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So I've noticed that I can't open any threads that have an emoticon anywhere in the title. Elode started one that say "help" with a smiley face, and all I get is "can't display this page" when I click on it. It happened with another thread before and I thought it was just a glitch, but now I see that ANY thread with an emoticon in the title is no-go for me.

Any thoughts? I've tried explorer and firefox, and it's the same.

Oh noooooo... now y'all know the secret to keeping me out of a conversation!!!

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It should open in IE. Maybe there is something in the settings you can change?

When you lose 83 pounds, we will will give you the answer. :)

(Keep up the great work)

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So I've noticed that I can't open any threads that have an emoticon anywhere in the title. Elode started one that say "help" with a smiley face, and all I get is "can't display this page" when I click on it. It happened with another thread before and I thought it was just a glitch, but now I see that ANY thread with an emoticon in the title is no-go for me.

Any thoughts? I've tried explorer and firefox, and it's the same.

Oh noooooo... now y'all know the secret to keeping me out of a conversation!!!

Please provide me with a URL example or two.

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Elode's thread I can't open: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/354979-help-no-its-not-really-that-dramatic���/

On my screen, I see little question marks inside of a diamond instead of the emoticon symbol. When I preview before posting this, I see little boxes instead of question marks.

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Here is the forum where that thread is: http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/386-general-gastric-sleeve-surgery-discussion/

I can preview the thread, but I can't open it. I've tried on both my laptop and on my work computer.

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Elode's thread I can't open: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/354979-help-no-its-not-really-that-dramatic���/

On my screen, I see little question marks inside of a diamond instead of the emoticon symbol. When I preview before posting this, I see little boxes instead of question marks.

I verified and this is definitely an issue using Internet Explorer (IE). I didn't have issues using Safari or Chrome. I'm going to see what we can do to resolve this issue.

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It should open in IE. Maybe there is something in the settings you can change?

When you lose 83 pounds, we will will give you the answer. :)

(Keep up the great work)

HA! I got in on Chrome! You can't keep me out now!

I woke up with a cold today. I've had some beef broth, and a sugar-free popsicle. Just don't want anything else, my throat hurts so much. I wouldn't be surprised if I hit 83 before the end of the day!

Seriously though, I am shocked and amazed at my progress. I was just certain this wouldn't work for me and I would be disappointed and be losing a pound a month or something.

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