Why can't I reply to a comment on my blog?

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  musicdoc1 · Member · Jun 30, 2013 at 11:13 pm

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  Tried numerous times, but was unable to reply to a comment on my blog today. The first sign that something might be wrong was the enormous size of the box which opened when I selected “reply.” After I typed my brief response to a comment, I noticed that there was no option to publish it.

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  timethief · Member · Jun 30, 2013 at 11:18 pm

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  Are you logged in under the exact same username account that created the blog the comment is one and who is the Admin of that blog? Clicking this link should display all your blogs registered under the same username, including the hidden ones: https://dashboard.wordpress.com/wp-admin/index.php?page=my-blogs&show=hidden

  If you do not see the blog here http://en.support.wordpress.com/my-blogs/ then
  follow this guide > http://en.support.wordpress.com/my-blogs/#my-blogs-dashboard-visibility

  If you have lost your log-in information you can visit https://en.wordpress.com/wp-login.php?action=lostpassword
  If required click the “Need More Help” link and complete the form for account recovery.

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  timethief · Member · Jun 30, 2013 at 11:19 pm

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  If you are not running one of the browsers and versions listed at http://browsehappy.com/ please try upgrading or switching first.

  If you are, please do these:
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  If you are not successful let us know exactly which browser (and version of it) you’re using by checking here if necessary http://www.whatbrowser.org/ and also post any error reports you get.

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  musicdoc1 · Member · Jun 30, 2013 at 11:28 pm

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  Timethief,

  Thanks for the rapid response. Wow! And all the info.

  I was eventually able to find the blue reply button at the bottom of the reply box (administrator’s area) and it functioned properly, though It didn’t seem to work the first time I tried it.

  The enormous size of the box I reported is evidently due to the unusually large size of one visitor’s comment.

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  musicdoc1 · Member · Jun 30, 2013 at 11:32 pm

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  The blue reply button appears to be in the box of the previous comment. Its placement, the size of the box, and the fact that it failed (apparently) the first time, through me.

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  timethief · Member · Jun 30, 2013 at 11:34 pm

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  Hooray! You have conquered this. Best wishes with your blog.

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  musicdoc1 · Member · Jun 30, 2013 at 11:41 pm

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  Thanks. I wish we could edit these. Meant “threw me.”

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  timethief · Member · Jun 30, 2013 at 11:44 pm

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  Not to worry. I mentally corrected that.