Private Messages

[BlacKnox]

I've just deleted all my private messages (PM) in my inbox, as it said I only have capacity for 10. If anyone has sent a PM lately - my apologies; none received. I appreciate the forum and capacity to send messages but please, isn't 10 a little stingy? Or is it purposedly small to encourge members to post publicly to the boards; thus encouraging sharing/ activity? Any thoughts or comments welcomed. Cheers.

 

[straitman]

I've just deleted all my private messages (PM) in my inbox, as it said I only have capacity for 10. If anyone has sent a PM lately - my apologies; none received. I appreciate the forum and capacity to send messages but please, isn't 10 a little stingy? Or is it purposedly small to encourge members to post publicly to the boards; thus encouraging sharing/ activity? Any thoughts or comments welcomed. Cheers.

BlacKnox,

The cynic in me says it's also to encourage Silver (100 PM's allowed) and Gold (200 PM's allowed) memberships.

 

[kpc]

BlacKnox,

The cynic in me says it's also to encourage Silver (100 PM's allowed) and Gold (200 PM's allowed) memberships.

I too think that 10 messages is far too few....in the last 2-3 years, there has been a significant growth in membership on AFF so it has become a very useful travel tool....so when it comes to QF issues (and most travel related issues), I often come to AFF first then wander over to Flyertalk (which is free and allows 500 private messages). I have made a decison not to suscribe to silver or gold membership...I just ignore all the ads around me

 

[oz_mark]

BlacKnox,

The cynic in me says it's also to encourage Silver (100 PM's allowed) and Gold (200 PM's allowed) memberships.

I don't think that is cynical - just the truth as part of the way the various package levels were designed.

 

[milocole]

I don't think that is cynical - just the truth as part of the way the various package levels were designed.

is there a charge for silver or gold membership:?:

 

[oz_mark]

is there a charge for silver or gold membership:?:

Yes, the are paid memberships: http://www.frequentflyer.com.au/cmps_index.php?page=membershiphttp://www.frequentflyer.com.au/community/payments.php

 

[milocole]

Yes, the are paid memberships: http://www.frequentflyer.com.au/cmps_index.php?page=membership

ok, i think i will stick with the "free" option

 

[Dave Noble]

As mentioned, it is possible to increase by purchasing the silver/gold membersip level. It is quite possible to allow people to contact by enabling the option to allow people to send messages via email; this does not use up any PM slots

Dave

 

[milocole]

Who's the $$$ go to, what is it used for???????????

 

[serfty]

Who's the $$$ go to, what is it used for???????????

Admin!

This web site is owned and operated privately by Admin.

Revenue comes from (among other sources) Advertisements and subscriptions.

More here: FrequentFlyer.com.au - About Us

 

[Zulaiha]

If it of any help and do able, you all are welcome to my portion I never received nor send any PMs, I guess many don't use them either!

 

[BlacKnox]

BlacKnox,

The cynic in me says it's also to encourage Silver (100 PM's allowed) and Gold (200 PM's allowed) memberships.

Ok, that makes sense now; forgot about the memberships. Fair enough for admin to get some financial return for additional benefits. Cheers.

 

[Yada Yada]

I have made a decison not to suscribe to silver or gold membership...I just ignore all the ads around me

You don't have to pay to block the ads. :mrgreen:

 

[JohnK]

I have made a decison not to suscribe to silver or gold membership...I just ignore all the ads around me

You don't have to pay to block the ads. :mrgreen:

That is right. Don't forget to submit a prediction in the 100,000th post thread to have a chance of winning an AFF Gold membership or one of 2 AFF Silver memberships.

 

[Yada Yada]

That is right. Don't forget to submit a prediction in the 100,000th post thread to have a chance of winning an AFF Gold membership or one of 2 AFF Silver memberships.

You must have been reading my mind.