Bloggers and blog readers are the nicest people aren't they? I have been so touched by the kind and caring comments I've received this past week. I want to respond to each of them individually, because they do all mean so much me, but I'm having email problems.
I recently opened a Gmail account (thank you for the suggestion Linda). I love the way messages are grouped as conversations making it easy to see if you've returned an email. A great feature for an unorganized person like myself. Lately I've been getting an error message when I try to respond to emails. Usually the first one is fine, but after that I get this message that says my account has been locked down due to unusual activity. It lets me back on after a few minutes but it's frustrating when you have several emails to return. Here is a list of the potential problems they give me:
- Receiving, deleting, or downloading large amounts of mail via POP in a short period of time.
- Sending a large number of undeliverable messages (messages that bounce back).
- Using file-sharing or file-storage software, browser extensions, or third party software that automatically logs in to your account.
- Leaving multiple instances of your Gmail account open.
- Browser-related issues. Please note that if you find your browser continually reloading while attempting to access your Inbox, it’s probably a browser issue, and it may be necessary to clear your browser’s cache and cookies.
I don't understand it, but I suspect my problem has to do with the POP thing, although, I don't think sending one email is a large amount. I use outlook express for my other email and I'm afraid I'll mess things up if I start blindly playing with the settings. Anyway, if you have some advice for me please leave a comment. I feel like my emails are being held hostage and I can't understand the ransom note.
Once again, if you've left a comment thank you. I hope to respond soon.
wish i could help but the same thing happened to me the other day for no apparent reason ~ i wonder if gmail is having some hiccups? hope it works for you soon :)
Posted by: daisies | May 29, 2007 at 06:31 PM
You know I've been using gmail ever since the early days when you had to have someone invite you to sign up. I've never run across this problem that you're having until today. For no apparent reason it locked me out. I'm thinking that this isn't an error on your part but something to do with google. But other than that I've loved using it. I love the archive feature .. I can search for something that was sent to me years ago just by typing in the key words in the search field. Wonderful!
Posted by: Tami | May 29, 2007 at 07:23 PM
I use gmail as a POP in my Apple Mail and so far (knock on wood), I've had no problems. When I had a PC I used Thunderbird for my email program. Have you given Thunderbird a try? Maybe you can try it and you won't be messing up our Outlook in case something goofs. http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/products/
I personally don't like the "conversations" gmail has (I'm so easily confused) and wish there was a way to turn it "off". I would LOVE to know how to do that!
Posted by: happy zombie | May 29, 2007 at 08:19 PM
Sorry, I don't know what's going on. Check out these links - especially the third one on how to contact them for technical issues:
http://groups.google.com/group/Gmail-Problem-solving/browse_thread/thread/4ef67541a3e367ae/b495d1310b39f736?lnk=gst&q=locked+down+2007&rnum=3&hl=en#b495d1310b39f736
http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=43692
http://mail.google.com/support/bin/static.py?page=troubleshooter.cs&problem=bugflow
I've not had this problem before, but apparently you aren't the only one! I'm a big gmail fan. I'm sorry this happened to you. It sounds like a real time-waster.
Posted by: lindiepindie | May 29, 2007 at 09:19 PM
I've had a gmail accound for years, and I've recently been having the same problem. I think it's on gmail's end because I'm not doing anything unusual or out of the ordinary. Frustrating, isn't it?
Posted by: beki | May 30, 2007 at 08:47 AM
I've also had a gmail acct since the very begining and never had any problems until a few weeks ago when it locks me out almost daily.
I've contacted customer support and they tell me it's my fault and that I need to read the FAQ, except I'm not doing anything WRONG that's listed in the FAQ. V-ery frustrating! I think it's a bug on their end and they haven't figured it out yet.
Posted by: keri | May 30, 2007 at 09:14 AM
More of the same here. I've been using it for years and just in the last couple of days have been locked out on occassion.
Posted by: Account Deleted | May 30, 2007 at 12:04 PM
Have you fixed the problem yet? Is the lockdown still happening? I'm currently fixing a gmail problem on my friend's computer and might be able to help with yours. Feel free to email me.
Posted by: Erica | May 30, 2007 at 12:06 PM
I've had a couple of issues with gmail lately too - but also with blogger and other google applications. If it continues I would contact them and ask them!
Good luck and thanks for the inspiring posts!
Posted by: amy sahba | May 30, 2007 at 12:41 PM
No help from this girl.
Remember? I'm always asking YOU for help!
ha ha
Happy weekend, Autum!
Sandy
For Reluctant Entertainers
Posted by: Sandy | June 01, 2007 at 11:42 AM