I've just installed Disqus and this is the error message I get when it is enabled:  Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_OBJECT_OPERATOR in /home/hvblu3/public_html/plugins/content/jw_disqus.php on line 187.

I am a novice and really want to fix this myself (without asking my grandson to help me).  Any suggestions?  Do you need more information?  I am on Joomla 1.5.9, but I also see something that says legacy: 1.0.

Thanks in advance,
Lynn

Here is the section of the file to which it refers:

$output->includes = "
{$plg_copyrights_start}
<script type=\"text/javascript\">
//<![CDATA[

window.addEvent('domready', function(){
// Smooth Scroll
new SmoothScroll({
duration: 500
});
   
// Disqus Counter
var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a');
var query = '?';
for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) {
if(links.href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links.href) + '&';
}
var disqusScript = document.createElement('script');
disqusScript.setAttribute('charset','utf-8');
disqusScript.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');
disqusScript.setAttribute('src','disqus.com/forums/{$disqusSubDomain}/get_num_replies.js' + query + '');
var b = document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0];
b.appendChild(disqusScript);
});

// Disqus CSS
var disqus_iframe_css = \"".JWHelper::getTemplatePath($plg_name,'css/disqus.css')->http."\";

//]]>
</script>
<style type=\"text/css\" media=\"all\">
@import \"".JWHelper::getTemplatePath($plg_name,'css/template.css')->http."\";
</style>
{$plg_copyrights_end}
";

I've just installed the plugin on version 1.5.13 and get exactly the same problem:

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_OBJECT_OPERATOR in /xxxx/public_html/plugins/content/jw_disqus.php on line 187

It's a shame, as the plugin looks as though it would be a good one...

Ah-ha, I've found the problem.

I was running PHP version 4, whereas this plugin requires PHP 5. I upgraded my host to PHP 5, and this plugin now works as advertised.

I suggest the documentation be amended to show this plugin's technical requirements.

well it didnt solve my issue

im running PHP 5.2.9 and still showing 0 comments when there is 2
beatchapel.net

I'm getting the same error.  I'm running Joomla 1.5.14 with PHP Version 4.4.9

My error message is

If I turn-off the plugin, site works.  When on, that error message is all I see.

Thanks for the help.

-Jet-

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Just checking on the status of this update... I am getting the same message and eager to implement disqus on my site.

Thanks,

Scott Graham

I hope the update will be out soon; I'm waiting for the update before I launch my site.

I'll be updating the Disqus plugin to v2.2 this week fixing the PHP4 incompatibility issue. v2.2 will also add support for K2.

Hi Fotis,

I just installed Disqus 2.2 but can not see parameters for K2.

Is there an update for K2 on the way that will connect Disqus?

Cheers,

James