Okay, I am getting an error where the site is saying that I have to "Put at least 10 characters" in a reply or new thread.... some of my posts were HUNDREDS of characters. Could someone please investigate and find out what in the universe is going on here?

Edit: Okay, something strange here.... I previewed my post and now, fine and dandy (as you can see by this post showing up).
Is it mandatory to preview your post now?

It's not an error I've seen or heard of before, may have been a transistory gremlin.
It isn't mandatory to preview your post, and there is a 10 char minimum to post. There's also a maximum for certain things.
Let us know if it continues for you.

Yep, apparently it was a temporary gremlin. Thanks for answering the question.