This is why Private Messaging is broken

Well done.

I have also noticed that http referenced images from an https page sometimes don't display.  May be browser dependant

 Op checks good domsetically, will send an international friend a msg to confirm.THANK YOU, AWESOME to have this option back.

And a round of applause for you CB on identifying the problem and bringing the solution forward! 

Wow, impressively fast service gentlemen! Merry Christmas!

zprisk

Hello cbaltrin,

Thank you for bringing this to our attention!

There are a couple of different things at play here:

• SSL(https)
• Legacy Code/Technology
• iFrames

When this feature initially stopped functioning it was because we upgraded/added SSL security certificates. This is obviously a necessity and important. Unfortunately legacy technology, such as iFrames, does not play nicely with today's modern technology - it is a mostly dying implementation these days. Anyways, I was able to implement a workaround to where the "Private message" button on a User's Profile page will now take you to a new page (with https) instead of attempting via iframe popup. I also did the same thing for the "Add Friend" button on that page, as it was experiencing the same issue.

This is obviously not the most ideal solution, but I hope it at least improves upon the current user experience a bit more. I know how frustrating it can be losing basic functionality that you've grown acustom to for years.

Happy Holidays,

Zakk

 

Zakk,

Thanks for helping out with this today and getting this functionality back. We all appreciate it!

Hello cbaltrin,

Thank you for bringing this to our attention!

There are a couple of different things at play here:

• SSL(https)
• Legacy Code/Technology
• iFrames

When this feature initially stopped functioning it was because we upgraded/added SSL security certificates. This is obviously a necessity and important. Unfortunately legacy technology, such as iFrames, does not play nicely with today's modern technology - it is a mostly dying implementation these days. Anyways, I was able to implement a workaround to where the "Private message" button on a User's Profile page will now take you to a new page (with https) instead of attempting via iframe popup. I also did the same thing for the "Add Friend" button on that page, as it was experiencing the same issue.

This is obviously not the most ideal solution, but I hope it at least improves upon the current user experience a bit more. I know how frustrating it can be losing basic functionality that you've grown acustom to for years.

Happy Holidays,

Zakk

Tim Kidwell

Happy holidays! (cue Andy Williams--remember those TV specials from back in the day?) Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!

Old enough to remember it was usually Andy and those insufferable 1000-watt smile Osmond Brothers (back before Donny was a thing on his own). Pass the vodka & eggnog! 

Right back atcha: Happy Christmas and Merry New Year, one and all! 

Cbaltrin, 

Thank you for this! I hadn't even considered doing this. I've forwarded your message to the team and I'm hoping (NOT PROMISING) for a Christmas miracle. Barring that, maybe we can get this running again in the New Year.

Happy holidays! (cue Andy Williams--remember those TV specials from back in the day?)

Merry Christmas!

Happy New Year!