: Suggestion and Policy Discussion : Private Messages

RobbinYoung See my TER Reviews 1260 reads

posted 8 years ago

1 / 26

I've asked this in the past, but I'll ask again...because it's a major issue when trying to connect with hobbyists, without posting on the boards.

Please TER, figure out a way to let members know if someone is able to receive PM's. It's VERY frustrating wondering when you don't receive a reply, if they don't want to answer you...or, if they aren't able to receive PM's.

Thank you, TER!

Fancy8888 See my TER Reviews 387 reads

posted 8 years ago

2 / 26

Send admin email.

Posted By: RobbinYoung

I've asked this in the past, but I'll ask again...because it's a major issue when trying to connect with hobbyists, without posting on the boards.

Please TER, figure out a way to let members know if someone is able to receive PM's. It's VERY frustrating wondering when you don't receive a reply, if they don't want to answer you...or, if they aren't able to receive PM's.

Thank you, TER!

BigPapasan 3 Reviews 373 reads

posted 8 years ago

3 / 26

The yellow envelope does not tell you if a person currently...

...has VIP and thus can receive PM's. The envelope should be replaced with a little mailbox. The mailbox would have a red flag, indicating the person is VIP. No red flag would mean the person cannot receive PM's.

impposter 49 Reviews 329 reads

posted 8 years ago

4 / 26

Regardless of HOW they do it, they should do it.

Whether they use different icons under the handle (mail box VIP vs envelope non-VIP) or a notice to your own PM ("Recipient XXX is not VIP and cannot read your PM.") there should be SOME kind of notice.

Remember that PMs will accumulate in a user's PMbox until they become VIP at which time they can read them. I forget ... when non-VIPs check their PM for messages from Admin, does it indicate that they have unread messages? I think it does. That's supposed to get them to spring for VIP so they can read their PMs.
So I think that TER wants those guys to get PMs so they'll buy VIP.

A post-PM notice doesn't deter PMing but it let's you know that it won't be read for a while (or ever).

Posted By: RobbinYoung

I've asked this in the past, but I'll ask again...because it's a major issue when trying to connect with hobbyists, without posting on the boards.

Please TER, figure out a way to let members know if someone is able to receive PM's. It's VERY frustrating wondering when you don't receive a reply, if they don't want to answer you...or, if they aren't able to receive PM's.

Thank you, TER!

RobbinYoung See my TER Reviews 450 reads

posted 8 years ago

5 / 26

Thank You & +1's, Everyone, For Your Kind Support

Posted By: RobbinYoung

I've asked this in the past, but I'll ask again...because it's a major issue when trying to connect with hobbyists, without posting on the boards.

Please TER, figure out a way to let members know if someone is able to receive PM's. It's VERY frustrating wondering when you don't receive a reply, if they don't want to answer you...or, if they aren't able to receive PM's.

Thank you, TER!

Let's hope TER listens to us, and makes it happen, ASAP.

Sincerely,
Robbin

2648667 31 Reviews 433 reads

posted 8 years ago

6 / 26

Yes, they absolutely should give you some way to know.

I think a lot of people here wish they would fix that. If someone posts in alias, you know they have vip, at least we have that.

impposter 49 Reviews 410 reads

posted 8 years ago

7 / 26

LOL. Good one!

Posted By: RobbinYoung

Let's hope TER listens to us, and makes it happen, ASAP.

RobbinYoung See my TER Reviews 351 reads

posted 8 years ago

8 / 26

I Did Not Know That!

Posted By: Fearghas

I think a lot of people here wish they would fix that. If someone posts in alias, you know they have vip, at least we have that.

Thank you, for that information!

Is there a way to PM an alias? If so, please either post the 'how to' info or PM me. Thanks xoxo

perfectstorm 19 Reviews 449 reads

posted 8 years ago

9 / 26

There's a few ways to tell, but only works for some.

1) All aliases are VIP. (As fearghas mentioned) If you PM an alias you know he/she can read it.
2) If someone has written 2 reviews in the past month, then hey have VIP currently and can read their PMs.
3) Providers who have the link "see my reviews" under their posting handle, or who have the "send PM" button at the top of their profile have Provider VIP and can read their PMs.

Other than that there is no way of knowing if a member is VIP or basic. Msny other forums do allow you to know if a member can read or has read your PM.
Anyway this has been asked for many times like almost every suggestion on this board.

perfectstorm 19 Reviews 401 reads

posted 8 years ago

10 / 26

Basic members do get notice that they have PMs

They just can't open them unless they are from TER. TER official messages can be read by non VIP members.

-- Modified on 11/13/2016 2:56:36 AM

RobbinYoung See my TER Reviews 387 reads

posted 8 years ago

11 / 26

Hi!

Posted By: perfectstorm

1) All aliases are VIP. (As fearghas mentioned) If you PM an alias you know he/she can read it.
2) If someone has written 2 reviews in the past month, then hey have VIP currently and can read their PMs.
3) Providers who have the link "see my reviews" under their posting handle, or who have the "send PM" button at the top of their profile have Provider VIP and can read their PMs.

Other than that there is no way of knowing if a member is VIP or basic. Msny other forums do allow you to know if a member can read or has read your PM.
Anyway this has been asked for many times like almost every suggestion on this board.

It's GREAT to hear from you, perfectstorm, and my oh my...aren't you a wealth of helpful information?! Thank you VERY much! xoxo

perfectstorm 19 Reviews 337 reads

posted 8 years ago

12 / 26

You just click on the alias name and the PM window opens. EOM

END OF MESSAGE

Fancy8888 See my TER Reviews 318 reads

posted 8 years ago

13 / 26

Where admin to chime in on this?HELLO

Posted By: RobbinYoung

I've asked this in the past, but I'll ask again...because it's a major issue when trying to connect with hobbyists, without posting on the boards.

Please TER, figure out a way to let members know if someone is able to receive PM's. It's VERY frustrating wondering when you don't receive a reply, if they don't want to answer you...or, if they aren't able to receive PM's.

Thank you, TER!