Why is there a character limit in questions? What if a person is relating a long experience? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-there-a-character-limit-in-questions-what-if-a-person-is-relating-a-long-experience <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 /> Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:02:55 -0500 Why is there a character limit in questions? What if a person is relating a long experience? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-there-a-character-limit-in-questions-what-if-a-person-is-relating-a-long-experience <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 /> SN Greg Wright Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:02:55 -0500 2016-01-27T19:02:55-05:00 Response by PO1 John Miller made Jan 27 at 2016 7:04 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-there-a-character-limit-in-questions-what-if-a-person-is-relating-a-long-experience?n=1263171&urlhash=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. PO1 John Miller Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:04:06 -0500 2016-01-27T19:04:06-05:00 Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2016 7:05 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-there-a-character-limit-in-questions-what-if-a-person-is-relating-a-long-experience?n=1263174&urlhash=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) CPT Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:05:20 -0500 2016-01-27T19:05:20-05:00 Response by LTC Yinon Weiss made Jan 27 at 2016 7:07 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-there-a-character-limit-in-questions-what-if-a-person-is-relating-a-long-experience?n=1263182&urlhash=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" LTC Yinon Weiss Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:07:27 -0500 2016-01-27T19:07:27-05:00 Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jan 27 at 2016 7:44 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-there-a-character-limit-in-questions-what-if-a-person-is-relating-a-long-experience?n=1263296&urlhash=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. LTC Stephen F. Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:44:42 -0500 2016-01-27T19:44:42-05:00 Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 28 at 2016 8:22 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-there-a-character-limit-in-questions-what-if-a-person-is-relating-a-long-experience?n=1265989&urlhash=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. MAJ Ken Landgren Thu, 28 Jan 2016 20:22:08 -0500 2016-01-28T20:22:08-05:00 2016-01-27T19:02:55-05:00