So I don't know if you're going to stop following my blog after reading this but I'll understand if crickets start chirping, off you go...
Sorry, I gotta vent here. (and Blogger / FireFox if you're paying attention I hope you see the damage you've done)
I just spent the past 3 hours trying to figure out what's NOT been working with my blogger account. Logging in, oh, countless times being greeted by Blogger's main Error page. I've grown tired of seeing it's notice flashing in my face. I tried countless help strategies.... Everything from deleting cookies, signing in, shutting down computer, updating computer, reading blogger help forums, etc. etc. Than I ventured to do a little internet search to see if others are having problems similar to mine. Finding the common underlying problems I've been having. On my end my computer including FireFox update said there were no new updates but alas I was able to dig up some dirt...
My facebook posting as of 2:29 am:
news.softpedia.com
Blogger Will Drop Support for Firefox 3.5, IE7 and Safari 3
- To sum this up, my computer is apparently to old for the latest update to my selected operating system. Which leads to my inability to keep using Blogger. What a bunch of turds!
- Sooo when I try to give feedback to FireFox I get this message: "Oh! So, you want to offer us feedback on Firefox. Thank you, but you'll need to be on the latest version." ERRR! Grumble, grumble. Hey firefox I'll gladly do so if you are willing to foot the bill for a new computer, tar, tar.
I've been a faithful Mac User and won't change. I've been faithful FireFox user as well. I guess they have no problem kicking some dirt back at me for following along. Next computer will be a Mac. But they're so expensive, have you seen the price tag? Well worth it if you have $$ to toss at the latest technology. I'm the kinda gal who wears her jeans till they have holes and rips. I tend to like them just when they're broken in. I'm that way with a lot of things. If it's got a whole, stitch it. If it's got a crack, glue it. I don't run out and buy new. I thought this computer would tread longer than five / six years. Well my computer is ticking on just fine! It's become a software and date game I suppose and I'm on the loosing side. Listen folks, I don't have an ipad, or iphone, or mac or this and that. I have a basic ___ and that's all I need. (am I sounding old) I'm a busy mom who's found her niche as a homesteader/homemaker. The internet has it's perks. The cable guys who keep trying to get us to bundle get wide eyed when they find out that I don't subscribe to 180+ TV channels. We don't even have cable TV over here. The computer and internet give us what we need. When we want to watch TV we get free D-TV with our rabbit ears. 20 channels is enough for us. I don't mean to put anyone down if they splurge in this area. Each family knows what they need or get what's best fit. I'm just saying my family has no need for the latest and greatest tech toy simply because they're available. I've been happy thus far the way things have naturally progressed. Click update on the computer and batta-bing, we're plodding along happy as a clam.Ok rambling. Sorry.
Each time I tried to log into Blogger I got The Error Message. FINALLY, I was able to log in to type this post (without regrets). I was also given a little pop-up message that says, "Your browser is no longer supported by Blogger. Some parts of Blogger will not work and you may experience problems. If you are having problems, try Google Chrome."May experience problems? Ha!
What they really mean to say is I need to download yet another product to use the one that's been working fine for me all this time. Your Mac version is not favorable as it's only a year out in usage. I'm stingy with my computer and like to wait until the programing quarks are worked out. It cuts out a lot of hassle on my end. Why the sudden change? Doesn't anyone realize we're in a defaulting economy? I don't have extra cash lying around to buy a new computer just to blog or surf the internet with the latest browser update. I hardly have the time to blog. So when able I try to enjoy it. This whole bit of shenanigans is driving me batty. My computer isn't really in the stone age. I go to the library and they still have computers waaaaay older than mine. What gives? Don't "I" get to decide when my computer is to old and isn't serving me right anymore? What, every 5 years I'm going to need to buy a new computer to use the internet consecutively over the next millennium? Sounds like someones got deep pockets to me. They're all in conspiracy. I'm quite frustrated. We live with in our means, at least we try as best possible. We thankfully have no debt aside from our mortgage and a few remaining months on a car loan. We don't mirror the the family advertised in commercials asking, "more, more, just put it on the visa". I'm irked to say the least. These findings have left me disgruntled. Sure faster, better, bigger, or smaller in the case of technology, has it's perks and advantages. I'm not gonna to say that if someone was going to give me an iphone with full subscriptions (free of charge with free paid plan), that I'd say no thanks. Of course I'd give it a whirl. I think it's great that technology is making advances. I still don't think it makes life waay easier and less complicated. But, when one is in my shoes, I find it a little ridiculous to feel forced to make these new adaptions. Especially at since we don't really need a new computer. Its working fine.
Hey Firefox and Blogger (others alike) if you were driving a car that was a few years older than the newest model, and someone left a bunch of tacks on the road with the sharp end up only where you could drive.... you think you'd ditch the car or want the tacks removed? Car works fine, road still drivable. Stinkin tacks are the problem. This decision not to support users like myself is a thorn in my side. Or a tack in the road. If I could simply go around this predicament you've put me in I would but I'm left with very limited options.
My Dear Readers,
Have you had any of these problems? I want to know. The fact that my OS system is to old to download and update the latest version of a web browser - kind of problems?. The fact that Blogger, and I suppose others don't want to support "old technologies" so they can claim they are the most advanced, and pioneer the "super highway" is just not fair to the rest of us. Blogger: Go ahead compete against one another alike, but don't take my usage away. :-/ booo. I know there has to be a cut-off at some point but my computer isn't even a teenager yet.
I don't know what this means my friends? Thanks for being faithful and dropping by to read my blog. Thanks for leaving your comments. I'm afraid I'm lost in a time when computers and technologies were viewed a little differently. I remember sitting in school when the first Apple computer entered our school. I remember it's pale green screen with blinking cursor.
I might just have to bid you good bye. I'm not sure if I'll be able to log in from my home computer again in the future?? Guess my Mac is "old" in the computer world (only 5 1/2 years old) My little Mac OS x 10.4.11 just can't keep up with the times it would seem. It's 3:02 AM so I'm going to log off now. Where does this leave me on the road of technology , an old rust bucket? I don't know? God help me I'm so aggravated.
Happy Blogging if you still can!
8 comments:
Well, it makes sense as part of the "force" for users to switch to Chrome (another Google product). So very similar to the apple/ipod/itunes force. :( Sigh...
Nevertheless, I'd suggest Chrome which doesn't slow the computer down nearly as much and is what all the "cool kids" use ;)
Rant away chicklet!!! It's your space!
I've contacted WP to see if they have a place for me. All these problems I've been experiencing with Blogger is driving up the wall. Blogging isn't "fun".
Chrome for mac is only a year new so I know it can't be as stable as they'd like to imagine. But I CAN'T even if I wanted to. Upon visiting the Good Chrome for Mac site I found this....
"It's free and installs in seconds
For Mac OS X 10.5 or later, Intel only"
Blasted!! My mac is not supported. I have a Mac OS 10.4.11 so here I sit still in the dark and wonder if I'll be able to enjoy blogging again?
I am so sorry that you are experiencing these issues. Google is pissing my off because they just want dominion over every part of "our" internet lives.
I started of on Blogger and switched to WordPress, I don't know that it will solve your problems, but it's worth a shot.
As someone who is on a budget and also tries to be a conscientious consumer, I'm tired of major technology investments being treated as disposable. I can't afford to keep up with the latest and greatest, nor do I want to.
Hang in there.
P.S. I don't have cable either. It's just not a necessary expense.
WOW, you have every right to be frustrated. I am so thankful I moved my blog to Word Press about 6 months ago. I know not everyone can do this, as there is a cost involved. But if you are in the market for it, the teenager who designed my blog is looking for work. And I know someone you can migrate your blog over for $100. I hope you find a way to keep blogging!
We had to start using Google Chrome so I could continue to use Blogger too. I don't have a mac, but Firefox and Internet Explorer both weren't letting me get into Blogger...or Blogger wasn't letting me use them...or something.
I FEEL YOUR FRUSTRATION. Totally.
Now Blogger won't let me change my header picture without paying $5 because I've exceeded my upload limit. So frustrating. I didn't even realize I HAD an upload limit. So far I can still upload pictures in posts...so people may see pictures of my children dirty and hanging out at camp for quite awhile. So far I'm not willing to pay them. When we have the baby...probably will. But so disappointing.
Sorry Blogger is a bugger.
That's too bad. A couple thoughts...
1. Not that this is fair, but have you thought about writing/posting your blog posts using the public library? All our local libraries have computer banks patrons can use for free.
2. I had an outdated PC laptop that kept crashing on me. I finally saved up and bought an iMac desktop computer. They actually are reasonably priced compared to PC Laptops and for sure compared to MacBooks.
Just some thoughts. I sure hope you get it figured out. I know you've enjoyed blogging in the past and I hope you don't have to give it up! :-)
technology ever changing thats for sure! I hope you find a solution because I do enjoy your blog :)
and no matter the length of time i will continue to stop by and see whats new!
Everyone seems to have had Blogger problems. Know that you're not alone.
I'm a habitual user of Google Chrome myself.
Rants are good for the soul. You have carte blanche to rant away!
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