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Archives for December 2006

New Servers
Hi folks, I know it seems like it's been a long wait but we've managed to get the new servers online and the Forums are running on them now. We really wanted to get it done before Christmas but doing so has meant that we haven't had as much testing time as we'd like. Like all new technologies, this isn't perfect and we'll…
M.S.E. (problems)
Apologies The MoneySavingExpert.com forums, have a minor glitch. This is most likely because we’re performing the regular Forum back ups and this means the capacity is temporarily reduced (or that the site has a huge amount of current traffic). All should be ok in a minute If you wait 30 seconds to a minute, and refresh…
Deleting my post count
I just got to 3,000 posts last night, and then up to about 3,040 before rocketing off to bed. Now i expected two certain threads to be deleted, but i didn't realise my thanks/posts went with them. Why does this happen, and can't you do it another way that means i keep my posts :rolleyes: Because surely participating in a…
Silly MSE query
hi all experts :D . I have been a member for a while and when I click on user CP it brings up all subscribed threads - i.e. threads I have posted on. Best friend just registered but when she clicks on user CP it shows no subcribed threads - although she has posted on a few threads. Help anyone please?????
Message From Martins Money Tips!!!
got a spam email message today from spamtest @ *******.co.uk it looks like the normal money tips etc.. and got all the info on but it came from that new address. dont know if this is a mistake or what???? thought you should know!!
Martin's Money Mutterings 20 Dec
Click reply to discuss this week's mutterings, which will be in the latest e-mail up on site on Wednesday (20 December). To make sure it's the very latest e-mail go to https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip :)
Festive Donation. 50p to feed a starving child for each new email recipient
FESTIVE DONATION 50p to feed a starving child for each new e-mail recipient. It’s the festive season, and I wanted to find a way to say thank you to all MoneySavers. So, after some number crunching, I've calculated the site can afford to donate 50p per new genuine UK person who joins up to the free weekly e-mail list…
Ability to delete our own threads
Please can someone say why when I start a thread I cannot then delete it afterwards if I choose to?
Important MSE Site User Terms Changes
Dear MoneySavers, Today we've made some changes to the terms and conditions and the privacy statement. I thought it important to run through the changes. Privacy Statement. We have added this section to the bit about where we use cookies, “On our main site to track the pages and articles visited. We use this information to…
Browser errors caused by not including Google Analytics urchin.js
Please see thread http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=330003
Internet Explorer Script Error
Hi, Have had this problem before but on a different website. Each time I am on MSE I keep getting the Internet Explorer Script error box coming up and wondered if anyone else was having the same or how to get rid of it. It happens each time I go to a new page, so each time I go to a post or thread etc - its getting pretty…
Forum Speed at the minute
Don't know what it's like for other people but loading the forum pages at the minute it taking ages. It's like trying to walk through treacle (not that I have ever done that you understand) This afternoon it had more people on it but was working fine.
Christmas logo
The logo at the top left of the screen has change some time for various things like the World Cup. As Christmas is coming soon I just wondered why there isn'ta Christmas logo.
Star Upgrades and Downgrades
Ok this ones been bugging me for a while now, I hope someone can help. I was so proud to have had my I.D upgraded from 2 to 3 stars last year with this site, it was like winning an award. But somehow or for some reason, I was downgraded to 2 stars, Is there any particular reason for this, I am sure I havent done or said…
Finding my own posts
This may be really obvious to you, but i'm trying to find my own posts. So I tried Advanced search and searching by user name (which there is no secret of it's Horlock) Sure enough it shows me every discussion that I've posted in - trouble is I don't want to find the discussions - I want to find my posts - some of them are…
thankyou thankyou thankyou!!!!!!
if i did wrong by starting this thread then soz i just wanted to say a huge thankyou to all money savers.I have had lots of tips, savings and freebees this year so again ta all of you
Advertising Gig Ticket Sales on Quick Grabbit
I'm slightly concerned about the current trend of gig ticket sales being mentioned on quick grabbit. Every time there seems to be a concert likely to sell out someone posts it in there. Surely this is playing into the hands of touts, allowing them to find out when presales and the like are? If someone is a true fan they…
Martin's podcast on nano?
I've subscribed to Martin's audio podcast, it's downloading to iTunes okay, but won't copy to my iPod nano. Any ideas??
Thought I would let you know
your usergroups seem to be messed up as I can see a board I shouldn't ;) Surely, I am not the only one on the whole site it has happened to, so if webby can look into it, it would be great.
Not getting new reply email notifications
Hi The 'new reply emails' have stopped coming through to me. I've checked my subscriptions and I have 4 active topics. I've checked my anti spam folder but nothing in there.... Is it just me or is there a general issue with this? Thanks

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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
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Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
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Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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