Private messages

Nude in MT · #1 07-10-2003, 11:52 AM

I think the private messages feature is very nice when you have something to say that you don't want to shout to the whole group. However, I wonder if new users even know that feature exists. There are no clear links that take the user to that page. I know I can get there from "View/Edit My Profile" but that is not very intuitive.

Nude in MT · #2 07-10-2003, 11:52 AM

I think the private messages feature is very nice when you have something to say that you don't want to shout to the whole group. However, I wonder if new users even know that feature exists. There are no clear links that take the user to that page. I know I can get there from "View/Edit My Profile" but that is not very intuitive.

greensunshine · #3 07-11-2003, 07:28 AM

I love this option [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif[/img] ...I just wish everyone I wanted to pm had their profiles set up so they too could take advantage of this Great Feature [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img]

No offense, but those who elect not to utilize this feature...make me suspicious of who they really are and why they are posting on this BB in the first place [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif[/img]

Greensunshine in the Pacific NW [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

**Corky** · #4 07-11-2003, 08:37 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Nude in MT:
[qb] I think the private messages feature is very nice when you have something to say that you don't want to shout to the whole group. However, I wonder if new users even know that feature exists. There are no clear links that take the user to that page. I know I can get there from "View/Edit My Profile" but that is not very intuitive. [/qb]

It is actually right in each post. Look at the icon "Private Message" in this post.
Enjoy!

Nude in MT · #5 07-11-2003, 11:50 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Corky:
[qb] It is actually right in each post. Look at the icon "Private Message" in this post.
Enjoy! [/qb]

Sure, the ability to send a private message is right there on each post, but what I was saying was that knowing that someone sent you a private message and figuring out where to read them was the challenge. It does not seem intuitive that you choose "View/Edit My Profile" to read private messages, unless you already knew that detail.

C · #6 07-11-2003, 03:04 PM

There is an indicator near the top of each page. It alerts you as to how many messages you have (although, mine is still alerting me to messages I've looked at).

**Bob S.** · #7 07-12-2003, 10:12 PM

I haven't received one lately, but if I remember, when you get a PM there is a message right below your name on the main forum page (assuming you are logged in). I believe it contains a link to the PM board.

Bob S.

greensunshine · #8 07-13-2003, 07:39 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Corky:

It is actually right in each post. Look at the icon "Private Message" in this post.
Enjoy! [/QB][/quote]

Corky as much as I would like to say you are right...after wanting to pm several who have posted lately...it isn't always there and the only way to say anything to them is to put it on the bb for everyone else to read too [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif[/img]

Greensunshine in the Pacific NW [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

C · #9 07-13-2003, 10:43 PM

quote:
Originally posted by greensunshine:
[qb] [quote]
Corky as much as I would like to say you are right...after wanting to pm several who have posted lately...it isn't always there and the only way to say anything to them is to put it on the bb for everyone else to read too [/qb]

Users do have the option to not enable private messaging for their account.

Snoboy · #10 07-14-2003, 12:13 AM

I think the private messaging is a great feature. I am getting to know several individuals within the group this way and it is worth my time. The individuals I occasionally chat with via the IM's are wonderful people. It is not always easy to say what you want to say on a message board, but the message board is very valuable as well. I take advantage of both systems on a regular basis and I am grateful to the forum's improvements that continue rapidly. I just renewed my membership for another year and I encourage everyone to renew when its time. The forum needs its members and the members need the benefits that INA affords its membership. Blessings to one and all. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]