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Title: Message Box
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 19 September 15 17:08 BST (UK)
There used to be a box that popped up to tell you if you had a message, when did it disappear ?

Sandra
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: groom on Saturday 19 September 15 17:40 BST (UK)
Do you mean the one that notifies you of PMs?  I've just tested it by sending myself a PM and I got an email notification but nothing on here under My Messages. I think it must be recent as I'm sure a number came up the other day.
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 19 September 15 17:45 BST (UK)
Yes I get the e-mail notifications - no prob - just noticed that box doesn't pop up now to tell you there is a message.  Maybe missing last couple of weeks - its probably having an affair with your missing smiley.......................  ;D ;D ;D

(Sorry my sense of humour  ;D)

Sandra
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: groom on Saturday 19 September 15 17:49 BST (UK)
Hope they'll be very happy together!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: Rosinish on Saturday 19 September 15 17:53 BST (UK)
Must be from today as I had a message 9.30am today in my message box  ???

Annie
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: ScouseBoy on Saturday 19 September 15 17:56 BST (UK)
Maybe you have disabled "Pop ups" and that stops them working?
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: groom on Saturday 19 September 15 18:02 BST (UK)
Maybe you have disabled "Pop ups" and that stops them working?

Not sure that pop ups are the same thing are they? I haven't changed anything. Not working on either laptop or iPad.
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: rosie99 on Saturday 19 September 15 18:04 BST (UK)
They are not working today for me either

Rosie
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: MonicaL on Saturday 19 September 15 21:03 BST (UK)
I am going to guess, that along with the 'where are the smilies', Trystan is in the background making things better for RC in general  ::)

Monica
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 19 September 15 21:05 BST (UK)
So he's hijacked the message box and stolen the smileys  ;D  ;D

Sandra
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: groom on Saturday 19 September 15 21:06 BST (UK)
Hope the Smilies return from their holidays in time for Christmas.
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: groom on Saturday 19 September 15 21:15 BST (UK)
My Message box is back! Sent you a PM, Sandra. to see if yours is as well.
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: MonicaL on Saturday 19 September 15 21:19 BST (UK)
Trystan must find it hard to have down time to tinker, when he has us all so, so aware  ::) 8)

Monica  ;)
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 19 September 15 21:24 BST (UK)
No box - its just registering in the brown section - my messages 1

Sandra
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: kiwihalfpint on Saturday 19 September 15 21:57 BST (UK)
Thought it was just me, the box appears, then it is like Jack in the box, one minute you see me, the next you don't ;D


Cheers
KHP
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: *Sandra* on Wednesday 07 October 15 19:49 BST (UK)
Message box still not appearing - messages show 1/2/3 etc in the brown band but it was nice to have that little box to tell you there was a message -  ???

Sandra
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: rosie99 on Thursday 08 October 15 08:21 BST (UK)
Hi Sandra
I had message on Tuesday and got the box but have just tested by sending one to myself and it's not there again

Rosie
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: KGarrad on Thursday 08 October 15 08:40 BST (UK)
I did get a pop-up "You have received a new message" this morning when I logged in! ;D

PM was sent to me late yesterday evening.
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: rosie99 on Thursday 08 October 15 12:08 BST (UK)
Maybe it is going to be an overnight thing then KG, that is what I got for the one sent to me Tuesday which I saw Wednesday am  ::)    I have not opened the one I sent to myself so I'll see what happens in the morning  ;D   ;D

Rosie
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: KGarrad on Thursday 08 October 15 14:37 BST (UK)
The one sent to me was after my bedtime, so I can't comment!!  ;D
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: kiwihalfpint on Thursday 08 October 15 18:39 BST (UK)

Maybe it is going to be an overnight thing

Rosie


Perhaps it is, my pop up box appeared as soon as I logged in this morning :)

Cheers
KHP
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: *Sandra* on Thursday 08 October 15 18:43 BST (UK)
I've had overnight ones, day time ones and have never had that pop up message box for weeks  :-\
Strange  :-\

Sandra

Even tried to empty the message box in case I had to many in there  ???
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: rosie99 on Monday 12 October 15 07:53 BST (UK)
I did not get one for the message I sent to myself but I have just had one this morning for a message sent to me after I came off here last night.  I don't log off.

Rosie
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: *Sandra* on Tuesday 20 October 15 16:43 BST (UK)
Delighted that Trystan has waved his magic wand and the alert for the messages box is back again.  ;)   I really started to miss that little box, funny how we get used to these things.

Sandra  ;)
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: groom on Tuesday 20 October 15 16:47 BST (UK)
Sure is, my smilies are back as well - I really missed the little fellows!  ;D
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 21 November 15 21:06 GMT (UK)
Think my message box needs a touch of tlc again - it disappeared again a couple of days ago  :'(

Sandra
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: Erato on Saturday 21 November 15 21:18 GMT (UK)
What message box?  I've never seen one.  What does it do that 'My Messages' doesn't do?
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 21 November 15 21:58 GMT (UK)
The one that pops up to tell you when you have a message.

Sandra
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: Erato on Saturday 21 November 15 22:07 GMT (UK)
The one that pops up to tell you when you have a message.

Sandra

I have never seen any kind of message box pop up.  Ever.
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: aghadowey on Saturday 21 November 15 23:15 GMT (UK)
The one that pops up to tell you when you have a message.

Sandra

I have never seen any kind of message box pop up.  Ever.

Do you have this box ticked? Show a popup when I receive new messages.
(under PROFILE > PERSONAL MESSAGING)
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: Erato on Saturday 21 November 15 23:21 GMT (UK)
"Do you have this box ticked? Show a popup when I receive new messages."

No.  Is there some advantage to it as compared to "My Messages?"
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: groom on Saturday 21 November 15 23:24 GMT (UK)
Are we just talking about notification of new Private Messages rather than notification about answers to posts?
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: *Sandra* on Sunday 22 November 15 13:25 GMT (UK)

Do you have this box ticked? Show a popup when I receive new messages.
(under PROFILE > PERSONAL MESSAGING)

Oh, That's strange -  I don't seem to have that option  ::)

Sandra
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: groom on Sunday 22 November 15 13:29 GMT (UK)
I found it under: Profile, Summary, Modify Profile, Personal Messaging.

It looks like this:

Notify by email every time you receive a personal message:
Show a popup when I receive new messages.
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: MaureeninNY on Sunday 22 November 15 13:43 GMT (UK)
 :) :)


Under MY MESSAGES:
Read your messages

Three headings:

Messages
Actions
Preferences***  Change settings :This one has the options:
Receive personal messages from:
Notify by email every time you receive a personal message:
Show a popup when I receive new messages.

Maureen
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: jaybelnz on Sunday 22 November 15 13:57 GMT (UK)
I just checked my profile and the show pop up option is ticked.

It seems to me that it refers to the "My Messages" box in the brown bar at the top, which lights up and displays a number pertaining to how many new Personal Messages have arrived. I click on it and it opens access to my inbox.

So maybe not strictly a pop up in the usual sense, but rather a light up!  Unless there is a new personal message, the My Message box remains there, but unlit.

Jeanne
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: MaureeninNY on Sunday 22 November 15 14:17 GMT (UK)
 :) :) :)

Yes-there really is a "Pop up Box".

"You have received one or more messages-would you like to read them now or later" or something like that. ;)

Maureen
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: groom on Sunday 22 November 15 14:22 GMT (UK)
Yes, I get that as well, Maureen - in the middle of the screen. On the iPad it gives me the option to open up Personal Messages in a new tab, which is handy as I don't lose where I am on RC. On the laptop it opens in the same tab.
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: MaureeninNY on Sunday 22 November 15 14:30 GMT (UK)
 :) :) :)

Had to laugh-just had one .:

"You have received one or more new personal messages.
Would you like to open a new window to view them?"

Maureen
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: *Sandra* on Sunday 22 November 15 15:46 GMT (UK)
:) :)


Under MY MESSAGES:
Read your messages

Three headings:

Messages
Actions
Preferences***  Change settings :This one has the options:
Receive personal messages from:
Notify by email every time you receive a personal message:
Show a popup when I receive new messages.

Maureen

Oh yes, I see that and it was ticked - so why is the pop up box not appearing again I wonder  ???

Hmmm  ???
Sandra
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: *Sandra* on Sunday 22 November 15 15:49 GMT (UK)
Are we just talking about notification of new Private Messages rather than notification about answers to posts?

Yes, Jan - the same box we discussed way back in September. Trystan sorted it out for us on the 20 th October but it suddenly disappeared again a few days ago.

Perhaps someone could send me a few xxxx or hugs by pm and will see if it works today  ;D  lol  ;D

Sandra
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: Deirdre784 on Sunday 22 November 15 15:52 GMT (UK)
...just sent you a pm.....
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: groom on Sunday 22 November 15 15:56 GMT (UK)
Me too!  ;D
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: Erato on Sunday 22 November 15 16:11 GMT (UK)
Barring videos that automatically play, what could be more annoying than a pop up?  All a matter of taste, I guess.
Title: Re: Message Box
Post by: *Sandra* on Sunday 22 November 15 16:25 GMT (UK)
Oh, I quite like the pop up -missed it for the month it did not work.
Thank for all the messages.  ;)

Sandra