SN Greg Wright 1263169 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So in my USO post, I was attempting to relate my experience, when I got cut off, a-la-twitter style, with &#39;0 characters remaining&#39;. I had to post and then return and &#39;edit&#39; it to finish my thoughts.<br /><br /> Is this a glitch? If not, if it&#39;s intended, it&#39;s a HORRIBLE call -- many people have more than the, what, 500 characters? (I didn&#39;t even notice, but it wasn&#39;t more than a large paragraph!) that seems to be the limit.<br /> Why is there a character limit in questions? What if a person is relating a long experience? 2016-01-27T19:02:55-05:00 SN Greg Wright 1263169 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So in my USO post, I was attempting to relate my experience, when I got cut off, a-la-twitter style, with &#39;0 characters remaining&#39;. I had to post and then return and &#39;edit&#39; it to finish my thoughts.<br /><br /> Is this a glitch? If not, if it&#39;s intended, it&#39;s a HORRIBLE call -- many people have more than the, what, 500 characters? (I didn&#39;t even notice, but it wasn&#39;t more than a large paragraph!) that seems to be the limit.<br /> Why is there a character limit in questions? What if a person is relating a long experience? 2016-01-27T19:02:55-05:00 2016-01-27T19:02:55-05:00 PO1 John Miller 1263171 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><br />That might be a new thing? I've never been cut off before in my more "long winded" posts. Response by PO1 John Miller made Jan 27 at 2016 7:04 PM 2016-01-27T19:04:06-05:00 2016-01-27T19:04:06-05:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 1263174 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="640136" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/640136-sn-greg-wright">SN Greg Wright</a> I asked about this and was told it's so the questions are more concise (to the point) Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2016 7:05 PM 2016-01-27T19:05:20-05:00 2016-01-27T19:05:20-05:00 LTC Yinon Weiss 1263182 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Greg, if you want to share a long experience, please use the "Post Update" option, which as you can see when you hover over it, says "Share pictures, personal updates, plans, or whatever you like!"<br /><br />"Ask Question", is as defined is for "Get expert advice for your questions." It sounds like you want to relate an experience, not seek expert advice. So please share your story using "Post Update".<br /><br />If you're wondering why this is, it's because it turns out that experts who are answering people's questions don't want to read long novels... they just want to answer actual questions. This helps those seeking help as it enables more people to quickly identify topics they can help in. If a user wants to share a long story (and even ask a question about it), we created the option for him to do so with his network by using "Post Updates" Response by LTC Yinon Weiss made Jan 27 at 2016 7:07 PM 2016-01-27T19:07:27-05:00 2016-01-27T19:07:27-05:00 LTC Stephen F. 1263296 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="640136" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/640136-sn-greg-wright">SN Greg Wright</a> there is a character limit on the "Home" page questions. As far as I know that limit does not apply to questions you post in the Topic groups or the basic groups of the pre-home-page questions. Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jan 27 at 2016 7:44 PM 2016-01-27T19:44:42-05:00 2016-01-27T19:44:42-05:00 MAJ Ken Landgren 1265989 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hey I cant even start my own questions. I wonder if it I a glitch or something personal against me. Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 28 at 2016 8:22 PM 2016-01-28T20:22:08-05:00 2016-01-28T20:22:08-05:00 2016-01-27T19:02:55-05:00