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New members and Private Messages (PM)
on: October 31, 2014, 09:50:07 PM
To all the new members here, and to anyone who may be looking to make a deal with new members, please read the following.

We have had a problem with new members signing up on the forum and PMing spam to members, so we have attempted to combat this by removing the abilities of members with less than 5 posts to send Private Messages.  For legitimate signups, making five posts shouldn't be a problem, even if you are in a hurry to buy a hot commodity. 

We have set it up so that members with less than 5 posts can receive Private Messages, so a post in a sale or trade thread saying "I'm interested, please send me details" should get the ball rolling for you.

I'm sorry we have had to restrict people like that.  If there are any issues, please feel free to post them in the Q&A Forum and we will all do our best to help sort through it.

Of course, by the time you post "I'll take it" in a trade forum, post a hello here in the New Members Forum and ask about PM's in the Q&A forum you'll be almost there.....   :cheers:

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us Offline junglejay

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Re: New members and Private Messages (PM)
Reply #1 on: August 20, 2015, 02:09:02 PM
Understood. Thanks for the explanation!

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Re: New members and Private Messages (PM)
Reply #2 on: September 02, 2015, 12:48:02 PM
Can now stop punching the screen and swearing, cheers

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Re: New members and Private Messages (PM)
Reply #3 on: September 02, 2015, 01:45:01 PM
Quote from: Jagdmesser on September 02, 2015, 12:48:02 PM
Can now stop punching the screen and swearing, cheers

Did you miss this reply?

Quote from: 50ft-trad on August 29, 2015, 02:21:59 PM
Quote from: Jagdmesser on August 29, 2015, 01:57:59 PM
Hi Scott
Received your PM but for some strange reason I can't send a PM back.

Dave, two more posts here (5 posts minimum) and your PM's will work  :tu:

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Re: New members and Private Messages (PM)
Reply #4 on: September 28, 2015, 09:03:37 AM
Received, will comply :)

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Reply #5 on: March 28, 2016, 12:10:28 PM
Thanks for this post - I was wondering why I can't PM the seller, now it's clear :)

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Re: New members and Private Messages (PM)
Reply #6 on: June 16, 2016, 11:45:46 PM
Thank You for the explanation, which makes perfect sense.

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Re: New members and Private Messages (PM)
Reply #7 on: July 04, 2016, 02:19:54 PM
Hello Grant,

Thank you for your explanation - I too was wondering why I'm as yet unable to PM a member.

Regarding the explanation...I suppose, I'm compelled to agree with Grant  :D

Cheers, nj

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Reply #8 on: July 21, 2016, 03:39:00 AM
Excellent protocol  :tu:
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Re: New members and Private Messages (PM)
Reply #9 on: October 20, 2016, 08:16:42 PM
Good to know.

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Re: New members and Private Messages (PM)
Reply #10 on: November 02, 2016, 12:34:21 PM
Understood. Thanks for the explanation!
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Re: New members and Private Messages (PM)
Reply #11 on: November 02, 2016, 12:54:09 PM
Multitool.org is always an open book to members.  I am sorry that this inconvenience has to be in place for legitimate members, and I am open to other suggestions if anyone has any.  :D

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Re: New members and Private Messages (PM)
Reply #12 on: November 02, 2016, 07:32:06 PM
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 02, 2016, 12:54:09 PM
Multitool.org is always an open book to members.  I am sorry that this inconvenience has to be in place for legitimate members, and I am open to other suggestions if anyone has any.  :D

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Force new users to participate in a "Ninja Warrior" type obstacle course if they want to send PM's before they make 5 posts?
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Re: New members and Private Messages (PM)
Reply #13 on: November 04, 2016, 04:30:29 PM
That would be pretty cool indeed, but financially and logistically it could be a bit difficult.

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Leave the dents as they are- let your belongings show their scars as proudly as you do yours.
Merit Badges Take part in the christmas pool or a rak type giveaway. Those wanting to say thank you for a rak may also nominate for the santa. For those who posted like a boss. Post your pocket dump photos then challenge two more members who must post their pocket dump photos within 24hrs for you to get the badge. Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different airguns and at least one (1) photo of target (airguns) Start a thread with a photo of at least ten OPT's in your collection Must start a thread with a photo of at least five (5) of your watches Must start a thread showing a photo of at least eight BO tools Start a thread with photos of at least 1 MTO branded tool in your collection Start a new thread showing photos of your outdoor cooking Must have a review written in the proper format and posted on the Main Site Start a new thread with a photo of at least 5 different Charge models in your collection

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Reply #14 on: November 04, 2016, 04:37:22 PM
If we could get it into syndication that might just make it worthwhile :think: :D
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Re: New members and Private Messages (PM)
Reply #15 on: November 09, 2016, 02:07:33 AM
Sounds good Sir. This is my first time as I've been more of a lurker so hopefully you'll remember my sign in name and be free in correcting any mistakes I make, no worries.

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Re: New members and Private Messages (PM)
Reply #16 on: November 09, 2016, 02:30:19 AM
Quote from: OldBoy2016 on November 09, 2016, 02:07:33 AM
Sounds good Sir. This is my first time as I've been more of a lurker so hopefully you'll remember my sign in name and be free in correcting any mistakes I make, no worries.

We tend to be a pretty forgiving bunch here so I wouldn't worry too much if I were you.  Welcome to the forum- crank out four more posts ad this won't affect you at all!

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Leave the dents as they are- let your belongings show their scars as proudly as you do yours.
Merit Badges Take part in the christmas pool or a rak type giveaway. Those wanting to say thank you for a rak may also nominate for the santa. For those who posted like a boss. Post your pocket dump photos then challenge two more members who must post their pocket dump photos within 24hrs for you to get the badge. Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different airguns and at least one (1) photo of target (airguns) Start a thread with a photo of at least ten OPT's in your collection Must start a thread with a photo of at least five (5) of your watches Must start a thread showing a photo of at least eight BO tools Start a thread with photos of at least 1 MTO branded tool in your collection Start a new thread showing photos of your outdoor cooking Must have a review written in the proper format and posted on the Main Site Start a new thread with a photo of at least 5 different Charge models in your collection

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Reply #17 on: November 09, 2016, 03:32:29 AM
Ok stupid question but is there like a PM button or something I'm supposed to click. I have my 5 posts. Thanks!!

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Re: New members and Private Messages (PM)
Reply #18 on: November 09, 2016, 03:39:03 AM
Click on the person's avatar and a few small icons should show up.  Click on the one that looks like a comic book style word balloon and that will allow you to PM that person.  Or, you can click on "My Messages" in the green bar at the top of your screen and that will take you to the Message Center where you can review your messages or send one.

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Leave the dents as they are- let your belongings show their scars as proudly as you do yours.
Merit Badges Take part in the christmas pool or a rak type giveaway. Those wanting to say thank you for a rak may also nominate for the santa. For those who posted like a boss. Post your pocket dump photos then challenge two more members who must post their pocket dump photos within 24hrs for you to get the badge. Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different airguns and at least one (1) photo of target (airguns) Start a thread with a photo of at least ten OPT's in your collection Must start a thread with a photo of at least five (5) of your watches Must start a thread showing a photo of at least eight BO tools Start a thread with photos of at least 1 MTO branded tool in your collection Start a new thread showing photos of your outdoor cooking Must have a review written in the proper format and posted on the Main Site Start a new thread with a photo of at least 5 different Charge models in your collection

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Reply #19 on: November 09, 2016, 05:35:37 PM
Thanks!!

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Re: New members and Private Messages (PM)
Reply #20 on: January 22, 2017, 12:22:59 PM
Good to know! Thanks for the info.


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Reply #21 on: February 01, 2017, 07:32:09 AM
Thanks for clarifying this!

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Re: New members and Private Messages (PM)
Reply #22 on: March 03, 2017, 09:40:37 AM
Ok, now i can understand why i am not allowed to send or receive an message...  :oops:

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Reply #23 on: March 09, 2017, 11:56:08 AM
Hi, I've just joined MT as I regularly use Leathermans and have 2 for sale. If anyone is interested I will be posting full details in the For Sale section shortly! 😃

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Reply #24 on: March 24, 2017, 10:12:07 AM
Very useful thread wish I had realized that before trying to PM one of the mods about something.

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Reply #25 on: March 24, 2017, 10:13:05 AM
Quote from: osasmudj on March 03, 2017, 09:40:37 AM
Ok, now i can understand why i am not allowed to send or receive an message...  :oops:

With you there buddy and a simple use the search button would have revealed all.

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Re: New members and Private Messages (PM)
Reply #26 on: March 24, 2017, 10:15:09 AM
Quote from: MakQueen on March 24, 2017, 10:12:07 AM
Very useful thread wish I had realized that before trying to PM one of the mods about something.

If it's a post you want to discuss, hit the report to moderator link underneath.  Otherwise, have a look here to get in touch with Grant: http://www.multitool.org/grant-lamontagne
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Re: New members and Private Messages (PM)
Reply #27 on: March 24, 2017, 04:59:37 PM
I apologise for the inconvenience it causes new members.  If you have any serious complaints, feel free to forward them to the customer service department at SPAMCORP.   :facepalm:

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Leave the dents as they are- let your belongings show their scars as proudly as you do yours.
Merit Badges Take part in the christmas pool or a rak type giveaway. Those wanting to say thank you for a rak may also nominate for the santa. For those who posted like a boss. Post your pocket dump photos then challenge two more members who must post their pocket dump photos within 24hrs for you to get the badge. Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different airguns and at least one (1) photo of target (airguns) Start a thread with a photo of at least ten OPT's in your collection Must start a thread with a photo of at least five (5) of your watches Must start a thread showing a photo of at least eight BO tools Start a thread with photos of at least 1 MTO branded tool in your collection Start a new thread showing photos of your outdoor cooking Must have a review written in the proper format and posted on the Main Site Start a new thread with a photo of at least 5 different Charge models in your collection

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Re: New members and Private Messages (PM)
Reply #28 on: April 13, 2017, 06:52:22 PM
I don't consider it to be an inconvenience at all, merely good management.
No problem with complying with such a reasonable request.

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Reply #29 on: April 15, 2017, 06:58:06 PM
Understood

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