Problems with posting

[zgma]

Hi AB editor, About a quarter of the time I post a response, it doesn't get through. I get an error message and can't get my reply posted. This is frustrating as I spend a considerable amount of time trying to write a thoughtful answer, and then I can't get it on to the site. Any way that problem can be fixed? It's frustrating enough that I'm starting to not want to post answers anymore.

[smudge]

testing!

[smudge]

I keep having the same problem, it's been driving me potty too!

[Wisebird]

Ditto I copy my answers first (highlight, ctrl + c) so that I can try again (highlight, ctrl + v) Usually works 2nd or 3rd time. However, it's very annoying when it keeps happening.

[zgma]

I have been trying to post one particular message for the last 2 hours (I learned my lesson, and copied it to a document before trying to send the first time). I really would like to have it posted and I'm really frustrated that it hasn't been.

[zgma]

... update... I just posted my answer in pieces and it got through. I wasn't aware that there is a length limit, but that's what it seems like. So folks, if you can't post, try making it shorter or breaking it into pieces!

[AB Editor]

zgma - yes, there is a limit on the length of postings.

You also apprear to have had problems spotting the fact that, on popular threads, only the first 20 answers appear on the first page: look for the link that takes you to the rest of the answers.

[zgma]

No, I spotted that.

[Wisebird]

This happens with short answers as well. In fact I tried to post this about three times earlier on and gave up. Also, I do know about the link to the next 20 questions.

[bernardo]

The problem with the 2000 character limit is that if an answer exceeds 2000 characters, then it just deletes the whole thing rather than giving a warning, or giving the person a chance to edit it down a bit. We should not have to remember to copy and paste it each time just on the off-chance that it might be too long.