Why is my private mail inbox showing as 2% full?

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The private mail inbox shows as 2% full despite appearing empty, which can be confusing for users. Users are advised to check the 'sent messages' folder, as sent messages contribute to the inbox's storage capacity. Adjusting the time period for viewing messages may also help in locating any hidden messages. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding how sent messages impact inbox space. Overall, users are encouraged to explore their message settings for clarity.
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How odd! The main page PM display for me shows:

Your Inbox is 2% full

but

Physics Forums > User Control Panel For quartodeciman > Private Messages > Inbox shows:

Show Messages From: the beginning
Jump to folder: Inbox

There are no messages to display in this folder for this time period.
 
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Have you tried looking in the 'sent messages' box?, or elongated the number of "days to view" results?

Explore, you might just find the answer!
 
Fascinating!

The sent message used space counts against the inbox used space. Yes, I do have an unread sent message out there.

Fascinating!

('fascinating' in my vocabulary is a polite euphemism for something else)
 

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