One question, one sentence.

i agree, it seems too long winded

Haha,
I actually like a question to be clearly defined, so lengthwise, whatever it takes. My attention span is ok.

Exactly 72 characters,always.

The question is not length, but clarity and precision in writing. If you must have a long prelude to your basic question, write succinctly, in brief, one topic paragraphs, then pose a clear and chort question.

The question should be short. If the question is preceded by a wall of text, I read the first few lines, scan the middle, then jump to the end, and track back as needed if I don't understand the question. I don't preface a question with a lead up to the question. If the question is not understood people will ask for an explanation, which then I'll provide but not before.

I see what you did there.

My answer has to be "as long as is needed to ask it. No more. No less.

As to giant walls of text. I do not have the time for long reads in a forum format. I tend to visit blogs for those.

As a rough guide I would have thought that so long as the reader hasn't lost the will to live before getting to the end of it you've probably got it about right

Long enough to be clear, and to stimulate answers and comments. Though I tend to pass over those posts that are made up of more than a couple questions ...

A question follows the same rules as a statement. It should be no longer than is required to present the needed information unambiguously.

I try to keep it short and sweet. Ihave a short attention span these days.LOL

Make the question clear, short, and to the point. If you want to probe further, ask associated follow-ups.

Why?