Cannot access . . .
‘Always smiling’ is a blog that I have been following for some time but which is now unavailable to me.
Chris's post today was entitled, ‘What did I say?’ and stated that she has lost some bloggers who always used to comment.
I can read the ‘headlines’ but when I click to read the whole post I get the following message:
‘This site can’t be reached’
Scans reveal nothing.
I’ve reported it as inaccurate blocking - there is nothing harmful in Chris’ blog. I know she sometimes gets upset by things beyond her control and I’m sorry this has happened, but cannot contact her to explain. Is anyone else experiencing the same?
Blogger is unhelpful . . .
I can't get her blog either - it's being blocked by my Norton virus protection. I asked at the computer shop when I renewed my virus protection last week but they said it could mean that Chris' blog had a virus. I've scanned but it still won't let me read. Very odd
ReplyDeleteIt's Norton that's stopping me, too. Annoying.
DeleteI left a comment for her on your behalf so at least she's aware you're trying. Maybe there's a blog settings problem, but it's weird that I can comment and you can't.
ReplyDeleteThank you. That is so kind of you.
DeleteI had the same issue, daughter checked and found my virgin router was blocking her, now when I see a post I disable my home connection on my phone and can read her post. Daughter could not see why this was happening, it started about the time Chris hot her new laptop.
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting.
DeleteI read her post and made a comment. I don't know if the comment made it yet as she monitors them but I do hope the disconnect for you clears up.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lynn.😊
DeleteI went there, commented and decided to follow while I was at it.
ReplyDeleteFascinating.
DeleteSometimes that happens. I hope it gets cleared up.
ReplyDeleteSo irritating, though.
DeleteI've not been following that blog but I looked it up now and had no problem reading or commenting. So I'm thinking like some others above that it must have to do with security settings somewhere. Have you tried using a different browser to see if you get the same result? (I'm no technical genius, but that has sometimes worked for me with other issues...)
ReplyDeleteI think others have tried that without success.
DeleteJanice, I checked a bit further today, and I find that both Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome block her blog for me (referring to Norton - which I find odd, as I'm not subscribing to Norton and don't have it installed). On Firefox, however, no problem. They seem to regard the page as secure.
DeleteI haven’t been able to get it for ages
ReplyDeleteIt's strange that it suddenly happened - or so it seemed.
DeleteCould well be your security, also sometimes the VPN which can block. I unlocked my VPN recently, part of the McAfee security.
ReplyDeleteCould be.
DeleteStrange, I had that also with a blog there is nothing to do if you don't have her email ! I found a nice text about our generation, couldn't resist to publish it.
ReplyDeleteI looked - I enjoyed! 😊
DeleteI thought it was just me. I too am unable to get her blog.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to know we're not alone!
DeleteI have had the same issue for some time. When I click on the blog I get a message saying that the site can’t be accessed as my browser can’t access a secure connection to the server.
ReplyDeleteAny hint of Malware has me running for the hills!
DeleteYour post had probably added dozens of us to Chris's follow list😆
ReplyDeleteThat made me laugh out loud. Thank you.
DeleteHello ... I have just visited Chris's blog with no problems.
ReplyDeleteI told her I would report back to you and let you know that I have been able to visit. Hopefully the comment I left will go through okay once she has moderated it.
Blogger does have glitches from time to time so hopefully things will be sorted.
All the best Jan
Thank you, Jan. So kind of you. I've just read her 'headlines' this morning and there seems to be nothing wrong her end.
DeleteMy husband has checked our anti virus and its ok, sorry you've not been able tp access my blog, must be those pesky gremlins, the same ones who hold down the scales,when I get weighed at my slimming group, giving me a gain|! Take care Jan x
ReplyDeleteThank you, Chris. I'm glad you got the (several!!) messages. Maybe the gremlins will go elsewhere . . .
DeleteThe internet giveth and the Internet taketh away - I'm glad it is fixed now. I wasn't a reader but I just checked out Chris' blog and I had no problems accessing it.
ReplyDeleteHow true that is and how much we rely on it - too much, probably.
DeleteI don't follow this blog, but I tried. I got an error message from Malwarebytes the malware protection program I use. It says the website is blocked due to riskware
ReplyDeleteBig Brother is taking over, I fear . . . 😧
DeleteYeah, my blog often gets blocked over the years. I stay off commenting on politics
ReplyDeleteAnnoying, though.
DeleteI'm not familiar with that blog but I haven't had the issue with any of the ones that I follow
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I've had any issues.
DeleteI've been ok with it. I was able to comment.
ReplyDeleteThere's no rhyme or reason to it.
DeleteThat's incredibly frustrating when you can't access a blog you follow. It's tough not being able to read Chris's full posts, and even more so not being able to tell her you're having trouble reaching her site.
ReplyDeleteRecently i could not follow blogs; I'm not sure why that is happening but I have to read about it.
It is mystifying, sometimes.
DeleteI gave up on Norton years ago. I don't often have trouble getting to anyone on my list and if I decide not to comment anymore on someone else's blog I leave a comment stating that so they know.
ReplyDeleteI don't usually have access problems.
DeleteI just tried to get to Chris via her comment here and my "Malware" suggested it might be risky so I won't try again.
ReplyDeleteThat's the message I receive before I get 'This site can't be reached.'
DeleteI’d say, try accessing on a different device, but I see that others have tired and failed, so I guess that’s not the problem or solution.
ReplyDeleteAt least Chris now knows we were not simply abandoning her, so that's good.
DeleteI hope it’s just a temporary glitchfingers crossed she’s okay and her blog is back soon.
ReplyDeleteLikewise.
DeleteLate to this, isn't it strange, Chris's blog is one I find easy to access and often use it as a portal to other blogs because for some weird reason I'm more likely to be able to publish comments when I do!
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x