PM sent...

**Proximo** · 18-07-2008, 09:16

Now, correct me if I've got this wrong, but 'PM' means 'Private Message'. And I also understand that if you are fortunate to receive one, a little window will open saying "You lucky chap - someone has sent you a PM! Wanna open it?" or words to that effect.

So why on earth does certain sort of person feel the need to post 'PM sent' on threads, usually coupled to a smiley just to really overdo it.

Am I missing the point here? Or is it simply the action of an Attention Whore?

**REgards** · 18-07-2008, 09:17

Bored today Proximo? :D

**Proximo** · 18-07-2008, 09:18

PM sent. ;)

Edited to add: The fcuking smiley.

**msr** · 18-07-2008, 09:18

Check your PMs

**RU99** · 18-07-2008, 09:18

Message board etiquette......?

**Pronto_Mike_Uniform** · 18-07-2008, 09:19

Short but a worthy chuckle inducer. Well done Prox

**Proximo** · 18-07-2008, 09:20

Originally Posted by RU99

Message board etiquette......?

Thanks anyway, and welcome to ARRSE.

**old_fat_and_hairy** · 18-07-2008, 09:21

You got pms?

**Proximo** · 18-07-2008, 09:24

Originally Posted by old_fat_and_hairy

You got pms?

My missus has...

...unless you're asking whether I have a collection of Prime Ministers?

**arby** · 18-07-2008, 09:25

Everyone knows that the reason you say "Mate, check PMs" is because when the thread is called "Looking for Cpl D**** S******* or smidge of 22 SAS" it makes you sound like you pose for family snaps with your face obscured.

**EX_STAB** · 18-07-2008, 09:26

The pop up box is optional.

Check PMs

**msr** · 18-07-2008, 09:30

Originally Posted by EX_STAB

The pop up box is optional.

Check PMs

LOL

**Proximo** · 18-07-2008, 09:31

Originally Posted by EX_STAB

The pop up box is optional.

Check PMs

No smiley: 6/10

**Biped** · 18-07-2008, 09:35

The reason why one posts up a 'PM Sent' with a wink or smile, is to make veryone else feel jealous that they are not part of that particular conversation, that it's a bit hush, hush, and that they are in the 'losers club'.

Check your PMs Biped, you have a new, uber-secret message, reserved for your eyes only, but for gawd's sake, don't let on to the plebs what you are talking to yourself about.

**halomonkey** · 18-07-2008, 10:22

I sometimes use check pm to someone if I know they are in the habit of reading a site without logging in. Don't want to sound like a voice of reason so...... check pm :D