Here is the WIS response from my ticket
"Hi James,
Firefox has rigid security features that blocks script based applications like our posting editor from accessing the clipboard.
There is an addon you can try called AllowClipboard Helper (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/852/). However, use the add on at your own risk."
unfortunately even after adding WIS toolbar and everyone else suggestions nothing has worked. I might try and continue updating this thread, however it does not look good. In my opinion the new forums have added nothing to my entertainment value.