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Posted by: emo samurai Jan 17 2007, 07:45 AM

I was wondering, could our PM inboxes be bigger? We can only get at most 50 messages, sent and inboxed. It's kinda annoying... Much appreciation if you do it. I'm sure it doesn't take up that much server space.

Posted by: Fortune Jan 17 2007, 02:25 PM

How many do you think you need to save?

Posted by: eidolon Jan 17 2007, 02:45 PM

@emo

There is an archive function that allows you to download and save your PMs as an Excel file or an HTML file. Go to your inbox and click "Archive Messages" in the left hand menu.

(Personally, I suggest using the HTML option, because when I tried the Excel option it looked like crap.)

Posted by: RunnerPaul Jan 17 2007, 09:09 PM

Inbox. It's not a clowncar.

Posted by: Demerzel Jan 17 2007, 09:11 PM

I am totally making a folder in Outlook right now called Clowncar. Thanks RP.

Posted by: tisoz Jan 17 2007, 09:13 PM

If you ever try to run a game or contest on Dumpshock, you will soon see how 50 messages is limiting. I'm not saying the messages can't be moved elsewhere, but it does get to be a hassle.

Posted by: DireRadiant Jan 17 2007, 09:13 PM

Emo's inbox needs more room for Viagra spam.

Posted by: Tanka Jan 17 2007, 11:22 PM

QUOTE (tisoz)

If you ever try to run a game or contest on Dumpshock, you will soon see how 50 messages is limiting. I'm not saying the messages can't be moved elsewhere, but it does get to be a hassle.

Or, hell, if you get into any extended conversation via PM.

Posted by: Adam Jan 18 2007, 03:54 AM

Everyone should have larger inboxes now.

I should say, however, that I don't recommend long term storage of messages -- if Dumpshock shuts down or goes down indefinately you'll obviously lose access to them, and I can't imagine a situation where using PMs is actually more efficient than using a [good] email client, with better searching, threading, etc.

Posted by: eidolon Jan 18 2007, 04:30 AM

Good gorb. That's quite a jump.

Posted by: Vegas Jan 18 2007, 04:37 AM

Once, twice... three times the mail space.....

Thanks Admins!

Posted by: Konsaki Jan 18 2007, 04:52 AM

All hail the Admins! Let the PMs flow freely!

Posted by: emo samurai Jan 18 2007, 06:05 AM

Holy shit cool!!!

Posted by: Trigger Jan 18 2007, 07:05 AM

All hail the admins...my box is no longer bordering critical condition with each message I receive.

Posted by: tisoz Jan 19 2007, 07:39 AM

Mine still looks the same size, maybe even showing shrinkage.

Posted by: Adam Jan 19 2007, 06:51 PM

Ooops. You're in the Dumpshocked group, and I didn't change the mailbox size for that group. It should be fixed now.

Posted by: Tanka Jan 19 2007, 10:47 PM

Heheh. Thanks for forgetting about us. Yeesh.

We do good things for the site (donate, freelance, whatever), and you gimp us on inbox size.

IT'S A CONSPIRACY, I TELL YOU! A CONSPIRACY!

Posted by: eidolon Jan 19 2007, 10:53 PM

That's right! You should be working, not reading PMs!!

Posted by: Tanka Jan 20 2007, 01:11 AM

What is this "work" you speak of?

Posted by: adamu Jan 22 2007, 11:49 AM

Just want to throw out sincere thanks to the admins (and to Emo for initiating the change) - it's a huge help for busy GMs.

Oh, and while I'm at it, thanks for fixing the "who's online" thingie.

Posted by: Sphynx Jan 24 2007, 09:09 AM

Likewise. Thanks.