Click posters name, cannot use options in drop-down menu

Trip20 · December 20, 2005, 09:07 PM

When viewing a thread, and I want to click the posters name to select "Send ______ a private message" or "Send _______ an email", I come to a screen which tells me I've specified an invalid user, and to contact an administrator.

I have no problem when doing this on THR (from both my work and home PC). Additionally, I have no problem using this feature on TFL from my work PC, only my home PC.

Have I screwed up my settings somehow???

Thanks....

TheBluesMan · December 20, 2005, 11:47 PM

It is possible that the user you are trying to contact has chosen to not receive private messages and emails. It is also possible that they have been banned. There are a few other possibilities, but those are the most probable.

Hope this helps.

-Dave

Trip20 · December 21, 2005, 02:14 PM

Thanks, TheBluesMan. However, this happens when trying to use this option for any member. And not just PM'ing or emailing... anything in that drop down menu. I dunno... no issues with my work PC... and no issues when navigating THR. It only occurs on my home PC when using TFL. Weird!

If you wouldn't mind suggesting those other possibilities, I'd greatly appreciate it.

TheBluesMan · December 21, 2005, 10:04 PM

Unfortunately, Trip, the other possibilities are that the problem is on your end.

I suspect a browser issue. Are you running Internet Exploder and is it up-to-date? I heartily endorse Firefox if you're considering a switch.

Trip20 · December 22, 2005, 09:12 AM

Yes sir, IE is my browser at the moment. I don't disagree that the problem is on my end.

However it is interesting how my home PC (using IE) has issue with TFL, but not THR.

It's equally interesting how my work PC (using IE) has no issue with TFL or THR.

It's not a big deal. At any rate, thanks for your attention.

December 20, 2005, 09:07 PM	#1
Trip20 Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Posts: 2,181	Click posters name, cannot use options in drop-down menu When viewing a thread, and I want to click the posters name to select "Send ______ a private message" or "Send _______ an email", I come to a screen which tells me I've specified an invalid user, and to contact an administrator. I have no problem when doing this on THR (from both my work and home PC). Additionally, I have no problem using this feature on TFL from my work PC, only my home PC. Have I screwed up my settings somehow??? Thanks....

December 20, 2005, 11:47 PM	#2
TheBluesMan Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 15, 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,558	It is possible that the user you are trying to contact has chosen to not receive private messages and emails. It is also possible that they have been banned. There are a few other possibilities, but those are the most probable. Hope this helps. -Dave

December 21, 2005, 02:14 PM	#3
Trip20 Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Posts: 2,181	Thanks, TheBluesMan. However, this happens when trying to use this option for any member. And not just PM'ing or emailing... anything in that drop down menu. I dunno... no issues with my work PC... and no issues when navigating THR. It only occurs on my home PC when using TFL. Weird! If you wouldn't mind suggesting those other possibilities, I'd greatly appreciate it.

December 21, 2005, 10:04 PM	#4
TheBluesMan Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 15, 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,558	Unfortunately, Trip, the other possibilities are that the problem is on your end. I suspect a browser issue. Are you running Internet Exploder and is it up-to-date? I heartily endorse Firefox if you're considering a switch.

December 22, 2005, 09:12 AM	#5
Trip20 Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Posts: 2,181	Yes sir, IE is my browser at the moment. I don't disagree that the problem is on my end. However it is interesting how my home PC (using IE) has issue with TFL, but not THR. It's equally interesting how my work PC (using IE) has no issue with TFL or THR. It's not a big deal. At any rate, thanks for your attention.