I keep getting 403 Forbidden and I can't get rid of it. Help! ...n/t

[CaliforniaPeggy]

[sdfernando]

1. 403 errors like this are server side, not client side.

something on the other end is denying you access to a webpage, file, doc, etc.

What are you trying to do?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. I didn't know that, and thank you.

I had written a post for GD, and was forbidden to post it. Just a simple ordinary post about my medical status.

[sinkingfeeling]

3. Try logging out and then back in. Copy and paste your post somewhere before logging off or you'll have to retype it.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. I will try that. Thanks!

[SheltieLover]

4. Did you use special characters in the subject line?

Seems someone else had a similar problem recently & it was those characters in heading.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Nope, no special characters. Just these: Update from my PET scan:

[SheltieLover]

10. I didn't think so, Peggy.

I hope the results were favorable!

[sdfernando]

7. You might try to logout out of the site and back in.

Might have some temporary issue with authentication...If that doesn't work, try clearing you cache and history, then login again to reset all auths and cookies....also good idea to reach out to the mods if it continues.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. I just did the log out and back in, and it still won't let me post.

No idea on how to clear my cache and history.

I could always send a PM to EarlG. He's usually available.

[Beartracks]

9. I want to help. But it is forbidden.

Sorry I had to!

[sinkingfeeling]

11. Check for any special characters within the post or any included links. Here's how some '403' errors were resolved.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/125629226#post8

[ret5hd]

12. you know what you did...

confess and repent!

[surfered]

13. I have not had any problems

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. ***I just tried again to post it, and I succeeded! What a relief. Thanks to all of you. ***