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North Lincs Mike
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Private Messages via Forum

Post by North Lincs Mike »

I'm a very forgetful person and never remember to tick the box that keeps a copy of any messages I send so I end up with no record of emails sent. Others have mentioned occasionally that they haven't kept a copy of their emails so I guess they have the same problem.

I realise it would mean some work but would it be possible please for someone ( presumably Tony ) to make copies automatic? Or is there a way of individuals doing it?

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Post by Chris43 »

I know exactly what you mean, Mike. It would be simpler if the default was to save, but I guess it eats space, though these days that's not a major cost. Hopefully Bill and Vic can assess if this is worth putting to Tony.
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Post by Bill »

I am just as bad, I will make enquires.

I know on some forums they can limit your mail box size to 50 sent and recieved items but there is a download facility to save all your messages to your HDD.
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Post by Colin Walker »

Hi Guys,

I agree with Mike & Chris - it'd be great to have the default that copies are automatically kept unless a box is ticked, or whatever.
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Post by Vic »

It would also be good to be able to delete them in one go rather than having to tick each individually.
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Post by Lindsey »

We do need the option to keep some PM's! - till that plant has arrived safely :)
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Post by Patrick »

I agree with Vic, I'm much keener to be able to delete them easily than to save them. I've just done it in mine because it was full of stuff that I will never look at again.
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Post by Tina »

It would be very useful if they default was set to keep a copy, as sometimes it would be nice to be able to check what you have said to people.
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Post by Robert K »

i think a mailing list with announcements should be made so you receive an email with it a bit like when informed of a pm
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Post by Bill »

Well there are no settings on the forum admin that will allow saving sent mail by default, but I will keep working on it.

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