how do i get more messages space

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Banned 10 years ago

Join the War Room.

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Frank Donovan

10 years ago

Originally Posted by Fire7

Hi, it seems like we have an extremely small message limit.
may I ask if and how we get more... any other options besides joining the war room?

You can download your messages (if you want to keep them) and free up some space. Although I've never understood why a new member should be receiving or sending so many PMs anyway.

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Paul Myers

10 years ago

Frank,

You'd be surprised at how many people use the PM system heavily - and quite legitimately - without posting much at all. Asking questions, responding to posts with info they think is too specific to be of general interest, networking... It's not uncommon at all for people to conduct most of their business in private settings.

For those people, the 10 PM limit for non-War Room members is very restrictive. It's needed to cut down the spam, but it's still a pain.

Paul

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Frank Donovan

10 years ago

Paul,

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Asking questions, responding to posts with info they think is too specific to be of general interest, networking... It's not uncommon at all for people to conduct most of their business in private settings.

That is interesting. I've always been reluctant to send a PM unless there's been some indication it would be welcome, or at least until we've had regular dialogue in the public forums. For a new member, it just seems a little presumptuous.

Frank

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Fire7

10 years ago

Originally Posted by Frank Donovan

Paul,

That is interesting. I've always been reluctant to send a PM unless there's been some indication it would be welcome, or at least until we've had regular dialogue in the public forums. For a new member, it just seems a little presumptuous.

Frank

well for just one example... I am looking for someone to provide a service for me, when I posted a request for info or offerings... I got a lot of feed back... from business offers, to general info ,to personal messages about what country my mother is from.

much of what was said to me, or what I have to say, is more suited for a personal message setting rather then a public display. and as im new to this forum naturally at this point all my converse is through the forum not email, as its more easy for most party's at this point.

just 1 thread was enough to fill up my inbox with both legitimate offers and questionable ones, as well as advice and so on.

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Paul Myers 10 years ago

Frank,

It just seems a little presumptuous.

That's a function of each person's views on the purpose of the forum.

If you view it primarily as a social venue, that will be the guiding principle. If you view it as primarily a business setting, the way you use it will change. Those are obvious statements, but keeping them in mind really helps to avoid problems.

For example, we get reports all the time from people who promote as affiliates, complaining when someone offers them a review copy of a product to see if it's something they'd consider endorsing.

Unless those are wildly untargeted and sent in serious bulk, I do not consider that spam. This is a business forum, after all.

But, if a person is just hitting up random members with ads for an affiliate program, that's a different thing. And sending straight out "buy my stuff" ads via PM is not likely to get a pass.

As far as networking, lots of people are more comfortable "talking" one on one than in public settings. Just a preference thing. If that helps them get more done, I'm all for it.

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Kay King

10 years ago

It's especially restrictive for new members trying to hire in the main forum section rather than place an ad - and needing more space to answer the applicants:rolleyes:

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Fire7

10 years ago

Originally Posted by Kay King

It's especially restrictive for new members trying to hire in the main forum section rather than place an ad - and needing more space to answer the applicants:rolleyes:

hahahhaa

was that a directed comment?

i posted in the main forum as i am looking for general consensus as well as business contacts, and i find other comments on the matter from users to be valuable, even the ones that accuse me of being an idiotic noob has some valuable info to glean.

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Fire7

10 years ago

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Frank,

You'd be surprised at how many people use the PM system heavily - and quite legitimately - without posting much at all. Asking questions, responding to posts with info they think is too specific to be of general interest, networking... It's not uncommon at all for people to conduct most of their business in private settings.

For those people, the 10 PM limit for non-War Room members is very restrictive. It's needed to cut down the spam, but it's still a pain.

Paul

agreed.

is joining the war room the only option to increase the standing limit?

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Paul Myers 10 years ago

Originally Posted by Fire7

is joining the war room the only option to increase the standing limit?

In practical terms, yes. As far as I know, it is.

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Fire7

10 years ago

Originally Posted by Frank Donovan

You can download your messages (if you want to keep them) and free up some space. Although I've never understood why a new member should be receiving or sending so many PMs anyway.

thank you for the suggestion.

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laurencewins

10 years ago

Fire...join the War room. You will definitely see the immense value and you only pay once. It's not an ongoing fee. Then you can get 500 pms. I think that will be enough for you or anybody.

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Fire7

10 years ago

Originally Posted by laurencewins

Fire...join the War room. You will definitely see the immense value and you only pay once. It's not an ongoing fee. Then you can get 500 pms. I think that will be enough for you or anybody.

yes i considered that,

but the motivation of joining the room war requires me to first truly get a feel for the value it provides compared to what's already out there, and the motivation for the extra room for messaging is not enough it in of its self to push me to join the war room.

thank you for the suggestion.

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Fire7

10 years ago

Originally Posted by laurencewins

Fire...join the War room. You will definitely see the immense value and you only pay once. It's not an ongoing fee. Then you can get 500 pms. I think that will be enough for you or anybody.

i can see the war room seems to be a privet forum inside this forum...

what exactly does go on in there?

i see others mention it has great value,,, but i am unsure from the posts i read about the type of value it provides,,, could i assume one might expect an increased likely hood of support from experienced members who are also involved in such said secret club?... is it to cut down on all the clutter from the masses in order to focus on the hot shots valuable info?

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laurencewins

10 years ago

OK. Fire, you want motivation. Do you take your business seriously?
Do you want free or discounted access to information not available ANYWHERE else on the net?

If your answer to both questions is "yes," you must join. If not, then don't. It's as black and white as that. (and no I don't get commission...lol.

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Fire7

10 years ago

Originally Posted by laurencewins

OK. Fire, you want motivation. Do you take your business seriously?
Do you want free or discounted access to information not available ANYWHERE else on the net?

If your answer to both questions is "yes," you must join. If not, then don't. It's as black and white as that. (and no I don't get commission...lol.

that does seem like it may be of value ^_^

oh.... and "yes".. to both

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laurencewins

10 years ago

and yes, it does cut down on the clutter. You can't get spammers in there for starters and, as I said, you answered yes to my questions so it's your start to a whole new level of support and knowledge.

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Fire7

10 years ago

Originally Posted by laurencewins

and yes, it does cut down on the clutter. You can't get spammers in there for starters and, as I said, you answered yes to my questions so it's your start to a whole new level of support and knowledge.

lol

nice squeeze you got me in. =)

but i understand your point and will consider your words, thank you.

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laurencewins

10 years ago

The ultimate choice is yours but you did ask for feedback about it so now you have it.

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