Why can't I like others' posts?
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I can post comments on others’ sites, but the like button on them is (often) not working.
The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)
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The problem is not with my own site; it is with others’ sites, for example: http://melindagreenharvey.com.
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It could possibly be because something is glitched that WordPress needs to fix.
Try logging off and logging back on and see if it works.
If not, just comment you like it. -
Logging off and on doesn’t help. Will like in the comments section, as you suggest, and hope this is a WordPress problem that will be fixed. Thanks for replying, Junie17125.
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To be clear there is no WordPress problem that requires fixing. If you are logged into WordPress.com and your are unable to click a like button on a a WordPress.COM hosted blog then you have either a browser related issue or a connectivity issue.
http://en.support.wordpress.com/browser-issues/ -
@lindagrashoff
In order to help you we need to know your specific computing environment details. Please work through what follows and report back.1. If you are not running one of the browsers and versions listed at http://browsehappy.com/ please try upgrading or switching first.
2. If you are using an IE browser in compatibility mode please disable that mode. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/use-compatibility-view
3. If you are running one of the browsers and versions listed at http://browsehappy.com/
(a) Try clearing your browser’s cache http://www.google.com/support/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=32050
If applicable see here for instructions on how to clear the cache for Chrome and Safari on the iPad:
http://browsers.about.com/od/howtousemobilebrowser1/ss/safari-ipad-clear-cache.htm
http://browsers.about.com/od/howtousemobilebrowser1/ss/How-To-Clear-Browsing-Data-In-Chrome-For-Ipad_6.htm(b) Make sure that you have both third-party cookies enabled and JavaScript enabled
http://en.support.wordpress.com/third-party-cookies/
http://www.google.com/adsense/support/bin/answer.py?answer=12654(c) Disable all browser extensions or add-ons temporarily.
(d) Try enabling HTTPS: http://en.support.wordpress.com/https/
Add both *.wordpress.com and *.wp.com to your list of trusted sites under the Security tab. Make sure to uncheck the box for “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone.” http://en.support.wordpress.com/https/#frequently-asked-questions
4. You can use this link to see if your flash is up to date. http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ If it’s not then go to http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/ and download and install the latest version of flash.
5. Try using another browser.
6. If you are not successful let us know:
(a) Exactly what kind of device you are using to connect to the internet and to WordPress.com.
(b) Exactly which browser (and version of it) you’re using by checking here if necessary http://supportdetails.com/
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Hello, Timethief:
I had not gotten past checking that Opera was one of the browsers WordPress works with when I began being able to Like other people’s blog posts again. No idea what changed. Happy to be able to Like again. Thank you for your wonderful list of troubleshooting tips. I will save them in case the problem recurs.
Linda
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Hi again Linda,
I began being able to Like other people’s blog posts again. … Thank you for your wonderful list of troubleshooting tips. I will save them in case the problem recurs.
Hooray! I love happy endings and bookmarking my checklist is a great idea. Happy blogging!
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