Private Messaging

[Crimbo]

Apologies at the start as I'm sure this question has been asked many times before!

Can someone explain to a newbie how Private Messaging works?

I have picked up on a very old thread and would really like to contact so of the contributors directly as my reply to the post has remained unanswered. Having looked around I think I have to have submitted 3 posts or replies (not sure which) before I can Private Message a member - is that correct?

I can't work out why that is necessary but there is probably a very good reason.

Any help would be much appreciated.

[Jebber]

Just acknowledge this and your will have made three posts.

[sarah]

you can already send a pm. I shall have a look at the member you are trying to contact

Sarah

[sarah]

Hi crimbo,

It looks like the member you are trying to contact had turned off notification on that topic, I have messaged them to let them know. They were online last month so hopefully should pick up the message very soon.

Regards

Sarah

[Crimbo]

Thank you for your prompt responses!
It has opened up a few more questions. :-)

Firstly, how could you tell if I could PM?
Secondly, how did you tell the member I was trying to contact has turned off notifications for that topic?
Thirdly, when you say acknowledge, I presume this just means Reply?

So much to learn - thanks for your patience!

[sarah]

Hi Crimbo,

As admin I can see your posts and any other members settings, I looked at your first post and contacted the member.

Regards

Sarah

[Crimbo]

Aha - that makes sense!
I've checked and can now see the PM functionality so should be all up and running.
Thanks for your time and help.

[dawnsh]

There's information on private/personal messages in our help section

http://www.rootschat.com/help/pms.php