How to "force receive"?

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How to "force receive"?

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1CFiveSix
Aug 17, 2012, 4:29 pm

Can anyone refresh my memory - can't remember how to do a "force receive". Is it automatic or ?? I reminded a person over a month ago about receiving her book and she's been off-site for quite a while. Thanks to anyone who can help.

2chelonianmobile
Aug 17, 2012, 5:10 pm

I think the button only shows up six weeks after you've done a reminder (domestically, anyway), as long as you haven't sent another reminder in the meantime. It resets every time you send a new one.

3CFiveSix
Aug 17, 2012, 5:28 pm

It says I reminded her a month ago and hasn't changed since that appeared - so will it automatically appear after six weeks have passed? I didn't send another reminded because I know it resets, I remember that from another time. I also notified "abuse" about it, even though it's not technically abuse. I'm just trying to clear it off my slate. Thanks for your answer. :-)

4jjmcgaffey
Aug 17, 2012, 9:14 pm

Yes - when the time expires you get a Force Receive button (I forget whether it shows up next to or replaces the Remind button).

5CFiveSix
Aug 18, 2012, 3:30 pm

Great news: the button appeared today and I was able to mark the book received. Thanks for your replies! :-) Glad to have that one over with.