1. Why am I sometimes asked to re-enter my password when I try to post a comment?

An account is automatically logged out after an extended period of inactivity. This is because our developers have never heard of the concept of "cookies," and the bakers we hired never heard of javascript.

2. Does html code work in TPM reader blog posts?

It does. However, it doesn't.

3. Can I edit a reader blog post after I've posted it?

No. Our developers are working to make this possible, but in the short run it's best to be perfect, as we expect liberal bloggers to be. You know, you could use a different tool to compose your comments then paste them into your post. Our developers finally figured out how to cut-and-paste, and you're smarter than they are.

4. I just put up a comment but I don't see it there yet. What gives?

Comments may take a minute or two or ten or thirty to appear. We did this to prevent conversation here at TPM Cafe, which we find can sometimes get controversial. We wouldn't want any controversy here. BTW, if your comment doesn't apprear after 30 minutes, god is telling you he doesn't want you blogging today. Try again tomorrow. If that doesn't work, try Daily Kos.

5. It says "latest comments" on my profile, but it actually looks like my oldest comments. Why?

Because we have some wires crossed on our side. We think we know which wires go where, but you know, if we cut the wrong wire, the ensuing explosion could take out most of eastern Virginia, and we're not ready to do that yet.<sweating>Now, was it "red next to yella kill a fella," or was that about snakes?</sweating>

6. My password doesn't work, and when I try to reset it, that doesn't work either. What do I do?

Email us at help at talkingpointsmemo dot com, and we'll do a couple of things that won't work either.