Change to PM Ability - If you can't PM LOOK HERE

[Texas1911]

In an effort to combat spammers I have adjusted the usergroup files to deny Private Messaging ability to users with fewer than 5 posts. This means for new members, or lurkers you will need to make 5 posts in order to use the PM function.

As a side bonus I have increased the limits on the signature size for those whom have more than 5 posts.

If you make your 5th post and cannot PM people, be aware that the system auto-promotes every hour. I apologize for the wait.

I will monitor it for a while to make sure it is working properly.

Thanks

[Texas1911]

As soon as the first switchover takes place, in about an hour, I will remove the ability.

[hoytinak]

Sounds good...I gotta say you're putting a lot of work into this forum and it shows. Thanks for taking the time to get this started right.

[Texas1911]

I just made the switch, if anyone has any problems let me know.

[lonewolf23c]

Thanks for the info, haven't had any problems with any aspect of the forum so far.

[n3awalk3r]

As a new member I have been wondering why I wasn't able to use the pm feature even though it looked like it should be working due to the user options features. I think this should be noted in there that it takes 5 posts to work. Just something I thought of.

Have never noticed requirements like this on other forums I frequent.

Neal

[Texas1911]

Originally Posted by n3awalk3r

As a new member I have been wondering why I wasn't able to use the pm feature even though it looked like it should be working due to the user options features. I think this should be noted in there that it takes 5 posts to work. Just something I thought of.

Have never noticed requirements like this on other forums I frequent.

Neal

It came about because spambots would register and send PMs to people.

[TXPaul]

Will I have the ability to receive PMs without the minimum amount of posts?

[SPQR71]

Good to know! I was trying to figure out why I couldnt PM.