WordPress is at it again. I re-created the exact same blog post twice in a row today and WordPress wiped it out both times. It posted the title each time, but none of the content and all the content (text and images) disappeared. I’m frustrated because I don’t know why it’s happening so I don’t know what to do differently to prevent it from happening again. I guess I’m going to have to start creating my blog posts in word so that I can repost it over and over again until it takes. What makes it a bigger pain in the ass is that I have to re-insert all of the images over and over again which is very frustrating. Maybe it’s time to start looking for a different blog host. Grrr! Argghh!
We are watching season four of “Stranger Things,” having watched and been a fan of season one through three. I’m not as thrilled by this season so far, but I’m intrigued enough to keep watching. Perhaps the big bad of season four is what’s infecting WordPress, because it seems to really enjoy torturing its victims.
Sigh.
Idle Eyes and a Dormy 
Blogging woes are such pains? Isn’t the big selling feature of WordPress that you can actually contact one of their IT people for help/advice and they will actually respond? Unlike Blogger, where no one helps you, ever, and there’s no way to contact them in any meaningful way.
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Maybe. Not worth my time to pursue this further for now.
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Yeah, I saw the notification of a new blog post, twice, but when I followed the link there was no there there. So sorry!
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It happens.
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Technology and blogging platforms. Are they for our pleasure or devices of torture?
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A little if both, I think.
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Blogger has its own methods of torture.
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I’m sure none of us are safe from the occasional blip.
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I wish I had answers for you. My WordPress workflow is unorthodox, because I find the web interface mostly horrid.
Do you compose your brilliant wise posts using a desktop or laptop computer? If so you might consider one of the desktop apps: https://wordpress.org/support/article/weblog-client/
Alternatively, my understanding is that WordPress interface has a “classic” editor and a “Gutenberg” one. I do not know that switching the interface should change whether posts get uploaded, but it is worth a shot.
Do your drafts get saved consistently?
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I prefer the classic editor, but it’s not truly classic.
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Gah. I put a link in my comment and WordPress put it in the moderation queue. It is not the worst press (trust me) but it can be irritating.
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No worries. I approved it.
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So aggravating. Have you ever tried WordPress Support chat? They’ve always helped me… although I hate the time I have to spend when I’m usually contacting them about a bug or glitch of their own making.
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I don’t want to devote the time.
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When I have blog problems, I play really dumb (so easy to do!) and look pitifully at husband Robert (tech geek) who almost always resolves the issue.
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Jeffrey is my go to tech guy, but he is taking unfamiliar with WordPress 😦
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Okay, I just realized my comment didn’t help you in the least.
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That’s ok. I appreciated it none the less.
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Argh! It just happened to me again, too. If I have an hour to kill I’ll chat with wordpress this afternoon.
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Sorry. 😦
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Thank you for being persistent and creating content for us.
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I try. 🙂
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Some things in life simply do NOT improve. This website is blatantly a prime example of this reality. I sympathize and understand, buddy! Naked hugs!
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First world problems, am I right?
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🙂
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I think WP has been doing that for quite some time. For the last few years, I’ve been using Open Office’s writing app to do my rough drafts and then I’ll copy and paste everything over once I’m good with the edits. Sorry to hear you lost two posts this time.
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I will compose in word from now on.
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Interesting I’ve had no issues like those you’re experiencing.
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Count yourself lucky.
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I am re-watching all of Stranger Things and I am in Season 3. Everyone keeps saying season 4 is the best so far???
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It has gotten better. There’s a lot going on and it took a while for things to get going.
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Sorry for your blogging problems. Sometimes I find that when I insert photos they won’t insert. And sometimes they do! I used to have (years ago) a blogger account, but I got frustrated with that and switched to wordpress.
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It’s frustrating, but when I’m honest with myself, complaining about such things with so much bad going on in the world seems so foolish. “Oh no. I had to type words into a computer twice.”
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I know what you mean. Just watching the news sends me into a deep dive. But it does put things into perspective.
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Keeping things in perspective is how I cope.
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As do I.
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Strange and I’m posting from my android phone and no problems at all. I’m using the Wp app on my phone too. Are you posting from a pc? Which browser?
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I have all apple products. I was posting from my MacBook Pro.
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