Here is the code for that

/**
 * Limit the allowed no. of characters for xprofile field.
 *
 * @param bool                   $validated is validated?
 * @param string|array           $values value(s).
 * @param BP_XProfile_Field_Type $field field object.
 *
 * @return bool
 */
function buddydev_limit_xpfield_length( $validated, $values, $field ) {
	$allowed_len = 0;

	if ( $field instanceof BP_XProfile_Field_Type_Textarea ) {
		$allowed_len = 500; // how many chars.
	} elseif ( $field instanceof BP_XProfile_Field_Type_Textbox ) {
		$allowed_len = 100; 
	}

	if ( $allowed_len ) {
		$validated = strlen( $values ) < $allowed_len;
	}

	return $validated;
}

add_filter( 'bp_xprofile_field_type_is_valid', 'buddydev_limit_xpfield_length', 10, 3 );

It will not show any specific error, just a generic error. Please make sure to specify the length in description.

Regards
Brajesh

Hi Keith,
The activity item privacy depends on gallery privacy.

If you create a public gallery, the activity for it should be visible to everyone otherwise only the owner of the gallery can see it.

If it is happening for public gallery, is there a chance that you are using any code/plugin to filter sitewide activity?

Regards
Brajesh

Hi Sam,
Thank you for the patience.

Please upgrade to 1.0.1
https://buddydev.com/plugins/mpp-flexible-storage-limit/

It allows role based storage as well as individual user specific storage.

regards
Brajesh

Hi Keith,
Yes, It should create the activity item for the new gallery. Only case where we don’t do it is for new wall galleries(automatic creation).

Which version of BuddyPress/mediaPress are you using?

Regards
Brajesh