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Archives for April 2007

where do they go
how can i check my own threads cause when i do an advanced search and put my name in it brings nothing up and why dont i get a email saying someone has ansered i just never now cheers all great site x
Martins Mutterings Discussion Thread 02/05/2007
Click reply to discuss this week's mutterings, which will be in the latest email up on site on Wednesday (02 May). To make sure it's the very latest email go to https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttips :)
spammers - abuse reporting
I am aware of at least 3 other people who have reported this user http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/member.html?u=180675 nearly 50 posts over last few days all linking to the same website ( blogs and also pages of google ads ) spread over MSE forums- but not yet deleted He seems to be using the thread titles for new…
I didnt get my MSE email this week
Anyone not received theres. Is there a problem. I just thought it was running late then realised its really really late!!!
Official MoneySavingExpert.com Facebook Group
Hi folks, There are already a couple of great MSEr's groups on Facebook (the social networking site) about the site. So I thought it'd be great to do an official one and that way we can add site content to it where it's appropriate If you're logged into facebook: Just go to MoneySavingExpert.com official group (or search…
Consumer Rights
I may be blind and missed a thread, but if one doesn't already exist, can we have a general consumer rights section which isn't woven through another thread? Ta :beer:
Why so far away
I live on the south coast and have today received the Notice of Issue having filled in the 'take them to court page' and paid my £80. My problem is that the claim is to be heard in the Northampton County Court which is no where near to where I live, why is it so far away and will I have to attend. Can someone help with an…
Hate this site on a Wednesday!
:mad: :mad: :mad: First time I've managed to get on all day, I'd forgotten it was Wed till this site reminded me. I've just tried to ask a question and twice I get logged out and my post gets lost. I'm going to have a nice cup of tea and be calm now. I just needed to vent my frustration. :o
Special Occasions Logos
Hi guys, Here's the current list of special occasions we have for site logos (when Martin gets dressed up in amusing outfits in the top left hand site logo!). Please add any more suggestions if you have any. * MSE Birthday * Chinese New Year * Pancake Day * Valentines Day * St Davids Day * Red Nose Day * St Patricks Day *…
Problem with link in Money Tips email
I'm having problems with one of the links in Martin's weekly email (dated 24th April). When I try to follow the link about Scottish Life demutualisation, I get an error message. It tells me I must be trying to access a page that I don't have the correct privileges to read. Please explain what this means. :question:
How Do I Get those Clever Arrows?
Hi Guys. This is probably a really stupid question but here goes. I've noticed that when some posters post links to other posts, they put a blue arrow icon that you just click on, which takes you directly to it. The only way that I know of, is to type the link out in full. I have tried lookng on the A-Z guide but I can't…
never mind
edit seeing as no one answered in 2 days I remove it.
Martin's Mutterings 24 April 2007
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Two board problems
I've probably simply missed a post or 2 about this but why is it every time I submit a reply, I am subscribed to the thread? Also, the smileys don't work for me if I click them? I have to actually manually put the code in. Neither are big problems, just a little frustrating. :smiley: I know the subscribe thing hasn't…
The Vent Forum
I take it, it is a place to vent about bad service - so why does it attract so many trolls?
Don't understand anything
I do hope somebody can help me. I'm not particularly computer literate and am certainly not moneysavingexpert.com literate. I have read through all the getting started info but most of it went over my head. Can someone tell me very basically and simply how I send a message and also when I have replies how I retrieve the…
oo-oo-oo - I wanna be like you-oo-oo!
I want my blank posts to look lurverly and colourful like all you guys out there and want to know how you do it. Can you also tell me what everything means - Quidco, Pigsback, Bronze et all challenges, Matched bettings plus all the others that I can't remember of the top of my head (Do I have to sign up somewhere for…
Bumping to get rid of SPAMMERS.
Is bumping genuine threads a good idea to get rid of SPAMMERS on page 1.
Why is the Main Page suggesting BST starts today?
Any ideas ? :D Note. It has now been changed.
Adding to Buddy List
Have been trying to add people to my buddy list but some of them it says it cant find - yet I have clicked on teh usernames name and in the menu that appears have clicked on add this person to my buddy list. Yet still cant add them, is it just me?

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