The 120 Second Posting Rule

[bananabry]

Hi, I am very new here.  Maybe my issue is covered in this post, but I can't quite figure out what the post is saying.

When I try to PM anyone, the Board says that my last post was less than 120 seconds ago from the same IP.  It always says that, no matter when or if I last posted and no matter what IP I am using.

If that isn't the same issue as above, any suggestions as to what causing this?

I must seem very rude, because I appear to be ignoring everyone's PMs.

Thanks.

[Mysterious Benefactor]

Hi, I am very new here.  Maybe my issue is covered in this post, but I can't quite figure out what the post is saying.

When I try to PM anyone, the Board says that my last post was less than 120 seconds ago from the same IP.  It always says that, no matter when or if I last posted and no matter what IP I am using.

If that isn't the same issue as above, any suggestions as to what causing this?

Hi bananabry,

This is an issue that's discussed in several different places of this board, but this topic/these explanations from Midnite and myself are probably the most recent:

Re: Problem w/posting!

Though the simple explanation is that 2 minutes need to pass after logging in before you try to submit a post/send a PM, and 2 minutes also need to pass between submitting posts/sending PMs.

I hope this helps. 

I must seem very rude, because I appear to be ignoring everyone's PMs.

I suspect everyone understands that it takes newbies a while to get familiar with the forum's system - especially considering they were newbies themselves once and probably experienced many of the same things that you're experiencing now. 

[bananabry]

I'll try the 2 minute rule and see if it works.

Thank you for your kind attention.

[Patti Feinberg]

Also (to re-iterate what's in the problem with postings); if you click 119 seconds & it gives you the less than 120 seconds, you'll have to re-wait another 120 seconds.

Hope this helps & welcome barnabry!

Patti