exoticblanks?

[blade.white]

Anyone else having problems with exoticblanks.com website? Everytime I click on the link I get an "Error Code 405" message.

 

[qballizhere]

I just tried it and it worked fine http://www.exoticblanks.com/index.p...ategory_id=32&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=60

 

[workinforwood]

Still working for me. I see Dawn has done some updates and I now have 101 offerings.

 

[alphageek]

Anyone else having problems with exoticblanks.com website? Everytime I click on the link I get an "Error Code 405" message.

?? You say "everytime i click on the link" - what link are you clicking on? The link in vendors, a link in an ad, someones sig??

Have you tried putting www.exoticblanks.com right into your browser by typing it?

Its entirely possible that there is a bad link that you are clicking on even if the site is ok.

 

[Atherton Pens]

Try clicking this link:

http://www.exoticblanks.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=53

Or like alphageek said just type exoticblanks.com and hit go.

The site appears to be up and running just fine.

 

[azamiryou]

Here's a useful web site: http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/

You put in a URL that's not working for you, and it tells you whether it's down for everyone or just you.

 

[blade.white]

I guess it is just me. May have some issues with the Korean server. I will have someone look at it tomorrow. I am not the smartest when it comes to computers.:biggrin:

 

[ssajn]

I just placed an order with them and the only problem I had is it took over an hour to get notified my order was shipped. What with that? :biggrin:

 

[IPD_Mr]

Error Code 405 means the IP is banned from connecting to the website.

 

[alphageek]

Error Code 405 means the IP is banned from connecting to the website.

Do you have a source for that? I don't believe thats a true statement. Http 405 is a "method error". Ususally it means that something is being done that the web server doesn't like (like using a post method where its not allowed).

In this case, he is in Korea and may have a proxy server in between that isn't translating something correctly, but I don't believe it signifies banning.

 

[GoodTurns]

Error Code 405 means the IP is banned from connecting to the website.

someone's spouse found out how much they had been spending at exotics and got 'em blacklisted!

 

[IPD_Mr]

Error Code 405 means the IP is banned from connecting to the website.

Do you have a source for that? I don't believe thats a true statement. Http 405 is a "method error". Ususally it means that something is being done that the web server doesn't like (like using a post method where its not allowed).

In this case, he is in Korea and may have a proxy server in between that isn't translating something correctly, but I don't believe it signifies banning.

Really??? Then explain why all of Linda's, my father-in-law and my, work, home and cellphones get the exact same error? Not to mention a couple of friends. They work once or twice then poof error 405.

 

[marter1229]

"exotic" is probably blocked.

 

[tjseagrove]

"exotic" is probably blocked.

That would produce a 404 error as the server would not be found.

Tom

 

[alphageek]

Interesting as a blocked site will typically be a http 403 forbidden.

from w3c:
10.4.4 403 Forbidden

The server understood the request, but is refusing to fulfill it. Authorization will not help and the request SHOULD NOT be repeated. If the request method was not HEAD and the server wishes to make public why the request has not been fulfilled, it SHOULD describe the reason for the refusal in the entity. If the server does not wish to make this information available to the client, the status code 404 (Not Found) can be used instead.

10.4.5 404 Not Found

The server has not found anything matching the Request-URI. No indication is given of whether the condition is temporary or permanent. The 410 (Gone) status code SHOULD be used if the server knows, through some internally configurable mechanism, that an old resource is permanently unavailable and has no forwarding address. This status code is commonly used when the server does not wish to reveal exactly why the request has been refused, or when no other response is applicable.

10.4.6 405 Method Not Allowed

The method specified in the Request-Line is not allowed for the resource identified by the Request-URI. The response MUST include an Allow header containing a list of valid methods for the requested resource.

 

[alphageek]

Here's a useful web site: http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/

You put in a URL that's not working for you, and it tells you whether it's down for everyone or just you.

That is a great URL.

The next one that I would recommend is http://www.whatsmyip.org/

If you are having a problem getting to any site and are going to contact the owner of the site, they will need your IP to find out what the issue is.

 

[IPD_Mr]

Dean you know as well as I do that you can create a static embedded page and use that for the error page. Especially right before the 405's started we were getting the you have been banned message.

 

[alphageek]

Mike, custom error pages makes sense - a 405 error still baffles me.. I've never seen a 405 myself on any site.

I guess all I can say is that if you get a 405 to exotics, PM your IP address to ed or dawn - they'll have to debug with their host.

 

[mtcsss]

How long has it been since you updated your browser? Sounds like an old worn out version of IE.

 

[Smitty37]

Hmmmm

I normally only see 404 - not found. Many times if I try again it goes I usually figure it just the other server isn't responding fast enough to suit my IP.

 

[blade.white]

Thanks to all. I can finally get back to the exoticblanks website

 

[ed4copies]

As we grow, we have had attempts to "break into" the backside of Exotics. So, we have increased our security.

PM Dawn with your IP address if you have difficulties.

 

[Reece]

I was having the same issue at work, but I just tried again and I'm on there with no issues.