Cannot see telephone numbers in forum posts or PM's.
FWIW, when any phone number is posted on FT in the standard format, the software just blocks it. No phone number is shown, not in posts, and not in PMs either. Maybe there's a built-in phone number mask mechanism or something. |
Originally Posted by lin821
(Post 17186746)
No number is showing, neither in the above post or post#180. I don't need that number though.
FWIW, when any phone number is posted on FT in the standard format, the software just blocks it. No phone number is shown, not in posts, and not in PMs either. Maybe there's a built-in phone number mask mechanism or something. |
Originally Posted by lin821
(Post 17186746)
... No phone number is shown, not in posts, and not in PMs either.
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OT, but...
Originally Posted by mooper
(Post 17186785)
What software are you using?
Not malware, spyware nor virus on my computer, last time (i.e this morning) I check. ;)
Originally Posted by mia
(Post 17186807)
If the phone number were not visible I would not have provided the link. The phone number is visible to me using both Chrome and IE8. The problem is specific to your configuration.
Thank you both for pointing it out and confirming the numbers are there. I see it's premature for me to assume it's a board software blocking from these two incidents. Since I hardly have to deal with phone numbers on FT, I didn't consider a discussion thread over Technical Issues Forum. I'll sleep on it and see if I will dig into this "non-issue" on FT. Sorry to derail the discussion. Let me try to bring it back on the right track. :) Yes, a lot of info is provided in thread already, such as executive office phone number. If one would just read a couple of pages or perform key word searches before asking a question, your fellow FTers can be graciously spared with repetitive enquiries. |
Originally Posted by lin821
(Post 17187694)
I was referring to the Internet Bulletin Board FT is using.
Not malware, spyware nor virus on my computer, last time (i.e this morning) I check. ;) ... I am on FF with ....... Plus. And I never thought it has anything to do with my configuration not seeing phone numbers on FT. |
I suspect the problem is due to installed software / broswser add on like skype, which tries to turn every phone number into a link to allow the user to make a call. If so, changing browsers may not help depending on what browsers that software is activated for.
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Posts discussing a report that numerals formatted as telephone numbers are not displayed have been moved to the Technical Issues forum.
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Originally Posted by mia
(Post 17188278)
Posts discussing a report that numerals formatted as telephone numbers are not displayed have been moved to the Technical Issues forum.
I now understand this is not a board software issue and probably wouldn't choose to burden IB staff. I usually go to our Travel Technology Forum for my silly computer questions and/or problems. :D:p
Originally Posted by mooper
(Post 17188150)
Your problem has *nothing* to do with FT software. FT serves the numbers fine to all browsers. It is something with your configuration, on your end. I suggest trying Chrome... would likely solve your issue instantly, and maybe others.
Originally Posted by HikerT
(Post 17188221)
I suspect the problem is due to installed software / broswser add on like skype, which tries to turn every phone number into a link to allow the user to make a call. If so, changing browsers may not help depending on what browsers that software is activated for.
I do have Skype with my FF though. Could Skype be the culprit? |
Yes, likely due to skype (or other software conflicting with skype). Disable the skype plugin in FF and see if that fixes it.
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