As fond as I am of the BMW 503, I’m tired of seeing its illustrious number appear repeatedly instead of what I was intending to look at. The site has been limping minus a few cylinders for some time now, and hopefully we’ll get it running right shortly.
Our previous tech consultant has been as unresponsive as the site often is. Hopefully, I’ve found a new one, thanks to Jim Klein. There’s a lot to be done. The most immediate issue is to just get the site running properly. But beyond that, I also want to do a number of upgrades to improve functionality and enhance the user relationship, like making sure email notifications are working for everyone.
We may also have to contemplate a vary major changeover to a different Word Press theme, as ours is not being upgraded much anymore. For the long haul, a major switch is probably inevitable. But that’s a pretty big undertaking, as all kinds of issues can arise in doing so. We tried that once a few years back, and it was a disaster, and we had to switch right back to the existing theme.
In the meantime, we’ll have to be patient a bit longer. And visualize BMW 503 every time you see the prompt.
Well, I for one have had no such problems. Windows 7, Firefox.
Same here. But I get them constantly. And on my Chromebook too. Makes it hard to do work in the back end.
I’ve been getting it a lot as well. Seems worse when logged in.
I get that error every time I post. Windows 7, Firefox. Posts work, but the opportunity to delete or edit disappear.
This particular post did not encounter the error, hence the ability to add this edit. Go figure.
LOL! Me and my BIIIIIIG mouth….just got it for the first time!
That’s the trouble with a website powered by old exotic European hardware. They are pretty, but also nothing but expensive trouble as they get old. I see nothing here that a good SBC swap would not cure.
Take that back! My Austin Allegro-powered Quartic website works just fine! 😉
Any of these ought to work.
Ha!
Did we consult Lucas Electronics, as Rover did for the 800 Series? 🙂
I’d vote for the BMW 1.5 liter 3 cylinder turbo instead of the 307 Chevy V8.
It’s flashier nowadays, even though I don’t even know how to start the thing.
I’ve noticed a few speed bumps here and there but it really hasn’t bothered me. No worse here than at any other site I visit.
Ah so this problem is common I thought it was just me so I said nothing, new plugs points maybe an air filter and it should be good to go.
Maybe the A/C needs recharged. Ran when parked.
That’s one of my favorite lines in Craigslist ads. Ac just needs recharged. Ya know, cause the ac system burns the refrigerant over time and they just need to be filled back up.
Wait, so the refrigerant and the engine oil AREN’T supposed to use the same sump? Uh oh. I need to step out to the mechanic for just a second….
Run when parked over that pool of black oil.
Run when parked against the backyard tree.
Run when parked upside down by the road.
A/C needs charging is a well used phrase around the world.
“Just a few body details” meaning “headlights are there”
I can see the content, but commenting and emails is spotty. Linux with FF 58 or Qupzilla. Now lets see if I can post…
Just needs to be taken out on the road and blow the carbon out.
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LOL!!…….
No probl ms whats ever. Says a sat sfie Firefo us r.
A site last week put up a 404 hood script to explain their own internal error. Can you switch the 503 to a 404? Or would that be worse? Ain’t technology fun.
I get an error when I comment on a post about half the time. When I refresh the tab, my reply is there but I can’t edit it. I was trying to comment on the ’77 Malibu story two days ago (around 12:30 CST) when I got a message that the site was unavailable.
On the plus side it has encouraged me to proof read my comments better before posting 🙂
I’ve only had the 503 error after posting comments, just browsing the site casually hasn’t been a problem.
Ditto. Only get a 503 when posting a comment. Using Chrome FWIW.
I have been getting them too
I was getting the 503 thing so regularly 2 weeks ago around 2200 GMT when editing a post that I thought Paul had taken it offline for maintenance of some sort – which must have worked as it hasn’t reappeared!
All I get is slow loading, Chrome on Win 10
Yeah, I’ve been getting that a lot when I submit my words of wisdom, er, comments. But they go through, so I just put it down to glitches in the matrix.
Maybe if we all go to the tip jar and send Paul $5 or $10 he’ll be able to get a newer error message than that old 505!
error message than that old 505!
505?
I’ve made a couple of 504 errors myself.
Or we could visualize the Portland area. 20 years ago we could have visualized all of Oregon.
Wanna borrow my Whitworth wrenches?
i usually keep my ad blocker off here to help the site but it never fully loads that way and i can’t post. there seem to be a crazy high number of connections to various google and analytics sites. so i turn on the ad blocker when i post and it works ok.
honestly, something is seriously wrong. most other sites load instantly.
i’m on a mac running firefox 58.
I’ve had no issues with CC (Android 8.1, Chrome).
Oddly though I did get a series of 503s on a different site I visit jist last week, but it seems better now.
I’ve had issues but just figured it’s like an old vs new car.
You want the monthly payment to get fast and reliable, fine.
You want free, you have to put up with some”eccentricity”.
But I’m sure all of us would like to know Paul. As reader’s grateful for what you do, is there anything we can do to help you?
I get them 90% of the time lately, iPad with iOS Safari. But as problems go, perhaps better a 503 “coup” than a 404 “break” …
I get 503 error message half of time I posted the comments (macOS and Firefox Quantum as well as iOS and Safari). I often lose the ability to edit or cancel after I receive the error message.
You could polish and grind the HDDs occasionally.
503 issues only with comment posting with Safari. Not just a PC issue. Other than that it’s fine for the moment.
I haven’t had any real problems except for repeatedly (and I mean REPEATEDLY) getting this message in my email:
Someone has requested a password reset for the following account:
Site Name: Curbside Classic
Username: 210delray
If this was a mistake, just ignore this email and nothing will happen.
To reset your password, visit the following address:
[link to cc with my login]
No problems here (iPad os).
Usually I get “Service Unavailable” after a post – no error number
On one particular chrome install, constant “413 Request Entity Too Large” even when just viewing. And I also get the 503 Unavailable when posting, though sometimes the post is in fact there if I refresh. Email notifications haven’t worked in quite a while.
Of course, these are all minor annoyances that do not outweigh the great value and community of this site, especially considering it’s not a moneymaker!