http://technosailor.disqus.com/enSun, 28 May 2006 16:21:54 -0000http://technosailor.com/2006/05/26/readers-using-ie/#comment-1032234<p>I had a number of 412s but it was an issue with the web server, attempting to block spam but being overzealous. It sounds like you have (had) a different problem though I've not come across the server giving out 412 errors for this thing.</p><p>Anyway, just in case anyone surfs here searching for 412 Precondition Failed error solutions, when it's to do with 'naughty' words in either the referring or the target URL, etc. I solved it (on Textdrive servers) by putting the following directive in my .htaccess file:</p><p>SecFilterEngine Off</p><p>It means that spam attacks are potentially more likely but it does stop whatever rules a host has built in at server level.</p><p>Not sure if this comment was helpful at all but there you go...</p>Andy MerrettSun, 28 May 2006 16:21:54 -0000