No permission to access errors (pic attached)

[tzqng8]

Help!

For some reason, I can't see any of the options to send anyone a PM. I have used forums like this for years, so I generally know what I am doing. I can post messages (like this one), but can't send a PM. Can't even see the option to send a PM to anyone. When I was reading about it in the FAQ, I tried to click a link and got the error message that I don't have permission to access the page.

Also, when I signed up to the forum, I was sent a new member message by Mike, and when I look at it, it says I have saved 1 message out of the total 0 that I am allowed to save. However, when I try to delete it, it says I don't have permission! Help!

I know that I am logged in (you can see that in the attached pic) so I have no idea what is going on.

[Lucy]

You might need to reach a certain level before you can send PM's. Or the person you are trying to PM doesn't accept them.
Just a guess.

[tzqng8]

I can't even get to the point where I can PM anyone. No one has the icon for doing it, as if I have never been given access to do so.

I am trying to PM Mike so that I can get a Blog on the site. The instructions say to do this. I did send an email though.

I didn't see anything that said I had to have a certain level. And even if that is the case, why wouldn't I be able to delete my private messages? Very strange.

[Lucy]

Have you tried going to 'My settings'....located at the top?
Click on Edit Options and scroll down to 'Messaging & Notification'
Is the box allowing PM's clicked?

[tzqng8]

Don't even have such a box. I have included another pic to illustrate.

[Shawnie]

until you reach I think it was 100 posts, you dont have that option..but you can (I THINK) leave mike a message on his page profile...but thats new so not really sure if thats possible until you post mark hits 100 ...goodluck

[Lucy]

Hmmmm, then I go back to my original guess, that it takes a certain level, meaning amount of posts to have that option.

One of the mods will see this thread and be able to help you.

Good luck, I hope you get it straightened out soon.


Edit: Thanks Shawnie, I see you posted right before me.

[tzqng8]

Hmm. I didn't see that listed in any of the beginner guides. I did send Mike an actual email like the Blog Guideline post said you could, so hopefully that will work. I'm sure I'll get to 100 posts, might just take a while!

In addition, if that is the case, I wonder why I can't even delete the PM that Mike sent to me?

[Lucy]

I remember being confused by all that when I first joined. I think once you get to the 100 post mark that Shawnie mentioned you'll have more control over that.

You'll be surprised how quickly you reach that level. I can't believe how many posts I have.

[tzqng8]

Replying to all the threads where I have even the tiniest thing to say! I think that makes me a troll.

I'm usually more of a lurker, but this is an aswesome communituy to be part of, so it's all good!

[Lucy]

Nah, trolling is one thing, giving advice, an opinion or asking questions is another.

[Butterfly]

Until you have a certain amount of posts you can't send/receive pms. The reason for this is that about a year or so ago we had a person join and send pornigraphic (sp?) pictures to members at random in pms. And posted about 30 in different forums. Some of those sent pictures were young kids. so I hope you understand why we do this.
Carol

[Lucy]

Originally Posted by Butterfly

Until you have a certain amount of posts you can't send/receive pms. The reason for this is that about a year or so ago we had a person join and send pornigraphic (sp?) pictures to members at random in pms. And posted about 30 in different forums. Some of those sent pictures were young kids. so I hope you understand why we do this.
Carol

Omg Carol, I had no idea. Geez, some people are just creeps.
That rule is completely understandable

[tzqng8]

Wow! That's a good reason for the policy! People do a lot of crazy things. I'll be patient and continue posting until I reach the mark. Thanks for the explanation!

[angelfish220]

I'm pretty sure its 25 posts, unless they moved the number up since I joined.

[tzqng8]

Well then, I'm pretty close!

[Butterfly]

Thanks for understanding
Carol

[tzqng8]

Carol, can you confirm whether it is 100 or 25? Like I said earlier, I'm sure Mike will read his email, but I'm curious.

Either way, thanks for making me feel at home!