Troubleshooting Database Errors on Your Website

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Database errors when previewing posts are not uncommon, with one user experiencing a "Database" error 90% of the time. Another user noted similar issues occurring during specific times of the day, suggesting it may be related to server load or forum activity. The errors seem to primarily affect larger posts that include LaTeX formatting. Users have found that they can still successfully post without previewing. Overall, the discussion highlights ongoing database issues affecting post previews on the forum.
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Hey,

I am having problems previewing my posts, and get "Database" error 9 out of 10 times. Is this normal or common? I can still post thread as posts, as this one shows! =]

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I've seen some db errors over the last day or two. Not as bad as yours though.
 
It seems to be during a particular time of day, around the time I posted yesterday. It was fine last night. I think it must be related to the actual forums, as it was the same in 2 internet browsers and 2 computers.
 
OK, it is all cool. It only seems to happen when I am previewing larger posts with latex in, so I just have to check it without previewing.
 

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