This Document Contains No Data (error)

[GrandMasterKhan]

I have been getting an error which reads: "This Document Contains No Data"

Happens the most when trying to click "send" after typing a PM or when opening a new thread.


anyone else?

[EternalOne]

Are you using Netscape, or one of the many browsers built from its source? That sounds like the old Netscape error when there was a missing </tr> or </td> in the tables.

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[skater]

I love this place. When someone mentions a problem with the boards, it's always the fault of their browser. It's hilarious.

I've been using "one of the many browsers built from Netscape's source" since I've been coming here and have never had that problem. GMK, it's probably related to the network issues FastCougar has been having over the past few days - a dropped connection could cause that.

[seven]

Originally posted by: skater
I love this place. When someone mentions a problem with the boards, it's always the fault of their browser. It's hilarious.

I've been using "one of the many browsers built from Netscape's source" since I've been coming here and have never had that problem. GMK, it's probably related to the network issues FastCougar has been having over the past few days - a dropped connection could cause that.



aahh hey guess what? shut up.

[GrandMasterKhan]

i thought that it might be an issue with the server issues trevor was having.

I am using Mozilla most of the time.

[EternalOne]

When someone mentions a problem with the boards, it's always the fault of their browser. It's hilarious.

Well, since I've been building websites since Netscape was a new release, and its ALWAYS had this problem, I thought it was a good thing to mention. And guess what, GMK is using one of the problem-laden browsers. I never have had this problem with IE, not a single time, and I visit the boards from 3 computers about 10 times daily.

But it can't be the browser. :rolleyes:

If you would have let this play out, you would have seen that my next thought would be to mention that the network issues might be causing part of the HTML to not be sent sometimes, but that the browser freaks out and cannot handle it (which is NORMAL for Mozilla-based browsers).

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[skater]

Here (http://www.fastcougar.com/forums/messageview.cfm?catid=61&threadid=113891) is an example of the types of problems I see abscribed to "browser issue". I didn't mention it in that thread, but I tried both IE and Mozilla on two different computers and had the same problem show up. (I've seen other threads do the same thing, too - the 20th, 40th, etc message sometimes doesn't appear until the 21st/41st/etc message is posted.)

[bobthemagicman]

I just thought I would mention that IE is a peice of [censored] microsoft product which has so many security holes it's not even funny. Any anyone who knows anything about computer knows first of all that the web is going to XHTML which is a version of XML which will prevent this problem in ALL browsers, two that only computer illerterate morons like IE most people who are smart are using a netscape based product like mozilla (props to the mozilla guy). Not to mention the fact that it should NEVER be the users concern as to why a problem exists. It is the web masters job to make sure the problem doesn't happen no matter what browser they are using. And in case you feel the need to critisize I do have a degree in Computer Science. So my suggestion is to the web master quit making excuses and fix the problem.

[FastCougar]

Originally posted by: bobthemagicman
I just thought I would mention that IE is a peice of [censored] microsoft product which has so many security holes it's not even funny. Any anyone who knows anything about computer knows first of all that the web is going to XHTML which is a version of XML which will prevent this problem in ALL browsers, two that only computer illerterate morons like IE most people who are smart are using a netscape based product like mozilla (props to the mozilla guy). Not to mention the fact that it should NEVER be the users concern as to why a problem exists. It is the web masters job to make sure the problem doesn't happen no matter what browser they are using. And in case you feel the need to critisize I do have a degree in Computer Science. So my suggestion is to the web master quit making excuses and fix the problem.How am I supposed to repair a problem that I can't see? I can't duplicate the problem! Maybe if the end user would take screen shots when the problem occurs as opposed to just posting "I think it said this" or "It said something like that". If I can't duplicate the problem, how do you suppose I fix it?

[FastCougar]

FYI ... directly from the web browser support sites:

Mozilla Related "The document contains no data" (http://kb.mozillazine.org/Document_contains_no_data)

Netscape Specific "The document contains no data" (http://help.netscape.com/kb/consumer/19970719-12.html)

[FastCougar]

Originally posted by: skater
Here (http://www.fastcougar.com/forums/messageview.cfm?catid=61&threadid=113891) is an example of the types of problems I see abscribed to "browser issue". I didn't mention it in that thread, but I tried both IE and Mozilla on two different computers and had the same problem show up. (I've seen other threads do the same thing, too - the 20th, 40th, etc message sometimes doesn't appear until the 21st/41st/etc message is posted.)That is because 95% of the time, it comes down to web browser configuration. All browsers allow the end user to configure their cache settings. Perhaps the reason why I can never recreate these problems that most people mention is that I have my browser configured correctly :shrug:

In IE: Tools > Internet Options > From the "Internet Options" popup window, on the "General" tab, in the "Temporary Internet Files" block, click on the "Settings" button > From the "Settings" popup window, select the "Every visit to the page" radio button and the click "OK" button > After the "Settings" popup window closes, click the "OK" button on the "Internet Options" window to close it.

FYI ... IE comes with "Automatically" selected for cache control and guess what ... IT SUCKS!

If you use another browser, look into how it controls it's cache. I know that in Mozilla FireFox, it's not configurable ... you can only clear it and set it's storage capacity.

[EternalOne]

Originally posted by: bobthemagicman
I just thought I would mention that IE is a peice of [censored] microsoft product which has so many security holes it's not even funny. Any anyone who knows anything about computer knows first of all that the web is going to XHTML which is a version of XML which will prevent this problem in ALL browsers, two that only computer illerterate morons like IE most people who are smart are using a netscape based product like mozilla (props to the mozilla guy). Not to mention the fact that it should NEVER be the users concern as to why a problem exists. It is the web masters job to make sure the problem doesn't happen no matter what browser they are using. And in case you feel the need to critisize I do have a degree in Computer Science. So my suggestion is to the web master quit making excuses and fix the problem.

You are an idiot that has no idea what he's talking about. Have you ever worked in a computer-related field? Saying only idiots like IE is stupid, and very narrow minded. Its obvious you have a big problem with Microsoft, and therefore felt the need to call out their product (and anyone else who uses it), but the fact remains IE holds a 70%+ market share. Simply because you weren't smart enought to apply the proper patches, and secure your network is not Microsoft's fault, yet you can attempt to demonize them all you want. In the mean time, I'll go sit and code on my Win2k3 machine, using Visual Studio.Net, while connecting to my SQL Server database, and updating my website on IIS -- all while making $50+ / hr. Microsoft's been very good to me.

Trevor, thanks for the links proving my point.

Skater, you're right, that was silly to link that problem to the browser, but then again, I wouldn't have done that. Its obviously a count issue in the forum software relating to multi-page spanning of forum theads. ;)

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[scrupul0us]

To fix this in mozilla (firefox)

To stop this pop-up message, and display the error on the page itself:
a. Type about:config in the location bar
b. Look for the line browser.xul.error_pages.enabled
c. Change its value to true


Google people...google :)

[HKSCougar]

I don't like to get into these wars, but I've been drinking and can't help myself. First off:


Originally posted by: scrupul0us
To fix this in mozilla (firefox)

To stop this pop-up message, and display the error on the page itself:
a. Type about:config in the location bar
b. Look for the line browser.xul.error_pages.enabled
c. Change its value to true


Google people...google :)

Now there's the mark of someone who know how to use Firefox. Kudos. Second:


Originally posted by: bobthemagicman
I just thought I would mention that IE is a peice of [censored] microsoft product which has so many security holes it's not even funny. Any anyone who knows anything about computer knows first of all that the web is going to XHTML which is a version of XML which will prevent this problem in ALL browsers, two that only computer illerterate morons like IE most people who are smart are using a netscape based product like mozilla (props to the mozilla guy). Not to mention the fact that it should NEVER be the users concern as to why a problem exists. It is the web masters job to make sure the problem doesn't happen no matter what browser they are using. And in case you feel the need to critisize I do have a degree in Computer Science. So my suggestion is to the web master quit making excuses and fix the problem.

I submit this post as proof that your degree in computer science:
1. In no way implies proficiency and/or experience in the use of said computer science
2. Does not imply any sort of "interpersonal skills" training
3. Certainly implies no proficiency in the use of the English language - spelling or grammar

Excuse me; I've run out of beer.