I have been nailed by the time out ONLY when using the "quick reply" option and never whilst using the normal reply method.

I use the qick reply only for a brief response/post and the odd time when I get too long winded, it times me out.... otherwise, I have no problem responding.

In the even that you get timed out, hit the back button and your message should be on the screen then you can cut and paste it in the "normal" response window/page.

DT