With me, one mod doesn't seem to agree that there are exceptions.
there are exceptions.
for instance if you want to write a post that has more pictures in it than you're allowed to post in a single thread, or if you want to mke a very long post, and have more letters in it than a standard post will allow.
also if you've asked for help, and a reasonable amount of time has gone past you can 'bump' your thread to the top of the thread listings again, (though not excessivly or repeatidly).