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can I remove a 'thanks' ?
I gave one in error - can I remove it - if so, how? Cheers, and thanks! in adavance, LHB
I sodding hate this site sometimes!
I've just lost a serious post asking for help with something and the lot disappeared when I clicked preview post and I got logged out. When I signed in again, all I got was a blank page. This has only started happening since the last forum upgrade. It's so frustrating. /rant off
have a quick link to threads and posts
other forums i use have a quick link to see any reply to posts i have written in or threads i have started...i dont want to be emailes about it just click a button and see a list, would nbe much easier than trawling thru to find them or filling up my inbox about replys. is there any possability? :confused:
incredibly slow page load times
so the site is VEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRYYYY slow to load and has been since thursday evening for me, i can't get to the homepage, it' won't load at all i've emptied my cookies/histories etc but no change, am using other tabs in the same web browser (ie8 i think) and they are all fast and load as i'd expect. any…
Closing/Deleting threads
Why do the guides/mods delete threads rather than closing them and providing a statement to explain why they have been closed? A statement explaining the reasons and highlighting any particular rules that have been broken would obviously serve as a warning. Do we really live in a world where we need censorship at this…
Old and extinct rule.
Hi, I am writing regarding your decision (in 2005!) to prevent topics about 'MLM / Pyramid "Lottery, Ipod & Treasure Trooper" etc NOT PERMITTED' There is a thread with this title, but I am not allowed to post links! I believe that there should be JUST ONE THREAD where people can discuss tips and referral links etc.…
new forum suggestions?
HI there I dont know if this is the right forum or not but can we get a forum set up for 'Carers & money saving'. It would be great to talk to other carers and get any tips, money dsaving or otherwise or even just to chat to someone is the same position. Thanks Liz
where do i find........
dont know if this is the right place to post this but here goes........ where can i find the thread to warn other members about a bet tipping servive that refuses to stop taking money out of your account even though you have unsubscribed from their service well in the stated time and i would like advice on how to get them…
suggestion for Cheap Broadband page
1. I think more emphasis needs to be put on support and customer service, i.e. the quality of the providers, and less on cost in this article. Words like "urge you to check the following broadband review sites before signing-up" need to be used, giving links (see below). I know this site is for money saving, however, it is…
free Firewall s/w & test site suggestion for your AV s/w page
Suggestion for the Free Anti-Virus & Safety Software page (moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/free-anti-virus-software) You list Sunbelt Firewall and Comodo as free PC firewalls. I suggest you also add Online Armor (tallemu.com) and give Sunbelt less prominence (see why below). Also, maybe you can add a link to a site that…
Any feedback on request for financial courses info?
Hi Just curious :D and wondering if anything came of Martin's request last summer in "Do you know any accredited financial courses in your area" PS would also suggest including basic cookery courses/household management, as people can save a fortune by shopping & cooking wisely.
PLEASE - Sort out the times on the forums
The post times are about 2 hours out. On some forums, it matters a great deal how old the post is. PLEASE sort it out !! Example - I am posting this at approx 8.46pm
MoneySavers data?
Hi all, techie question here: would it be possible to see the raw data used used by Martin and the team in putting together articles and comparisons? There's a trend in some parts of the web towards making data available for any developer, designer or interested person to look at and use. The Guardian's Data Store…
Ability to post links
How 'old' do you have to be to be able to post links to this site? (question not for me!)
Can't post in 'Quick! Grabbit while you can' forum
Hi I have been trying to report a deal to this forum - but I type in my message, press Submit New Thread, and it brings up the screen asking me if I'm sure I want to post here (I am so I press yes) and it takes me back to the screen where I type in the message (but its blank, luckily I copied my text before I submitted…
A Serious Message for the Mods
I now personally know of a couple of decent posters who have been banned. There doesn't seem to be much reasoning behind the decision, and certainly in at least one case, no reasoning or explanation presented. Although this is a free forum, blah di blah, and belongs to Martin, blah di blah - the people who inhabit this…
Issue with Firefox 3.5.2?
Was just trying to post using Firefox 3.5.2 using the reply button and the box where you type your answer was grey, but it let me type into it. I typed around 100 words and when I clicked submit it said "Your message is too short, please enter 10 characters or more". Very odd - anyone else have this issue? On IE it's…
How can I delete a thread?
Hi, I had a thread deleted last month so I know it is possible to delete a thread rather than lock it. How do I go about it?
How to include Images and Links as a NEW USER
Hi, I understand and have adjusted my settings to include IMAGES & LINKS, but on trying to post the new thread I received an ant-spam message that said New Users were unable to post images and links to prevent spam. How do I get by this & not be a new user any longer? I have a Credit Agreement I would like advice on.…
Changing THread Heading
Is it possible to change the heading of my own thread to alter it?

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