Maybe there should be a permanent place on Free Republic just for this purpose...a running thread in the General Interest section, for example.
That is a good idea. I know there are occasions when I would like a place to "Text" a post. I used to use the sandbox, but now I can't.
It will show links that you can click to test, show the pictures, what ever you need to do. I check my html all the time in it now, for Ebay, FR, anywhere html is needed. Then just copy and paste when your finished to post!