It isn't as easy to get to the private messages now since they have changed the boards. But the more I do it the easier it is getting. But I am still forgetting to check them. Just wanted to know if others checked theirs either. You might have a message waiting for you and you don't know it.
I try to check mine daily as it is only way to know if someone sent you one.I did not notice at first that you do not go to bottom of page anymore.I just go to where it says 'top of forum" and when I get there it's right there.can see at a glance if anything is there.
Glad you found the pop up window! Sorry I was no help but I did not even remember doing it.....lol We learn something new everyday....... Take care Penny