hpu1966 said:
until Cox 'fixed' it for a 'better experience,' they say, but the better experience turns out to be a denial of access.
What does the error say exactly? Can you show a screenshot? I don't have Cox phone anymore so I can't test, but my guess is they upgraded to HTML5. I WOULD consider this a upgrade, in both performance, stability, and security. It's something a lot of people have been asking for. It makes it so you don't need to use flash or Java plugins to view the site, which don't work on some people's computer by either choice or accident. How is your browser handling HTML5? Test here.
"I just don't think Cox should make changes that are not compatible with any and all browsers on the market."
Then they couldn't make ANY changes. There are hundreds of different browsers. I design websites and even I only test for 4-5 different browsers. To make something that is compatible with everything is improbable bordering on impossible. Its like trying to design a tire works on EVERY car. Anything you COULD design like that would be so non-specific it wouldn't be useful. Also, lowering the security and performance to the lowest bar punishes those that DO make sure they are using modern and standardized browsers.
"I won't change browsers for this one purpose, but may consider changing phone service providers. "
Who is asking you to change browsers? I have 7 browsers on my computer and use them for different things. Some are better at doing some things then others. To limit yourself to one, and to let it dictate your phone provider, is not self productive IMO.
PS. Did you make a post about this on another forum? I remember seeing a thread on a different forum discussing Pale Moon and a problem with Cox's site. Was that you? If that was NOT you, then it would confirm it's not just a problem with YOUR install of the browser, but a compatibility issue in general.