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Archives for February 2013

New board suggestion - crafter's moneysaving
I was just wanting to ask advice on getting a new sewing machine and don't know where to put it, which had me thinking that a crafter's board would be good. Crafting is expensive and sharing tips would be fantastic. It could encompass all types of crafts - knitting, sewing, quilting, qulling, card making, crochet, etc. Is…
Security issues on the cinema threads
For the last couple of days I've been getting the pop up saying content blocked due to security certificates. Only seems to happen on the Cinema freebies thread and the Theatre and Concert chat thread. It happens on my PC and tablet plus my phone, even over the network and wifi. Anyone else with the problem and why is it…
Today's mail on car insurance
The mail stated you need car insurance "You need insurance even when NOT driving. Two years ago the law changed so you don't just need cover when driving, now you need insurance just for having a car. So don't let it lapse while on holiday or in hospital - you can be fined. " Incorrect. You need insurance if the car is…
Weekly Email
Apologies if this is in the wrong place but I couldn't see anywhere else more appropriate. For some reason I've stopped receiving the weekly money saving tips email, I read the FAQs and I've checked my spam etc. and it's not there. The last one I got was on the 6th Feb, I've been signed up since 2006 and never had any…
Ignore user - return to page I was originally on?
When I add a user to my ignore list, the site then returns me to the forum home page rather than the page I was originally reading. This occurs in particular when left clicking on the user's name and then clicking 'Add [User Name] to your Ignore List' Is it possible to change this so that I return to the page/thread I was…
How do i insert a Poll?
I'm trying to add a poll but i can't find the option to add one, I know there is a post a poll box and number of poll options below the description that i write when first stating the thread but when i tick that it does not give me any option to enter poll names into it, Nor does it change the thread to add the poll into…
forum team
I'd like to say thanks to the team for promptly removing rude/libelious/defamatory posts when reported.
New posters V The anti benefit cliques in MSE . ..
Hi Forum team , reading more and more threads in MSE where new posters are being bullied by older members , the usual culprits , who in effect " gang up " against the OP , turn the thread around to the point where the original question is lost amongst the bickering and mutual thanks . Some examples here .…
Phone numbers in forms
To save getting pestered by phone when filling out insurance quotes etc.just put in area code followed by 000000.The 'form' recognises this and allows you to continue getting a quote.
thread subscriptions probs
Hi all, not sure if this is the right place for this please move if it isn't. I haven't been receiving the instant email updates to threads I have subscribede to for a few weeks. I have ticked the box for 'instant email notification' for each one in my 'user cp' but nothing gets tru. What am I doing wrong? Any advice…
10 Year Anniversary - Happy 10th Birthday MSE
Is it really 10 years?:) Happy 10th Anniversary & Happy 10th Birthday to MSE.:j Save me a piece of cake from the MSE party please.:bdaycake:
Naked wines: call that a deal?
The NW offer is billed as "blagged for Moneysavers." In fact the vouchers for this fabulous deal are given away here there and everywhere. Let's face it, after applying the "saving" the wine works out at around a fiver a bottle which is probably about what it's worth. I believe the chap behind NW is a Mr Gormley who…
Browser Back Button
I use IE8 (8.0.6001.18702IC) 128 bit on XP Recently on occasions when I hit the browser back button on MSE forums only, it jumps back 2 pages and the page it arrives at has been refreshed which is not normally the case. Not a major problem but I thought it worth a mention.
Cheap Energy CLub & Solar FIT payments
IP address blocked - why?
I usually check the MSE forums on my lunch break at work but today found that MSE appears to have blocked that IP address. Now I don't think I have posted anything that is goes against MSE's rules/guidelines (and I haven't deleted any of my posts) I am currently accessing MSE via my phone hence (hopefully!) being able to…
New threads
Hi, I know I have posted this thtread here now, but I have been trying to post a thread in another area, (regarding the Daily Mail Rewards Scheme) and I can't quite see how I do it. There was actually a clue link button allowing me to post this question here but nothing in the other area. Its ages since I posted anything…
Is it me, or is it you?
For years :o I've never needed to logout because it automatically happens after a short period of time or when I power down, and I don't mind having to login again when I want to. Today this has stopped happening; when I powered up this morning I was still logged in from last night! If I logout I lose all my cookies…
Suggestion for a new MSE supermarket "helper"
Need a web page (mobile compatible) which lists current supermarket offers provided by quidco snapclick, topcashback, shopitize et al Filter on :- supermarket Optional :- petrol offers Sortable on offer expiry date, discount, % discount And will send you a txt and/or email when new offers are added.
Struggling with Unstable Forum
Recently i am getting alot of errors on the MSE forum, i get either a or the page loads junk The problem is getting worse and appears on in Firefox, Opera and IE, but refreshing the page tends to work after 2 or 3 refreshes. The error occurs about 1 in 6 pages This problem only happens on here and never on other websites…
Internet explorer cannot display the webpage.
I've been getting this message all day, on and off. When using the search function, when clicking through into a thread, and when trying to post replies. Not every time, but enough to be annoying. My computer is saying there aren't any connection problems at my end. Anyone else having difficulties?

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