Unable read private messages

[I286]

Can someone explain why I can not read my private messages here? I've got 2 of them but just keep getting "Not authorized" message when try to open being logged in.

[Pal]

You need to have a minimal amount of posts in the forum before you can use the PM function.

This is to prevent spammers from Private Messaging everyone.

[I286]

I see, thanks. However I must say this is quite odd way of protection - let people receive private messages and do not let them read. Why not give a R/O instead? Or simply do not let PMs to be sent to such "unauthorized" person at all.

[sundaymorningstaple]

What is a minimal amount of posts? You mean we should should just post garbage instead of only replying when one has a responsible opinion?

Seems a bit vague to me.

sms

[fluff35]

You aren't the only one who had this problem. 1 more post done...

[jb921]

hmmm... was thinking the same thing... wondering what IS that magic number

[Baccaratia]

5 is the magic number! i managed to read my PM!

[peterj]

having to send 5 postings with nothing to say seems more like spamming and junk mailing. Still her goes as I want to read the PM that has been dent to me

[peterj]

here goes number 5. Hope I can now read messages sent to me.

[peterj]

reached the magic number of 5 posts and was able to read my messages, but not to reply with a PM. Is there another magic formula for this? Please help

[Matney]

I have received a PM, notified through my email. Go and look and nothing. Any suggestions there??

[Loo]

I am not able to read or send PM as well. Trying for many days before discovering this post. At least now I know there is minimal post requirements.

[drearywinter]

Cool. Glad to know I'm not the only one with this problem. I hate posting fluff, really I do, but if that's the only way to do this... *fluff! fluff! fluff!*

[drearywinter]

and again!
*fluff!*
gee... only three more to go... I'll look for somewhere else to put them...

[hello1]

to hit count of 5