Private Messages

joannie

OK, I finally found the private message area, but was told I was not authorized to send private messages.:( So, who decides who is authorized and who isn't? And, how do you contact another member directly?

Paul in Cannon Beach

There is alot to this forum that remains a mystery. I like mysteries but...

KSR6450

I have wondered this as well and believe that you can't have a two way conversation/relationship ('friends' does not work as well). Hopefully someone from MLS will devote a thread to the capabilities of the new board - i.e. what new things you can do and what old things you cannot.

Tony Kessler

Joannie and others, the private messaging system is now activated. It has many bells and whistles, most of which should be readily apparent. For example, you'll know when the recipient has read your private message. There is a limit on the number of messages you can store in the system -- 50. And you can back up your private messages to your local computer. At least that's what HRHero computer whiz Andrew tells me! Next up: He's figuring out the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) thingie. And he's focusing on why a few of you must still plug in your password each time on return visits. tk

(615) 661-0249 x 8068

KSR6450

Thank you Tony.:)

joannie

TK, you are a saint. I was wondering how I was going to be able to tell Paul off without anybody else seeing it.

Paul in Cannon Beach

Hey Tony, how do you block certain members? You knew that was going to be the next question...

joannie

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KSR6450

[quote=Paul in Cannon Beach;715064]Hey Tony, how do you block certain members? You knew that was going to be the next question...[/quote]

Figures YOU would ask that question....

Jo - let me know if you figure/find out how to block someone!

Paul in Cannon Beach

Tony, how do you execute a three stooges finger poke? I know this forum has some exciting new features.

Paul in Cannon Beach

By the way, the forum only allows you to send one private message every sixty seconds. I was writing someone back and got the message that I had to wait "1 second" before sending my next PM.

Is that like the 3 day cooling off period for buying a gun?

KSR6450

I encountered the same thing yesterday. You don't realize how long a minute is until you are waiting for one to pass.

I'm not sure a minute is long enough for SOME people....

joannie

Had the same problem. Maybe we should type slower.

ritaanz

My Private Messages says I have a total 8 but I only see 5. Where are the other 3???

KSR6450

Could be your sent messages? Or any that you have already read...

ritaanz

Oh, it counts ones you sent as a provate message? Strange...

KSR6450

It will only allow you to keep 50, and those that you send count towards that total. Guess it is a way of letting you know if you are getting close to your limit...?
I played with the download feature yesterday. Can't see why I would ever need to download a message, but you never know....

joannie

Evidence?
Ok, I tried to post a one word reply & a got a message that said posts must be at least 10 characters. Kessler, who comes up with this stuff?

KSR6450

However did you guess?

They call it 'justifiable homicide' for a reason.

Paul in Cannon Beach

Ha! 10 letter minimum! That's hilarious. I guess just saying "I Love you" isnt enough.

ACU Frank

"I love you" is plenty. 10 characters.

joannie

OK, guys, that timer thing on the PM's really needs to be disconnected. We are busy people. We have much to say to many. Waiting between PM's is counterproductive. We shouldn't be penalized because we type quickly.

NaeNae55

I DO NOT like being kicked off because I leave my desk for a few minutes. Or rather, I wouldn't mind getting kicked off if signing back only took one button or click. Grrrrr

:mad:

joannie

I bet the MLS IT guys hate us, Nae. I can just hear them. "What are those crabby women griping about now?"

KSR6450

You should see the notes I found about you guys in their garbage....

Tony Kessler

Thanks to Andrew, the 60-second delay in sending a second private message has been reduced to one second! Let me know, though, if you continue to encounter a longer delay. tk

KSR6450

I just want to commend you guys. You have been very patient with us and have worked hard to iron out the glitches. Thanks!

joannie

If we had an applause emoticon, I would post it sixteen times, just for Andrew.

ACU Frank

A one second delay? That gives Paul plenty of time to compose his thoughts, with a bit left over to resize pictures!