Problems sending mail

[+Katydid & Miles Stone]

More often than not I get the following error whenever I attempt to send mail to another cacher via geocaching.com. Any suggestions?

 

Server Error in '/' Application.

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Bad Data.

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.Security.Cryptography.CryptographicException: Bad Data.

 

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:

 

[CryptographicException: Bad Data.

]

System.Security.Cryptography.CryptoAPITransform._DecryptData(IntPtr hKey, Byte[] rgb, Int32 ib, Int32 cb, Boolean fDone) +0

System.Security.Cryptography.CryptoAPITransform.TransformFinalBlock(Byte[] inputBuffer, Int32 inputOffset, Int32 inputCount) +805

System.Security.Cryptography.CryptoStream.FlushFinalBlock() +40

dotNetFreak.WebControls.FormShield.Decrypt(String encryptedString) +355

dotNetFreak.WebControls.FormShield.get_Text() +192

 

[TargetInvocationException: Property accessor 'Text' on object 'dotNetFreak.WebControls.FormShield' threw the following exception:'Bad Data.

']

System.ComponentModel.ReflectPropertyDescriptor.GetValue(Object component) +423

System.Web.UI.WebControls.BaseValidator.GetControlValidationValue(String name) +56

System.Web.UI.WebControls.CompareValidator.EvaluateIsValid() +20

System.Web.UI.WebControls.BaseValidator.Validate() +138

System.Web.UI.Page.Validate() +235

System.Web.UI.WebControls.Button.System.Web.UI.IPostBackEventHandler.RaisePostBackEvent(String eventArgument) +35

System.Web.UI.Page.RaisePostBackEvent(IPostBackEventHandler sourceControl, String eventArgument) +18

System.Web.UI.Page.RaisePostBackEvent(NameValueCollection postData) +33

System.Web.UI.Page.ProcessRequestMain() +1330

[+dinobalz]

I'm having a different issue: not getting any mail from geocaching.com.

 

My account page says account must be verified, but I don't received the verification code.

 

No junk filters in the way, and my account has been active for about a year.

 

Mail sent from other sites to the same address work ok.

 

Additional info:

This only occurs when I set my email address to an account in my personal domain (dinobalz.com). Works OK if I set it to an address in another domain.

Email to that domain may have bounced a while some time ago. Will a certain number of bounced messages cause the mail server to not send mail to that entire domain anymore??

Edited August 29, 2006 by dinobalz

[+The Haywood Hornet]

I am getting the same message when I try to email other cachers, so I am glad that it isn't just me. I have no idea why, but it makes logging virtuals interesting when you have to send information.

[+Katydid & Miles Stone]

Any suggestions Jeremy or Moun10Bike?

[+alexrudd]

Heh. What's the use of Cryptography if you display the code for all to see?

 

(It's being caused by the new "captcha"s - the images with text that you have to read to prove you're not a computer)

 

Interestingly enough, they're supposed to be disabled for premium members.

Edited August 30, 2006 by alexrudd

[+Katydid & Miles Stone]

I'm now on gmail so I can't blame AOL any more for these glitches.

 

I've had to resort to posting notes on a cache owner's page and then deleting it to contact them. The other thing that is upsetting is that if you try and go back once you get this error message, then everything you have typed is gone.

 

Do the forum moderators have any advice?

[+suz55tbird]

I'm having a similar problem--same error message...

[+Katydid & Miles Stone]

Still getting this message when I attempt to email from geocaching.com:

 

Server Error in '/' Application.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Bad Data.

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.Security.Cryptography.CryptographicException: Bad Data.

 

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:

 

[CryptographicException: Bad Data.

]

System.Security.Cryptography.CryptoAPITransform._DecryptData(IntPtr hKey, Byte[] rgb, Int32 ib, Int32 cb, Boolean fDone) +0

System.Security.Cryptography.CryptoAPITransform.TransformFinalBlock(Byte[] inputBuffer, Int32 inputOffset, Int32 inputCount) +805

System.Security.Cryptography.CryptoStream.FlushFinalBlock() +40

dotNetFreak.WebControls.FormShield.Decrypt(String encryptedString) +355

dotNetFreak.WebControls.FormShield.get_Text() +193

 

[TargetInvocationException: Property accessor 'Text' on object 'dotNetFreak.WebControls.FormShield' threw the following exception:'Bad Data.

']

System.ComponentModel.ReflectPropertyDescriptor.GetValue(Object component) +423

System.Web.UI.WebControls.BaseValidator.GetControlValidationValue(String name) +56

System.Web.UI.WebControls.CompareValidator.EvaluateIsValid() +20

System.Web.UI.WebControls.BaseValidator.Validate() +138

System.Web.UI.Page.Validate() +235

System.Web.UI.WebControls.Button.System.Web.UI.IPostBackEventHandler.RaisePostBackEvent(String eventArgument) +36

System.Web.UI.Page.RaisePostBackEvent(IPostBackEventHandler sourceControl, String eventArgument) +18

System.Web.UI.Page.RaisePostBackEvent(NameValueCollection postData) +33

System.Web.UI.Page.ProcessRequestMain() +1281

 

 

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Version Information: Microsoft .NET Framework Version:1.1.4322.2300; ASP.NET Version:1.1.4322.2300

[+GeoBlank]

This is still a problem, any feedback yet?

 

Server Error in '/' Application.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Bad Data.

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.Security.Cryptography.CryptographicException: Bad Data.

 

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:

 

[CryptographicException: Bad Data.

]

System.Security.Cryptography.CryptoAPITransform._DecryptData(IntPtr hKey, Byte[] rgb, Int32 ib, Int32 cb, Boolean fDone) +0

System.Security.Cryptography.CryptoAPITransform.TransformFinalBlock(Byte[] inputBuffer, Int32 inputOffset, Int32 inputCount) +805

System.Security.Cryptography.CryptoStream.FlushFinalBlock() +40

dotNetFreak.WebControls.FormShield.Decrypt(String encryptedString) +355

dotNetFreak.WebControls.FormShield.get_Text() +193

 

[TargetInvocationException: Property accessor 'Text' on object 'dotNetFreak.WebControls.FormShield' threw the following exception:'Bad Data.

']

System.ComponentModel.ReflectPropertyDescriptor.GetValue(Object component) +423

System.Web.UI.WebControls.BaseValidator.GetControlValidationValue(String name) +56

System.Web.UI.WebControls.CompareValidator.EvaluateIsValid() +20

System.Web.UI.WebControls.BaseValidator.Validate() +138

System.Web.UI.Page.Validate() +235

System.Web.UI.WebControls.Button.System.Web.UI.IPostBackEventHandler.RaisePostBackEvent(String eventArgument) +36

System.Web.UI.Page.RaisePostBackEvent(IPostBackEventHandler sourceControl, String eventArgument) +18

System.Web.UI.Page.RaisePostBackEvent(NameValueCollection postData) +33

System.Web.UI.Page.ProcessRequestMain() +1292

[+dinobalz]

My issue seems to be a different problem; possible much easier to correct. I'll open a separate topic.

[+Katydid & Miles Stone]

I sent two emails via the siite. The first one went through; the second gave me the familiar server error screen seen below. It seem GeoBlank, suz55tbird, The Haywood Hornetand and I are the only ones having this issue. Is this the correct place to ask for help? Please advise.

 

Server Error in '/' Application.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Bad Data.

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.Security.Cryptography.CryptographicException: Bad Data.

 

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:

 

[CryptographicException: Bad Data.

]

System.Security.Cryptography.CryptoAPITransform._DecryptData(IntPtr hKey, Byte[] rgb, Int32 ib, Int32 cb, Boolean fDone) +0

System.Security.Cryptography.CryptoAPITransform.TransformFinalBlock(Byte[] inputBuffer, Int32 inputOffset, Int32 inputCount) +805

System.Security.Cryptography.CryptoStream.FlushFinalBlock() +40

dotNetFreak.WebControls.FormShield.Decrypt(String encryptedString) +356

dotNetFreak.WebControls.FormShield.get_Text() +193

 

[TargetInvocationException: Property accessor 'Text' on object 'dotNetFreak.WebControls.FormShield' threw the following exception:'Bad Data.

']

System.ComponentModel.ReflectPropertyDescriptor.GetValue(Object component) +423

System.Web.UI.WebControls.BaseValidator.GetControlValidationValue(String name) +56

System.Web.UI.WebControls.CompareValidator.EvaluateIsValid() +20

System.Web.UI.WebControls.BaseValidator.Validate() +138

System.Web.UI.Page.Validate() +234

System.Web.UI.WebControls.Button.System.Web.UI.IPostBackEventHandler.RaisePostBackEvent(String eventArgument) +35

System.Web.UI.Page.RaisePostBackEvent(IPostBackEventHandler sourceControl, String eventArgument) +18

System.Web.UI.Page.RaisePostBackEvent(NameValueCollection postData) +33

System.Web.UI.Page.ProcessRequestMain() +1319

 

 

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Version Information: Microsoft .NET Framework Version:1.1.4322.2300; ASP.NET Version:1.1.4322.2300

[+Katydid & Miles Stone]

Dear Jeremy or Moun10Bike,

 

I'm still getting the problem. I would greatly appreciate at least an acknowledgement of our issue. Please advise. Thanks for your help.

[+GeoBlank]

I got an email reply from Groundspeak on this issue so they definately know about it. They also have the link to this thread so hopefully they will post some status today.

[+Katydid & Miles Stone]

Thanks for the update GeoBlank. Do you know if the problem is more widespread than just us?

[+Miragee]

I just successfully sent you an email as a "test" and then when I tried to send you a PM about this, it wouldn't go through.

 

The error message said:

There is no such member - please check the name entered and try again.

 

This personal message has not been sent

[+Lil Devil]

The PM issue is a separate one caused by the ampersand in the user name.

[+Katydid & Miles Stone]

I'm stuck with the ampersand so it seems no one can PM me. I just sent two emails that appear to have gone through. Was something done to correct a problem at geocaching.com? I would suggest all copy the email before you hit the send button as a precaution.

[+Cog&Gil]

It took me three tries before my email via a gc profile went through I kept getting the same error message as described above in this thread.

 

After retyping several messages, I've learned to copy my message before attempting to send it.

 

Has anyone figured out what is going on??

[+wandering4cache]

I'm still having the same problem when trying to send emails thru gc.com site.

 

I've actually gotten into the habit of copying email before I send, so if it doesn't go thru, I can just paste it again instead of typing it out again & again.

[kablooey]

I'm also getting the "Bad Data" error page. I have tried resending multiple times, but I can't get any emails to go through. I sent email to Groundspeak over a week ago and was ignored. I sent email to my local reviewer (Krypton) and he said it wasn't happening to him.

[+Glenn]

I had it happen to me yesterday and clicking the back arrow and trying to send again didn't work. I had to copy the text and then go back to the persons profile again and start over from there. Since there doesn't seem to be a pattern, it doesn't happen all the time or to just certain accounts, it is going to be a tough problem to track down.

[+CraigInCT]

and I thought it was my switch to firefox browser and a few scripts I installed, that was the problem. Over the holiday (into Tuesday) it was busy here, with everyone logging their weekend finds from the road.

 

Lately, I have to click a button a few times to get there. I generally find that if I walk away for a while the problem seems to disappear.

 

Being a programmer (until a couple years ago), I often wonder what they are running. How they handle all the records. When do they run backups...

Edited September 7, 2006 by CraigInCT

[+GeoBlank]

Man I wish this would get fixed. I emailed a GC person directly to see if that will help things along.

[+Raine]

Odd thing is that its random and doesn't happen for me ever.. so I can't reproduce it.

 

I'm going to remove the Captcha control and see if that clears up the issue.

 

-Raine

[+CO Admin]

What helps is understanding that not all problems have the same priority. Some get fixed right away and some have to wait. This may be a case of one the has to wait a while because there are more important things going on. The "squeaky wheel" concept doesn't always make things happen faster.

Edited September 8, 2006 by CO Admin