Post by Rachel on Jan 18, 2006 14:09:16 GMT -5
It's helpful if you know where to look for your private message mailbox in case you ever wish to use it. Fish questions should be asked directly on the forum, but sometimes it's handy to be able to send messages to other members. For example, private messages are useful if you're trading aquarium supplies on the Freebie/Trading Board or just want to say hello to someone in particular.* Moderators may also notify you by private message if they have moved your post to a different section of the forum.
How to access/send messages?
There are two main ways to access your mailbox.
1. When you log into the forum, at the top of the screen it will say "Hey, username, you have __ messages, __ are new." Click on the link to access your mailbox.
2. Located at the bottom of the main page under "Information Center," there is a link in the bottom right-hand corner to access your mailbox. It reads, "Your Instant Messages: __ New: __".
Do you want to be notified when you receive private messages?
This feature is very handy as it’ll provide a pop up window when you log into the forum if you have any messages.
1. Click on the link to view your messages at the top or bottom of the forum.
2. Click on "preferences." Here you will have the option of being notified via e-mail or by an alert box on the forum when a new message arrives for you.
Do you want to save and backup your private messages?
1. Click on the link to view your messages at the top or bottom of the forum.
2. Click on "backup messages." The directions from there will help you save your messages to your computer.
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* Abuse/spamming of private messages will not be tolerated. Please contact HB Staff if you are receiving unwanted messages.
How to access/send messages?
There are two main ways to access your mailbox.
1. When you log into the forum, at the top of the screen it will say "Hey, username, you have __ messages, __ are new." Click on the link to access your mailbox.
2. Located at the bottom of the main page under "Information Center," there is a link in the bottom right-hand corner to access your mailbox. It reads, "Your Instant Messages: __ New: __".
Do you want to be notified when you receive private messages?
This feature is very handy as it’ll provide a pop up window when you log into the forum if you have any messages.
1. Click on the link to view your messages at the top or bottom of the forum.
2. Click on "preferences." Here you will have the option of being notified via e-mail or by an alert box on the forum when a new message arrives for you.
Do you want to save and backup your private messages?
1. Click on the link to view your messages at the top or bottom of the forum.
2. Click on "backup messages." The directions from there will help you save your messages to your computer.
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* Abuse/spamming of private messages will not be tolerated. Please contact HB Staff if you are receiving unwanted messages.