in reply to newbie writing a counter

Anybody have any idea on what could be wrong with this?

Not without you telling us what the problem is, no.

Do you get an error? Is the counter wrong? Does the server catch on fire?

Please take a look at How to get the most of your question from the monks.

xoxo,
Andy
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