Bill, et al
The problem doesn't exist (for me) using IE. I installed FF3, with the intention of uninstalling FF2, once I was assured FF2 wouldn't pose a problem. As mentioned in the subject, I get the same as you, with both versions of FF. (Both have AdBlock Plus and NoScript installed)
You said you hoped your screen shot was correct, because you were unable to see it, in order to verify it. It is very much correct! As a workaround, I tried various methods to get rid of it. To include trying to navigate my way out of it, by using the dropdown menu titled, "Other CNET sites", at the very bottom of the second column. The one titled "CNET Sites". It didn't work! ![]()
I hope you're able to see this post. You may not feel so alone. I suspect other's will eventually be posting the same. The band across the page, makes viewing or posting impossible using FF. At least in my case.
Carol
I'm having a bit of a problem viewing the forums today. When I visit with Firefox I get a thick black band across the middle of the page. That makes it impossible to see some of the posts. In fact, I can't even see what I'm typing in the message as I compose it because the text box for posting is directly under the black band.
I've done a screen shot, it's at
http://www.yadtel.net/~sirosler/Images/NewCNETBannerOverPage.jpg
I hope the link is right - I can't see it to verify it. I guess we'll find out what kind of touch typist I am.
Anyway, the problem did not appear when the site first changed a couple of days ago, it just appeared today.
FWIW: If I try to preview the page I can't even see the Submit Post button. I'll just have to blindly post and hope the link works.

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