Can't connect to GardenWeb using Safari?!

14 years ago

Okay, this is making me totally nuts!! I have a new iMAC and I've been browsing the Garden Web forums with no problems using the Safari browser. Then about a week or so ago I would be able to go in ONCE and then I will continually get an "error" message saying that the "string" was too long (or something like that) and then I am unable to enter any and ALL GardenWeb pages!!

I went back into the postings and found where someone had the very same problem and he said he would have to go in and manually remove a cookie (shown in the error message). I tried that and I was able to gain access, but then again it would do the same thing with another error message!! I have NO trouble using my Firefox browser on my iMAC...but I really like Safari and the way it's laid out etc. Plus the problem should be able to be fixed - dang-it!!

Question: Does anyone else have the same problem using a MAC with Safari? And whose fault is this? Safari or the GardenWeb? I email GardenWeb but no answer so far.

I'm hoping someone can help me. I'm not a computer wizard and I just bought the iMAC and love it! Please help...

Thanks for any help or advice,

Susan

Comments (8)

zep516
14 years ago
I'm sure the problem is Safari, best bet install another browser see link. See if the new browser connects to Garden Web. If so then you could consider uninstalling & Reinstalling Safari.

Problems persist head to a MAC forum for other ideas..

Here is a link that might be useful: mozillafirefox
asolo
14 years ago
FWIW...I have iMac with Safari version 4 (beta) running under Leopard. No issues. Also no issues under previous Safari version and Tiger OS. Three years total. These systems work fine.

I, too, am suspecting compromised install or something else small or overlooked. If your iMac is new, I suspect you have free phone help available. In my experience, the Apple folks have always been terrific. I would start there. Suspect they'll have you out of trouble quickly.

C'mon back and tell us what you find.
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homertherat
14 years ago
I have the same problem, but I'm on windows. It worked fine until about a week ago. Both IE and Firefox work, but I hate both of them (except the ad block on firefox) and want safari back.
grandms
14 years ago
Have either of you tried Google Chrome? Garden Web works just fine with that browser.
zep516
14 years ago
homertherat

You haven't told us anything that you tried to resolve the problem, like reinstalling Safari, rebotting, disable firewall briefly ect...

I have Safari on Vista and connect ok here.
offplumb
14 years ago
fwiw - I am having same problems for over a month.
I posted on the "suggestions forum":

safari problems/suggestions forum

my last post there:

UPDATE:
I was okay for a day or two - but it's back to "400 Bad Request".
mary4b's message prompted me to contact them again.

I was willing to change browsers in order to access the site - not ideal, tho. It's a pain to claer cache (w safari) everytime I want access.
What's most frustrating is when I follow a link from google and can't get in.

if anyone else is having this issue, here's the email I received
you can send the requested info to:
Tamara.Amey@nbcuni.com

"Hi there,

You are receiving this email because you have reported problems accessing GardenWeb. We are still trying to isolate and solve this issue, but need more information from you. Please provide the following:

1. A screenshot of the page you receive when accessing the site.
2. The type of computer you are using.
3. The type and version of the browser you are using.
4. Anything else you feel might be helpful.

If you wrote in to report this for a friend, please forward this email to them.

Any questions, please feel free to contact me!

Best wishes,

Tamara Amey
GardenWeb Community Manager"

hopefully this will be rectified.
Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana
14 years ago
For those who are having problems with Safari and GW, do you know what version you are running?

Asolo, who has an iMac and Safari version 4 (beta) is having no problems.

Sue

Here is a link that might be useful: Safari 4 Beta
natal
14 years ago
Same problem here. Bought my first MacBook Pro a couple weeks ago. At first it was smooth sailing on Safari (for Leopard), now I get the same "Bad Request" as mentioned above. I've switched to Firefox for GW visits. I'm taking the "one to one" classes at the local Apple store, so I'll mention it next visit.

Can't connect to GardenWeb using Safari?!

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