I'm using 64-bit Firefox, but the link tells me my browser's not supported. I'm not tech wizard. What's going on? Virus program or Add-blocker interfering? Windows 7 too old?

Finally! My sister in technological obsolescence. (Or brother, not sure. "Dawn" just seems feminine to me for whatever reason)

We got two choices. Use a smartphone. (Yes, annoying, especially for older folk)

Or petition DIscourse to force them to support older browsers. Which I would assure is essentially a waste of time. See planned obsolescence.

Windows 7 too old? — Dawnstorm

If I feel that my Windows 10 is already too old, imagine how Windows 7 would be. :sweat:

I'm using 64-bit Firefox, but the link tells me my browser's not supported. I'm not tech wizard. What's going on? Virus program or Add-blocker interfering? Windows 7 too old? — Dawnstorm

Unfortunately yes, Windows 7 is too old. Firefox dropped support for Windows 7 in 2023 (I think), and Discourse droppped support for old browsers in 2025:

The minimum Firefox version with support for these features is v128 (July 2024), and the minimum Chrome(ium) version is v119 (Oct 2023). Users who are able to update to a newer version of these browsers can do so to avoid being impacted.

For users of Windows 7 and XP who are unable to update Chrome/Firefox, you may want to consider a third-party chromium fork such as Supermium or Thorium — meta.discourse.org

Other options are to use a phone, tablet, or install Linux.

You genius rapscallion, you!

You're right. You can download Supermium at: https://win32subsystem.live/supermium/

Install it. Then launch it and the new site works. Takes 2 minutes.

I offer this, as proof.

Here is the forum index:



And one of the topic view:

Great news! Thanks for trying that, that's good to know.

I can't see those images though. "Content not viewable in your region"

See Outlander's post above.

My concern is, some posters may be old, not particularly tech-savvy and on older computers. This may be a pleasant hobby but nothing defining or crucial. And if some people just see "oh it's gone I can't use it" that may simply be the end of their participation forevermore. Basically, I strongly suggest you continue to help "hold people's hands" per se, especially if they ask for it. It's easy for me, since I'm fairly young and for better or worse computing and technology has become my bread and butter. But for those who do not well... it goes without saying!

Basically, I strongly suggest you continue to help "hold people's hands" per se, especially if they ask for it. — Outlander

I'm here to help :halo:

The question is, once this domain is pointing at the new forum, where can I leave the information they need, since they won't be able to get in? On an old browser, is it possible to browse the new site and find the contact details?

I can't see those images though. "Content not viewable in your region" — Jamal

That is so weird; yet not the first time I've heard that. It's a "UK" thing, or so I'm told. I swear it's a conspiracy, everything I use and love must be destroyed for no other reason that because I love and use it. Ah well. Here are the same images on the more generic "postimages.org":

Forum index:


Thread view:

Looks good.

On an old browser, is it possible to browse the new site and find the contact details? — Jamal

This is what I see on my current (default) browser:



So... yes, no, maybe so? :lol:

Once again, that's a very good (if not frustratingly valid) concern you have.

Edit: Yes, you can view the threads relatively normally, just devoid of all image and color. But the text is perfectly legible.

So... yes, no, maybe so? Once again, that's a very good (if not frustratingly valid) concern you have. — Outlander

If the Lost (as we can call them for convenience) can find the about page or one of the policy pages then they'd be able to find the email address and contact me.

EDIT: Because the point is, I think, that you can't log in.

If the Lost (as we can call them for convenience) can find the about page or one of the policy pages then they'd be able to find the email address and contact me. — Jamal

The only link that has the information you're referencing is the "Guidelines" at the VERY bottom of the page. And even that isn't something I'd be prone to click even if I was feverish to participate.



(and the only contact information is on the very bottom of THAT page as well!)


Without taking much time, that's the only place any contact information available can be found.

So, I mean. Surely you can view site statistics from your hosting provider or even the software itself? As long as you don't see too many Windows 7, etc... maybe it's not the end of the world. Though it may very well be for someone. :gasp:

Surely you can view site statistics from your hosting provider or even the software itself? — Outlander

Can't you view that now from your top level domain website "manager software" or whatever you have? You should be able to.

A nice albeit annoying pinned topic for a fair period of time that beckons those "having problems viewing or using the site" would probably solve 9 out of 10 relevant grievances imo. :chin:

EDIT: Because the point is, I think, that you can't log in. — Jamal

Let alone even sign up, yes, that is correct.

But you can read things, like a disturbed and unwanted peeping tom, at least. That much is to be grateful for.

I can get browser and OS stats from my google analytics, yes, but I haven't looked. It doesn't matter if it's only a handful, I'm just trying to get some minimal thing in place son they could get in touch.

Those supermiun screenshots are showing the light colour scheme, but I thought I set the default to dark. :chin:

Let alone even sign up, yes, that is correct. — Outlander

What is wrong with you? You register the same way you register in any website.

What is wrong with you? You register the same way you register in any website. — frank

Some people have out-of-date software that is missing modern features required for an optimal experience. Kind of like your brain. :snicker:

Oh I kid, I kid. It's all in good fun.

You can get a palm sized computer with windows on it for like $150. Just sell your butt on the street until you make enough. Should take you a few months.

Those supermiun screenshots are showing the light colour scheme, but I thought I set the default to dark. — Jamal

That's what I see a minute after installing. Perhaps because it's a "fork" (which means a hackish workaround, I believe) a few more modern subtle features (perhaps cookies) are less than perfect.

I'll let you know when I sign up and login. But, that's how it is from the last version of Supermium. Perhaps in all other and otherwise up-to-date browsers your preference is respected and visible. I wouldn't know.

Anyway.

On mobile, not logged in, default theme is Light as well. Perhaps it's only for those who are logged in? But wouldn't that be odd? Perhaps it's only set that way for you or your specific account type? :chin:

Well, I guess it doesn't matter. It's easily customizable by the user.

You can get a palm sized computer with windows on it for like $150. Just sell your butt on the street until you make enough. Should take you a few months. — frank

I really enjoyed this entirely unmotivated insult. :clap:

I can't see those images though. "Content not viewable in your region" — Jamal

Yeah, Imgur decided to block the UK rather than comply with the Online Safety Act.

Oh yeah, I forgot about that.

Oh yeah, I forgot about that. — Jamal

Again, every time I take a liking to something, it's as if the forces of this world have nothing better to do but to destroy or corrupt it in front of me.

First it was Four Loko, a popular American malt "liquor." (Sold at any gas station)

It was great. My staple in 2018. Then I couldn't drink it without vomiting.

Then it was Fireball whiskey. Great stuff. Then eventually it also made me vomit.

Then they came after KFC. When I was a boy my father would bring me home the "KFC kid's laptop meal". Shown below.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lzLkq-Eya0

I don't know why but everything that I cherish gets destroyed. They're trying to destroy me. But I'll destroy them first. Bet. :wink:

Perhaps I should hesitate from joining the new forum. :yikes:

I'll be there in spirit. :sparkle:

I don't know why but everything that I cherish gets destroyed. — Outlander

So you have the reverse Midas touch?

As in, everything that turns to gold touches you.

Wait :chin: