Paying Contributor Mailbox Limit: 150 Messages?

  • Thread starter DaveC426913
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In summary, the conversation revolves around the issue of a paying contributor's entitlement to a certain number of messages in their mailbox. It is revealed that even as a Gold member, the maximum number of messages allowed is only 200 or 300. There is also a suggestion to download old messages to save them before deleting them to make space.
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DaveC426913
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As a paying contributor, should I not be entitled to more than 150 messages in my mailbox?

I had this problem several years ago, I don't think it's ever been fixed.
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
It appears you're no longer a gold member :)

You're right. How did that happen?

Even so, Gold members are only entitled to 200?
 
  • #4
DaveC426913 said:
You're right. How did that happen?

Even so, Gold members are only entitled to 200?

Looks like it expired yesterday. Gold members get 300.
 
  • #5
Greg Bernhardt said:
Looks like it expired yesterday. Gold members get 300.

Paid up now.
 
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If you don't want to lose old Private Messages, but are close to the maximum, you can download them onto your own hard drive and then delete some of them from your PF account.

Look at the bottom, right side, of your Private Messages page and you'll see the option to download the messages.
 
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Redbelly98 said:
If you don't want to lose old Private Messages, but are close to the maximum, you can download them onto your own hard drive and then delete some of them from your PF account.

Look at the bottom, right side, of your Private Messages page and you'll see the option to download the messages.

Yep. Done that a few times now.
 

1. What is a contributor mailbox limit?

A contributor mailbox limit refers to the maximum number of messages that can be received by a contributor's email account. This limit is set by the email service provider and is usually in place to prevent the mailbox from becoming overloaded.

2. Why is there a limit on the number of messages a contributor can receive?

The limit is in place to prevent the mailbox from becoming overloaded and potentially causing issues with the email service. It also ensures that the contributor's mailbox remains organized and manageable.

3. What happens when the contributor mailbox limit is reached?

When the contributor mailbox limit is reached, any new messages that are sent to the account will be bounced back to the sender. This means that the sender will receive a notification that the message was not delivered due to the mailbox being full.

4. Can the contributor mailbox limit be increased?

It depends on the email service provider and their policies. Some providers may allow users to upgrade their account to increase the mailbox limit, while others may have a fixed limit for all users.

5. Is there a way to manage the contributor mailbox limit?

Yes, contributors can manage their mailbox limit by regularly deleting old messages and managing their inbox to ensure it does not exceed the limit. They can also contact their email service provider to inquire about increasing the limit if needed.

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