I am unable to send private messages or view my inbox... >..<
I don't get it am I suppose to have a certain post count or something?

When I try to access my inbox I get this:


You do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

1. Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
2. If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

I checked my email and theres no activation email and I'm not sure if I ever got it because I registered so long ago.

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You need 5 posts to get the pm function, but people don't always get kicked into the usergroup that allows pming instantly once they hit that. You can make 5 posts and just wait for a while, or you can keep on posting, and after a bit, you'll be able to send pms.

Thank you very much! :)

No problem. :D

Thank you, I was wondering why I couldn't seem to get the PM page to work, or find any PM buttons.

It is a problem to me
Thank's

Wait a little while. You've only had the minimum number of posts for 20 minutes. The PM function will kick in soon enough.

Posting just to have the pm function

I've been scratching my head with this issue for a while and now I know the reason!

I was wondering about this myself. Glad to see it's already been established, I wonder if the below-five-posts reason for the feature being locked should be explained somewhere official like in a stickie or on the page you get redirected to if you don't meet the criteria.

Good to know.

Thank you very much!

Thanks for the info, I was trying to figure out about this :P

Guess I should have checked here first.

strange thing do.

strange thing do.

It's to prevent non-human users -- spam robots -- from using the PM function.

Thank you. Will wait for the function to auto-install.

thanks for this thread! Hope no robot read it

Ah, thank you. :D I thought it must be something like this.

thank you for posting

Thanks for telling us that.

Ah, no wonder then. :)

Thanks. Death to spambots.

Thanks for this info, it's something I'd been puzzling over.

Thanks for information!

ah, I knew there had to be a catch somewhere...3 posts down, 2 to go!

thanks for explaining!

That explains a lot ! Thanks :)

I'm just wondering do you need a 5 post count to send vms as well? i can't see a vm box to enter text in on any profile

EDIT: I can see vm box now :)

Thanks for the information

Thanks for this info.

this answers my question.

Thanks for the info - I've never seen such a requirement and was looking for PM for 15 minutes.

thanks for the info, maybe this should be added in the faq section with "How do I send Private Messages?"

alright!

Rather annoying when it comes to all those threads where OP requires a PM for link :(

Ah... That explains a lot..

Ahh, I was wondering why I couldn't find the PM-inbox :o Explains a lot indeed.

Might I offer a bit of friendly feedback from one moderator to another? Don't you think this puts people off or generates random spam? I registered just to contact one user, to avoid upping a thread which hasn't been posted in for 6 months. Now I find myself torn between two evils: making useless posts on your forum so I can send a PM and/or upping an old topic (which of course goes against my professional pride as a fellow forum moderator ;)) or leaving this message board without achieving my goal, which would leave me very, very sad. :(

But, SOME things are not alowed to be shared on the open forum, such as Varese Sarabande and Film Score Monthly releases, so PM is the only real alternative there. And, keep in mind that some members keep their pm function restricted to contacts and friends, so even if you get the 5 posts, you still may not be able to contact the poster directly.

One reason for the post count being set to over 5 posts before you can pm is to prevent spam bots registering and sending mass pms to members.

Thanks for the info. I was wondering what was going on.

Thanks for this helpful information.

Understood.

no wonder I couldn't find the PM function.
thanks

Thanks

yea... was looking for a while :p thanks

i see

Thanks for the info.

Very useful

Hi everyone! I'm new to ffshrine, or to any type of website like this, so I was just wondering if someone could tell me how I need to post something to get the pm function. Could I comment on threads? Or do I have to post threads? If I do have to post threads, how do I do that? It may sound dumb my asking so because it's probably really obvious lol but can someone please help me? Thank you :)

You only need 1 more post and wait until your account is activated in the user group that can use private messages.

Thanks.

Thanks for the info.

Thanks.

Thanks.

Thanks for the info. Hope my ability to PM kicks in soon.

Thanks for the tip

Thanks for the info :)

Thanks for this info, too!

Ahh thanks for this, was wondering why i couldnt recieve pm's

thanks for the info

This makes sense now. I'm happy I didn't just post a whole bunch of questions in a thread for no reason. Thanks.

Thanks

Thamnks

Ditto.

I'm going to post here just to start my way towards being able to PM. Thanks.

First thread topic I was looking for on these forums, maybe it should be stickied so new users can find it easier?

Thanks though :)

Oh god thanks, I was getting a bit confused there :S

Ah, I see. No wonder I couldn't find it.

Thanks for this thread! I didn't found anything in FAQ, google helped me found reason, why i couldn't send any PM.

When I first signed up for this website with my own ID and password I could not post any board messages or send any private messages.
I could not look at any links until I posted at least five messages which the site would not allow me to. Since I could not post messages or send private messages I could not contact anybody to personally help me with my problem.
I finally signed again under a different ID (drden) and everything worked as it should. To this day when I login under my original ID I still can't do anything on this site so you might as well cancel that one in your system.
If the managers of this site send me a private message I will notify you of the ID that does not work and you can eliminate it from the system.

thanks great

Was wondering about that myself.

thank you

Thanks!

Huh, I had that problem too. Thanks!

Good to know, I was wondering too.

Awesome, thanks for the help!

Cool! Thanks!

I've been puzzling in this forum for days, finally got to read advice thank you

I am glad I found this thread, I was just wondering this exact same thing, so now the wait begins for it to kick in.

Thanks

Thanks for the advice, took me a while to figure this out!

should really be explained when trying to send a pm.

That should be explained before registering.

For some reasons, it seems that I am unable to send (or even maybe receive) private messages.

How can that be? Is there something I must do?

Thanks!

i do not know if rules changed here, but as far as i know you need a post count of at least 5 or 6 posts until private messages are enabled, which happens automatically but sometimes with a small time lack...

Thanks! :)

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Now I can!! Thanks again! :)

Ok that explains why
tahnks

Thanks for the info!

Thanks for the info, I was confused for a second there

Ah, thanks for the info.

Yet even after 5 posts, no PM option...

Says you should be able to pm now. Make sure you have the option enabled in your general settings.

It is working now, thank you.

thanks

Guess I should post things then...

Thanks, had the same problem...

Same problem for me, will try some test posts

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Test post

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Test post

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Test post

great thanks very much! Couldn't figure out how to pm!

Thanks. I figured it was something like that.

Why are there spam bots

Thanks for the info.

thanks for this information

Same problem for me, will try some test posts

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Test post

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Test post

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Test post

Never post in the same thread.
Consecutive posts are sometimes merged.
Post in different threads.

Thanks for the info

Now i found this thread... o.k. it has to be 10 posts

My god, this explains everything. Thanks for the heads up!

Thanks for the info. Everything's clear now but I think that it could be add in the FAQ.
I think that would be easier for a newbie!

So glad I'm not alone. Couldn't figure this out for the life of me! LOL!

a bit annoying, they should just make it "after x days/weeks" you can post.

Thanks for the info, I thought I was blind. :D

a bit annoying, they should just make it "after x days/weeks" you can post.

No, because then people would have to wait.. and get irritated even more.. Getting 10 posts isn't that difficult.

10 posts.... got it :)

Thanks for the clarification. 10 posts it is.

Good to know. Thanks for the update.

Thanks for the info, I was going crazy!

I'll keep the posts coming!

Now I get it! Thanks!

I see, this makes sense lol.

And I was searching everywhere on everyone's profile page for a PM option. Very informative and should be stickied. Thanks!

Thanks for the info.! >_<

Was wondering why. Thanks!!

そうだったのか
Thank you for explanation!

Thanks for the information!

Thanks, I didn't know that..

Didn't know that. Thx.

Thanks for the info!

Thanks!

Ditto to above. Posting for the pm function.

Thanx, hope it works

this is the best news EVER

This was frustrating...thank you! (now this can count as a post haha)

Huh so you need a minimum of 5 posts before the pm function kicks in? Good to know.

thanks for the info

Hmm I've posted five times and my PM function hasn't kicked in...

Err, nevermind, there it goes.

Glad this info was around. Now to find some threads I'm interested in posting in.

Useful Information. Thanks

Posting to get PM function, sorry...

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Posting to get PM function, sorry again...

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Posting to get PM function, sorry once again...

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Posting to get PM function, sorry once more...

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Posting to get PM function, sorry once for the final time...

Posting to get PM function, sorry...

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Posting to get PM function, sorry again...

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Posting to get PM function, sorry once again...

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Posting to get PM function, sorry once more...

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Posting to get PM function, sorry once for the final time...


It won't work if you post in the same thread. The posts will merge and count as one.

Go to the General Discussion section and do stuff.

Preferably say different things. Otherwise someone might report you as a spambot.

Interesting to know, thanks

Good idea

Ok, First Post to get PM-function....

At least there doesn't seem to by any major aversion to people posting to get the functionality :-P (so long as it's in the right place and not completely pointless right?)

oh! so that's why...

Thanks for the info

People here are so helpfull, Thanks for the info guys

ah, so that's how it is...

Cheers, all is now made clear.

Fantastic, thanks!

Thanks for the explanation!

thanks for the info here!

It won't work if you post in the same thread. The posts will merge and count as one.

Go to the General Discussion section and do stuff.

Preferably say different things. Otherwise someone might report you as a spambot.
OK got it, starting posting... =P

Ok, I think I get it now. Everyone has to contribute in a meaningful way. Makes sense.

Thanks!

Ok 4 more to go ;]

1

Lol I had the same prob just now, thanks for the info!

one more post.....

A helpful thread.

Nice and useful.
I know some forums that could use that system.

This "5 posts" rule is pretty strict, I guess.

Thanks for the info, it was helpfull =)

I need 5 posts to send pm?

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3

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I need 5 posts to send pm?

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4

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3

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Never post in the same thread.
Consecutive posts are sometimes merged.
Post in different threads.

Never post in the same thread.
Consecutive posts are sometimes merged.
Post in different threads.
I think it may work even like that, sometimes. A bug within vB, perhaps?

EDIT:

Ah, disregard. The Shrine is fine, I've become suspicious after seeing on other boards that the same system wasn't working correctly.

Posting just to have the pm function

Yeah me too

Thanks for the explanation, this post will go towards my five then!

Thank you for the info. :)

Was puzzled why I couldn't see a PM. This thread was helpful to me.

Thanks for the info I was wondering why I couldn't send Pm's.

Thank you for this info

Thanks for the info.

Thanks for the information!

This is so helpful! Thank you everyone!

I was thinking there was no PM function. Funny about the 5 posts.

3 more to go.

Well 5 posts shouldn't be that hard to come up with, so I guess it's an understandable measure to prevent new accounts signing up just to spam random users their new blog or web forum or whatever nobody cares about.

Good to know, thanks!

5 posts?

Much appreciated!

thanks for this i'm new this was helpful

Was looking for this, thanks for the info!

I find it sort of odd this information isn't available in the FAQ? It does mention that an administrator has to enable private messaging, so the assumption is there's a post minimum, but it doesn't mention exactly. I don't know. Just struck me as odd. Still, quick forum search and here we are, so I guess it isn't a huge deal.

I find it sort of odd this information isn't available in the FAQ? It does mention that an administrator has to enable private messaging, so the assumption is there's a post minimum, but it doesn't mention exactly. I don't know. Just struck me as odd. Still, quick forum search and here we are, so I guess it isn't a huge deal.


I'm sure most forum members who have been here a while or the ones that are offering their downloads will remind you of it when you're asking for a download link. ;)

And I actually think the bare minimum is 3 posts, since I've been able to send PM's to people with this amount of posts.

thanks for explanation

Ah - that makes a lot of sense, gating the function behind a post count.

It's two actually for those keeping score at home.

Thank you very much!

Is this still works now? :o

thanks, this really helped! :)

thanks for the info

Oh - posting time I guess!

good to know... I don't really get the point, but...

Thanks for this information. Good for new people to know about.

Thanks for the info!

Thank you for the info.

i asked to be a private messaged a link on a thread, but i just now realized i had to post five times to get PMing, if that message was sent to me already will I receive the message/link once the function is activated, or will the original poster not be able to send me the link at all?

Thanks for the information! I wondered why I couldn't find the PM function!

good. i was searching for this

thank you

Thanks for the info, really appreciate it.

I see, thanks! :)

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i asked to be a private messaged a link on a thread, but i just now realized i had to post five times to get PMing, if that message was sent to me already will I receive the message/link once the function is activated, or will the original poster not be able to send me the link at all?

Wondering the same thing here, anyone who knows the answer?

Good to know that, thanks!

Oh lol i see, it helped so thanks!

Many thanks for the info!

Thanks for the info! I was wondering why I couldn't send or receive Private Messages...

Thx for the information.

This was very helpful. Thanks.

Thanks, its good to know.

I've just received 4 email notifications warning that my PM folder has reached the allowed limit. I emptied the folder so the four who sent me a PM please send again. thanks.

I can post messages but cannot attach any photos to my messages no matter how small they are. Any suggestions?
I always get this message when attempting uploading photos:
"Exceeds your quota by 54.8 KB. <a rel="no follow" href="misc.php=do attachments" target="_blank">Click here to view your attachments</a>"

thanks!

Ok, I think I have a problem which is slightly different. I have posted 5 times, unlocking the PM option. I have PMed one of the members requesting a download link. My message should be found in "sent item" if I understood correctly ? But I have nothing there. Is it normal ?

Ok, I think I have a problem which is slightly different. I have posted 5 times, unlocking the PM option. I have PMed one of the members requesting a download link. My message should be found in "sent item" if I understood correctly ? But I have nothing there. Is it normal ?

That's not normal, no. You can try sending a PM to me and I can tell you if I've received it. That might help you to find out if your PM's are being send.

Ok, I just sent you a test PM

Ok, I just sent you a test PM

...and received it. So everything should be ok.

And I received your answer, many thanks !

thanks for the information, very handy to know

Why i can't send PM? I already have 5 posts.

Thanks for the information !

Thanks for the update, it all makes sense now..so clear when you know how...

good hint! thx

Good to know, Thanks!!

Posting just to have the pm function +1

Thanks! :-)

Thanks! :)

Why I can not find this information in the Board Faq?

Thank you, for information.

Thanks for the information!

Thanks for the info!

Thanks for the information, was trying to work this out myself!

Thanks for the info. I'm new here, and I already have a little over 8 posts already. Well, 9 after I've made this post...

Same here.

Just posting to get my posts up.

thanks!!!!

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this thread was useful! ty!

thanks for the advice

thanks!

thanks!

I'm sure I'll figure it out soon enough, but is it 2 or 5 posts to be able to PM?

Thanks for the info

I'm sure I'll figure it out soon enough, but is it 2 or 5 posts to be able to PM?
somewhere between? I can pm you with 3 posts, but not the member below you with 2 posts.....

Sweet relief! It would be nice if the Private Message section of your account was visible but greyed out, so at least you knew where to find it before its been activated. Just sayin

Thanks!

I have the ability to send people messages but they aren't going through :(

This should be stickied... really... Didn't knew that we had to have a post count in order to PM. Ha.

omg thats why, thx for the info

Thanks for the info - really just posting here to get my post count up lol.

I was so confused! Haha

Thanks for the thread - this helps a lot! F.H.

thanks for this info, I was wondering about that too

I'll try post.

thanks!!!!

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that's why I couldn't send pm

lucky I found this, thanks

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