: idler on November 05, 2025, 12:28:06 pm
I had the green box briefly yesterday.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: RugbyRover on November 05, 2025, 05:03:36 pm
Lets just pay the ransom
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: roversdude on November 05, 2025, 05:05:08 pm
Struggled this morning the cookie monster is as back
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: i_ateallthepies on November 05, 2025, 06:33:29 pm
I had the cookie monster earlier too, getting sick of it now.
Title: Re: Problems getting on Forum
Post by: robchester on November 05, 2025, 09:51:19 pm
Me too