Private messages

[shwiway]

Is it possible to private message other members? I have tried clicking on the name of the person I’d like to message (a mod, to ask when the monthly start date threads are posted) but all I see is an option to either follow, or view past posts.

Otherwise, if anyone knows how far in advance the starting month threads are posted, please let me know! We are walking in October from Porto and keen to see how many others are starting then as well.

 

[trecile]

Yes, but because of a recent spam attack using private messages @ivar had to create some new rules for new members. After you have made six posts you will be able to send private messages. Here's @ivar's post explaining it:

Update #2 on this.

I have now created a new user group on the forum for users that have 5 posts or less. These users will have a less privileges compared to users with 6 or more posts. For example, users with 5 or less posts can not start a Private Message, they can not add links in their signature, and a few more things.

As the user posts their 6th posts, they will get "normal" privileges as a normal user.

Any donating member (no matter how many posts they have) will get "normal" privileges.

This is a big change, and if you see something that is strange or something that does not seem right, I might have messed up the permissions... could you please respond here and let me know? Then I will have a look at it.

Also, if you see any spammy strange posts, please use the "Report" link under the post and report it to us (the moderators).

Thank you for your patience!
Ivar

As to the October calendar - @C clearly is the moderator who posts these. She is currently on the Camino, and will post the October calendar thread when she returns.

 

[shwiway]

Thank you so much @trecile, much appreciated!