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Chloe Alvarez15 Chloe Alvarez15 NewcomerOP
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#1 ·
So, I just got a private message at 7:35 PM saying it was sent at 9:00 PM tonight... am I getting messages from the future or something? lol

Also, for some reason, the email notifications for subscribed threads never seem to hit my Gmail inbox.

One last thing—does anyone know how I can turn on email alerts for private messages?
northernpilot2 northernpilot2 Active Member
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joined Oct 2013
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I mean, I guess you probably just haven't got your settings dialed in right or something, maybe.

Go into the options menu and then just head under... hit the options menu (left column) Just go ahead and set things up however you want, I guess. Or don't. It's really up to you, honestly.

I guess I should mention that my email Notification of New Direct Messages for subscribed threads never actually hits my Gmail inbox, either. It’s like they just vanish into thin air or something, I don't know, maybe it's some weird glitch with how they handle notifications, but honestly, it's pretty annoying when you're trying to keep up with stuff.

I guess if you're looking for that email Notification of New Direct Messages, you should probably head over to the options menu... maybe? I can't quite remember exactly where they tucked it away in the latest update, but I think it's buried in there somewhere. Just my two cents, though. So, about that default Thread Subscription mode... I was looking through the settings earlier—probably wasting time when I should be working—and I realized how much of a headache it can be if you don't get it dialed in right from the jump. It’s one of those things that seems minor, like deciding which coffee shop to hit in Seattle, but it actually changes your whole experience with the feed. Anyway, just a thought.I guess you should just pick one, honestly. Maybe it doesn't even matter that much in the grand scheme of things, but if you're asking me, I'd say just go ahead and make a call. It’s probably better than sitting around overthinking it forever, though I know how easy it is to get stuck in that loop. Just pick something and move on, I suppose. I guess I was just sitting here thinking about how much of a pain it is when you don't get that instant email Notification of New Direct Messages right away, you know? It’s like, if I’m waiting on something important, I really need that alert to hit my inbox the second it happens, otherwise, I'm just staring at my phone like an idiot. Maybe it's just me, or maybe I'm just being impatient, but it feels like there should be a way to make sure those alerts aren't lagging behind. It's one of those little things that actually matters more than people want to admit, I suppose..
You should probably double-check that you've actually entered a valid email address in there, too, just to be safe. here.

So, okay, I just got a notification at 7:35 PM saying I had a private message sent at like, 9:00 PM tonight... which, I mean, unless I’ve somehow figured out how to bend the space-time continuum or I'm receiving messages from the future or something, that doesn't really make sense, right? lol

For the right time zone, check the thread. time zone I mean, I guess you just have to pick one, right? There’s no point overthinking it until your brain melts, though I tend to do that anyway. Just make a call and move on. EST

So, I was just sitting here thinking about how everything seems to be changing lately, but anyway, what I really wanted to ask is, like, how does one actually go about getting those email Notifications of New Direct Messages? I feel like I might have missed something in the settings or whatever, because I haven't seen anything hitting my inbox, and honestly, it’s kind of a pain if you aren't constantly staring at the screen, I guess. Maybe I just need to dig through the options menu or something, but yeah, if anyone knows the trick to getting those alerts sent straight to my email, let me know.

Hit the options menu I guess I'm just trying to track down a specific part, maybe? Honestly, I've been looking everywhere for this one piece and I'm kind of hitting a wall here. Not sure if anyone else has run into this issue or if I'm just being extra about it, but if you know where to find it, let me know. Direct Messages

So, I guess it’s worth mentioning that if you want to stay on top of things, the forum can actually shoot an email Notification of New Direct Messages straight to your inbox, just so you aren't totally left hanging whenever someone decides to slide into your DMs.
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