Okay Folks, Sorry for the delay in responding. I've been out and busy this afternoon. Yes Der, part of the problem stems from Pete trying to fix some of the problems Sprocket created. Unfortunately, Pete also has many pressing things to attend to as well and his internet keeps going out so he can't devote 100% of his time to this. I'm sure he'll have it all fixed and back to normal as soon as he can.
My apologies to everyone trying to PM. Hopefully nothing was a life or death situation. Please try to be patient. Also..... Please keep in mind, Pete created this forum for everyone to enjoy. He gets nothing, nada, zilch, for maintaining this place. He received no compensation for creating it. He did this for you, so that you'd have a place to gather and keep in touch with the friends you previously made on Topix and hopefully find new friends. It's not, nor has it ever been, his intention to cause grief or turmoil for anyone.
I'm not quite as patient or tolerant as Pete. I resent the fact that you would find it an inconvenience to have to occasionally wait for something you want. I resent the fact that you feel the need to bellyache and complain each and every single time something doesn't go your way.
I'm sorry if that sounds rude or if it hurt your feelings but please put yourself in Pete's Place. (No pun intended) He has a job, a family, and a life of his own. He has devoted every spare moment he has to this place and allowing you the privilege of posting here.
Keep your panties on and your overwrought emotions in check. The problems will be worked out as soon as humanly possible. If you want to leave because you're unable to send a personal message right this minute, how many did you send prior to being allowed the privilege of joining here?
Rant over for the moment.....