Newest bizarre Kinja behavior

"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove) 02/21/2020 at 19:26 • Filed to: oh kinja

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Image credit: me and Highlander

Normally, when I go from Oppo to other Kinja sites my logon doesn’t transfer. In fact, depending on which computer I use, I can’t log on to any Kinja blog outside of Oppo. That’s been happening for a long time now and is not the subject of this post.

Recently, I now have been seeing my login transfer over, such as to Jalopnik or The Takeout. But here is the strange thing: every time I’ve tried to star a post,  instead of adding a star, it takes one away . I just now ran across a post by JimZ on The Takeout and clicked, thereby taking away from his star count (sorry Jim!). So bizarre. But original and creative.

Urambo Tauro > Chariotoflove 02/21/2020 at 19:47

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Kinja does downvoting now?

But seriously, yeah I’ve had that happen a couple of times, although not recently. The closest thing that I experience regularly is how Kinja won’t consistently keep the star lit up blue on posts that I’ve already starred. And me, not remembering that I already starred it, will click, thus taking away the star that I already gave. Of course when I re-star it, no doubt the recipient is getting a new notification...

jimz > Chariotoflove 02/21/2020 at 19:52

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Goddamn son-of-a-bitch, I work my ass off for those stars!

jk.

I think the login problem might have to do with browsers implementing stronger cross-site scripting restrictions.  I was having the same problem about a month ago here, as well as on sites using Disqus for comments (used my Google login for Disqus.) Maybe they’re tweaking things.

ttyymmnn > Chariotoflove 02/21/2020 at 19:54

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Oh, so that was you?

ttyymmnn > Chariotoflove 02/21/2020 at 19:54

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The floggings will continue until morale improves. 

SBA Thanks You For All The Fish > Urambo Tauro 02/21/2020 at 19:57

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Yeah, this.  I think the count gets off, too.

Chariotoflove > Urambo Tauro 02/21/2020 at 20:08

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I think sometimes it even forgets I starred and lets me give another, although only on Oppo.

Chariotoflove > jimz 02/21/2020 at 20:10

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Yeah, I owe you 25 internets as an apology. Sorry!

That may be it.  I’ve been using lots of different work arounds for a long time now with Kinja.  Nothing works perfectly or for very long.

Chariotoflove > ttyymmnn 02/21/2020 at 20:10

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Yep, I was also the one that crept into your yard and stole your newspaper.

Dusty Ventures > Chariotoflove 02/21/2020 at 20:19

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facw > Chariotoflove 02/21/2020 at 20:31

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Check if your browser or any plug ins block third-party cookies. That will cause this behavior.

ttyymmnn > Chariotoflove 02/21/2020 at 20:31

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Dammit. 

VehiculusIgnorantus > Chariotoflove 02/21/2020 at 21:00

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My Kinja doesn’t like my iPhone so I get into this infinite login loop. It’s fun.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Chariotoflove 02/21/2020 at 21:28

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I love that kinja pic.

Chariotoflove > Dusty Ventures 02/21/2020 at 21:48

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If chocolates contain thumb tacks, sure. 

Chariotoflove > facw 02/21/2020 at 21:51

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I thought I’d dealt with that but I’ll check again. 

Chariotoflove > VehiculusIgnorantus 02/21/2020 at 21:51

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I get that on my Mac at home. 

Chariotoflove > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 02/21/2020 at 21:53

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I remembered to share credit, partner. 

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Chariotoflove 02/21/2020 at 22:21

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Thumb tacks or chocolate covered turds.

shop-teacher > Chariotoflove 02/21/2020 at 22:42

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I’ve had the star thing happen occasionally several times over  the years.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Chariotoflove 02/21/2020 at 23:00

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-1 stars plz I won’t believe it till I see it

Chariotoflove > shop-teacher 02/22/2020 at 00:31

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It’s a new experience for me. Nothing is consistent in Kinjaworld. It’s a never ending funhouse. 

Chariotoflove > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 02/22/2020 at 00:32

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Not working right now. That’s Kinja for ya. 

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > VehiculusIgnorantus 02/22/2020 at 00:41

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If you have your browser in private mode this will happen, only use private for furry porn.

Jim Spanfeller > Chariotoflove 02/22/2020 at 01:12

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I mean, I’ve accidentall y taken away stars from a post after forgetting I’d already starred them, but this is just on a whole other level.

jimz > Chariotoflove 02/22/2020 at 03:39

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You know what people are Kinja is? Bastard-coated bastard with bastard filling.

jimz > Chariotoflove 02/22/2020 at 03:40

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“What is this, Wonka, some kind of funhouse?”

“Why? having fun?”

shop-teacher > Chariotoflove 02/22/2020 at 08:09

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It sure is!

Chariotoflove > jimz 02/22/2020 at 12:34

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Good quote.

A funhouse to me always felt like some one having fun at my expense. 

Chariotoflove > jimz 02/22/2020 at 12:36

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Now I want an eclair. 

Chariotoflove > Jim Spanfeller 02/22/2020 at 12:38

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Oh, I go to click on these and I can take away star after star after star with each click. It’s like an evil superpower. 

VehiculusIgnorantus > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 02/24/2020 at 19:29

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No furries, just Kinja. Actually, I think it’s the Google -> Kinja transition that craps out (I use Google login).