https://byond.com is a 404 error instead of a redirect

ID:2896497
 
Oct 31 2023, 4:09 pm
Not a bug
BYOND Version:N/A (Website Bug)
Operating System:Windows 10 Pro
Web Browser:Chrome 116.0.0.0
Applies to:Website
Status: Not a bug
This is not a bug. It may be an incorrect use of syntax or a limitation in the software. For further discussion on the matter, please consult the BYOND forums.
Descriptive Problem Summary:
The "https://byond.com" page is a 404 instead of something meaningful.

Numbered Steps to Reproduce Problem:
Type "byond.com" into your browser. Chrome will go to https://byond.com, giving a 404 error.

Expected Results:
The URL automatically redirects to the correct domain, https://www.byond.com

Actual Results:
It doesn't, and a 404 is produced.

When does the problem NOT occur?
When using plain HTTP, http://byond.com properly redirects to http://www.byond.com

Workarounds:
go to the right url, idiot



Anyway I ran into this and I figured it would be good to post about since if I did who else is gonna remember the weird quirks about this website
Oct 31 2023, 4:22 pm
Lummox JR resolved issue (Not a bug)