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9. I can't find an answer to my question in this FAQ. What can I do?
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I'm sorry, but I just cannot find the thread where you post if your thread hasn't been responded to in over five days. Please remind me? Thank you.

Hi MyHedHurtz

I believe this is the thread you are looking for:
http://forums.whatthetech.com/What_To_Do_I...ays_t83910.html

Hope that helps.

Yes, thank you very much!

I couldn't find an answer to this one so I have a quick question.

I tried to message someone today and it came up with the following

You are not allowed to use the messenger feature on this board

Would I be correct in saying my permissions to use this feature are disabled? how can I get them enabled or isn't it allowed to be used by anyone?

Cheers

Wizzy,

I am not 100% on this one, but I believe it's something like 10 posts and you can use it for regular members. I will do some digging and see if I can find the answer.

Hope that helps.

EDIT: This seems to be a relevant topic:
http://forums.whatthetech.com/private_messages_t92825.html
10-15 seems about right.

This post has been edited by jpshortstuff: Jul 1 2008, 02:14 AM

cheers jpshortstuff

If you can find out i'll be most grateful i'm in no rush so just when you have some spare time

thanks

http://forums.whatthetech.com/index.php?s=...st&p=327823
According to this - it's 5. You would also need to make sure PM is allowed on your profile as in the above thread.

Things may have changed since then though, but thats all I got.

Cheers jpshortstuff

Thanks for that, i'll go with this info and have a good nose round me profile settings

cheers

How do I check my PM?
I just cannot find the PM icon on my profile. How do I know if someone has messaged me?

Hi Ishan Sharma,

As a new member you are obliged to post around 10-15 posts prior to having the PM facility activated. This is just the rule of the forum and applies to all new members.

kind regards,

This post has been edited by tallin: Aug 29 2008, 12:06 PM

Thanks Tallin

Great you have joined here.

kind regards,

what do i do if my hijackthis post hasnt been answered . Its been more than 5 days.

thanks
aj

Hi aj,

follow this link with a gentle reminder,

kind regards,