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Cannot send private message
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2026 2:34 pm
by unclebob
Hi!
Trying to reach Bluntman so I can buy a drive from him, but my messages stay in the Outbox. Maybe I need a higher standing with the forum to do this? How can I fix?
Thanks,
Re: Cannot send private message
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2026 11:14 pm
by dcoke22
unclebob wrote: Mon Mar 02, 2026 2:34 pm
Hi!
Trying to reach Bluntman so I can buy a drive from him, but my messages stay in the Outbox. Maybe I need a higher standing with the forum to do this? How can I fix?
Thanks,
I think PMs stay in the 'outbox' until the recipient has read the message.
Re: Cannot send private message
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2026 12:59 am
by Woodstock
Yes, PMs stay in your outbox until read. It's a feature of the board, allowing the sender to delete anything that was never read, as well as letting the sender know when it IS read.
Re: Cannot send private message
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2026 12:58 pm
by unclebob
Ah got it thanks. Maybe Bluntman is backordered on everything then
Re: Cannot send private message
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2026 11:22 pm
by MartyMcNuts
unclebob wrote: Thu Mar 05, 2026 12:58 pm
Ah got it thanks. Maybe Bluntman is backordered on everything then
I don't think Bluntman has been around for a while.
Re: Cannot send private message
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2026 1:21 pm
by unclebob
MartyMcNuts wrote: Thu Mar 05, 2026 11:22 pm
unclebob wrote: Thu Mar 05, 2026 12:58 pm
Ah got it thanks. Maybe Bluntman is backordered on everything then
I don't think Bluntman has been around for a while.
Thanks!
Re: Cannot send private message
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2026 1:45 am
by mushiness
I feel like making it a bit more clear what the requirements to get PM privileges is would be nice. I don't mind having to email somebody for manual whitelisting, but having my profile say "may need to participate in more discussions" is a little frustrating. The rationale makes sense, but I feel like it's a bit burdensome on new members (such as yours truly).
Re: Cannot send private message
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2026 3:35 am
by dcoke22
You might be surprised how many spam accounts get created here and how many the moderators delete.
The small burden on new members means most actual users of the forum can participate in an environment that's made up almost entirely of real people. That's a rarity these days.
Re: Cannot send private message
Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2026 11:07 pm
by Mirosami
mushiness wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2026 1:45 am
I feel like making it a bit more clear what the requirements to get PM privileges is would be nice. I don't mind having to email somebody for manual whitelisting, but having my profile say "may need to participate in more discussions" is a little frustrating. The rationale makes sense, but I feel like it's a bit burdensome on new members (such as yours truly).
I also cannot send PMs. If it's just a time thing I don't mind waiting but I'd rather not have to check every day just in case.
Re: Cannot send private message
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2026 2:05 am
by MartyMcNuts
Mirosami wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2026 11:07 pm
mushiness wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2026 1:45 am
I feel like making it a bit more clear what the requirements to get PM privileges is would be nice. I don't mind having to email somebody for manual whitelisting, but having my profile say "may need to participate in more discussions" is a little frustrating. The rationale makes sense, but I feel like it's a bit burdensome on new members (such as yours truly).
I also cannot send PMs. If it's just a time thing I don't mind waiting but I'd rather not have to check every day just in case.
You have to make a few posts first (at least 6 I think) before you can pm.
Re: Cannot send private message
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2026 5:50 am
by Mirosami
MartyMcNuts wrote: Thu Apr 02, 2026 2:05 am
Mirosami wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2026 11:07 pm
mushiness wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2026 1:45 am
I feel like making it a bit more clear what the requirements to get PM privileges is would be nice. I don't mind having to email somebody for manual whitelisting, but having my profile say "may need to participate in more discussions" is a little frustrating. The rationale makes sense, but I feel like it's a bit burdensome on new members (such as yours truly).
I also cannot send PMs. If it's just a time thing I don't mind waiting but I'd rather not have to check every day just in case.
You have to make a few posts first (at least 6 I think) before you can pm.
Ah ok, thanks!