DuN problems with login and sending PMs

[Derek]

Some of you have reported having trouble getting logged in and with sending PMs. I'm aware that the forum's automated email reply and notification system is somewhat erratic but it would be useful if members who are having difficulties could let me know with a description of the problem they are having. If we can identify the cause maybe we can fix it.

[rendo]

I tried sending a pm a couple of times a few weeks ago. looked as if it had been sent, but when i went back to check if i had received an answer i could find no trace of the message i sent. tried a few times with same result.