The following page outlines some common problems visitors have when attempting to view this website. If you have a particular problem which is not addressed by the following problems and suggested solutions, please send your questions to me (See: Submissions).

I can't see anything on the top of the main page.
Chances are, you do not have Macromedia Flash 6.0 or higher installed. Go to the Macromedia website and download the plug in. While most of the site can be reached without the Flash 6.0 plug-in, a lot of the site cannot be seen fully.

I can see the Flash movies, but I can't hear anything and they keep crashing my computer.
You possibly have Macromedia Flash 5.0 or lower installed instead of Macromedia Flash 6.0 or above. Flash 4.0 and above files which iSoaker.com uses encode sound using MP3 compression. This can cause some problems for Flash 3.0 or lower players. Even if you have Flash 5.0 installed, the newer movies have functions which work only using the Flash 6.0 player. Your best bet is to install Flash 6.0 or above.

If you do have Flash 6.0 or above installed, either you don't have a sound card, your speakers are off, or you do not have enough free memory for the Flash 6.0 or above Player to run smoothly. Try closing other programs and see if this helps resolve the problem.

Frequently Asked Questions
Why iSoaker.com?
iSoaker.com is derived from the obvious short form ("Internet Soaker") and the more subtle play on words ("I, Soaker") As the iSoaker.com website covers a lot more ground than simply weapon reviews, the name became more fitting than the previous name of Aquatechnology. Also, "www.aquatechnology.com" is already registered under a different company.

How often are new posting put up?
I try to put up a posting at least once a week during the Spring and Summer months. (If I don't... oh well.)

How do you navigate in the site?
The Main Splash Flash movie is divided into three sections: i) the top title/navigation bar with iSoaker.com's logo on the top/left and the 5 main sections of iSoaker.com as icons on the top/right. As well, the top/right of the movie area has quick button links to Help (this page), submission information, and the site index page. Depending on the button clicked, a sub-menu may be launched in the main body area; ii) the main body area is where sub-menus and sub-Flash-pages are loaded. Not all of iSoaker.com's pages are Flash based, but those that are Flash are loaded into the main Flash movie when requested by the user. The top title/navigation area should always remain visible despite the presence of a sub-page or sub-menu; and iii) the bottom navigation area with a pop-up menu in the bottom/left corner and a few quick-button links beside it. These buttons may also launch sub-movies or direct the user into another HTML page.

Throughout the rest of the site, all page contain a Flash header movie. The allows for quick linking back to the main page and a immediate load of a selected section's menu. Just beheath the header area is a navigational tree link which shows the major branch points a particular page is built upon. Going up a level is as simple as clicking on the link prior to the page's name in the navigational tree.

I submitted a review/story/tech development to you. When will it be posted?
Depending on my own schedule, accepted posts typically go up within a few days. All emails sent to isoaker@isoaker.com will receive an automated confirmation email to state that the email was received by the server. If you have not received the automated reply, either the email was not sent properly, your return email address was not properly specified in the email sent, or the email was not received by the server properly. Whether a received email ends up posted on iSoaker.com depends on whether or not it is deemed acceptable for posting on iSoaker.com. If the email submission is rejected for posting, I typically respond to the sender stating why and what needs to be done. However, if a post is found outright offensive to me, do not expect any form of personal response or acknowledgement.

Why are you using Macromedia Flash movies on your site? Why not keep it simple images and text?
In light of the evolving Internet, I have tried to keep the iSoaker.com site on par with the latest web technologies. Fact is Macromedia Flash content allows iSoaker.com to incorporate moving pictures, interactive menus, smoother navigation, and sound without greatly increasing file sizes. Most Flash movie files are often even smaller than the previous images they have replaced! Of course, for those who cannot view or have difficulty viewing the Flash files, I have posted text links to relevant pages at the bottom of each page.

Are all sections available for non-Flash enabled browsers?
No sections of iSoaker.com are completely viewable to non-Flash enabled browsers. Since this site is run by one individual, the non-Flash enabled browers will be unable to view key features that require Flash has such as iSoaker Elite, the Flash Blaster movie, etc.

What is in store for iSoaker.com?
The future will tell...

Where did the iSoaker.com Image Gallery go?
To reduce server load, the iSoaker.com Image Gallery has been taken offline. If anyone wants a particular blaster picture for use on their own website, please send an email picture request to isoaker@isoaker.com.

Are you obsessed with water weapons?
Yes. And by the fact that you're still reading this, you probably are, too.

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