trying to post a question, but it says I'm not allowed to post internet addresses--but I'm not. any ideas on this?

Try wording your question a little differently.

I literally spent about 15 minutes retyping and rewording things....oh well

If you are trying to type in a web address, this board won't let you do it. And you can't copy and paste, either.

Make sure you put a space after every period. If a student types like this -- i'm trying to find out about art.i can't find anything -- the program may think that it's a web address because of the "art.i" in there. Now you and I know that's not a web address, but the program may not.

Make sure you have all words spelled correctly, capitals where they should be, and a space after every word and mark of punctuation.

If you are trying to post a question, but encountering an error message stating that you are not allowed to post internet addresses, there are a few possible reasons and solutions to this issue:

1. Ensure you are not including any direct internet addresses: The platform where you are trying to post the question might have a content filter that restricts the inclusion of internet addresses in order to prevent spam or malicious links. Double-check your question to confirm that you are not including any complete web addresses, URLs, or hyperlinks.

2. Use alternative methods to express the information: Instead of posting the direct internet address, try describing the website or resource you are referring to by name or purpose. For example, rather than posting "www.example.com," you could say "a popular online shopping website" or "a website for learning programming."

3. Shorten or obfuscate the internet address: If you really need to mention a specific internet address, you can try altering it slightly to bypass the content filter. For example, you can remove the "http://" or "www." part, replace certain characters with words (e.g., change "@" to "at"), or add spaces or characters that break the address without making it clickable.

4. Contact the platform's support team: If you have tried the above steps and are still encountering the issue, it is advisable to reach out to the support team of the platform where you are attempting to post your question. They can provide specific guidance or help you troubleshoot the problem further.

Remember, these suggestions are general recommendations, and the specific solution may depend on the platform or website you are using.