Mail issues

Rik · Jul 05, 2008, 18:32:54

The three of you... You mean you've met up with In & Mad?

Simon · Jul 05, 2008, 18:51:17

Just on the subject of webmail, I know it's convenient to be able to view your emails from anywhere, but it is a good idea to also download them to your home machine, via an email client such as Outlook / OE, or Thunderbird, just for safe keeping.

Rik · Jul 05, 2008, 18:57:35

Good point, Simon. Most clients have an option to 'leave on server'.

david666 · Jul 05, 2008, 19:10:47

Noooooooooo i have also lost all my emails from all my emails accounts,will i get them back? All my Japanese Playstation 3 logins,my E.A logins,my Konami ID accounts,everything!!.

Rik · Jul 05, 2008, 19:12:01

It depends on what happens when the server has finished the disk check, David. If the files are intact, they will be restored to you.

david666 · Jul 05, 2008, 19:18:24

I hope so as some are very important i cant play on the Japanese Network without em.What if they dont get the emails back,will there be some sort of compensation?

Andy70 · Jul 05, 2008, 19:28:00

Quote from: Malc on Jul 05, 2008, 15:56:19
Anyone need Viagra or a bank account in Nigeria? I have thousands of applicantion forms and special offers!

Only joking - the spam filter on IDNet it great.

The spam filter isn't good at all. And to be completely truthful i'm glad i have migrated from IDNet.
Not having a backup server is a disgrace considering what people were/are paying for the service.

IDNet may be in the top 10 of ISP's according to ISP Review but i guess they cannot supply a service (that encompasses everything) to their subscribers............ ( i bet the 'pipe and slipper' brigade will try to defend them

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Simon · Jul 05, 2008, 19:31:50

I sincerely hope you are happier with your new ISP that you have ever been here, Andy. IDNet please a lot of people, but they obviously can't please everyone.

Andy70 · Jul 05, 2008, 19:49:03

Quote from: Simon on Jul 05, 2008, 19:31:50
I sincerely hope you are happier with your new ISP that you have ever been here, Andy. IDNet please a lot of people, but they obviously can't please everyone.

I am Simon - thanks

Regarding my new/old ISP, well i thought the grass would be greener on the other side (being IDNet) but i am now much happier where i am. Everyone makes mistakes....

Good luck to you all

scook94 · Jul 05, 2008, 20:15:33

How long is it taking for new emails to get through?

Rik · Jul 05, 2008, 20:17:02

Between 90 minutes and four hours according to my notes - can't see a pattern as to why though.

Malc · Jul 05, 2008, 20:17:42

I'm still getting stuff.

Rik · Jul 05, 2008, 20:18:49

Proves my point, Malc. Have any of the important ones turned up?

scook94 · Jul 05, 2008, 20:19:19

Thanks Rik, coming up to 4 hours and still not received an expected email. Nothing important though...

Malc · Jul 05, 2008, 20:20:32

Yes, thanks Rik. It was from Wed night, and that one arrived about an hour ago..

CORNWALL here we come on the 11th August 2008, coach and hotel booked and confirmed!!!!!

Rik · Jul 05, 2008, 20:21:18

That's great - I'm happy that it worked out OK in the end for you.

Malc · Jul 05, 2008, 20:23:23

Quote from: Rik on Jul 05, 2008, 20:21:18
That's great - I'm happy that it worked out OK in the end for you.

I could always visit the Doc, have a hooby get together, we're staying in Newquay, but going to Penzance, were he is for the day, to see Lani's sister. She lives at Penzance also (different house, you understand-not connected).

Rik · Jul 05, 2008, 20:24:41

Have a great time, whatever you do.

Malc · Jul 05, 2008, 20:25:31

Rik.

Any visits to Scotland in the offing for you?

chrisga · Jul 05, 2008, 20:25:42

QuoteI hope so as some are very important i cant play on the Japanese Network without em.What if they dont get the emails back,will there be some sort of compensation? Whistle

Rik will post the Terms and Conditions for you again I expect

..... basically, not a hope in Hades of compensation.

Just got an email through from a guy that wanted to buy something from me - On 2nd July. I wonder if he's found an alternative supplier ?

I e-mailed him back ...... not using IDnet email !!!

Rik · Jul 05, 2008, 20:27:23

Quote from: Malc on Jul 05, 2008, 20:25:31
Rik.

Any visits to Scotland in the offing for you?

Doesn't look like it, Malc, other things need sorting first.

Malc · Jul 05, 2008, 20:29:53

Rik · Jul 05, 2008, 20:31:12

Quote from: david666 on Jul 05, 2008, 19:18:24
I hope so as some are very important i cant play on the Japanese Network without em.What if they dont get the emails back,will there be some sort of compensation?

Sorry, David, missed this in the rush today. You'd need to talk to IDNet, but I would suspect not. I would advise you, though, to think about using an email client to download mail, so that you have a copy under your control, even if you use the web interface for day to day activity.

Then, being me, I'd advise you to back up that file too.

Sebby · Jul 05, 2008, 20:48:17

Quote from: Rik on Jul 05, 2008, 16:03:12
Not me - Sebby claimed them.

True, but I don't mind sharing with Malc.

Sebby · Jul 05, 2008, 20:50:57

Quote from: Andy70 on Jul 05, 2008, 19:49:03
Regarding my new/old ISP, well i thought the grass would be greener on the other side (being IDNet) but i am now much happier where i am. Everyone makes mistakes....

Glad to hear it.