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usonian

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3. Transient network or server problems, most likely.

Reply to question everything (Original post)

Tue Apr 29, 2025, 07:08 PM

Apr 29

I use a browser extension called GhostText that mirrors my typing in a text editor. Only the title is lost in a hangup (So I add it to the text)

This is techie stuff, for desktops. Not easy to set up.

Otherwise, I copy my typing to Apple Notes ( Any text editor will do) before risking the Preview or Post button on serious or long posts. Serious means many references to retrieve.

These glitches are beyond our control, so practice "defensive posting" on longish posts.

Good Luck.

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Why am I getting 403 forbidden when trying to post? [View all] question everything Apr 29 OP

OK now question everything Apr 29 #1

That's not the worst part. It throws away everything you typed so if you just finished writing Wonder Why Apr 29 #2

Transient network or server problems, most likely. usonian Apr 29 #3

Before posting or even before previewing, I do a quick Control-A Control-C to select all and copy to clipboard progree Apr 29 #4