http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/comments/ Latest comments by matthew on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk matthew  Happy birthday in advance   Awesome news on the results at school - keep it up ! Matt Awesome news on the results at school - keep it up !
Matt]]> http://www.minti.com/members/alex15/blog/1054647/Update-and-Life-crisis-Im-not-sure-how-to-handle/#1055506 http://www.minti.com/members/alex15/blog/1054647/Update-and-Life-crisis-Im-not-sure-how-to-handle/#1055506 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:19:08 -0700 matthew  OK Watchlist should be working again.  Key changes are explained in the new text at the top of the Watchlist - but perhaps the niggest change is that the Watchlist should be SUPERFAST... http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/1032101/Watchlist/#1032484 http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/1032101/Watchlist/#1032484 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:07:29 -0700 matthew  Its a good point Janice - we are wondering if Comments or these links are more important - any thoughts from members are appreciated http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/1032000/NO-LINK-SITE-TO-ADVICE-ARTICLES/#1032483 http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/1032000/NO-LINK-SITE-TO-ADVICE-ARTICLES/#1032483 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:04:14 -0700 matthew  It has moved to the very very bottom of the discussion thread.  Please take a look by scrolling all the way down Janice :) http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/1032000/NO-LINK-SITE-TO-ADVICE-ARTICLES/#1032350 http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/1032000/NO-LINK-SITE-TO-ADVICE-ARTICLES/#1032350 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:19:50 -0700 matthew  We have made a change to watchlist but clearly there are some bugs to iron out - apologies for this, we will sort out ASAP ! http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/1032101/Watchlist/#1032277 http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/1032101/Watchlist/#1032277 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:37:30 -0700 matthew  You can write to any Minti admin person - Izzy, ClayCook or myself to request deletion. You will lose all of the articles you have written to date (although they will stay on the website) and... You will lose all of the articles you have written to date (although they will stay on the website) and...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1031548/delete-account/#1031556 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1031548/delete-account/#1031556 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:11:20 -0700 matthew  Appreciate the positive feedback http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/1029919/Removing-Know-a-lot-from-QA/#1030102 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/1029919/Removing-Know-a-lot-from-QA/#1030102 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:00:39 -0700 matthew  Thanks very much everyone    http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/1029918/Announcement-Another-minti-baby-on-the-way/#1030101 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/1029918/Announcement-Another-minti-baby-on-the-way/#1030101 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:00:03 -0700 matthew  Some of the winning videos in the past are pretty cool - its an awesome prize too  http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/1022508/Disney-U-Rock-2-launched/#1023504 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/1022508/Disney-U-Rock-2-launched/#1023504 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:22:59 -0700 matthew  We have removed the video/sound ad for all members who are Logged In - I hope this improves your opinion of our advertising (which is crucial to keeping this site free for all) Thanks for the... Thanks for the...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/1010890/Minti-Ditch-That-Annoying-Ad/#1011413 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/1010890/Minti-Ditch-That-Annoying-Ad/#1011413 Wed, 27 May 2009 04:12:57 -0700 matthew My pleasure - Happy it works now  http://www.minti.com/members/griz/blog/1011400/THANKS-MATTHEW-ADMIN-AND-LUI/#1011412 http://www.minti.com/members/griz/blog/1011400/THANKS-MATTHEW-ADMIN-AND-LUI/#1011412 Wed, 27 May 2009 04:11:17 -0700 matthew  Thanks for the feedback - we will try to increase the time required for roll-over to kick in.  I have been testing this morning and have not been able to get the ad to activate without... http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/1008024/Getting-the-poos-with-Bedtime-Stories/#1008318 http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/1008024/Getting-the-poos-with-Bedtime-Stories/#1008318 Wed, 20 May 2009 17:11:30 -0700 matthew  Wonderful news - a belated and very Happy Birthday Steve ! http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1006124/A-Milestone-Reached-for-My-Darling-Steve/#1006808 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1006124/A-Milestone-Reached-for-My-Darling-Steve/#1006808 Sun, 17 May 2009 17:21:55 -0700 matthew  Awesome article - well researched and well laid out - great job ! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11683/Influenza-and-Flu-Vax-Facts-for-Adults-Children-and-Pregnancy/#1001075 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11683/Influenza-and-Flu-Vax-Facts-for-Adults-Children-and-Pregnancy/#1001075 Sun, 03 May 2009 23:02:21 -0700 matthew  OK We have deleted all of the bad accounts, removed their mail from peoples inbox's and also introduced a "captcha" anti-robot check to the sign-up process.  Lets hope that keeps... http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/998969/new-members/#1001045 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/998969/new-members/#1001045 Sun, 03 May 2009 21:29:12 -0700 matthew  Yes - we are aware opf a sudden surge of spam accounts which we have traced to Russia.  We are working urgently to remove the accounts and block the locations from which they are being... http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/998969/new-members/#1000637 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/998969/new-members/#1000637 Sun, 03 May 2009 16:56:01 -0700 matthew  The payment should have gone through in the last day or two - let me know if not? regards Matt regards
Matt]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/49558/Moolah/blog/997637/Minti-Moolah-to-your-pay-pal-account/#998064 http://www.minti.com/groups/49558/Moolah/blog/997637/Minti-Moolah-to-your-pay-pal-account/#998064 Fri, 01 May 2009 17:49:01 -0700 matthew  This should be fixed today - we foudn the BUG and squashed it - thanks for pointing this out ! http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/995629/Currently-Online/#996875 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/995629/Currently-Online/#996875 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:20:08 -0700 matthew  Thanks everyone for the lovely comments    Hamish took his first unassisted steps over the weekend, 1 yr and 1 week old. Hamish took his first unassisted steps over the weekend, 1 yr and 1 week old.]]> http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/993115/Hamishs-First-Birthday/#994099 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/993115/Hamishs-First-Birthday/#994099 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:59:38 -0700 matthew  This is the first step - more improvements are on the way.  Thanks for the feedback   http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/990871/Woooooooooooooo-Hoooooooooooooooo/#991101 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/990871/Woooooooooooooo-Hoooooooooooooooo/#991101 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:10:27 -0700 matthew  We have identified the cause of these problems and are currently working on a fix - please give us ONE WEEK and we are very sorry for these time lags. The specific issue has been identified... The specific issue has been identified...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/976700/SO-SLOW-grrhhh/#989227 http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/976700/SO-SLOW-grrhhh/#989227 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:52:57 -0700 matthew  What a great blog post - this is just the kind of stuff that makes us all so happy to be doing what we do in the Minti team. Wonderful that you found Minti and wonderful that it has so many... Wonderful that you found Minti and wonderful that it has so many...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/juzzy/blog/974692/My-year-on-Minti/#975922 http://www.minti.com/members/juzzy/blog/974692/My-year-on-Minti/#975922 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:15:37 -0700 matthew  Fantastic news - congratulations all !!   http://www.minti.com/members/gecko-baby/blog/966595/Shes-here-o--Josephine-Lesley-/#967985 http://www.minti.com/members/gecko-baby/blog/966595/Shes-here-o--Josephine-Lesley-/#967985 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:31:41 -0800 matthew  Thanks, nice suggestion.  We are going pretty slowly through site enhancements at the moment but will add this one to the list. Appreciate your idea! Matt    Appreciate your idea!
Matt   ]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/332/User-testing-issues/blog/965520/What-Your-Doing-Status-Bar/#965961 http://www.minti.com/groups/332/User-testing-issues/blog/965520/What-Your-Doing-Status-Bar/#965961 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:28:14 -0800 matthew  Gifts are purchased with the website virtual curerency called Moolah.  Moolah can be purchased for cash through paypal and can be converted back to cash via paypal, the current rate of... http://www.minti.com/groups/49558/Moolah/blog/944697/curious-about-minti-gifts/#945930 http://www.minti.com/groups/49558/Moolah/blog/944697/curious-about-minti-gifts/#945930 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:15:03 -0800 matthew  Great News - congratulations Fi !!    http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/942196/Very-pleased-to-announce-the-arrival-of-Wormy-20th-Jan/#944111 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/942196/Very-pleased-to-announce-the-arrival-of-Wormy-20th-Jan/#944111 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:06:42 -0800 matthew  Cool photos of a cute little man!  thanks for sharing Winja!   http://www.minti.com/members/winja/blog/921609/TOBIS-TIKE-BLOG/#922566 http://www.minti.com/members/winja/blog/921609/TOBIS-TIKE-BLOG/#922566 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:37:04 -0800 matthew  Hi Annie It sounds like you have Javascript switched off on your browser (probably Internet explorer) as these functions require Java to be installed and working. We strongly recommend using... It sounds like you have Javascript switched off on your browser (probably Internet explorer) as these functions require Java to be installed and working.
We strongly recommend using...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/907432/FUNNY-IT-WONT-LET-ME-VOTE-ON-AN-ADVICE-/#908973 http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/907432/FUNNY-IT-WONT-LET-ME-VOTE-ON-AN-ADVICE-/#908973 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:03:27 -0800 matthew  Interesting idea - we do find that anonymity can also give rise to some unpleasant behaviour by some people so have restricted our roll-out of anonymous stuff.  It is also realtively... http://www.minti.com/groups/36895/Suggestion-Features/blog/908626/Just-a-random-thought/#908953 http://www.minti.com/groups/36895/Suggestion-Features/blog/908626/Just-a-random-thought/#908953 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:48:12 -0800 matthew  .... OMG Clay and I are sooo busted ! http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/896754/A-quick-statement-about-privacy-on-Minti/#903970 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/896754/A-quick-statement-about-privacy-on-Minti/#903970 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:03:59 -0800 matthew  Very sad Nell - we also went through this experience and it is one of the worst things anyone has to face.  My thoughts are with you and your daughter, I hope you can pass through the... http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/898256/Great-Sadness/#898759 http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/898256/Great-Sadness/#898759 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:23:51 -0800 matthew  Thanks for posting this and for the very kind words.  We really do appreciate it !   http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/897134/i-am-curious-to-find-out-how-each-and-every-member-found-minti-and-the-reason-they-continue-to-stay/#897288 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/897134/i-am-curious-to-find-out-how-each-and-every-member-found-minti-and-the-reason-they-continue-to-stay/#897288 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:40:56 -0800 matthew  Thanks so much Winnie, its words like this which make our day job something really wonderful to do   Very happy you shared Matt Very happy you shared
Matt]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/897134/i-am-curious-to-find-out-how-each-and-every-member-found-minti-and-the-reason-they-continue-to-stay/#897287 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/897134/i-am-curious-to-find-out-how-each-and-every-member-found-minti-and-the-reason-they-continue-to-stay/#897287 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:39:47 -0800 matthew  You are doing a great job Izzy - if you log on from a family event again you are in BIG trouble with your bosses !   Much love from downunder to you and yours and best wishes for the... Much love from downunder to you and yours and best wishes for the...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/896019/done-with-thanksgiving-and-now-we-tackle-christmas/#896905 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/896019/done-with-thanksgiving-and-now-we-tackle-christmas/#896905 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:45:13 -0800 matthew  Oops forgot to mention this is an Australian based survey for the time being but we hope to sign up some International survey sponsors in future   http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/891882/Notice-something-new/#892532 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/891882/Notice-something-new/#892532 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:23:55 -0800 matthew  Clay, Rachel, myself and Izzy http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/878913/ADMIN-MEMBERS/#879281 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/878913/ADMIN-MEMBERS/#879281 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:05:40 -0800 matthew  Rankings are awarded for activities other than just articles, it is also something we constantly try to improve and we are currently working on expanding the basis for rank rewards. Although... Although...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/873190/My-opinion-agree-or-disagree-this-is-my-Blog/#874651 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/873190/My-opinion-agree-or-disagree-this-is-my-Blog/#874651 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:59:20 -0800 matthew  I have edited this slightly as one of the people mentioned is no longer a director. Unlike most Parenting sites Minti is NOT run by a group of admin people, we (co-founders) and our one... Unlike most Parenting sites Minti is NOT run by a group of admin people, we (co-founders) and our one...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10159/Contacting-the-Minti-Admin-team---/#871357 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10159/Contacting-the-Minti-Admin-team---/#871357 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:48:07 -0800 matthew You need to have a "certain number" of votes and a "certain quality rank" when that number is reached in order to earn moolah for advice - this can take a while.  We try not... http://www.minti.com/groups/49558/Moolah/blog/829059/have-written-advice-no-moolah-yet/#830182 http://www.minti.com/groups/49558/Moolah/blog/829059/have-written-advice-no-moolah-yet/#830182 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:09:28 -0700 matthew Normally Moolah pending take about a week to clear so they should move out of pending very soon regards Matt regards
Matt]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/36894/Tech-Help-Forum/blog/815638/POINTS-PENDING-QUESTION/#815761 http://www.minti.com/groups/36894/Tech-Help-Forum/blog/815638/POINTS-PENDING-QUESTION/#815761 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:44:28 -0700 matthew Another bump/reminder - please consider putting together an entry folks   http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#790739 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#790739 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:33:29 -0700 matthew I certainly hope you move this over to article status Kathryn - its wonderful stuff ! http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/789536/Sponsoring-a-Child/#790729 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/789536/Sponsoring-a-Child/#790729 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:23:02 -0700 matthew Wonderful Kathryn ! I think this should be considered as an article from you as it has a lot of positive messages for other parents to consider with their kids ! Matt I think this should be considered as an article from you as it has a lot of positive messages for other parents to consider with their kids !
Matt]]> http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#789922 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#789922 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:19:40 -0700 matthew Wonderful post Kathryn - thanks very much for sharing this ! Personally I think this should be an article - it explains a lot about the values you are building in your child and other parents would... Personally I think this should be an article - it explains a lot about the values you are building in your child and other parents would...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/789536/Sponsoring-a-Child/#789921 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/789536/Sponsoring-a-Child/#789921 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:18:18 -0700 matthew Really well done Natelz ! http://www.minti.com/members/natelz1/blog/789091/My-experience-with-World-Vision/#789216 http://www.minti.com/members/natelz1/blog/789091/My-experience-with-World-Vision/#789216 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:25:34 -0700 matthew Awesome Natelz !  Perfectly done !  thanks  http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#789213 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#789213 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:24:21 -0700 matthew In search of more entries - feel free to post anything positive and remember there is guaranteed moolah and a chance at real life prizes ! http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#789074 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#789074 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:11:55 -0700 matthew Would love to see a few more entries - here is some additional background on World Vision: http://www.worldvision.com.au/childsponsorship/about/ all the best Matt   http://www.worldvision.com.au/childsponsorship/about/
all the best
Matt
 ]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/782663/New-Competition-from-Minti-and-World-Vision/#788649 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/782663/New-Competition-from-Minti-and-World-Vision/#788649 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:48:52 -0700 matthew Thanks Janice - it's good to show something from the heart ! http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#788644 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#788644 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:47:20 -0700 matthew Looking for more entries to this great competition - here is some extra background from the World Vision folks to give you some extra incentive to post someting - remember you don't have to have... http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#788640 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#788640 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:45:45 -0700 matthew Please write a short blog post or article about your experience and why you enjoyed it and I will gladly get your name into the competition ! http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#788639 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#788639 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:43:38 -0700 matthew I love the suggestion Janice - I shall ask World Vision if they are happy for us to set up an account which members can donate Moolah to and each time it reaches a reasonable cash out amount I shall... http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#788638 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#788638 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:42:33 -0700 matthew Yay - two entries so far :)  keep em coming folks ! http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#784457 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#784457 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:54:46 -0700 matthew Please think about writing something - anybody at all - you don't have to have sponsored or even know anyone who has sponsored a child ! http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/782663/New-Competition-from-Minti-and-World-Vision/#783903 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/782663/New-Competition-from-Minti-and-World-Vision/#783903 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:58:32 -0700 matthew I am happy to take entries based on a little research and a blog post about why it might be a good thing to do - either for individuals or perhaps for a mothers group or whatever   You... You...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#783902 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#783902 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:56:47 -0700 matthew Well done - like the edits ! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4933/Teaching-your-child-to-care/#783425 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4933/Teaching-your-child-to-care/#783425 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:51:25 -0700 matthew Cool - would be great for someone to get this started  http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#783424 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#783424 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:49:30 -0700 matthew Thanks - by the way you do not have to have sponsored a child - you can also write about it in a supportive but not active manner if you don't know anyone who has participated in the Sponsor a Child... http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#783221 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#783221 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:47:58 -0700 matthew Thanks I added a link in the BB group too http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#783151 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#783151 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:48:53 -0700 matthew Annie - can you please minti-message me with a link to the article in question - we will investigate this as a matter of urgency - thanks ! Matt Matt]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/36894/Tech-Help-Forum/blog/780454/help-how-can-aranking-drop-if-you-give-it-5-stars/#782387 http://www.minti.com/groups/36894/Tech-Help-Forum/blog/780454/help-how-can-aranking-drop-if-you-give-it-5-stars/#782387 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:13:08 -0700 matthew Very sad to read of your experience Janice.  Be assured you are a wonderful shining example of the type of person we want more of here at minti.  You are a feature of my chats with various... You are a feature of my chats with various...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/776631/Groups-a-sad-indictment/#777270 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/776631/Groups-a-sad-indictment/#777270 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:19:58 -0700 matthew Please try to find out which advertiser this is - we use google adsense for advertising and we can block advertisers if we know who they are... I am very sorry for this but Google does not allow you... I am very sorry for this but Google does not allow you...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/775201/Ads--Activity-list--/#775372 http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/775201/Ads--Activity-list--/#775372 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:58:01 -0700 matthew Just a quick comment from me: 1.  Please give the system a bit of time to settle down as more votes will contribute significantly more in future 2.  We understand the concern about... 1.  Please give the system a bit of time to settle down as more votes will contribute significantly more in future
2.  We understand the concern about...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/771972/Members-ranking-have-now-changed/#772787 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/771972/Members-ranking-have-now-changed/#772787 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:12:40 -0700 matthew Oh I forgot to mention that my wife and I sponsor a child also - a little kid in Uganda  http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/768867/Were-hooking-up-with-World-Vision-in-a-time-of-need/#768971 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/768867/Were-hooking-up-with-World-Vision-in-a-time-of-need/#768971 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:16:44 -0700 matthew Ravenheart - we have received the money but it is going though an eCheque clearance process which seems to take time - I will have one of our Moolah guys look at it straight away ! Thanks for... Thanks for...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/49558/Moolah/blog/759731/me-again-moolah-not-working/#760076 http://www.minti.com/groups/49558/Moolah/blog/759731/me-again-moolah-not-working/#760076 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:22:19 -0700 matthew Interesting suggestion - generally we suggest using the watchlist for this but will take it on board :) http://www.minti.com/groups/36895/Suggestion-Features/blog/756431/private-groups-latest-activity/#756784 http://www.minti.com/groups/36895/Suggestion-Features/blog/756431/private-groups-latest-activity/#756784 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:36:17 -0700 matthew How cool is this trip !  am loving these updates - keep em coming (and hope your sting doesn't hurt too much )  http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/753272/Long-Part-Two/#754235 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/753272/Long-Part-Two/#754235 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:08:19 -0700 matthew Thanks for sharing this with us - I am very saddened for your loss and wish you all the best for your next child... http://www.minti.com/members/allthenewsineed/blog/753130/Not-really-been-here-for-a-long-time-long-sad-story/#753270 http://www.minti.com/members/allthenewsineed/blog/753130/Not-really-been-here-for-a-long-time-long-sad-story/#753270 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:21:13 -0700 matthew I am exhausted - how can you do this all woth the big-P ??  more more please :) http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/751598/My-Adventures/#753198 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/751598/My-Adventures/#753198 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:49:49 -0700 matthew So good to see the travel story unfold - more more  please ! http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/750537/Well-its-time/#751177 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/750537/Well-its-time/#751177 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:16:49 -0700 matthew Wonderful to hear from you again Janice - those prawns and fresh bread sound delish ! http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/744458/I-Had-a-Good-Day/#749663 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/744458/I-Had-a-Good-Day/#749663 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:00:55 -0700 matthew Thanks Arna - all well with Hamish and he gets more interesting every day  http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/745839/Code-of-honor-reminder/#746066 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/745839/Code-of-honor-reminder/#746066 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:47:49 -0700 matthew Thanks everyone  Lovely to get such nice feedback - now for a little afternoon nap  Lovely to get such nice feedback - now for a little afternoon nap ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/725043/New-Minti-Homepage/#725741 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/725043/New-Minti-Homepage/#725741 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:30:18 -0700 matthew Liz has been deleted and her articles are no longer linked in any way to her account.  We do not delete articles once they have votes and comments from the community on them as they are a... http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/725213/Please-all-the-ppl-with-admin-feature/#725259 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/725213/Please-all-the-ppl-with-admin-feature/#725259 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:17:49 -0700 matthew Thanks KS  http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/725003/latest-activity/#725132 http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/725003/latest-activity/#725132 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:47:38 -0700 matthew It wasa tough call but latest activity is something regular members like to use and we preferred to keep the homepage for other bits of information - particularly to encourage new members to... http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/725003/latest-activity/#725040 http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/725003/latest-activity/#725040 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:51:38 -0700 matthew Thanks very much ! http://www.minti.com/members/mumof2b/blog/724976/Wowlookin-good-Minti/#725033 http://www.minti.com/members/mumof2b/blog/724976/Wowlookin-good-Minti/#725033 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:42:16 -0700 matthew Looking great ! http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/710457/Mid-May-2008/#710605 http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/710457/Mid-May-2008/#710605 Wed, 14 May 2008 20:54:31 -0700 matthew Congratulations Izzy - wonderful to have you on the team  http://www.minti.com/members/angieh/blog/698667/Congratulations-to-Izzy-the-new-Admin/#698751 http://www.minti.com/members/angieh/blog/698667/Congratulations-to-Izzy-the-new-Admin/#698751 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:35:33 -0700 matthew HI PP - I realise you did not mention her name and were trying to be helpful.  Unfortunately the member knew who you were writing about and responded, thus her name is known and although it may... http://www.minti.com/members/practical-princess/blog/690239/Peeved-off/#690317 http://www.minti.com/members/practical-princess/blog/690239/Peeved-off/#690317 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:31:43 -0700 matthew Hi folks We have traced the IP on this huge run of 1 star negative votes and found the person doing it was: a) not logged in as a member (their member account had recently been deleted (about the... We have traced the IP on this huge run of 1 star negative votes and found the person doing it was:
a) not logged in as a member (their member account had recently been deleted (about the...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/electrifying02/blog/682937/I-AM-FEED-UP-/#684227 http://www.minti.com/members/electrifying02/blog/682937/I-AM-FEED-UP-/#684227 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:54:46 -0700 matthew Wow - thanks everyone !  Too many wonderful posts below to reply to them all in my short visit back home from the hospital so here is a huge GROUP HUG to everyone  It is really wonderful... It is really wonderful...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/679440/This-is-Hamish/#680482 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/679440/This-is-Hamish/#680482 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:54:28 -0700 matthew As I posted on another thread the survey information is only for aggregated use - we want to be able to tell advertisers the "average age" and "average number of kids" amongst our... http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/674465/Massive-NEW-Minti-Features/#675168 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/674465/Massive-NEW-Minti-Features/#675168 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:25:57 -0700 matthew She was suspended for a short time and given a message to please take a short break - she responded in a very offensive and aggressive manner to this request so her account was... http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/674250/WHERE-IS-/#674976 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/674250/WHERE-IS-/#674976 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:57:34 -0700 matthew Hi Mony,  Maybe some have been referred but dod not sign up yet... also we recognised the contributions of existing members by: a) Giving an up front Minti Launch gift of 1000 moolah b) Giving... a) Giving an up front Minti Launch gift of 1000 moolah
b) Giving...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/49558/Moolah/blog/674668/Upload-your-address-book-and-refer-friends/#674969 http://www.minti.com/groups/49558/Moolah/blog/674668/Upload-your-address-book-and-refer-friends/#674969 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:49:48 -0700 matthew Thanks Nell - we will be reinstating Groups to the top bar shortly - miscalculation by me to put lounge in front of groups !  Apologies  http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/674919/Go-Minty-/#674963 http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/674919/Go-Minty-/#674963 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:42:13 -0700 matthew We will try to replicate this issue and get it fixed - one workaround is to start typing the names of your target recipients in the to box and the system should present you with member names to... http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/674801/Vastly-Improved-Email-system/#674959 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/674801/Vastly-Improved-Email-system/#674959 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:39:35 -0700 matthew Yes - Paypal payments to purchase gifts or Moolah go to Minti - just like payments to people cashing out their Moolah comes from Minti.  There are no other companies involved in this process. http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/674801/Vastly-Improved-Email-system/#674905 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/674801/Vastly-Improved-Email-system/#674905 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:30:16 -0700 matthew Holy Moly - Groups it is - not sure how soon we can get it done but this has me convinced - thx !  http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/674465/Massive-NEW-Minti-Features/#674903 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/674465/Massive-NEW-Minti-Features/#674903 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:28:07 -0700 matthew Once we have the system bedded down we will approach charities for them to allow us to create Minti accounts that anyone can give Gift vouchers (Moolah)to.  It is very easy to set this up... It is very easy to set this up...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/49558/Moolah/blog/632205/FAQ-for-Minti-Moolah-Gifts-Compliments-Surveys/#674768 http://www.minti.com/groups/49558/Moolah/blog/632205/FAQ-for-Minti-Moolah-Gifts-Compliments-Surveys/#674768 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:45:27 -0700 matthew Oh sorry Mony - we had to go with most popular choices and with limited space and found that groups was the least used... will consider replacing lounge with groups if there is broad support for it... http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/674465/Massive-NEW-Minti-Features/#674761 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/674465/Massive-NEW-Minti-Features/#674761 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:38:36 -0700 matthew Good question. The survey information provides us with a general profile of the community.  no individual details will be shared with anyone.  Demographic overviews help with our... The survey information provides us with a general profile of the community.  no individual details will be shared with anyone.  Demographic overviews help with our...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/49558/Moolah/blog/632205/FAQ-for-Minti-Moolah-Gifts-Compliments-Surveys/#674657 http://www.minti.com/groups/49558/Moolah/blog/632205/FAQ-for-Minti-Moolah-Gifts-Compliments-Surveys/#674657 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:06:02 -0700 matthew No bank likes competition and Paypal is a global competitor to banks We cannot link this type of service to every bank in the world alas, and Paypal is very very widely accepted over the... We cannot link this type of service to every bank in the world alas, and Paypal is very very widely accepted over the...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/49558/Moolah/blog/632205/FAQ-for-Minti-Moolah-Gifts-Compliments-Surveys/#674643 http://www.minti.com/groups/49558/Moolah/blog/632205/FAQ-for-Minti-Moolah-Gifts-Compliments-Surveys/#674643 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:53:33 -0700 matthew Visit the member page of the person you want to compliment and look under their avatar image to see the "Give me a compliment" text. We think it is a little broken at the moment (EDIT -... We think it is a little broken at the moment (EDIT -...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/674465/Massive-NEW-Minti-Features/#674633 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/674465/Massive-NEW-Minti-Features/#674633 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:46:41 -0700 matthew Thanks Mony http://www.minti.com/members/monyq83/blog/674617/WOW/#674629 http://www.minti.com/members/monyq83/blog/674617/WOW/#674629 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:43:02 -0700 matthew Thanks Rob  Great to get speedy feedback - it was a huge effort to get this release live by a lot of folks - thanks again Matt Great to get speedy feedback - it was a huge effort to get this release live by a lot of folks - thanks again
Matt]]> http://www.minti.com/members/robalman/blog/674466/Minti-Magic/#674610 http://www.minti.com/members/robalman/blog/674466/Minti-Magic/#674610 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:19:53 -0700 matthew All the best Winnie, hope you return to us soon Matt Matt]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mrssanders/blog/673828/Taking-some-time-out/#674223 http://www.minti.com/members/mrssanders/blog/673828/Taking-some-time-out/#674223 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:11:28 -0700 matthew Just giving this a quick BUMP into the recent activity so people know about it :) Thanks for all the well wishes too ! Thanks for all the well wishes too !]]> http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/673823/Minti-Scheduled-Downtime-this-Wednesday/#674217 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/673823/Minti-Scheduled-Downtime-this-Wednesday/#674217 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:00:12 -0700 matthew Wonderful photos !  congratulations to you three on the fourth Cook in the gang ! May be seeing you in hospital soon as my better half is due in the next 7 days too  All our best... May be seeing you in hospital soon as my better half is due in the next 7 days too 
All our best...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/662354/Pics-of-Baby-Joshua-born-today/#662486 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/662354/Pics-of-Baby-Joshua-born-today/#662486 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:23:59 -0700 matthew Hmm - I think it should be working again now - it was switched off in the past and just re-enabled today...  maybe a firefox upgrade is a good idea...? http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/662110/New-Spell-Checking-in-Firefox/#662115 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/662110/New-Spell-Checking-in-Firefox/#662115 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:27:49 -0700