registering to a forum.

jambo101 · 02-26-2008, 04:56 AM

Maybe the moderators here can give me some advice.
I am trying to register on an automotive forum and after filling out all required fields i send the registration,the problem is that after 2 weeks and half a dozen emails to the "contact us" i still havent got the webmaster to activate my account, i cant PM any of the Moderators as i cant use the PM option until my account is activated,I've tried to re register but it tells me the email is already in use(of course its the one i'm using)

Is my only option to hope some one wakes up over there?

OAG · 02-26-2008, 05:48 AM

Not a moderator but have you tried to register with another email address like hotmail or whatever? Maybe another like site would be a better alternative.

REWahoo · 02-26-2008, 06:04 AM

One other possibility is to check the spam file in your email. Could be replies from that forum are going to spam instead of to your inbox.

My Dream · 02-26-2008, 07:01 AM

What are the possibilities that someone on this forum is a member of this auto forum and can relay a message for you?

73ss454 · 02-26-2008, 08:01 AM

I had the same thing happen to me with MercedesBenz.org.
After about 3 weeks finally I recieved an email and was registered. My problem was the same thing, they said I had to respond to their email but I couldn't get them to send it.

**Janet H** · 02-26-2008, 09:02 AM

This is a common problem. I can tell you why it happens, but it doesn't fix your issue.

The activation e-mail is used by many forums including our to cut down on spam. But... many spam filters set up by registering members or sometimes an ISP label the verification mail as spam and so the registering member never gets it. And... the same thing happens to the mail that responds to your help request. When you register for a forum, the activation e-mail should be sent out automatically and almost immediately.

Some trouble shooting help:
1. Check your spam filter
2. Register again using a top tier e-mail address (not free mail. don't use hotmail, yahoo mail etc)
3. As suggested above - if you know another member, ask them to contact a moderator for you.
4. Look for a link somewhere to their corporate site and report there.

jambo101 · 02-26-2008, 10:07 AM

Love this forum

Wonder if an auto/bike related section would work.

jambo101 · 02-27-2008, 03:50 AM

I tried shutting down all my spam blockers and requested another account activation email and i get nothing,i tried registering on another computer with a different user name and password and still no activation email.Strange problems for a forum that has over 40000 members,i'm starting to think
"the lights are on but nobody's home" as as far as the webmaster is concerned

I give up on the Toyota Yaris Forums - Ultimate Yaris Enthusiast Site - Powered by vBulletin

**Andy R** · 02-27-2008, 04:14 AM

I would recommend contacting the email that is registered with the domain. Here are the domain details:
Whois.Net

Unfortunately they use a proxy service to hide their real information but you can try
YARISWORLD.COM @ domainsbyproxy.com <-- Remove spaces

You might reach the owner via that email.

Is that a new model of car? I have never seen those before?!?

jambo101 · 02-27-2008, 05:22 AM

Thanks Andy,that could be very helpful,As for the 2007 Toyota Yaris Review
Its a small economy car from Toyota,with todays high gas prices cars that get 40mpg make a lot of sense..

**Janet H** · 02-27-2008, 09:21 AM

Hmm... I was able to register an account at the yaris site. If you want it - you can have it. PM me and I'll give you the account info. You should be able to change the password and account info - just not the user name.

Cantuar · 02-27-2008, 11:52 AM

When I've had problems registering at forums with my e-mail address from my usual ISP, I've usually managed to register by using another e-mail address from a different ISP - if you don't already have one, you can get free e-mail addresses from gmail or something and they usually work.

You'll have to keep the e-mail address you registered with, though. If you try to change your e-mail address to your usual one once you've registered, you'll have the same problems with confirmation e-mails that you had when you first tried to register - they'll send out a confirmation e-mail to the address you're trying to change to, and it'll fall into a black hole.

You can also contact your ISP and ask why they're blocking e-mails from that forum. Sometimes there's a problem the forum owners don't know about, and they can work with the ISP to correct it. If it's a major ISP like AOL or yahoo, they're probably losing a lot of potential members.

jambo101 · 02-28-2008, 02:19 AM

Thanks to all. problem now solved

02-26-2008, 04:56 AM	#1
jambo101 Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 478	registering to a forum. Maybe the moderators here can give me some advice. I am trying to register on an automotive forum and after filling out all required fields i send the registration,the problem is that after 2 weeks and half a dozen emails to the "contact us" i still havent got the webmaster to activate my account, i cant PM any of the Moderators as i cant use the PM option until my account is activated,I've tried to re register but it tells me the email is already in use(of course its the one i'm using) Is my only option to hope some one wakes up over there? __________________ "Second star to the right and straight on till morning" Last edited by jambo101; 02-26-2008 at 05:05 AM.

02-26-2008, 05:48 AM	#2
OAG Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dublin, Ohio Posts: 1,579	Not a moderator but have you tried to register with another email address like hotmail or whatever? Maybe another like site would be a better alternative. __________________ Proud Vietnam Veteran: Cu Chi 66, 1/25th, HHC 25th and Pleiku 66-67 41st Sig Bn 1st STRATCOM

02-26-2008, 06:04 AM	#3
REWahoo Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 10,995	One other possibility is to check the spam file in your email. Could be replies from that forum are going to spam instead of to your inbox. __________________ Spewing self-serving drivel since 2002.

02-26-2008, 07:01 AM	#4
My Dream Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 368	What are the possibilities that someone on this forum is a member of this auto forum and can relay a message for you? __________________ Newbie

02-26-2008, 09:02 AM	#6
Janet H Administrator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,423	This is a common problem. I can tell you why it happens, but it doesn't fix your issue. The activation e-mail is used by many forums including our to cut down on spam. But... many spam filters set up by registering members or sometimes an ISP label the verification mail as spam and so the registering member never gets it. And... the same thing happens to the mail that responds to your help request. When you register for a forum, the activation e-mail should be sent out automatically and almost immediately. Some trouble shooting help: 1. Check your spam filter 2. Register again using a top tier e-mail address (not free mail. don't use hotmail, yahoo mail etc) 3. As suggested above - if you know another member, ask them to contact a moderator for you. 4. Look for a link somewhere to their corporate site and report there. __________________ October 10th, 2008 - moderator appreciation day.

02-26-2008, 08:01 AM	#5
73ss454 Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,700	I had the same thing happen to me with MercedesBenz.org. After about 3 weeks finally I recieved an email and was registered. My problem was the same thing, they said I had to respond to their email but I couldn't get them to send it.

02-26-2008, 10:07 AM	#7
jambo101 Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 478	Love this forum Wonder if an auto/bike related section would work. __________________ "Second star to the right and straight on till morning"

02-27-2008, 03:50 AM	#8
jambo101 Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 478	I tried shutting down all my spam blockers and requested another account activation email and i get nothing,i tried registering on another computer with a different user name and password and still no activation email.Strange problems for a forum that has over 40000 members,i'm starting to think "the lights are on but nobody's home" as as far as the webmaster is concerned I give up on the Toyota Yaris Forums - Ultimate Yaris Enthusiast Site - Powered by vBulletin __________________ "Second star to the right and straight on till morning"

02-27-2008, 04:14 AM	#9
Andy R Administrator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 800	I would recommend contacting the email that is registered with the domain. Here are the domain details: Whois.Net Unfortunately they use a proxy service to hide their real information but you can try YARISWORLD.COM @ domainsbyproxy.com <-- Remove spaces You might reach the owner via that email. Is that a new model of car? I have never seen those before?!?

02-27-2008, 05:22 AM	#10
jambo101 Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 478	Thanks Andy,that could be very helpful,As for the 2007 Toyota Yaris Review Its a small economy car from Toyota,with todays high gas prices cars that get 40mpg make a lot of sense.. __________________ "Second star to the right and straight on till morning"

02-27-2008, 09:21 AM	#11
Janet H Administrator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,423	Hmm... I was able to register an account at the yaris site. If you want it - you can have it. PM me and I'll give you the account info. You should be able to change the password and account info - just not the user name. __________________ October 10th, 2008 - moderator appreciation day.

02-27-2008, 11:52 AM	#12
Cantuar Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 197	When I've had problems registering at forums with my e-mail address from my usual ISP, I've usually managed to register by using another e-mail address from a different ISP - if you don't already have one, you can get free e-mail addresses from gmail or something and they usually work. You'll have to keep the e-mail address you registered with, though. If you try to change your e-mail address to your usual one once you've registered, you'll have the same problems with confirmation e-mails that you had when you first tried to register - they'll send out a confirmation e-mail to the address you're trying to change to, and it'll fall into a black hole. You can also contact your ISP and ask why they're blocking e-mails from that forum. Sometimes there's a problem the forum owners don't know about, and they can work with the ISP to correct it. If it's a major ISP like AOL or yahoo, they're probably losing a lot of potential members.

02-28-2008, 02:19 AM	#13
jambo101 Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 478	Thanks to all. problem now solved __________________ "Second star to the right and straight on till morning"

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
The ER Forum Status Line -- For When the Forum Goes Down	TromboneAl	Other topics	4	07-05-2007 10:30 AM
This Forum Is A Living Breathing Growing Life Forum	Danny	Other topics	25	12-09-2006 03:01 PM
Trouble registering	Smoochie	Hi, I am...	0	10-24-2004 05:36 PM