Problem Getting To Forum Via Main Page

1.2k · February 4, 2006

I am unable to get to the forum via front page by way of the link. I can get there fine when I go via a subscription notice by way of my email.

This is the message I keep getting:

Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

Description: An unhandled exception occurred during the execution of the current web request. Please review the stack trace for more information about the error and where it originated in the code.

Exception Details: System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

Source Error:

An unhandled exception was generated during the execution of the current web request. Information regarding the origin and location of the exception can be identified using the exception stack trace below.

Stack Trace:

[NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.]

Geocaching.UI.ForumUpdateControl.UpdateForumUser() +1060

Geocaching.UI.forums_register.Page_UserLoggedIn(Object sender, EventArgs e) +268

Geocaching.UI.WebformBase.IsLoggedIn() +1082

Geocaching.UI.forums_register.Page_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e) +131

System.Web.UI.Control.OnLoad(EventArgs e) +67

System.Web.UI.Control.LoadRecursive() +35

System.Web.UI.Page.ProcessRequestMain() +744

Any ideas, I get this using both Firefox and I.E.

Edited February 4, 2006 by Mystery Ink

February 4, 2006

Me too, also using IE:

Server Error in '/' Application.

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Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

Description: An unhandled exception occurred during the execution of the current web request. Please review the stack trace for more information about the error and where it originated in the code.

Exception Details: System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

Source Error:

An unhandled exception was generated during the execution of the current web request. Information regarding the origin and location of the exception can be identified using the exception stack trace below.

Stack Trace:

[NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.]

Geocaching.UI.ForumUpdateControl.UpdateForumUser() +1060

Geocaching.UI.forums_register.Page_UserLoggedIn(Object sender, EventArgs e) +268

Geocaching.UI.WebformBase.IsLoggedIn() +1082

Geocaching.UI.forums_register.Page_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e) +131

System.Web.UI.Control.OnLoad(EventArgs e) +67

System.Web.UI.Control.LoadRecursive() +35

System.Web.UI.Page.ProcessRequestMain() +744

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Version Information: Microsoft .NET Framework Version:1.1.4322.2032; ASP.NET Version:1.1.4322.2032

February 4, 2006

Well first off to tell you how I got here I happened to remember the forums site address, now for the topic on hand. When I try to access the forums through geocaching.com I get an "Object reference not set to an instance of an object" error with the heading below that follows

Description: An unhandled exception occurred during the execution of the current web request. Please review the stack trace for more information about the error and where it originated in the code.

Exception Details: System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

Source Error:

An unhandled exception was generated during the execution of the current web request. Information regarding the origin and location of the exception can be identified using the exception stack trace below.

Stack Trace:

[NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.]

Geocaching.UI.ForumUpdateControl.UpdateForumUser() +1062

Geocaching.UI.forums_register.Page_UserLoggedIn(Object sender, EventArgs e) +268

Geocaching.UI.WebformBase.IsLoggedIn() +1081

Geocaching.UI.forums_register.Page_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e) +131

System.Web.UI.Control.OnLoad(EventArgs e) +67

System.Web.UI.Control.LoadRecursive() +35

System.Web.UI.Page.ProcessRequestMain() +744

From the way its acting from the error above I think that particular page has been removed.

February 4, 2006

I noticed this last night about the time the forums went down for the upgrade. I expect it has something to do with the integration work they're doing. I sent an email advising them to turn off remote errors, as showing exception stack traces in your ASP.NET app to the world's not a generally great idea.

Aside from that issue, though- things look great. New software is very nice.

From the way its acting from the error above I think that particular page has been removed.

No, the page is still there, it's just having a problem executing when invoked. If there was no page by that name, you'd get a different error.

Actually, it's having a problem doing something with the user record when trying to update the forum side of things, which makes sense given that they've made major changes to the forum software. They also have to update the geocaching side to work with the new system properly.

1.2k · February 4, 2006

Thanks,

Not that I am glad that others are having the same problem, it's just that I am not alone with it. I was just worried my system had taken some kind of hit going the normal route.

The look and feel is sure different, I like it.

February 4, 2006

Firefox doing the same thing. Yes I have the newest version.

February 5, 2006

me too i thought the forums were down but then i tried windows explorer and yep it worked, wonder when it will work with firefox

February 5, 2006

Also occurring for me using Safari.

Finally was able to enter through a link on the Wisconsin Geocaching site.

Bec

6.5k · February 5, 2006

Same.

I think this has already been said someplace else, but to repeat.

When trying to go to the forums by clicking the link on the main gc.com page, the follow error comes back:

Server Error in '/' Application.
Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

Description: An unhandled exception occurred during the execution of the current web request. Please review the stack trace for more information about the error and where it originated in the code.

Exception Details: System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

Source Error:

An unhandled exception was generated during the execution of the current web request. Information regarding the origin and location of the exception can be identified using the exception stack trace below.

.......

If you log out of gc.com and then hit the link it works fine. Forum seems to navigate correctly once your in.

February 5, 2006

I am getting the same problem with IE, but I can get in with Firefox. Sure would be nice to figure out how to get in with IE since that is what the wife uses most of the time.

3.8k · February 5, 2006

Also occurring for me using Safari.

Finally was able to enter through a link on the Wisconsin Geocaching site.

Bec

I'm having NO LUCK with Safari, it keeps shutting down (never did that before ever, but continues to do it after the update). Firefox and Netscape work fine.

February 5, 2006

Also occurring for me using Safari.

Finally was able to enter through a link on the Wisconsin Geocaching site.

Bec

I'm having NO LUCK with Safari, it keeps shutting down (never did that before ever, but continues to do it after the update). Firefox and Netscape work fine.

After I posted -- I got shut out too. The new forums look nice, but they are troublesome so far. I know it will improve though.

Bec

3.9k · February 5, 2006

I had the same problem with IE. I had to delete all cookies and then refresh my browser.

El Diablo

February 5, 2006

I'm sure the problem is in the code that syncs the profile data on geocaching.com with the forums. That's why it works when you're not logged in- it doesn't try to set your profile up.

3.8k · February 5, 2006

After I posted -- I got shut out too. The new forums look nice, but they are troublesome so far. I know it will improve though.

Bec

Definitely. These guys do a good job with keeping things running smooth.

February 5, 2006

This is good news

My computer barfed and I just got my new one and installed Firefox and I though it was just me.

February 5, 2006

I have the forums as a favorite button on by browser toolbar, and it works fine - just the link from the main geocaching page is funky...

February 5, 2006

Yea! I was able to find a way to get to the forum. I thoght it was closed down way to long. I was finnaly able to get on, by tripping over different link. Not even my bookmark for the forum worked. But now it does. I still don't think the Link on the main geocaching page works yet.

2k · February 5, 2006

I just had to google to get in.....

February 5, 2006

I've been getting the same error all day - the only way I can get in is to Google the forums and set up a separate bookmark.....grrrrr

1.4k · February 5, 2006

I had the same problem with IE. I had to delete all cookies and then refresh my browser.

El Diablo

This solution worked for me as well.

9.4k · February 5, 2006

I wasn't around during the upgrade and apparently there still needed to be some work done in the forum integration side of things. I spent this evening re-coding the integration and it should work ok now.

<- I also added location while I was at it.

Let me know if there is something out of the ordinary. They did some pretty major changes with how they stored passwords so I did my best to make sure they were saved properly.

February 5, 2006

I wasn't around during the upgrade and apparently there still needed to be some work done in the forum integration side of things. I spent this evening re-coding the integration and it should work ok now.

<- I also added location while I was at it.

Let me know if there is something out of the ordinary. They did some pretty major changes with how they stored passwords so I did my best to make sure they were saved properly.

Thanks for workin' on it

3.8k · February 5, 2006

<- I also added location while I was at it.

Location was one of the things I missed most from the last software/forum update. Thanks for bringing it back!

:blink:

1.2k · February 5, 2006

Works great now,

thank you.

:blink:

February 5, 2006

still cant get into the getting started forum can everything else though!!

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