PM Problems

Petrie. · **on:** August 13, 2007, 04:12:20 PM

Received notice people are having PM problems. I was not able to find anything of interest in the iinvision help forums where this is a widespread problem. I've not had a problem myself, so until it happens there isn't much I can do. Make sure you have members names typed in correctly and that you have a PM box that can accept new messages (keep it less than 90% full).

Manny Cav · **Reply #1 on:** August 13, 2007, 10:24:43 PM

I've read of similar problems on other InvisionFree boards. In fact, on another InvisionFree based board I'm on, my PM system has been completely disabled. It claims my PM folders are full when there isn't a single message in there. There are simply none to delete. I can't receive any PMs, and sending them is pointless. InvisionFree's PM system is just plain buggy. For now, I have no problems here, but I don't know how long this will last.

If it's too much of a problem, we can just use the [hint]email function[/hint] for now.

landbeforetimelover · **Reply #2 on:** August 14, 2007, 01:15:04 AM

I have been noticing that my PM box keeps filling up more quickly than it ever has before. Only about 10 messages and it's 34% full. I used to be able to fit a lot more of them in there. :unsure:

It's not a serious problem for me though, cuz I usually keep it under 70% at all times and it isn't too bad.

Manny Cav · **Reply #3 on:** August 14, 2007, 01:18:16 AM

Quote from: landbeforetimelover,Aug 14 2007 on 12:15 AM

I have been noticing that my PM box keeps filling up more quickly than it ever has before. Only about 10 messages and it's 34% full. I used to be able to fit a lot more of them in there. :unsure:

This is what happens to me on this other board I'm on. However, in my case, the bug completely filled my entire PM folders to 100% with zero messages in them. I have no PM system over there at all.

Malte279 · **Reply #4 on:** August 14, 2007, 01:50:26 AM

It might be the easiest solution to send emails rather than PMs. I think most people here posted an email address in their profile and that address remains anonymous unless they decide to send a mail themselves. Given that fact I don't see any advantage of a PM over an email; or is there any?

action9000 · **Reply #5 on:** August 14, 2007, 01:55:41 AM

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I don't see any advantage of a PM over an email; or is there any?

Only a couple minor ones that I can think of:

1) If the recipient is on the board, a window will pop up on their computer saying they have a new PM. This is only a benefit if the user's e-mail program or service does not immediately inform of new messages.

2) People do not need to know the e-mail of a member in order to send a PM. One can simply type the user's name. Not every member here has an e-mail address in their profile.

DarkHououmon · **Reply #6 on:** August 14, 2007, 02:47:10 AM

Quote from: action9000,Aug 14 2007 on 01:55 AM

Only a couple minor ones that I can think of:

1) If the recipient is on the board, a window will pop up on their computer saying they have a new PM. This is only a benefit if the user's e-mail program or service does not immediately inform of new messages.

A window never pops up to tell me I've got a new PM. I either have to see if the number changed where it says Inbox, or I have to check my e-mail.

Sky · **Reply #7 on:** August 14, 2007, 04:09:34 AM

Maybe you have a Pop-Up Blocker.
It happend to me when I noticed I have a Pop-Up Blocker who always blocks the PM message.

Petrie. · **Reply #8 on:** August 14, 2007, 06:02:49 AM

We can move to email if problems continue. Like I said, three years, not one problem on my end.