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Update troubleshooting.rst, Minor fixes to contributing.rst

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Alexander Graf
2020-06-16 21:44:22 +02:00
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docs/contributing.rst
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@@ -46,13 +46,13 @@ Changes of the Instaloader source can be proposed as a
few things to consider: few things to consider:
- Base your Pull Request on the ``master`` branch if it fixes a bug, - 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) or the ``upcoming/v4.X`` branch (if it exists at the moment of submitting the PR)
branch otherwise. otherwise.
- We use `Pylint <https://www.pylint.org/>`__ for error and syntax checking of - We use `Pylint <https://www.pylint.org/>`__ for error and syntax checking of
the source and `MyPy <https://github.com/python/mypy>`__ for type checking the source and `MyPy <https://github.com/python/mypy>`__ for type checking.
(Note that sometimes it might be better to disable a warning rather than Beware that sometimes it might be better to disable a warning rather than
adapting the code to a tool's desires). adapting the code to a tool's desires.
- The documentation source is located in the ``docs`` folder. The file - The documentation source is located in the ``docs`` folder. The file
``cli-options.rst`` is merely an RST-formatted copy of ``instaloader --help`` ``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? obtained, how would it be further processed?
- Describe already-working **alternatives of the feature** and how they - 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 - Briefly describe how your suggested feature **conforms with Instaloader's
project goal**. project goal**.
- Explain your **solution ideas**. Describe your ideas on how the feature could - Explain your **solution ideas**. Describe your ideas on how the feature could
be implemented and the underlying problem could be solved. Also describe be implemented and the underlying problem could be solved. Also **describe
alternatives that you have considered. alternatives** that you have considered.
Donations Donations
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docs/troubleshooting.rst
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@@ -27,11 +27,25 @@ expired. In case the retry continuously fails for some reason, which should not
happen in normal conditions, consider adjusting the happen in normal conditions, consider adjusting the
:option:`--max-connection-attempts` option. :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
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**"Too many queries in the last time"** is not an error. It is a notice that the **"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 rate limit has almost been reached, according to Instaloader's own rate
accounting mechanism. We regularly adjust this mechanism to match Instagram's accounting mechanism. We regularly adjust this mechanism to match Instagram's
current rate limiting. current rate limiting.
Private but not followed
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You have to follow a private account to access most of its associated
information.
Login Error Login Error
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