diff --git a/docs/contributing.rst b/docs/contributing.rst index 8f800fd..21850a0 100644 --- a/docs/contributing.rst +++ b/docs/contributing.rst @@ -46,13 +46,13 @@ Changes of the Instaloader source can be proposed as a few things to consider: - Base your Pull Request on the ``master`` branch if it fixes a bug, - or the ``upcoming/v4.X`` (if it exists at the moment of submitting the PR) - branch otherwise. + or the ``upcoming/v4.X`` branch (if it exists at the moment of submitting the PR) + otherwise. - We use `Pylint `__ for error and syntax checking of - the source and `MyPy `__ for type checking - (Note that sometimes it might be better to disable a warning rather than - adapting the code to a tool's desires). + the source and `MyPy `__ for type checking. + Beware that sometimes it might be better to disable a warning rather than + adapting the code to a tool's desires. - The documentation source is located in the ``docs`` folder. The file ``cli-options.rst`` is merely an RST-formatted copy of ``instaloader --help`` @@ -89,14 +89,14 @@ details. If you feel the need to do so, please create a "feature suggestion". obtained, how would it be further processed? - Describe already-working **alternatives of the feature** and how they - compare with your proposed solution. + compare to your proposed feature. - Briefly describe how your suggested feature **conforms with Instaloader's project goal**. - Explain your **solution ideas**. Describe your ideas on how the feature could - be implemented and the underlying problem could be solved. Also describe - alternatives that you have considered. + be implemented and the underlying problem could be solved. Also **describe + alternatives** that you have considered. Donations --------- diff --git a/docs/troubleshooting.rst b/docs/troubleshooting.rst index 6bc6cbd..110338f 100644 --- a/docs/troubleshooting.rst +++ b/docs/troubleshooting.rst @@ -27,11 +27,25 @@ expired. In case the retry continuously fails for some reason, which should not happen in normal conditions, consider adjusting the :option:`--max-connection-attempts` option. +There have been observations that services, that in their nature offer +promiscious IP addresses, such as cloud, VPN and public proxy services, might be +subject to significantly stricter limits for anonymous access. However, +logged-in accesses (see :option:`--login`) do not seem to be affected. + +Too many queries in the last time +--------------------------------- + **"Too many queries in the last time"** is not an error. It is a notice that the rate limit has almost been reached, according to Instaloader's own rate accounting mechanism. We regularly adjust this mechanism to match Instagram's current rate limiting. +Private but not followed +------------------------ + +You have to follow a private account to access most of its associated +information. + Login Error -----------