I figured the flashing envelope next to "My Stuff" meant I had messages, but apparently it doesn't. Is the envelope supposed to serve any purpose?

Thanks,
Chanda

Yes, it is supposed to mean that you have a private message.

i just registered the other day and that envelope is flashing all the time. When I put my mouse over it it says I have one private message. However, when I click on it and go to the inbox there is nothing there.... Is it just me??

There is a message there - I checked. Click on "My Stuff" - then "My Messages"

Hello Watermark and Admin. I just regestered as well and am having the same problem. When I go to my messages it shows a basic check all, delete all but I don't see my message. I am not to computer savy so I will try again.

Also, Admin I love this site. I came across it yesterday and have got alot of reading to do!!!

I wish I had known about it 5 years ago when I got my liscense. Lots of great questions, answers and advise. Great job!

Thank you lisaf - I am glad you are enjoying the forum.

When I checked your messages I found that you were indeed correct - you did not have any messages there. After some investigation I have figured out the problem - there is supposed to be a "Welcome" message which you did not receive due to a change made on a recent upgrade.

You may still have the flashing envelope until you do get another private message - so I will send you a PM so you can click on it and get rid of the envelope

Well, you were right- there was a message there I didn't see. However, I have read it and deleted it and the flashing envelope still remains...??

Thanks!!

The flashing envelope should be gone now - I believe I managed to delete the invisible PM that was still causing it to flash.

If you are still seeing it - try using the "My Cookies" link at the bottom left of the page - and "Expire Cookies".

Hi Admin,
I hate to be pain but...
I cleared/expired the cookies and re-logged in and the flashing envelope remains.

It must be my fan mail, eh??

Thanks so much.

I did a bit more deleting - then I logged in as "you" and I too still saw the flashing envelope. I went to the messages page and tried "refreshing" the page a couple of times in my browser and that cleared the flashing envelope. I think if you are still seeing the flashing envelope now that it is because of your browser cache loading a cached copy - try refreshing and if that does not work - try flushing your browser cache.

it's gone! You are like the all-knowing, all-seeing being of this site. Your hat in your avatar is clearly appropriate!

Thanks again.

You're welcome - enjoy the forums!

there is a flashing envelope when you're a new member. however, it will disappear after a day. :)