On my computer, I am not able to access this website. I am posting this here via my phone. I have opened an issue on github documenting this phenomenon. Please read the issue: Can't Access discuss.python.org · Issue #106841 · python/cpython · GitHub
Though you should still read the github issue, here is a summary.
This summary may be incorrect, but it is what seems to be the cause based on all my research:
Summary of Issue :
On my Windows 11 device, when using Microsoft Edge, the python discussion forums website has a bug that makes the site completely impossible to interact with. This issue is not caused by any of my Microsoft Edge extensions (AKA add-ons). This issue started occurring immediately after I created an account.
Theory of what Causes the Issue :
The issue lies in the discuss.python.org > Service Workers > https://discuss.python.org/ cookie. This cookie causes the site to not load the interactive elements - the buttons are not loaded (they do not do anything when clicked or change the cursor to a pointer when hovered over) and the scroll bar (when the page requires one) is not loaded (it does not render, going to where the scroll bar should be and performing the scrolling motion does not do anything, and the arrow keys and mouse scroll wheel do not do anything). Without the interactive elements, the site is impossible to interact with, and therefore useless as an image. Removing the cookie fixes the issue, but the cookie is regenerated the next time the page is loaded, meaning that you have to remove the cookie every time you want to open and use the website.
User Information :
Windows 11 operating system
Microsoft Edge
Browser extensions do not matter as the issue occurs even when all my extensions are disabled
My python discussion forums account is connected to my Github account (I used the Log in with Github option when signing up).
Hey, sorry for the issues and thanks for reaching out.
Seems like it’s possible this issue is similar/related:
When I go directly to https://discuss.python.org , I get this error page.
[Screenshot_20230702-080416]
If I go to any other page in the python discourse, and then back to the discourse home page, I get this error.
[Screenshot_20230702-080438]
Could this be fixed, please?
Firefox mobile details
114.2.0 (Build #2015957435), f986bd245f+
GV: 114.0.2-20230619081400
AS: 114.1
The errors do not seem to happen on Chrome mobile, nor on any desktop browser. If I turn on “desktop site” in Firefox…
since the behavior was similar, the OP mentioned it only happened on certain browsers and platforms, and went away when clearing cookies.
@SamSaffron , are you or any of your fellow Discourse experts aware of this issue, or have any ideas here? Thanks!
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Thanks a lot for jumping on this, @CAM-Gerlach . If I can assist with debugging this issue in any way (since I am the one experiencing the strange behavior), I’m here.
Win 11 + edge should certainly be supported.
In any case all unsupported browsers should show an HTML view, not errors, so this Firefox related issue is also concerning.
Can both issues be reproduced on meta.discourse.org ? If so, can you open a bug report there and I will ensure it has a priority attached to it?
Hmm, I didn’t know python used a forums engine. I will test it right now.
@SamSaffron Yes, just tested and exact same behavior occurs on meta.
Do you mind opening a dedicated topic on meta, I will ensure it is followed up by the team.
Done:Can’t Access This Website - bug - Discourse Meta
Sorry I’m so late! I shouldn’t have taken a break.
No probs, will take it up there, Falco’s questions are indeed spot on, answers will help us narrow it down.