Firefox error Screamandfly?

**pointer** · 04-11-2016, 03:39 PM

Cannot access screamandfly using firefox, using chrome to post this.
Error message is "Bad Request

Your browser sent a request that this server could not understand.
Size of a request header field exceeds server limit.

pointer

**Robby321** · 04-11-2016, 03:50 PM

Now problem me...try search SF, and click that link. Could be a bad bookmark.

**pointer** · 04-11-2016, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by Robby321

Now problem me...try search SF, and click that link. Could be a bad bookmark.

Nope, won't get here that way either.

pointer

**Scream And Fly** · 04-11-2016, 04:17 PM

I'll have a look at it. In the meantime, try clearing your browser cache and cookies. You can do this in Firefox's options.
Clearing your browser's cookies should almost certainly correct the problem.

Greg

**Scream And Fly** · 04-11-2016, 04:24 PM

I just installed the latest version of Firefox on a Windows 7 machine here and it works perfectly, both in direct-access (by typing in hyperlink) or by clicking through a search. I'll keep looking at it, though I am almost positive that clearing your browser cache and cookies will rectify that issue. Make sure you restart the browser after doing that.

Greg

**rockyone** · 04-11-2016, 04:27 PM

Mines Fine with firefox

**Scream And Fly** · 04-11-2016, 04:29 PM

The 'Bad Request' error is almost always from an outdated corrupt cookie on the browser. This can happen to any browser and does not indicate any problem. We've been doing a lot of updates to the S&F site so that could also trigger that sort of message from an old cookie.

I usually clear my browser's cache and cookies every month. I highly recommend doing so, as it speeds up the browser, in some cases, immensely.

Greg

**pointer** · 04-11-2016, 04:30 PM

Clearing cookies now, will post result. Thanks!

pointer

**Scream And Fly** · 04-11-2016, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by pointer

Clearing cookies now, will post result. Thanks!

pointer

Thanks - Firefox is a great browser and I use it from time to time. I always make a habit of clearing cookies on any browser monthly. After you clear the cache and cookies, make sure you shut down the browser and restart it.

Greg

**pointer** · 04-11-2016, 04:51 PM

Posting from within Firefox - thanks for all the help!
Definitely a localized issue - somewhere between keyboard and chair!

pointer

**Scream And Fly** · 04-11-2016, 05:24 PM

Awesome! Glad it worked. I should put up an announcement for people to clear their cache and cookies if they're experiencing issues.
I'm happy you're all set now pointer.

Greg

**HydroSkreamin** · 04-11-2016, 09:15 PM

I use Firefox and some of the pics FUJIMO posts in the "Mercury through the Years" thread don't show up. I can see he posted, but there is no pic. If I use Chrome or IE I can see them.

**Scream And Fly** · 04-11-2016, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by HydroSkreamin

I use Firefox and some of the pics FUJIMO posts in the "Mercury through the Years" thread don't show up. I can see he posted, but there is no pic. If I use Chrome or IE I can see them.

Did you try clearing your Firefox cache and cookies like I described above? That should most certainly correct the issue.

Greg

**HStream1** · 04-12-2016, 05:55 AM

I use Chrome, Firefox and Explorer. Chrome works fine as does firefox. But Ive noticed here just recently that Explorer if SLOW as all get out for some reason??