mySQL variable types or memory problem?

? I set up mySQL tables to work with phpgraphy (before I was using file). Using a PHP front end, I upload pics and insert descriptions. The form field only allows me to renew the page w/ the new information added if there are about 1850 chars (including whitespace) or less.

I have set the descr in the sql table to blob, longblob, text, longtext, and even tried setting the Length/Value to 5000 or more 😛 which is ridiculous, I only need about 2500, because I am inserting “add to cart” buttons which link to paypal- and the links to the paypal page are a kajillion freakin’ characters long. 😮 Why in gods name WHY?

Anyway.

I’m wondering if the problem is with my mySQL settings like the memory and stuff, but as I was looking through the documentation, the only way it had to modify any of that was through shell, and I’m using phpmyAdmin. And the longer I stare at it the more it looks like Chinese.

First, is this really my problem?
Second, how to fix? Pretend I am a complete idiot and give me the exact string to insert into the SQL please Or, don’t pretend… ?

I would really appreciate the help! Thanks.
Sarah*

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