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How do I get email notifications on private messages?

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How do I get email notifications? I used to get this but no longer do. I can't figure it out. What does "permanent notifications" mean?
 
This is how to check where you set the parameter.

1. At the very top of any page on this site, there's a black background box that says Welcome (username), Inbox, My Profile, Settings, Log Out. Click on Settings.

2. On the left side of the page, you'll see a big box labeled My Settings with a lot of options. Under My Account, click on General Settings.

3. In the settings on that page, under Private Messaging, you should see this option with two choices:

Email Notification of New Private Messages:
- Receive Email Notification of new Private Messages
- Don't receive Email Notification of new Private Messages

If it's not set to receive e-mail notification, click on that and then on Save Changes at the bottom.
 
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