Private messages

Anglepen · June 25th, 2011, 10:49

Hi

Just wondering if this site has the ability to send users private messages or emails?

GilesC · June 26th, 2011, 11:47

Hi Anglepen,

The vBulletin software used for the forums does support PM's, but it's clearly been disabled by the admin. We've asked before if it could be enabled for people (especially once they come off initial moderation) but nothing ever came of it. Would be nice to be able to contact each other.

Hugs

Giles

Anglepen · June 26th, 2011, 13:20

Ah I see, 'tis a shame as I would like to contact a member personally.

Ho-hum, never mind

Thanks Giles

Be happy
Kev

Mr Monkey · June 27th, 2011, 16:38

I think this done it the right way would be really interesting, also I think it would be excellent to be able to have group chat/discussions in real time.

Can one of the support guys/gals explain the reasoning for having the facility disabled?

GilesC · June 27th, 2011, 16:50

I don't think vBulletin supports real-time chat room stuff. For that you need something like chatzy.com or suchlike.

Mr Monkey · June 27th, 2011, 17:00

Bit of a shame but no great shakes. Sometimes its nice to get different viewpoints as a subject is discussed, although the forum is just an asychronous version of real time chat in that context I guess.

jodie · June 28th, 2011, 12:35

Hi guys,

PM's are switched off due to spam and privacy issues.

Many members here seem to find each other through social networks for one to one chat etc. You may want to try that route

Kind regards, Jodie

Mr Monkey · June 28th, 2011, 13:04

Fair enough, thanks for the explanation

Caelis · July 8th, 2011, 13:22

I also think it would be nice to have live chats. One could set up an IRC channel, maybe?