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I tried to ask a question on Stack Overflow, but I cannot ask my question. I receive an error message that says my post contains improperly formatted code,

I am pretty sure it does. Here's a PasteBin with the original question.

How do I fix this and still get my answer on Stack Overflow?

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    you have to include only the problematic part of the code and ask question on that – Bala Nov 10 '13 at 12:35
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    Try using markdown syntax to form your URL rather than HTML; [index.html](http://www.destiny-craft.com/index.html) (instead of <a href="http://www.destiny-craft.com/index.html> index.html </a>). However, you really need to look at sscce.org before you post your question, and greatly reduce the amount of code you're posting. Also look at using capital letters (I rather than i), and removing salutations, otherwise you risk not getting your question answered by showing a lack of formatting/ research effort. – Matt Nov 10 '13 at 12:36
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I assume the random linebreaks in your code confused the Markdown editor. Anyway, I've fixed the question for you. Here's the markup. (note that I've also removed 'hello', 'regards' etc. from your question and improved the formatting a bit).

Apart from that, I do not think it is a very good question. It contains 300+ lines of code; I doubt anyone will go through all of that and answer your question. If you want to get good and accurate answers, reduce your code to a minimum and explain your issue clearly.

See also: Writing the perfect question

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    No doubt at all about it being too much code; 300+ lines of code badly fails "Make it relevant to others" on How to Ask, @milo. – Arjan Nov 10 '13 at 13:13

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