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Help Discussion in 'BeerAdvocate Talk' started by BullDurham, Sep 21, 2012.

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  1. BullDurham

    BullDurham Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2009 Illinois

    I have a couple questions, couldnt find the answers using Search so I thought I would just ask.

    First when I post the forums I see a line that reads "This message is awaiting moderator approval, and is invisible to normal visitors." Did I do something wrong?

    Second question is when I look next to my name in the upper right corner when in the forums it reads "messages 2" I cannot find these messages anywhere, read all converations. I think Im just missing something, probably a stupid question.

    Thanks for the help,
    Matt
     
    #1 BullDurham, Sep 21, 2012
  2. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    There's initial moderation in place for new users/forum posters. This was put in place to thwart some recent spam that was impacting scores of online forums not so long ago. You didn't do anything wrong.

    "Messages" refers to threads you've created or replied to. You can view these from your profile page. If you get a private message (conversation) you'll see a red number notice over the Inbox link.
     
    #2 Todd, Sep 23, 2012
  3. BullDurham

    BullDurham Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2009 Illinois

    Thanks for clearing that up for me.
     
    #3 BullDurham, Sep 23, 2012
  4. Runninmixz

    Runninmixz Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2012 Michigan

    Yes thanks! I had no idea what was wrong with my posts!
     
    #4 Runninmixz, Sep 26, 2012
  5. WRinMaine

    WRinMaine Initiate (0) May 6, 2010 Maine

    The system must have reset at some point because I started a thread and it's being moderated. However, I'm not a new forum user or poster. I'm infrequent, yes, but been a member for a few years.
     
    #5 WRinMaine, Sep 27, 2012
  6. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    Yep, like I said: "This was put in place to thwart some recent spam that was impacting scores of online forums not so long ago."
     
    #6 Todd, Sep 27, 2012
  7. philabrew

    philabrew Devotee (310) Aug 14, 2003 Pennsylvania

    How long until the post moderation ends? I.e, is there a set number of posts before it does? I ask because I posted info that was slightly time sensitive about the availability of a certain beer but by the time it gets approved, the info is kinda dated. No biggie whatsoever, just curious.
     
    #7 philabrew, Oct 13, 2012
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