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Problem editing an answer? Error 999?

Wah!! I was editing an answer for a question i was answering and it won't let me post the answer? This is what it says.

Sorry, Unable to process request at this time -- error 999.

Unfortunately we are unable to process your request at this time. This error is usually temporary. Please try again later.

If you continue to experience this error, it may be caused by one of the following:

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While this error is usually temporary, if it continues and the above solutions don't resolve your problem, please let us know.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I had it happen to me too, same message. In a few days it was OK. Either wait or write to the Yahoo Answers help desk

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