Getting errors with webchat

[Davio]

Did a search for this problem and didn't find any similar threads, so I am wondering if it is a problem with my computer.

Using the webchat, I am repeatedly getting the following errors in a new window after I click the login button @ http://chat.efnet.org/irc.cgi

Method Not Allowed
The requested method POST is not allowed for the URL /403.html.

Apache/1.3.33 Server at chat.efnet.org Port 80

I am using Firefox 1.5.04 on Windows XP Pro.

It shows me connecting to the server and lets me go into the chat room. But doing any kind of action (like entering a message and pressing enter, doing a whois) causes this error to open in a new window.

Since no one else seems to be having this problem, maybe it is something on my end?

[munky]

it's because you have no http_referer. firefox, your firewall, or something is blocking your referer from being sent to the server, which is causing it to deny access.
check your browser settings and/or disable your firewall and try again.

[Davio]

The HTTP_REFERER? I don't have anything blocking that field from being read by any website.

I am using ZoneAlarm the free version. I know the Pro version has that feature.

I have an ASP script that checks the HTTP_REFERER field and it shows up ok.

I'm not getting an access denied to the chat server. I connect ok to the server and to the room. It's just that anything I try to do, like submit a message or enter an irc command, this error message comes up in a new window and my commands or messages doesn't go through.

So connection is ok, but not able to chat or do anything else.

[munky]

you have something messing with HTTP_REFERER
there are dozens of users that chat without problems on webchat every day. the only thing in the configuration that can send you to /403.html is if there is no HTTP_REFERER

so, like i said, try turning off your firewall and try again. every time in the past 6 months anyone tells me they have problems with webchat, they are using zonealarm, and disabling it resolves the issue.

[Davio]

Munky, I read what you're saying. That it has happened in the past with other users and the firewall was the problem. But I am finding hard to believe that, that is the problem.

But before I disable my firewall to test this, I tried login in with Opera 9 and IE 6, and they work perfectly.

So could it still be my firewall? Could it be a cookie issue? Or a javascript issue? Must be a setting I am overlooking.

Thanks for the help so far munky.

[munky]

you're right, it seems to be something either new in firefox or in the latest updates to cgi:irc that broke the htaccess rules.
i entered an exception for firefox for now, and it should work for you again.

[Davio]

munky, that change works for me.
Thanks much. Appreciate it.

[deww]

Not sure when the change was made, but I tested with firefox before the post about the change was made and was able to connect. Hmmm.

[munky]

i was able to connect as well. but sending any commands (privmsg, join, etc) caused the error described.