i have to agree with Shaun above that the bug is client side. i am the only one on my server getting this error.
If it means anything, i have 64 bit java (its the only install on my system) JRE 1.7.0_40 and Windows 8 64-bit.
i am still getting this error in 1.7.1. this is by no means resolved
Scott Barnes - Keep it professional. He offered just as much substantiation as you did: none.