By Hank
Cheshire,
United Kingdom 
Private messages ! ( an apology )
Oh dear, i just checked my Private Messages file and have 39 unread, so I must owe a lot of people my apologies. I was sure GoY used to notify me when one of these arrived but I guess this is not always the case.
So, really sorry folks, I'll check more often in the future.
29 Jun, 2015
Answers
The site used to send an email every time a private message came to your inbox, but a couple of years ago, they stopped that - they do notify, but you might have one private message sitting in your box for 2 days or several messages for a day before the email arrives. Sometimes, I've noticed a PM, but the email to tell me about it arrives a day or two later.
On the other hand, Hank, you sent me a PM dated today - the email to tell me there was one waiting also arrived today, so its a bit random.
29 Jun, 2015
Have a word with Dave via contact us.......
29 Jun, 2015
I hardly ever think to check and have been caught out a few times.
It would be great if the question page gave an indication of a received PM.
29 Jun, 2015
Your news page shows the number of unread private messages.
29 Jun, 2015
Thanks M, I've just checked it out and you're right of course. I hadn't a clue but will remember this in future.
29 Jun, 2015
I don't get notified either. It would be a help if GOY did let us know though.
29 Jun, 2015