What is a "403 Error"

[ASBJumper]

I cannot reply to the Foal Watch 2025 anymore… it’s not the content, i tried completely re-doing my reply, i tried not replying to the poster i was replying to and just replying to the thread, nothing… possible to fix?

*edited to add: I was able to post from my phone, though…

[redandwhite]

Im getting the same error trying to post on my thread. Tried logging in and out again. Tried it on my phone. No dice

EDIT: I removed quotes from my text(I had some words in quotes) and it now works.

[JBCool]

I just had this issue trying to tag previous posters in a thread. Once I took out the @ tag, it posted fine. Just FYI

[sami-joe]

I’m getting a 403 error when I try to use the search feature.
Ironically, I’m looking to see whether anyone has posted about a new search engine/browser called Ecosia because I want to avoid a duplicate thread/topic.

Based in Germany, Ecosia funnels its profits into biodiversity projects around the world:

https://www.ecosia.org/

[Moderator_1]

Are you getting the error when you try other search terms? I tried “ecosia” and it returned this thread as a result (and no others).

[sami-joe]

It was happening with every search request. I tried “browser”, then tried horse-related terms like “accepting contact.” I’d get the message after I entered three or four letters.

Annndddd…
Of course, now it’s working. No error message. Thank you.
You’re probably magic.

[Moderator_1]

Definitely nothing of my doing, but I’m glad it’s working for you now!

[RMJacobs]

I noticed recently that I get a 403 error if I start my post off by tagging someone. If I change the wording so the tag comes after other verbiage, I no longer get the error. All the words are the same but putting them in a different order is what is fixing this for me.