anyone else get annoyed that yahoo has a cap to how words you can use to ask a question.?

You obviously do not understand how to ask a question. The ask a question is just to give a idea on your question that is only 140 characters.

Now the detail portion located on the bottom center of the ask a question box is where you had your details. Here you can use up to 1,500 characters on a smartphone or 2,500 on a computer. More than enough space to ask any question.

But keep in mind no one is going to read a long question. They will just answer based on your Headlines. Make sure you do both before you submit.

Advance: As question on how the system work instead of making a rant about something you don't understand.

Not really. I think the cap allows for a decent question length. It's the description that's meant to contain more information.

Use details icon BEFORE posting to add lots more info

You don't need to write a novel to ask a question.