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wellnessbytess on ""Invalid Request""

wellnessbytess — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:00:59 +0000

Hi, Im having issues with this as well :( Have tried posting both from explorer on my PC at work and from my mac at home with safari and firefox. It was fine up until a couple of weeks ago then now I just get th "invalid request" message whenever I try and post from a computer. It works fine when I post from my iphone app, that thats a bit of a pain since I have to email the blogs (if they are long) to myself, post them through the app, then edit them from the computer.
Please help!
http://www.wellnessbytess.com

thegeorgegroup on ""Invalid Request""

thegeorgegroup — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:19:10 +0000

Please Fix My Blog!!! thegeorgegroup.wordpress.com

timethief on "new post"

timethief — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:05:03 +0000

(1) Are you using the secure https:// login? If not then try using it.
http://en.support.wordpress.com/https/

(2) Exactly which browser and version of it are you using? If you aren’t sure click here to find out > http://whatsmyuseragent.com/

Note: If you are using an IE9 browser in compatibility mode that makes it render as IE7 and IE7 is not supported. To disable see > http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1196-internet-explorer-compatibility-view-turn-off.html

(3) Have you done any troubleshooting?
a. Clearing your browser cache and cookies > http://www.google.com/support/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=32050

b. Using the browser with all extensions or add-ons disabled

c. Updating the browser to the latest stable version (not a buggy BETA browser version) http://browsehappy.com/

d. Confirming third party cookies is enabled on the browser http://support.google.com/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=61416

e. Confirming JavaScript is enabled http://www.google.com/adsense/support/bin/answer.py?answer=12654

f. Confirming Flash is updated http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ and if required installing the latest version of Flash http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/

g. Resetting your router and modem and rebooting your computer
then logging in using the secure https:// log-in

h. Trying another browser

jandoolin on "new post"

jandoolin — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:04:10 +0000

When I try to post a new post and publish it I get the message "Invalid Request"
Blog url: http://stirfrytotheskysedge.wordpress.com/

serialxp on ""Invalid Request""

serialxp — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:27:39 +0000

oh, my blog : serialxp.wordpress.com

serialxp on ""Invalid Request""

serialxp — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:27:07 +0000

Invalid request on my blog too! please help. and i have problems with the loggin too.

redontis on ""Invalid Request""

redontis — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 07:16:09 +0000

I'm having trouble posting from the "write a post" tab but when I am viewing my own blog and create a new post from the pop out menu it works.

http://www.redontis.wordpress.com

kegsbiology on "Why do I keep getting the red warning 'invalid request' when I try to post?"

kegsbiology — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:51:47 +0000

Indeed, it is all sorted thank you - Don't know what was going on :(

raincoaster on "Why do I keep getting the red warning 'invalid request' when I try to post?"

raincoaster — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:50:14 +0000

I see a post from today up in your blog http://kegsbiology.wordpress.com/

kegsbiology on "Why do I keep getting the red warning 'invalid request' when I try to post?"

kegsbiology — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:17:24 +0000

Trying to post from laptop, 'invalid request' keeps coming up.
Try it on my phone, 'error' 'The remote server returned an error, not found'.

Any ideas?

timethief on "Topics not showing up"

timethief — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:38:29 +0000

I thought so. Happy blogging! :)

thecuriouscamera on "Topics not showing up"

thecuriouscamera — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:33:10 +0000

Thank you so much. It was the compatibility mode!

timethief on "Topics not showing up"

timethief — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:22:55 +0000

(1) Are you using the secure https:// login? If not then try using it.
http://en.support.wordpress.com/https/

(2) Exactly which browser and version of it are you using? If you aren’t sure click here to find out > http://whatsmyuseragent.com/

(3) Have you done any troubleshooting?
a. Clearing your browser cache and cookies > http://www.google.com/support/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=32050

b. Using the browser with all extensions or add-ons disabled

c. Updating the browser to the latest stable version (not a buggy BETA browser version) http://browsehappy.com/

d. Confirming third party cookies is enabled on the browser http://support.google.com/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=61416

e. Confirming JavaScript is enabled http://www.google.com/adsense/support/bin/answer.py?answer=12654

f. Confirming Flash is updated http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ and if required installing the latest version of Flash http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/

g. Resetting your router and modem and rebooting your computer
then logging in using the secure https:// log-in

h. Trying another browser

thecuriouscamera on "Topics not showing up"

thecuriouscamera — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:18:28 +0000

On the reader page I keep clicking 'explore topics'. The list of topics appears but every time I click on a topic, the screen turns blank and no information appears. All I want to do is look at other blogs under a specific topic but I cannot see anything. I have tried refreshing the page/opening in a new tab/window but nothing seems to work. Does anyone know how to fix this/is anyone having the same problem?

timethief on "Invalid Request"

timethief — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:41:23 +0000

What is the URL starting with http:// for the blog you are referring to?

(1) If you are trying to create a post on the WordPress.com home page here http://wordpress.com/#!/post/ then forget that please. Instead create posts only on your own dashboard here > Dashboard > Posts > All Posts > Add New
http://NAME_OF_BLOG.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post-new.php

(2) Are you using the secure https:// login?
http://en.support.wordpress.com/https/ If not then try using it.

(3) Exactly which browser and version of it are you using. If you aren’t sure click here to find out > http://whatsmyuseragent.com/

Note: If you are using an IE9 browser in compatibility mode that makes it render as IE7 and IE7 is not supported. To disable see > http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1196-internet-explorer-compatibility-view-turn-off.html

a. Try using the browser with all extensions or add-ons disabled

b. If applicable try updating the browser to the latest stable version http://browsehappy.com/

gretheb on "Invalid Request"

gretheb — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:37:40 +0000

Mine got problems just now :( and I´ve written a huge blog entry. After the new layout showed up, I don´t know where to save my blog as a draft anymore either. so I don´t dare to restart anything.

erainbowd on ""Invalid Request""

erainbowd — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:38:10 +0000

Me, too! But this is the first time it's happened to me. Normally, I publish through the Dashboard, this is the first time I clicked on the New Post button and whoop! Invalid Post. Think I'll try again via the dashboard.
http://artiststruggle.wordpress.com/

timethief on "I can't post anything."

timethief — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:54:31 +0000

(2) Are you using the secure https:// login?
http://en.support.wordpress.com/https/ If not then try using it.

(3) Thanks for telling us exactly which browser and version of it are you using.

a. Try using the browser with all extensions or add-ons disabled

b. If applicable try updating the browser to the latest stable version http://browsehappy.com/

c. Make sure third party cookies are enabled on the browser http://support.google.com/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=61416

d. Also confirm JavaScript is enabled http://www.google.com/adsense/support/bin/answer.py?answer=12654

e. Then confirm Flash is updated http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ and if required installing the latest version of Flash http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/

f. Try resetting your router and modem and rebooting your computer and then logging in using the secure https:// log-in

g. Try using another browser. You can download one here http://browsehappy.com

timethief on "unable to publish new post"

timethief — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:06:13 +0000

(2) Are you using the secure https:// login?
http://en.support.wordpress.com/https/ If not then try using it.

(3) Exactly which browser and version of it are you using. If you aren’t sure click here to find out > http://whatsmyuseragent.com/

Note 1: If you are using an IE9 browser in compatibility mode that makes it render as IE7 and IE7 is not supported. To disable see > http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1196-internet-explorer-compatibility-view-turn-off.html

a. Try clearing your browser cache and cookies > http://www.google.com/support/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=32050

b. Try using the browser with all extensions or add-ons disabled

c. If applicable try updating the browser to the latest stable version http://browsehappy.com/

d. Make sure third party cookies are enabled on the browser http://support.google.com/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=61416

e. Also confirm JavaScript is enabled http://www.google.com/adsense/support/bin/answer.py?answer=12654

f. Then confirm Flash is updated http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ and if required installing the latest version of Flash http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/

g. Try resetting your router and modem and rebooting your computer and then logging in using the secure https:// log-in

h. Try using another browser. You can download one here http://browsehappy.com

timethief on "Invalid Request"

timethief — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 21:02:54 +0000

Please work through what I posted and let us know how you make out.

carolinemcelroy on "Invalid Request"

carolinemcelroy — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 21:02:01 +0000

Thank you. I'll try that solution., I was actually thinking about giving it a go. T/Y again.

timethief on "Invalid Request"

timethief — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 19:29:39 +0000

DRAT! I made a mistake above.
I copied and pasted and forgot to change the link.

(1) If so, don't do that. Create posts on your own blog's dashboard at this link instead. http://carolinemcelroy.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post-new.php

timethief on "Invalid Request"

timethief — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 19:28:01 +0000

(1) Are you creating posts on the main page of WordPress.com at this link? http://wordpress.com/#!/post/
If so, don't do that. Create posts on your own blog's dashboard at this link instead. http://talesfromhebei.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post-new.php

(2) Are you using the secure https:// login?
http://en.support.wordpress.com/https/

(3) Exactly which browser and version of it are you using. If you aren’t sure click here to find out > http://whatsmyuseragent.com/

Note 2: If your browser version is outdated you can upgrade it here http://browsehappy.com

(4) More troubleshooting:
a. clearing your browser cache and cookies > http://www.google.com/support/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=32050

b. Using the browser with all extensions or add-ons disabled

c. updating the browser to the latest stable version (not a buggy BETA browser version) http://browsehappy.com/

d. Confirming third party cookies is enabled on the browser http://support.google.com/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=61416

e. Confirming JavaScript is enabled http://www.google.com/adsense/support/bin/answer.py?answer=12654

f. Confirming Flash is updated http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ and if required installing the latest version of Flash http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/

g. Resetting your router and modem and rebooting your computer
then logging in using the secure https:// log-in

h. Trying another browser

jsr2nd on "Why do I keep getting the red warning 'invalid request' when I try to post?"

jsr2nd — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 19:24:12 +0000

When I had the trouble, I was posting tags at the bottom of the new post. As nearly I can tell I was in the process of doing something else with the blog. and was not able to post until I stopped that operation.

I started over. Now when I go to a new blog, the tags are an the side of the draft and I have no problem adding tags or categories. That should give you a clue. i didn't repeat the error process to figure out exactly how to avoid the trap.

Good luck all

virtuaalivihko1 on ""Invalid Request""

virtuaalivihko1 — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 12:10:14 +0000

Hi,

I have also the same problem: I cannot post using the "New article" - button in the upper right corner of the page, but I can post fine using Dashboard's "New article".

I did all the steps you suggested (except rebooting the router). And then I tried posting again and here is what I found out:

1) In Win7 & InternetExplorer (9.0) -- > No error message is shown but the post hangs.
2) In Win7 & FireFox (15.0.1) ---> No error message is shown but the post hangs (in FireFox 11 there was this "Invalid Request" info but it disappeared when I updated the browser)
3) In iPad Safari (iOS6.0) --> all works fine
4) In Win7 GoogleCrome (latest) --> all works fine

Also we found out this:

When the Publishing button is pressed, the method prepare_data of the script tries to do the following:

if ( top.location.hash && data.ipt_referrer.match('newdash') ) {
if ( top.location.hash.match(/\/welcome\/step\/post/) )
data.ipt_referrer += '-nux';
else if ( top.location.hash.match(/\/post/) )
data.ipt_referrer += '-tab';
}

top.location.hash fails with the error, and the script never recovers:
Permission denied to access property 'hash'

Does this help you to fix this issue? A lot of people seem to have this same problem...

goldcoaster on "Why do I keep getting the red warning 'invalid request' when I try to post?"

goldcoaster — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:54:56 +0000

The New Post button still doesn't work but the normal new post (via dashboard) does.
Lots of posts with people still having problems. WordPress looks like they are very slow with a fix.

http://goldcoaster.wordpress.com/

goldcoaster on ""Invalid Request""

goldcoaster — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:53:28 +0000

The New Post button still doesn't work but the normal new post (via dashboard) does.
Lots of posts with people still having problems. WordPress looks like they are very slow with a fix.
Timethief, I went through all your suggestions (come on, a router reset, really???) no difference anyway, still get the error.

http://goldcoaster.wordpress.com/

goldcoaster on "Why do I keep getting the red warning 'invalid request' when I try to post?"

goldcoaster — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:34:32 +0000

I have got exactly the same error after writing a post.
So what is the fix? reading elsewhere it suggest an individual fix for each blog so how do I report that?
http://goldcoaster.wordpress.com/

carolinemcelroy on "Invalid Request"

carolinemcelroy — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:29:37 +0000

Invalid request: Twice in the past few days I've attempted to write very important blogs and when I hit publish it said "invalid request". I'v done your fixes and still nothing. Plus, my blogs are gone and I have nothing! This is so frustrating. Please help
Blog url: http://carolinemcelroy.wordpress.com/

pearls4me on "unable to publish new post"

pearls4me — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:03:46 +0000

why am i getting the message 'invalid request' when i try to 'publish post' ???
Blog url: http://alwaysfaithful.wordpress.com/