Unable to reply to posts

[Christopher Robin 26]

Why am I unable to reply to posts. I get a message telling me I don't have permission to reply to posts. Please Help....

 

[lovetoscrap]

Why am I unable to reply to posts. I get a message telling me I don't have permission to reply to posts. Please Help....

Did you get an email from the Disboards with a link in it to verify your registration? Make sure you look in your Junk/Spam email box if you don't think you got it. You will need to do that before you are fully registered. Right now you are not. Until then you can not reply to posts or post anywhere except for this board.

ETA: I see that you have 35 posts already. Have you been able to post on other boards here on the DIS before now, or have you just been posting here on the Welcome Board all this time?

 

[Berlioz70]

I have the same problem sometimes. There are certain things I am unable to post and will get a message saying my post-count is to low. For example, I cannot include URL addresses in my posts, no photos, etc. I am also unable to respond to any PMs.

It's really frustrating, but I think you have to post enough regular posts before you can post items with additions. I have no idea what that magic post number is - but if you're still not at it with 35, then I've got a long way to go as well!

Hope that helps!

 

[lovetoscrap]

Berloiz, you now have 11 posts so you should be free to do all of those things. The magic number is 10. You and Christopher Robin have 2 different issues.

to the DIS!

 

[magicaldisney]

LovetoScrap....you and I were helping Gabby on this a few days ago. Since working with her I've noticed quite a few people having this problem. Have you noticed the same? Is the confirmation email new and that's what all new members are missing?

 

[lovetoscrap]

LovetoScrap....you and I were helping Gabby on this a few days ago. Since working with her I've noticed quite a few people having this problem. Have you noticed the same? Is the confirmation email new and that's what all new members are missing?

Yes, it is kind of an ongoing thing. That is why I contacted Mary Jo, since she is a Tech Mod. As soon as I see the phrase "Registered User" under the username instead of "Earning my Ears" I know that it has to be some problem with the registration not being fully completed. I was confused by the email thing though because it has been so long since I joined so I don't remember if I got one, and I have since had a need to register other names and did not get an email for any of those, despite using different email addresses from my original one. I asked about that but didn't get an answer.

It is my understanding the email has been around for a long time. I don't know if only certain email users get them, like aol, yahoo, hotmail etc... I assume it is a way to prevent spam accounts and prevent "bot" programs from being able to register multiple names quickly and spam the boards? I use a local cable internet service so maybe that is why I didn't get the emails? Unfortunately many of those large providers also will filter the DIS email as spam or junk so people don't get the email which is why they post here. This is the only board you can post on without being fully registered or without registering at all.

The email can be resent, you have to contact a tech mod or WM to do that, but wtihout PM's that can be difficult! Kind of a catch 22. Kaylajr is now the mod here to try to help people out and I know I see Moderator Safetymom over here a lot also trying to help people out.

Unfortunately I think a lot of people just give up or post and then forget to come back Hopefully Christopher Robin will come back and let us know what is going on so we can try to help.

 

[magicaldisney]

Here's to hoping it doesn't effect to many new comers.

ChristopherRobin....I hope you're able to straighten this out!!

 

[Christopher Robin 26]

Wow, finally can post again. Thanks for everyones help.