Why can't I send PM's?

[Hairyarse]

Hi one for Paul I guess?

Over the last week I've tried to send PM's a few times and when I click to send the PM I get the message that I'll posted below, then get logged out of the forum and have to log back in again.

Any ideas?

Regards
Andy

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[Hairyarse]

...I don't have Norton installed and haven't changed anything on my PC so I am a little baffled

 

[944 man]

Its a forum software glitch, I think. Its happened to me from time to time.

 

[craiginuk]

Following suggestion of no technical use unfortunately but perhaps it is a subtle sign that you should not be considering selling the turbo anymore []

 

[Hairyarse]

LOL thanks Craig! Sadly I've done a deal, pending fitting new front tyres tomorrow to prove that it sorts a slight wheel/tyre imbalance issue at 65mph then I think it will be gone at the weekend. Sad times []

 

[tscaptain]

Hi Andy

I've had a look at your user details and there's nothing on there, as far as I can see, that would prevent you sending PMs. As Simon siad it could just be a glitch but, as I'm rather new to this admin lark, maybe Paul knows something about it that I don't! I will bring it to his attention in case he doesn't see this thread.

 

[Hairyarse]

Thanks for checking, not sure what is going on but it's a problem all of the time, not just now and again

 

[pauljmcnulty]

Hi Andy,

I don't know if there is a specific PM problem, we've only had one report of an issue recently out of c. 15000 users, although I know that most people don't bother reporting problems!

This forum platform is very outdated, and the hosts aren't hugely helpful when it comes to fixing things. We have a new website/IT project nearing completion, and the forums will be replaced/renewed as part of that. More news after the November conference, but it is a very high priority.

I've never really got the PM system. You have the option to PM someone, where it goes to an inbox they probaly don't read, or it's full: how often do we get posts like "Elliot, your inbox is full"? [&:]

Why not click the "email" instead? It goes straight through, and there is no limit on the number of messages. I'd like to remove the PM option form the new forums, it makes no sense if you have a direct link to an email address.

 

[Hairyarse]

Thanks Paul and a good point. I'm so used to clicking 'PM' on all car forums I frequent I never think to click on the email option!

Looking forward to the new site rolling out too [8D]