Signature Applets Slowing or Crashing Your Broswer? - Honda Pilot

jay · 07-19-2004, 07:34 PM

Has anyone else experienced what appears to be an applet in someone's signature bringing your system to its knees.

Not to be pointing a finger at anyone, but more trying to figure out if it's a problem on my end or the other, any thread that FLPilot responds in or creates that I read usually causes my system response to dramatically slow, regardless of the system, O/S, or browser. I'm thinking it's the "missing children" banner in the signature.

FLPilot, I think your banner is admirable, and please don't take this as a negative. I'm just soliciting information, and in particular would like to know, other than turning off seeing sig files, if anyone else has experienced something similar, and what I can do at my end to remedy the situation.

TheWorm · 07-19-2004, 07:53 PM

On rare occassions, FLPilot's java applet will hang my 'puter. Maybe once every couple of weeks.

That's the trigger that crashes the browser, but I don't know why it happens so randomly, esp since I'm always running the same background apps, etc.

robottik · 07-19-2004, 08:03 PM

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Originally posted by jay
Has anyone else experienced what appears to be an applet in someone's signature bringing your system to its knees.

Yep my IE hangs every now and then when a java applet loads on this site. I usually have to close the browser down and start over.

desertpilot · 07-19-2004, 08:08 PM

Sometimes my IE 6 crashes every week or two encountering applets on different boards, not only here. When I open a page with those kind of applets, loading Java app. slows down my computer up to about a minute or so. I'm running on Windows XP Pro with ADSL connection.

kemosabe · 07-19-2004, 10:16 PM

I used to get the occasional browser lockup on Mozilla 1.6 so I turned off the Java capability and it's been running fine ever since -- not sure why the Applets would cause the browser to freeze, but it got old after a while so I just disabled that feature...

RipRocK · 07-20-2004, 12:26 AM

I used to experience a slight pause whenever a page with FLPilot's sig was viewed, but that was only when he had the missing children banner. One day, the familiar pauses stopped and right away I noticed FLPilot didn't display any of those java applet banners anymore.

Is he still using those banners?

jay · 07-20-2004, 01:40 AM

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Originally posted by RipRocK
I used to experience a slight pause whenever a page with FLPilot's sig was viewed, but that was only when he had the missing children banner. One day, the familiar pauses stopped and right away I noticed FLPilot didn't display any of those java applet banners anymore.

Is he still using those banners?

Yes, the banners are still there.

RipRocK · 07-20-2004, 02:22 AM

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Originally posted by jay
Yes, the banners are still there.

DOH!!! Sorry jay!!!, looks as though somehow my sig view setting was changed and it was set to "No" for the "Show user's signatures in their posts" option for quite sometime now. No wonder the pages loaded so quickly

Having had to write a few quick and dirty java applets/scripts every now and then at work, I found that this is the shortcoming of interpreted languages, even if they're in byte code. Although, Python never displays such symptoms...but that's another story.

Even the latest and quickest computers will experience some kind of pause or freeze while the JVM/java virtual machine takes in the script and spits out the intended result.

Poorly written ones will actually crash the browser, if not the OS itself (never Linux though!!). IE, despite MS' claims that their own JVM being more efficient and advanced than SUN's own, will experience more of the pauses and the freezes than with other browsers, such as Mozilla/Firefox or Opera.

Just in case you're using IE, got to www.mozilla.org and check out what they have to offer.

jay · 07-20-2004, 02:25 AM

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Originally posted by RipRocK

DOH!!! Sorry jay!!!, looks as though somehow my sig view setting was changed and it was set to "No" for the "Show user's signatures in their posts" option for quite sometime now. No wonder the pages loaded so quickly

Having had to write a few quick and dirty java applets/scripts every now and then at work, I found that this is the shortcoming of interpreted languages, even if they're in byte code. Although, Python never displays such symptoms...but that's another story.

Even the latest and quickest computers will experience some kind of pause or freeze while the JVM/java virtual machine takes in the script and spits out the intended result.

Poorly written ones will actually crash the browser, if not the OS (never Linux though!!) itself. IE, despite MS' claims that their own JVM being more efficient and advanced than SUN's own, will experience more of the pauses and the freezes than with other browsers, such as Mozilla/Firefox or Opera.

Just in case you're using IE, got to www.mozilla.org and check out what they have to offer.

No IE here. It's Safari, Mozilla or Netscape for me.

RipRocK · 07-20-2004, 02:30 AM

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Originally posted by jay
No IE here. It's Safari, Mozilla or Netscape for me.

Awesome, awesome, jay!!! that's good to hear. But, even my Mozilla Firefox gets bogged down every time I view a thread with a java applet in it, so it's not unique to you.

FLPilot · 07-20-2004, 07:36 AM

Sorry for the problems guys and sorry I didn't see your post earlier Jay. I work a lot with children and protecting children online so I take a special interest in kids. Whether it be trying to keep them out of danger or trying to find them, I am always there, but I also don't want to crash a site or peoples computers for it. Thanks for your honesty.

As of a few minutes ago the banner should be gone.

rtresco · 07-20-2004, 11:21 AM

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Originally posted by FLPilot
Sorry for the problems guys and sorry I didn't see your post earlier Jay. I work a lot with children and protecting children online so I take a special interest in kids. Whether it be trying to keep them out of danger or trying to find them, I am always there, but I also don't want to crash a site or peoples computers for it. Thanks for your honesty.

As of a few minutes ago the banner should be gone.

Hey FLPilot , why don't you just add a link in your sig to the missing children's website?

jay · 07-20-2004, 11:21 AM

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Originally posted by FLPilot
Sorry for the problems guys and sorry I didn't see your post earlier Jay. I work a lot with children and protecting children online so I take a special interest in kids. Whether it be trying to keep them out of danger or trying to find them, I am always there, but I also don't want to crash a site or peoples computers for it. Thanks for your honesty.

As of a few minutes ago the banner should be gone.

I'd like to think that there's some other way to resolve this, but really appreciate your understanding, FLPilot.

jay · 07-20-2004, 11:23 AM

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Originally posted by rtresco

Hey FLPilot , why don't you just add a link in your sig to the missing children's website?

I musta been getting brain waves from Houston, as I was debating putting that in my post above.

The company I work has done a lot to support the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

john802 · 07-20-2004, 11:40 AM

I think the suggestion of rtresco is a good compromise for both sides. I myself is very interested and support any agency that takes care of the flight of the missing children.

-john

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jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Signature Applets Slowing or Crashing Your Broswer? Has anyone else experienced what appears to be an applet in someone's signature bringing your system to its knees. Not to be pointing a finger at anyone, but more trying to figure out if it's a problem on my end or the other, any thread that FLPilot responds in or creates that I read usually causes my system response to dramatically slow, regardless of the system, O/S, or browser. I'm thinking it's the "missing children" banner in the signature. FLPilot, I think your banner is admirable, and please don't take this as a negative. I'm just soliciting information, and in particular would like to know, other than turning off seeing sig files, if anyone else has experienced something similar, and what I can do at my end to remedy the situation. __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

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desertpilot Super Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nevada Posts: 898 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sometimes my IE 6 crashes every week or two encountering applets on different boards, not only here. When I open a page with those kind of applets, loading Java app. slows down my computer up to about a minute or so. I'm running on Windows XP Pro with ADSL connection. __________________ '04 Pilot EX Taffeta White, fog lights, HD towing package with trans and HD PS coolers, backup sensors, rear splash guards, auto dimming/ compass mirror and cargo cover Delivery date: 10/28/03 VIN: 518225 Transmission recall completed 7/5/04 DIY: Cloud-Rider bright mirror finish stainless Spectare TM mesh & large holes grilles, Honda half nose mask, large cargo net, wwong's center console pads set, fog covers, door reflectors, dead pedal cover, Dash-Topper dash cover, Covercraft UVS100 Heat Shield windshield cover, Honda 6 spokes alloy wheels X 5 plus wheel locks with Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo tires X 5 and SmarTire tire pressure/ temperature monitoring system, full size spare, Blitzsafe aux input converter, Alpine IVA-D900 with 7 inch monitor DVD head unit, Alpine NVE-N852A NAV Ver 2.0, Alpine TME-M580 monitor and honda-pilot.org stickers See my pics at the gallery

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FLPilot Ex-Pilot Owner Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: FT. LAUDERDALE, FL Posts: 2,101 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry for the problems guys and sorry I didn't see your post earlier Jay. I work a lot with children and protecting children online so I take a special interest in kids. Whether it be trying to keep them out of danger or trying to find them, I am always there, but I also don't want to crash a site or peoples computers for it. Thanks for your honesty. As of a few minutes ago the banner should be gone. __________________ Learn how the acai berry and 18 other fruits has helped others with high blood pressure, cholesterol, back pains, arthritis and many other ailments. www.thegreatproduct.com/acai_juice

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john802 Rip Tide Dude! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 3,054 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think the suggestion of rtresco is a good compromise for both sides. I myself is very interested and support any agency that takes care of the flight of the missing children. -john __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX Starlight Silver* OEM Full Nose Mask \| Wheel Locks \| Cross Bars \| OEM Running Boards \| Chrome Accent - OEM Running Board \| Rear Splash Guard \| OEM '04 Horn \| Cloud-Rider Spectare Black Stainless Steel Grille Screen & Bumper Combo \| Thule Ski Rack #725 \| Thule Snowboard Carrier #575 \|OEM All Season Floor Mats \|OEM Cargo Tray \| Pilot Motorsports #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips \| PowerStation Pro Portable Charger/Compressor/Emergency Light \| Tire Step Ladder \| Eurodezigns Blue Xenon H4 Bulbs & H3 Fog Light Bulbs \| Infinity Kappa Speakers \| Dynamat Original/Extreme \| Complete Set of 3M Protector \| 3M Metallic Tint \| Covercraft Noah Custom Cover \| Microtune #141X Antenna Amplifier \| Dashmat Dash Cover \| Full Size Spare Tire \| Broadway Napolex BW-86 Wide Inside Rear View Mirror \| Complete Sets of Dark Smoke WeatherTech WeatherFlectors \| Westin Black Rear Bumper Guard \| 3rd Brake Light Mod \| 6 Disc CD Changer \| ______________________________ The dawn of love would be the end of pleasure!

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TheWorm Admin Du Jour ® Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,018 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	On rare occassions, FLPilot's java applet will hang my 'puter. Maybe once every couple of weeks. That's the trigger that crashes the browser, but I don't know why it happens so randomly, esp since I'm always running the same background apps, etc.

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RipRocK Super Duper Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB., Canada, eh!! Posts: 2,388 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I used to experience a slight pause whenever a page with FLPilot's sig was viewed, but that was only when he had the missing children banner. One day, the familiar pauses stopped and right away I noticed FLPilot didn't display any of those java applet banners anymore. Is he still using those banners?

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