Why can't I send private messages?

Prudence · Post by **Prudence** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 7:35 pm

I have only sent two messages. One was a test message that said, "Testing." It was sent to myself. The other was my asking an FAQ to another member. Nothing offensive was written in it.

How did these messages earn banning from PMs altogether?

Timon/Pumbaa fan · Post by **Timon/Pumbaa fan** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 7:40 pm

Sorry to tell you, but new members aren't able to have PM privileges.

Prudence · Post by **Prudence** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 7:54 pm

I see. Well, I'm relieved to know that I hadn't done anything wrong.

Big Disney Fan · Post by **Big Disney Fan** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:03 pm

Timon/Pumbaa fan wrote:Sorry to tell you, but new members aren't able to have PM privileges.

Then who can PM privileges?

memnv · Post by **memnv** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:25 pm

i can

Escapay · Post by **Escapay** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:29 pm

Big Disney Fan wrote:
Timon/Pumbaa fan wrote:Sorry to tell you, but new members aren't able to have PM privileges.
Then who can PM privileges?

Everyone who joined before June 2006 will still have PM abilities. Everyone after June 2006 don't have PM abilities.

Escapay

jeremy88 · Post by **jeremy88** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 6:32 pm

Yeah dont you just feel so alone not being able to PM anyone? lol well I don't really mind but sometimes people will send me a PM and I don't know how to respond cause a lot of people don't really check their e-mail when I try and send it there.

Prudence · Post by **Prudence** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:15 pm

How can I earn PM privileges? It's not like I would abuse them!

Beastboyravenz · Post by **Beastboyravenz** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:41 pm

Yeah it sucks we can't pm eachother. I mean haven't we proved that we can be trusted? I know for a fact that I will never abuse anybody or anything here or in reality. Hopefully Luke will let us have pm privileges someday.

Post by **Luke** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:29 pm

In another thread, I've posed the idea that I'd be willing to restore PM access for anyone willing to make a tiny donation (say, $3-$5) through Amazon's Honor System. Not only would that help to cover the bandwidth consumed by PMs, but it would make people accountable for using it responsibly. Not only has no one taken me up on the offer, but no one's even responded to the post. I guess the offer still stands, however, with the understanding that only people who make the donation (and all those members who registered prior to June '06) will be able to reply to any PMs received.

jeremy88 · Post by **jeremy88** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 11:24 pm

I think I would pay 3-5 bucks for PM's but I dont even have a credit card so I can't purchase or make a donation, unless I send a money order somewhere lol.

Prudence · Post by **Prudence** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 9:35 am

Beastboyravenz wrote:Yeah it sucks we can't pm eachother. I mean haven't we proved that we can be trusted? I know for a fact that I will never abuse anybody or anything here or in reality. Hopefully Luke will let us have pm privileges someday.

For the time being, you know you can always e-mail me.

n00b on wheels! · Post by **n00b on wheels!** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:13 pm

I may be wrong - if I am, I apologize.

From what I've heard, you have to publicly get the user's attention, for example, by posting "ATTN: <user>", etc, or send them an email.

If they have hidden their email or if they don't feel confortable posting it publicly, then perhaps use instant messaging etc. For example, you can download AIM for free.

If you DO decide to post your email, post it like this: user at domain dot com.

This usually prevents spambots from harvesting it.

Big Disney Fan · Post by **Big Disney Fan** » Sat May 12, 2007 10:04 am

If post-June 2006 members can't have private messaging rights, how can send private letters?

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » Sat May 12, 2007 4:42 pm

Luke wrote:In another thread, I've posed the idea that I'd be willing to restore PM access for anyone willing to make a tiny donation (say, $3-$5) through Amazon's Honor System. Not only would that help to cover the bandwidth consumed by PMs, but it would make people accountable for using it responsibly. Not only has no one taken me up on the offer, but no one's even responded to the post. I guess the offer still stands, however, with the understanding that only people who make the donation (and all those members who registered prior to June '06) will be able to reply to any PMs received.

So does this offer still stand Luke? And does it just apply to using PMs? I don't care that much for PMs, but it would be cool if we were allowed to have a slightly bigger avatar or signature pics. I recently donated $4 to the Honor System about a week ago (I didn't donate with that intention, I just did it to support the site). Let me know your thoughts.

Post by **Luke** » Sat May 12, 2007 5:17 pm

Anthony wrote: I recently donated $4 to the Honor System about a week ago (I didn't donate with that intention, I just did it to support the site). Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks for the donation. I've given you PM privileges, even if that wasn't your intention. You may have to sign out and sign back in to get them to work.

As for other perks like a bigger avatar, well, I'd have to look into making that work based on user levels and such. Things like (slightly) bigger signature images might work too, but I'd have to think about it. The avatar/signature limits are in place to make this as user-friendly a forum as possible, but there's some room to expand for those who actually care about the costs of running the site and keeping it running.

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » Sat May 12, 2007 5:43 pm

Thanks for the PM privilege Luke!

I understand that you have to think about the other issues. Please keep us updated with whatever you choose to do.

blackcauldron85 · Post by **blackcauldron85** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 9:08 am

There's a member who just signed up, and he was able to PM me...can brand new people now send PMs? I can't send PMs!

Post by **Luke** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 9:38 am

Must have missed one in the authenticating process. It's been corrected.

DisneyLover27 · Post by **DisneyLover27** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 11:02 am

can i ask a question? Why cant some people do pm?

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