forum posts read weird- strange characters

[aljolson]

.  I’ve already had 137 joules in hospital but it doesn’t feel like I’ve had any at all. I‘m only 29 and I hope to live for another half century which means I’

and

 Â seriously worried.  UV treatment is extremely dangerous unsupervised.  you need a trained professional to monitor your exposure.   Â

why do all posts have silly characters in them like above?

[the singing detective]

This is a test..

I've already had 137 joules in hospital but it doesn't feel like I've had any at all. I'm only 29 and I hope to live for another half century which means...

[the singing detective]

I'm not sure why that happened.. try modifying your post and re typing the message..

I've never seen that before?

Anyone else having this problem?

[aljolson]

thx for reply singer,
here is what you wrote copy and pasted

I've already had 137 joules in hospital but it doesn't feel like I've had any at all. I'm only 29 and I hope to live for another half century which means...
 
it read fine.
edit
if i go here
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the reply by guy reads

You could try and contact The Alternative Centre on 020-7381 2298.

Based in London.  I bought a UVB bed from them yers ago for about £500
whats with the A thingy?

[the singing detective]

I'm not sure, I can't say I have noticed it happening before..

[Rebecca B]

I'm not sure, I can't say I have noticed it happening before..

I've noticed the strange A before the pound signs many times before as for entire posts being filled with strange characters that is a new one on me I have not seen that before...just testing something a minute

£400

[aljolson]

well if it cant be fixed i want my money back!

[the singing detective]

well if it cant be fixed i want my money back!

I assume that's a joke...

[aljolson]

oops just noticed the donation thingy.
yeah just a little light humour.
even if i had donated i wouldnt ask for a refund.
dont get me wrong i can still decipher/read the posts. its no big deal but i just wanted to know if it was my pc that was at fault or this forum.
but seeing rebecca has a prob makes me feel much better.
thats the beauty of this forum.