"Access denied" when trying to post

[cmhawke]

When I try to post a reply to my thread, I get the following error:

Access Denied

You don't have permission to access "http://duc.avid.com/newreply.php?" on this server.
Reference #18.c6497268.1647824319.128a98e5

Also tried copying the reply I was trying to add but it's not working in this thread either. Are there any banned words? Testing: Windows, Mac, macOS, iLok, software, screenshots, attached, license, pt. If these post, these are not banned.

Keep getting logged out now and then too. Something funky is going on with duc.

[albee1952]

There has been a fair amount of discussion on this(especially by me). I still can't seem to put my finger on the reason. The only thing I have figured out is that SOMETIMES, if you shorten the response, it will post(I tend to write long answers to cover a lot of info, and that can cause the message) I tried using a different browser(as suggested by another member), but it didn't help(I generally use Google Chrome, but tried Microsoft Edge)

[unkJE]

EddieJones’ fix for DUC ‘Access Denied’ works best for me ...

https://duc.avid.com/showpost.php?p=...4&postcount=14

On your computer, open Chrome.
At the top right, click More and then Settings.
Click Privacy and security and then Cookies and other site data.
Click See all cookies and site data.
At the top right, search for the website's name.
To the right of the site, click Remove.

Other browsers are similar.


(On Microsoft Edge: go to Settings/siteData and delete relevant Avid)

[albee1952]

This made me have to log back in, but we'll see what happens going forward

[unkJE]

Originally Posted by albee1952

This made me have to log back in ...

Sorry for any confusion … I should have explained better:

I waited until “Access Denied” happened,
used Eddie’s fix
then could login and post

[Ben Jenssen]

Originally Posted by unkJE

Sorry for any confusion … I should have explained better:

I waited until “Access Denied” happened,
used Eddie’s fix
then could login and post

Then, I'm guessing it could be "Eddie's fix" that fixed it - or - the simple fact that you had to log in again; could be either.


My trick, doesn't always work, is to copy the text I wanted to post, paste it into a very simple app like notes or stickies, then copy it and paste it back into the reply text field. The theory is that some invisible characters are removed.

[unkJE]

Originally Posted by Ben Jenssen

Then, I'm guessing it could be "Eddie's fix" that fixed it - or - the simple fact that you had to log in again; could be either.

No … I tried logging in before using Eddie’s fix … and failed (repeatedly).
I could only login and reply after using Eddie’s fix.

Eddie mentioned "Cookies and other site data" - there were quite a few "Avid" that I deleted (with no ensuing drama)

Originally Posted by Ben Jenssen

My trick, doesn't always work, is to copy the text I wanted to post, paste it into a very simple app like notes or stickies, then copy it and paste it back into the reply text field. The theory is that some invisible characters are removed.

Have tried your trick. As you say, works some times, others not.
Just as stripping all but a couple of words and posting, then using the Edit button to complete the post: often works, but doesn't work every time.

Had lots of success copying the URL, to find it only had an "http" prefix - then changing it to "https" would let me post. This issue seems to have been fixed.

[unkJE]

Originally Posted by unkJE

...Eddie mentioned "Cookies and other site data" - there were quite a few "Avid" that I deleted (with no ensuing drama)

79 Cookies - please see attached pic

Denied Access whilst attempting to attach 2 more images ... Eddie's "Clear the Deck!" worked again

[unkJE]

Seems ironic, that, in a land not known for its use of (or love for) irony, that Avid’s COST (Cookie Overload Syndrome Trick) is required to surf the DUCnet

i.e.

Trash Avid Cookies in your Browser if you can’t post on the DUC

[Terrano]

It could also happen because of permissions set by administrator on your profile. I also saw that sometimes new users cannot post their messages because of their "fresh" registrations