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bankyfan:
I tried to log on to the site today and was blatantly refused.  It seems that somewhere in the page script is code preventing IE uses from logging onto the site on fridays.  Well now I have no problem with that considering on my iBook I use Netscape and Omni Web, and on my PC(currently on) I use Opera.  This is why I am now quite puzzled.  Why would I recieve a message saying that I am using IE when I am clearly using Opera 6.0 Beta?  I think the idea to block Microsoft users is sound, but has not been put into place properly.  I think measures should be taken that ensure all browsers, except for IE can log on during these random Microsoft boycotts.  I think amny others will agree, for I doubt I am not the only Opera user.  Now I better go get my iBook or I'll never get on!

Centurian:
Hey bankyfan,

I'm not the webmaster but sounds to me like you have Opera set to identify itself as IE. Change the setting and that should fix the problem.  

Later
Centurian

bankyfan:
Thanks, didn't even know that that option existed!

[ December 14, 2001: Message edited by: bankyfan ]

bankyfan:
Ok, tried that, and am still getting banned.  The problem must lie elsewhere.  Thanks for trying though, appretiated!

CommonSense:
We're having problems with Opera users on Fridays, too.  I haven't checked myself yet, but apparently, Opera defaults to identifying itself as IE (why on earth they do this, I don't know).  And some people have reported that changing this still doesn't solve the problem.

Not sure why, but . . . as I said, I'll get off my ass at some point and check it out myself.

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