Can't reply on the forums with an iPad (thinks no text is entered)

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Did a search for this but didn't find anything, so wondered if this was unique or if no one has reported it:

When you reply to a post on these forums using your iPad, when you click on the submit button, you get the error message that you can't post empty replies - even though you have a full reply typed out. I've tried copy & paste to a new reply, and retyping, but this happens every time. Net, I can read the forums on my iPad, but I can't post anything.

I haven't tried creating a post - presume it's the same, but switched to a PC to  post this one.

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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Wonder how long till someone takes the opportunity to ridicule the iCantPostPad. :) Ok maybe I just did in a way ;)

I would think with many Stardockians having and posting from ipads on the forums, that if a universal problem existed it would of been made known on here by now. Makes it sound like it may be a somewhat unique issue.

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Reply #2 from Sins Forums Top

I despise apple and all it makes so I cant help except to say

 

That is what you get for buying a oversized i pod touch from a "extremely unique" company that makes "innovative products

 

maby it just not entering the text right, try updating the i pad or changing some of your settings.

Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
Reply #3 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting DethAdder, reply 1
Wonder how long till someone takes the opportunity to ridicule the iCantPostPad. Ok maybe I just did in a way

Oooh Ooh I'll go I'll go...

Ok I figured out your problem. The reason why you can't post with the iPad is BECAUSE you're using a iPad :P

To fix the problem, all you have to do is sit down at your desk and turn on your PC. ;)

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

iCantPostPad.
Now that's funny right there,I don't care who ya are.:rofl:

I've had that problem before on WC with IE8 on my desktop PC. The reply box would show no toolbars at top and attempting to post would get the same error you report. It seems to have fixed itself as I haven't seen it for a while now.  Have you tried logging off, clearing your cookies and logging back on?

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

We use TinyMCE as our editor on the forums.  Unfortunately, it doesn't look like the iPad or any iOS device are supported by TinyMCE:

"It's currently impossible for us to add iPhone/iPad support since WebKit on these devices lacks any form of caret within contentEditable areas."

If there are enough people using iPads to post on the forums, I'll find an alternative solution.  At the moment, there are very few doing so, so I will not be taking the time to research and implement a different solution just for the iPad.

Bara

Reply #7 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting GunslingerBara, reply 6
We use TinyMCE as our editor on the forums.  Unfortunately, it doesn't look like the iPad or any iOS device are supported by TinyMCE:

"It's currently impossible for us to add iPhone/iPad support since WebKit on these devices lacks any form of caret within contentEditable areas."

If there are enough people using iPads to post on the forums, I'll find an alternative solution.  At the moment, there are very few doing so, so I will not be taking the time to research and implement a different solution just for the iPad.

Bara

See, I was RIGHT!!! hehe j/k...

....no I'm not, get a PC :P

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

get a PC

I'm a PC....and iCan post.:-"

Reply #9 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Wizard1956, reply 8

get a PC


I'm a PC....and iCan post.

HahahaHAHahhaha...nice :)

Reply #10 from Sins Forums Top

yes get a PC windows computer no apple or macintosh. "lets pay 1000 dollars for a "high quality" second rate computer from a company that overcopywrights everything they make

(just look at itunes it takes over your computers multimedia if you install it)


I am a great hater of apple and macintosh.  if i had a trillion dollars id buy apple and shut it down!!!

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

:rolleyes:

Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top

The iPad is just another one of those expensive gadgets which some people think makes them look cool.

Of course, as soon as you realize it's no use for anything, instead of looking cool you look like a prat.

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Ironic when people get upset about not being able to use a feature of WINcustomize on a NON-WINdows system.

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting GunslingerBara, reply 6
We use TinyMCE as our editor on the forums.  Unfortunately, it doesn't look like the iPad or any iOS device are supported by TinyMCE:

"It's currently impossible for us to add iPhone/iPad support since WebKit on these devices lacks any form of caret within contentEditable areas."

If there are enough people using iPads to post on the forums, I'll find an alternative solution.  At the moment, there are very few doing so, so I will not be taking the time to research and implement a different solution just for the iPad.

Bara

 

Ok so this is why I cannot post from my Blackberry. Oh well maybe someday.

Reply #16 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Phoon, reply 14
Ironic when people get upset about not being able to use a feature of WINcustomize on a NON-WINdows system.

Also funny when people assume everything has to do with Wincustomize.

Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Also funny when people assume everything has to do with Wincustomize.

did it originate from JU? If not, then it's a Wincustomize forum.

Reply #18 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Phoon, reply 17

Also funny when people assume everything has to do with Wincustomize.

did it originate from JU? If not, then it's a Wincustomize forum.

FYI, all Stardock sites see the Forum Issues forum, so it could have come from anywhere, including elementalgame.com, impulsedriven.com, or stardock.com.  Although Stardock IS primarily Windows-based company, so it doesn't really make sense to spend too much time supporting non-Windows OS'.

Bara

Reply #19 from Elemental Forums Top

Bara makes a good point.

 

Can play Elemental => Have a PC => Can view the forum. Maybe not as conveniently as with an IPad but oh well.

Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting elvee, reply 15



Quoting GunslingerBara,
reply 6
We use TinyMCE as our editor on the forums.  Unfortunately, it doesn't look like the iPad or any iOS device are supported by TinyMCE:

"It's currently impossible for us to add iPhone/iPad support since WebKit on these devices lacks any form of caret within contentEditable areas."

If there are enough people using iPads to post on the forums, I'll find an alternative solution.  At the moment, there are very few doing so, so I will not be taking the time to research and implement a different solution just for the iPad.

Bara


 

Ok so this is why I cannot post from my Blackberry. Oh well maybe someday.

I have the same issue from my windows mobile phone ,but I can still check the the forums and skin coments!

Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top


I am a great hater of apple and macintosh. if i had a trillion dollars id buy apple and shut it down!!!

Or you could keep it operating to pay those poor Chinese (almost slave labour) workers a decent wage...

..... and make Windows products instead. 

 

Reply #22 from Elemental Forums Top

Thanks for the replies (at least, the sensible ones). Obviously I have a PC too, else I wouldn't be making regular posts or sending in beta test reports, but I've been away and wanted to continue participating via my iPad. I guess it's early days for iPads (et al) anyway, so I wasn't hugely surprised to have a glitch. Nevertheless, figured those who run the site might want to know, 'cos eventually these evil Apple devices will probably be worth catering for.

Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting elvee, reply 15
Quoting GunslingerBara, reply 6We use TinyMCE as our editor on the forums.  Unfortunately, it doesn't look like the iPad or any iOS device are supported by TinyMCE:

"It's currently impossible for us to add iPhone/iPad support since WebKit on these devices lacks any form of caret within contentEditable areas."

If there are enough people using iPads to post on the forums, I'll find an alternative solution.  At the moment, there are very few doing so, so I will not be taking the time to research and implement a different solution just for the iPad.

Bara

 

Ok so this is why I cannot post from my Blackberry. Oh well maybe someday.

Nope... somebody terminated you. ;)

Hey, elvee!.... hope you're doin' better! And how's your new kiddie? Good to see you around!

Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Nope... somebody terminated you.

Hey, elvee!.... hope you're doin' better! And how's your new kiddie? Good to see you around!

 

I am getting back to normal soon and my little guy has my Handsome good looks and his mother's temper...oops! Hear she comess.........!!!!!! :grin:

Reply #25 from JoeUser Forums Top

This isn't a matter of fanboy/hater.

I have an iPad which travels with me for business reasons, for accessing a Windows environment.  So happens that mobile Safari displays the forums just fine but as Bara said, it is not capable of creating posts.  It would be nice if it did, as I find the virtual keyboard relatively easy to use.  I expect at some point it will.  Till then, JU is read-only on the iPad.

Not a problem.