A Challenge - To those who do not know we have arisen from the ashes... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Aganzir · 06-06-2015, 08:17 PM

Many people receive emails for new private messages - isn't that the forum default? Well worth a try.

Mithalwen · 06-07-2015, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

Many people receive emails for new private messages - isn't that the forum default? Well worth a try.

Also perhaps posting on,if only for a HerenIstarion style bump up the forum of any threads that were active before the board went pear shaped. Some may have notifications set for new posts.

***Mithadan*** · 06-21-2015, 08:09 AM

About a week ago, I sent out PMS to six members who, at least, visited the forums in November through January before our crash. I selected persons whose names were at least familiar to me and who might recognize my name. Some are well-known here. One reappeared and messaged me a thank you. A second visited without messaging or posting.

Aganzir, you are correct that the default is to link the PM system to an e-mail address for notification purposes. Some may have registered 5 or even 10 years ago. E-mail addresses change. Again, I encourage everyone to reach out and invite their friends back, particularly if you have an e-mail address.

Lalaith · 06-22-2015, 09:00 AM

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Many people receive emails for new private messages - isn't that the forum default?

Speaking for myself, I only get an email if my inbox is full.

Thinlómien · 06-25-2015, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Lalaith

Speaking for myself, I only get an email if my inbox is full.

Does this mean we should start spamming all the missing people?

***Mithadan*** · 06-25-2015, 01:22 PM

No, spamming is not needed. But if you know anyone that may not be aware that the forums are open again, send a PM, or better, an e-mail if you have an address. Unfortunately, it may be that the e-mail addresses that people used when they first signed up may be out of date, so PMs are not forwarded, or they opted not to receive notifications.

Of course, it may simply be that those that have not stopped by have become "treeish" and simply don't want to.

06-06-2015, 08:17 PM	#1
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	Many people receive emails for new private messages - isn't that the forum default? Well worth a try. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

06-21-2015, 08:09 AM	#3
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,393	About a week ago, I sent out PMS to six members who, at least, visited the forums in November through January before our crash. I selected persons whose names were at least familiar to me and who might recognize my name. Some are well-known here. One reappeared and messaged me a thank you. A second visited without messaging or posting. Aganzir, you are correct that the default is to link the PM system to an e-mail address for notification purposes. Some may have registered 5 or even 10 years ago. E-mail addresses change. Again, I encourage everyone to reach out and invite their friends back, particularly if you have an e-mail address. __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.

06-25-2015, 01:22 PM	#6
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,393	No, spamming is not needed. But if you know anyone that may not be aware that the forums are open again, send a PM, or better, an e-mail if you have an address. Unfortunately, it may be that the e-mail addresses that people used when they first signed up may be out of date, so PMs are not forwarded, or they opted not to receive notifications. Of course, it may simply be that those that have not stopped by have become "treeish" and simply don't want to. __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.