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GNHQ could you please add this feature? *Batts Eyelashes at GNHQ*

(27 Posts)
DonnaFHSheridan Fri 14-Aug-20 18:52:42

Hi,
Could we please have a little icon on the inbox button that shows how many new/unread messages you have? Sort of like a little circle with a number 1 if you have one new message. This would be really helpful as I sometimes forget to check my inbox. X

Marydoll Fri 14-Aug-20 18:55:17

We used to have it, but then it disappeared about the time the site was updated to comply with GDPR regulations.

DonnaFHSheridan Fri 14-Aug-20 18:59:01

Marydoll

We used to have it, but then it disappeared about the time the site was updated to comply with GDPR regulations.

It should be brought back. X

EllanVannin Fri 14-Aug-20 19:08:22

FlyingHandbag ?

DonnaFHSheridan Fri 14-Aug-20 19:10:31

EllanVannin

FlyingHandbag ?

Yes. X

Marydoll Fri 14-Aug-20 19:12:44

It may not be possible, as the site was updated and changed. Who knows?
Why don't you do what most of us do, check your inbox regularly or sign up for email alerts, when you have a PM?

You do know, FH, you don't have to keep quoting the poster you are replying to? I personally find it affects the flow of the thread, especially if it was a lenghty post. However, that's only my very humble opinion. blush

Marydoll Fri 14-Aug-20 19:14:02

Oops, Lengthy !!!!

DonnaFHSheridan Fri 14-Aug-20 19:17:23

I don't check my email unless I have sent for something as I only communicate by phone calls, FaceTime or text messages. X

Elegran Fri 14-Aug-20 19:32:33

You can easily click on the Inbox at the top right of the Gransnet page each time you log onto Gransnet. It only takes a second to find out whether you have any messages.

DonnaFHSheridan Fri 14-Aug-20 19:33:50

I know, but I sometimes forget. X

grumppa Fri 14-Aug-20 20:36:36

A useful reminder, Elegran. I have just checked mine, and was relieved to find nothing since 2017.

Urmstongran Fri 14-Aug-20 20:56:02

I know, but I sometimes forget
Are you always so exasperatingly ditzy FH?

One click at the top of the page & you’re in what’s so difficult?

MawB Fri 14-Aug-20 21:04:51

I think it would be extremely helpful if GNHQ could send FH a reminder to check her emails for reminders .
Is that too much to ask?
Or maybe a GN friend could start a thread each morning with useful reminders for her.

DonnaFHSheridan Fri 14-Aug-20 22:44:17

Urmstongran

^I know, but I sometimes forget^
Are you always so exasperatingly ditzy FH?

One click at the top of the page & you’re in what’s so difficult?

I'm not ditsy, I just overlook it. X

phoenix Fri 14-Aug-20 22:58:55

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phoenix Fri 14-Aug-20 23:00:15

So, because you sometimes forget, you want GNHQ tech to install some sort of system to help you?

Lucca Fri 14-Aug-20 23:01:00

Phoenix Stop it.

MawB ?

Lucca Fri 14-Aug-20 23:02:17

Is FH going for the record number of threads started in a single day ?

Chewbacca Fri 14-Aug-20 23:06:07

I'm surprised that you remember when there used to be a little icon regarding unread messages on the "Inbox" tab Donna? We've not had that facility for a very long time, as Marydoll explained. And you're quite a new member too? I'm sure it's long before you joined that we had that facility.

phoenix Fri 14-Aug-20 23:14:59

Lucca stop what? confused

Oops, should have used the quote facility. Damn. If only someone had reminded me.

lemongrove Fri 14-Aug-20 23:17:28

I was just thinking the same Chewbacca it’s years and years since we had the little icon on unread messages on GN.

Callistemon Fri 14-Aug-20 23:27:15

Chewbacca
It must be years because I never saw it!

Poor grumppa. Shall we all send him messages?

phoenix Fri 14-Aug-20 23:27:40

I cannot be the only one (unless of course I'm very special) that gets an email saying something like "You have a private message from Joe Bloggs"? I then go to the inbox, and lo & behold, as if by magic, there it is!

Callistemon Fri 14-Aug-20 23:28:20

phoenix

Lucca stop what? confused

Oops, should have used the quote facility. Damn. If only someone had reminded me.

Don't forget the quote facility, phoenix.
It's very useful.

Callistemon Fri 14-Aug-20 23:28:55

But I never look at my emails so I never know.