You could ask the people that sent the PMs if they still have them in their "sent messages" folder.drankin said:Recently, I've noticed that any pms I get will disappear from my inbox when I go back to it. It's like they were never there. Could my missing messages be retrieved? I've had a couple since June of last year that have vanished.
Thanks in advance.
Evo said:I've never had any PMs disappear, are you sure that you didn't accidently delete them?
Gokul43201 said:You could ask the people that sent the PMs if they still have them in their "sent messages" folder.
drankin said:As a PF contributor I'm asking for assistance with this issue. Is there someone I can talk to?
Greg Bernhardt said:I'll look into when I get home. Very odd.
There are several possible reasons for private messages to disappear. It could be due to a technical issue with the messaging platform, accidental deletion by the sender or recipient, or intentional deletion by the sender.
It depends on the specific messaging platform and the reason for the disappearance. Some platforms have a feature to recover deleted messages, while others do not. If the message was accidentally deleted, there may be a chance to recover it. However, if it was intentionally deleted by the sender, it may not be possible to recover it.
To prevent private messages from disappearing, it is important to regularly back up your messages. This can usually be done by exporting or saving your messages to a computer or external storage device. Additionally, it may be helpful to communicate with trusted individuals and avoid sending sensitive information through private messages.
In most cases, private messages do not disappear automatically. They usually only disappear if they are intentionally or accidentally deleted. However, some messaging platforms may have a feature to automatically delete messages after a certain time period, so it is important to check the platform's settings.
It depends on the messaging platform and the specific circumstances. Some platforms may have a feature to retrieve deleted messages within a certain time frame, while others may not. It is always best to regularly back up your messages to avoid losing them permanently.