Increased Inbox

Curt1zzle · #1 02-02-2009, 05:21 AM

Please increase the inbox space for the average user. I'm constantly 100 percent full, and the amount of actual space it takes to store a PM is literally almost non-existent.

DustyPorViva · #2 02-02-2009, 05:28 AM

I agree... though they won't even decrease the search time so meh.

Tigairius · #3 02-02-2009, 06:33 AM

I agree.

WhiteDragon · #4 02-02-2009, 06:41 AM

I don't get PMs.

TSAdmin · #5 02-02-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiteDragon

I don't get PMs.

Fixed this problem.

But more PM space wouldn't go astray.

Elizabeth · #6 02-02-2009, 05:34 PM

please. it's annoying when you're trying to have a conversation.

cbk1994 · #7 02-02-2009, 09:36 PM

Agreed.

maximus_asinus · #8 02-02-2009, 10:44 PM

Learn to clean your inbox?

This is a forum, not an instant messaging service.

Inverness · #9 02-02-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by maximus_asinus

Learn to clean your inbox?

This is a forum, not an instant messaging service.

You're missing the point. I believe the OP implies inbox size is better measured by the content of the PMs rather than simply the count. A 100 relatively small PMs should not fill it.

maximus_asinus · #10 02-03-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Inverness

You're missing the point. I believe the OP implies inbox size is better measured by the content of the PMs rather than simply the count. A 100 relatively small PMs should not fill it.

Again, simple maintenance would allow you to store up to 100 messages in your inbox at one time. To me, that is far more than the average person would need. Maybe make it an option to delete your draft immediately after it is sent?

Wasn't the inbox size increased once before?

Curt1zzle · #11 02-03-2009, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by maximus_asinus

To me, that is far more than the average person would need.

Grats dude. Then don't use the suggested increase. I get numerous PMs, several with information I'd like to save and keep for records.

It hurts nothing to increase the inbox size. Absolutely nothing. Your argument is moot.

maximus_asinus · #12 02-03-2009, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Curt1zzle

Grats dude. Then don't use the suggested increase. I get numerous PMs, several with information I'd like to save and keep for records.

It hurts nothing to increase the inbox size. Absolutely nothing. Your argument is moot.

How much of an increase do you want for the inbox anyway?

CharlieM · #13 02-02-2009, 11:06 PM

Odd my inbox went from 94 to 99 without receiving a new pm

DustyPorViva · #14 02-02-2009, 11:14 PM

Sent PMs count as well.

CharlieM · #15 02-02-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DustyPorViva

Sent PMs count as well.

I didn't send one either though

Crono · #16 02-03-2009, 12:51 AM

Yes please, I don't like having to export it all as a messy XML file.

DustyPorViva · #17 02-03-2009, 01:10 AM

200 would be great.

Loriel · #18 02-03-2009, 01:40 AM

If you use PMs for something other than sending someone your IM contact info, you are doing it wrong.

maximus_asinus · #19 02-03-2009, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Loriel

If you use PMs for something other than sending someone your IM contact info, you are doing it wrong.

And this is what I'm saying right here.

Elizabeth · #20 02-03-2009, 02:40 AM

so, discussing things concerning your infractions or bans or deleted posts, or whatever it may be, is wrong?

Twinny · #21 02-03-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Elizabeth

so, discussing things concerning your infractions or bans or deleted posts, or whatever it may be, is wrong?

Completely missing the point or adding a random point may also be wrong? Why would you keep a record of that crap in your inbox?

Elizabeth · #22 02-03-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Twinny

Completely missing the point or adding a random point may also be wrong? Why would you keep a record of that crap in your inbox?

what if the staff member was harassing you? you'd obviously want to keep it to show stefan, or unixmad, or someone along those lines.

Darlene159 · #23 02-03-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Elizabeth

what if the staff member was harassing you? you'd obviously want to keep it to show stefan, or unixmad, or someone along those lines.

You could save it on your computer?

Elizabeth · #24 02-03-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Darlene159

You could save it on your computer?

annnd, you'd get accused of false information? they actually know it's true if they go into your inbox and find it there, rather than a screenshot or word document that's easy to edit.

Skyld · #25 02-03-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Elizabeth

what if the staff member was harassing you? you'd obviously want to keep it to show stefan, or unixmad, or someone along those lines.

I don't know about Stefan and unixmad, but I've got an inbox limit of 512 messages. That doesn't fill that quickly.

I do agree it'd be nice to have bigger inboxes though.

Darlene159 · #26 02-04-2009, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyld

I don't know about Stefan and unixmad, but I've got an inbox limit of 512 messages. That doesn't fill that quickly.

I do agree it'd be nice to have bigger inboxes though.

They probably have the same as me, or more, and I have a ridiculous amount. Never filled it, but I empty mine often.

Soala · #27 02-03-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Elizabeth

so, discussing things concerning your infractions or bans or deleted posts, or whatever it may be, is wrong?

You shouldn't get that much infractions/bans/deleted posts if you are quite someone nice

And if it's just to keep in mind that you've been warned or received infractions points, I guess User CP is here for this too, no?

Anyway, the increased inbox is a pretty good idea, I'm always busy to delete msgs I send /received and only come to do this when I'm about to be full...

200 plz.

Loriel · #28 02-03-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by alexandralove

You shouldn't get that much infractions/bans/deleted posts if you are quite someone nice

Pft, I have not been banned in quite a while, and I have zero infractions, and I am a total jerk, so clearly that claim is unsupportable.

Sam · #29 02-03-2009, 05:15 PM

I think it's a good idea to increase the inbox. It could be one of a bunch of features for a Gold forum account the users can buy.

Elizabeth · #30 02-03-2009, 05:20 PM

oh, and you could make the whole "posts not included in the NGRT" a gold feature too! good idea sam!

Loriel · #31 02-03-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Elizabeth

oh, and you could make the whole "posts not included in the NGRT" a gold feature too! good idea sam!

We should just make moderation a gold feature too.

Elizabeth · #32 02-03-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Loriel

We should just make moderation a gold feature too.

yes! subscriptions are going to be through the roof!

Darlene159 · #33 02-03-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Loriel

We should just make moderation a gold feature too.

While we're at it, we could just make the forums a Gold feature too.

Elizabeth · #34 02-03-2009, 06:29 PM

..or not

Rufus · #35 02-03-2009, 06:38 PM

What's the problem with increasing the inbox? There are people whom I speak to on the forums that I don't necessarily need nor want on any instant messaging programs I have. I often get PM'd about projects that I'm contributing towards and sometimes I have a lot of useful references that never get a second look once they're exported to XML because I completely forget.

The current limit is 70 for me, can we at least get it raised to 150/200? It's not going to be that taxing.

Elizabeth · #36 02-03-2009, 06:56 PM

i'm really nice to those i get along with, and i get tons of infractions.

pooper200000 · #37 02-04-2009, 01:46 AM

http://forums.graalonline.com/forums...ditattachments

Not sure if this is a suitable alternative, but why not just add a cap on space for your account? You would have X amount of space total, and you could have space for all your private messages, but it would come at the cost of having less attachments.

If you were to remove images that are old (Some people could have them dating back for years) it might free up a lot of space, but space may not be an issue (Space as far as room for data on the overall forum)

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Attachment Statistics
You are currently using 405.7 KB to store 11 uploaded attachments.

Your messages could be included in that overall space.

Rufus · #38 02-04-2009, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by pooper200000

http://forums.graalonline.com/forums...ditattachments

Not sure if this is a suitable alternative, but why not just add a cap on space for your account? You would have X amount of space total, and you could have space for all your private messages, but it would come at the cost of having less attachments.

If you were to remove images that are old (Some people could have them dating back for years) it might free up a lot of space, but space may not be an issue (Space as far as room for data on the overall forum)

Your messages could be included in that overall space.

Completely unrelated.

Inverness · #39 02-04-2009, 02:51 AM

Less talk, and more Inbox-size-increasing please.

Rufus · #40 02-04-2009, 06:20 PM

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To change or increase or decrease the maximum number of stored PM allowed in vBulletin, go to AdminCP (Admin Control Panel). In the left pane, click on “Usergroup Manager” under “Usergroup” section. Then select “Edit Usergroup” in the drop down list and click on “Go” button next to the user group that you want to change to have more, or less PM storage space limit. A full options page for the usergroup selected will load. Scroll down to “Private Message Permissions” section. You will see “Maximum Stored Messages” option. By default, if never changed before, it will have the value of 50 in the text box. Increase or decrease the value to the number of PMs you want to allow members of this usergroup to store. Click on “Update” button at the bottom when done.