PM question

[Willie makit]

Anyone know the secret to be able to PM a image? Ive tried JPG, BMP and GIF formats all say "file not allowed" when trying to attach to PM.

[Swede]

Willie, I have tried attaching things and could not make it work. I don't know if it can be done.

[Willie makit]

Well, good I guess, least Im not the only one??

An odd quirk since it gives you the option to add a file then systematicaly say "No, not that one", "Not that one either".

[Indian Summer]

I tried PMing a simple PDF file yesterday and it wouldn't work. First time I've tried sending anything other than a link.

[ElkNut1]

We'll have to have John explain how to do it, I've been sent a photo via PM before????? I personally do not know how.

ElkNut1

[JohnFitzgerald]

Photo's can be sent if they are embedded in a thread. But the thread itself is what the recipient actually see's.

Sending files through a PM is a security risk, a liability, and is a drain on system resources. If you need to send someone a file, email it. Sorry .....please don't egg my house!

[Willie makit]

Ok no worries have to save my eggs for my Rocky Balboa training regimen. Just wondered why since it gives the option to attach a file to the PM.

Can that option be removed from the PM page to avoid future confusion?

[JohnFitzgerald]

Ok no worries have to save my eggs for my Rocky Balboa training regimen. Just wondered why since it gives the option to attach a file to the PM.

Can that option be removed from the PM page to avoid future confusion?

possibly.

The attachment function is built into forum engine. I can turn it on and off for different functions. But removing it for PM'ing while leaving it for threads might just break it all. Not sure I'm willing to risk it but I can look into it.