Update: I tried several solutions, then installed an updated WordPress theme. Something along the way may have fixed the problem, at least going forward. Fingers are crossed!

Further update: Yes, new comments are coming in. But I am still unable to go back to the recent reapportionment entry and add a comment there.

After my hosting service struck out in solving the comments “Forbidden” error, I turned to Google, only to discover this is a common WordPress problem.

Many solutions discussed online are beyond my familiarity with php coding, as I’m worried about further screwing up the WordPress installation. One “solution” I attempted made the whole site inaccessible, so I know that I need to be very careful.

Later today, I’ll try switching to a new theme, as one possible source of the error is use of an older theme that isn’t fully compatible with the latest version of WP.

If that doesn’t work, I’ll have to keep reading through suggested solutions until I find one that really works here.

In the meantime…I’m not really sure whether any comments at all are currently possible or not.

In the meantime, at least stop by and read….