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Question

Why do some of my posts get blocked?

Sep 17, 2016 1:25PM PDT

I have been having problems posting for about a month. If I post anything over a couple of short paragraphs, my posts will often not post. They appear to have posted but when I look at my profile they are not there. If I look from a different computer where I am not logged in the posts are not there. The Admin has had to fix one really long post for me but even if I try to keep my posts short they sometimes won't post. I see many other posts from others that are much longer than mine. Thanks

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Clarification Request
where are you talking about
Sep 17, 2016 1:34PM PDT

where are you talking about? are you talking about this forum? or the comment section of cnet articles? I noticed in your profile this is your first post in the forums and you normally post comments.

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Some of my comments are getting blocked
Sep 17, 2016 1:50PM PDT

Hi, In the comments sections is where some of my posts are getting blocked. https://www.cnet.com/news/appliance-science-the-uninterruptible-power-supply/<br>

I posted one reply but it was about three paragraphs. It wouldn't post. I tried chopping it into smaller posts. Two posted but one will not. I can see all of comments at the bottom of the article if I am logged in. They are not showing up in my profile or if I check on a different computer where I am not logged in. Thanks

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if you can see it
Sep 17, 2016 1:58PM PDT

if you can still see it but cannot when not logged in, then flag the post and ask why. Looks like the comment section is run by Livefry not cnet. You can flag it on the bottom left.

sometimes the filters do not work properly, I know because I have had the same thing happen to my comments.

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Thanks for the reply
Sep 17, 2016 2:01PM PDT

Thanks for the reply. I will give that a try.

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I can't flag my own posts
Sep 17, 2016 2:03PM PDT

I tried that but I can't flag my own posts. The flag option isn't available on my own posts.

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I flagged this for you.
Sep 17, 2016 2:05PM PDT

If you can send me a copy of the text of your failing comment or post I might see what's up. (click on my name for CNET spam proof emails.)

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that is what I get for assuming...
Sep 17, 2016 2:08PM PDT

I thought the flag was there, sorry about that. I guess you will have to wait until someone official reads this thread.

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Bob flagged it for him.
Sep 17, 2016 2:13PM PDT

But the spam bot nabbed his post.
Dafydd.

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Dag nab it.
Sep 17, 2016 2:18PM PDT

Pesky robot.

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Hi beffuddledms...
Sep 19, 2016 9:14AM PDT