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Question about Facebook

Witchy Woman — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:09:39 GMT

I am not on Facebook, but view a page there that is associated with a kitten cam.

Previously, it was fine. I could easily view the content and pictures without logging in to anything.

Now, the Facebook login section scrolls up the entire page and eventually, blocks out all the other content. There appears no way to stop it or close it out.

Is there any way to prevent this?

Re: Question about Facebook

dooBdoo — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:17:23 GMT

@Witchy Woman,

This problem has been around for years, and it shows no sign of going away. A couple of things cause this problem, as far as I've been able to tell over time.

1. For the most part, it's a sign that Facebook has (yet again) "updated" their software. As a result, until they work out the glitches, the cookies and website data on your device can cause this login popup to appear.

2. Occasionally, the cause is that certain public pages have added an age or country restriction (or both) in their settings.

If you're using a computer, the "ESCAPE" (ESC) key usually does the trick.

On an iPad, or other mobile device, try deleting cookies and website data. This also works for computers, in some cases.

(So far I can't find a way to effect the same results as an "escape" key on my iPad, but perhaps someone else has found that trick?)

hth!

Re: Question about Facebook

MyShadowLove — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:45:59 GMT

Yes, @Witchy Woman...I have been getting the same black box that you are referring to...Just let it scroll up and then you will see a "white x" in the upper right-hand corner...Click on that and you will be able to view again....This never happened before, so it looks like they are just trying to get people to sign up and being dramatic about it!...LOL

eta:...correction...It's a "white x", not red.

Re: Question about Facebook

dooBdoo — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:28:24 GMT

@MyShadowLove wrote:
Yes, @Witchy Woman...I have been getting the same black box that you are referring to...Just let it scroll up and then you will see a "red x" box in the upper right-hand corner...Click on that and you will be able to view again....This never happened before, so it looks like they are just trying to get people to sign up and being dramatic about it!...LOL

@MyShadowLove, If we're talking about the "please login to continue" popup, there's no way to "X" out of it. Perhaps you're seeing something else popping up?

It's not a ploy to generate more registrations, it's just an occasional bug that's been showing up for years.

Re: Question about Facebook

MyShadowLove — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:46:50 GMT

Good Mornining @dooBdoo...Yes, it's the "please log in popup"...a dark shaded area that keeps moving up when scrolling down the page...If I keep scrolling, the "white x" shows up in the upper right-hand corner and I am able to delete the dark shaded area and the page becomes clear again for viewing.

Poof goes the "bug"!...LOL

eta: correction...It's a "white x" that will appear in the upper right hand corner.

Re: Question about Facebook

dooBdoo — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:48:36 GMT

@MyShadowLove wrote:
Good Mornining @dooBdoo...Yes, it's the "please log in popup"...a dark shaded area that keeps moving up when scrolling down the page...If I keep scrolling, the "red x" shows up in the upper right-hand corner and I am able to delete the dark shaded area and the page becomes clear again for viewing.

Poof goes the "bug"!...LOL

Good morning! Very interesting development, @MyShadowLove! What kind of device are you using?

Re: Question about Facebook

MyShadowLove — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:50:16 GMT

@dooBdoo wrote:
@MyShadowLove wrote:
Good Mornining @dooBdoo...Yes, it's the "please log in popup"...a dark shaded area that keeps moving up when scrolling down the page...If I keep scrolling, the "white x" shows up in the upper right-hand corner and I am able to delete the dark shaded area and the page becomes clear again for viewing.

Poof goes the "bug"!...LOL

Very interesting development, @MyShadowLove! What kind of device are you using?

@dooBdoo...LOL..It's actually a "white x"...I just corrected my posts...I'm using my PC...Shhhh, don't let Facebook know that I'm able to "de-bug" their "bug"!...LOL

Re: Question about Facebook

dooBdoo — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:59:28 GMT

@MyShadowLove wrote:
@dooBdoo wrote:
@MyShadowLove wrote:
Good Mornining @dooBdoo...Yes, it's the "please log in popup"...a dark shaded area that keeps moving up when scrolling down the page...If I keep scrolling, the "white x" shows up in the upper right-hand corner and I am able to delete the dark shaded area and the page becomes clear again for viewing.

Poof goes the "bug"!...LOL

Very interesting development, @MyShadowLove! What kind of device are you using?

@dooBdoo...LOL..It's actually a "white x"...I just corrected my posts...I'm using my PC...Shhhh, don't let Facebook know that I'm able to "de-bug" their "bug"!...LOL

That's really interesting, @MyShadowLove. If you see it again, I'd love to see a screen shot. In all the years this problem has arisen, I've never seen anyone mention the white "X" in the corner. That's normally not an option when an official popup requires a login. I'm wondering if you're seeing something not actually generated by Facebook.

Re: Question about Facebook

Marp — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 14:04:44 GMT

@dooBdoo,

The pop up Facebook is using now is different from the old login popup. This is a black box that appears at the bottom of the screen as as one scrolls the box enlarges until it cover the entire screen. It is similar to what Pinterest and a few other sites do to force people to sign in. The ESC key does not work to close it.

Re: Question about Facebook

dooBdoo — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 14:10:00 GMT

@Marp wrote:
@dooBdoo,

The pop up Facebook is using now is different from the old login popup. This is a black box that appears at the bottom of the screen as as one scrolls the box enlarges until it cover the entire screen. It is similar to what Pinterest and a few other sites do to force people to sign in. The ESC key does not work to close it.

Thanks, @Marp! I'd love to see it. Since this problem popped up again in the past few weeks, I've done everything I can to sort of "force" it to happen but so far I haven't been successful. Never can get bugs to show up when we want them to!

Re: Question about Facebook

dooBdoo — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 14:43:31 GMT

I don't know if this helps, but even though this is for access to an app it's a pretty good example of what I've seen in the past for public pages:

Re: Question about Facebook

Witchy Woman — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 20:46:10 GMT

Well, at least I'm not alone!

I swear, it just drives me mad. This is the Facebook page of Tinykittens.com.

There is a long thread here regarding the kitties there (It's the thread about Sloaney, etct). I've been following them for a couple of years now, and that Facebook scrolling is just infuriating! Thankfully, the Livestream page for Tinykittens does fine, but if you try to view her Facebook page, BOOM, the whole screen gets blocked out. Someone said it is similar to the scrolling page at Pinterest and that's right, it is.

Well, guess I'll just have to learn to live with it for now.

What a pain!

Re: Question about Facebook

dooBdoo — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 20:58:10 GMT

Did you try all our suggestions, @Witchy Woman? I look at the Tiny Kittens page often without being logged in.

Re: Question about Facebook

Witchy Woman — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 21:27:14 GMT

@dooBdoo wrote:

Did you try all our suggestions, @Witchy Woman? I look at the Tiny Kittens page often without being logged in.

Yes, I did.

There is no "X" on the page that will close it out. If I scroll more than a few inches down, the white-out scrolling begins at the bottom and consumes the page.

This is the Tinykittens facebook page, not the Lifestream feed for Tinykittens. I'm on a desk top computer and none of the suggestions made worked for me.

Again, I can view the Livestream feed just fine, but when I link to her Facebook page, the login/sign up page appears.

Re: Question about Facebook

dooBdoo — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 21:37:53 GMT

@Witchy Woman wrote:
@dooBdoo wrote:

Did you try all our suggestions, @Witchy Woman? I look at the Tiny Kittens page often without being logged in.

Yes, I did.

There is no "X" on the page that will close it out. If I scroll more than a few inches down, the white-out scrolling begins at the bottom and consumes the page.

This is the Tinykittens facebook page, not the Lifestream feed for Tinykittens. I'm on a desk top computer and none of the suggestions made worked for me.

Again, I can view the Livestream feed just fine, but when I link to her Facebook page, the login/sign up page appears.

I do understand that. As I said, I look at the Facebook page frequently.

You tried the things I suggested? The escape key, or clearing cookies and website data and relaunching the browser?

Which browser are you using? There's a fix for the problem since most of us can view the page, but I know it's frustrating, @Witchy Woman.

(eta: I'm using Firefox v. 42.0 and Chrome v. 47.0.2526.80)

Re: Question about Facebook

Witchy Woman — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 21:39:30 GMT

I will go back and try the suggestions, but none worked the first time. Who knows, maybe I missed something.

I'm using Edge which came with the newest Microsoft package. I don't much like the updates, but so it goes.

I've had issues with everything else, IE, Chrome, Firefox. Who knows what the problem is? I have a virus protector, etc., but the darn thing has a mind of it's own!

The website I created for our B&B is on WIX, but they don't support Edge, so it's always something!

Re: Question about Facebook

dooBdoo — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 21:42:51 GMT

@Witchy Woman wrote:
I will go back and try the suggestions, but none worked the first time. Who knows, maybe I missed something.

I'm using Edge which came with the newest Microsoft package. I don't much like the updates, but so it goes.

I've had issues with everything else, IE, Chrome, Firefox. Who knows what the problem is? I have a virus protector, etc., but the darn thing has a mind of it's own!

The website I created for our B&B is on WIX, but they don't support Edge, so it's always something!

Believe me, I can understand the aggravation.

Edge may well be the problem. It's still a major work in progress, and for that reason I'd be sure to have at least Firefox or Chrome installed and up-to-date to use as comparison when problems arise. Sending good vibes your way, @Witchy Woman.

Re: Question about Facebook

Irshgrl31201 — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 03:54:53 GMT

You're so helpful and positive dooBdoo. I love that about you! That is all.

Re: Question about Facebook

sunshine 919 — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 05:33:23 GMT

That happened to me on Lisa's facebook. I am not registered but I have always been able to view her page.

Re: Question about Facebook

sunshine 919 — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 05:52:38 GMT

Thanks Wildflowers, I saw the X at the top and that worked. Thanks