// This script limits the number of characters the message textarea

function textCounter(field,cntfield,maxlimit) {
	if(field.value.length > maxlimit){
		// if too long...trim it!
		field.value = field.value.substring(0, maxlimit);
		// otherwise, update 'characters left' counter
	}else{
		cntfield.value = maxlimit - field.value.length;
	}
}