Visitor Messaging

[french frank]

Several months ago I proposed disabling Visitor Messaging from the entire forum but there were objections from those who were already making regular use of the facility. The (then) prime objector subsequently had their entire VMs deleted and opted to disable it from their account.

It does seem to provide a certain amount of post-posting concern so I'm asking again whether there is anyone who finds this facility useful? If not, I shall disable it (this does not automatically delete VMs from the database, but the messages are no longer visible and no new messages can be posted).

Please object NOW if you want VMs to continue.

[amateur51]

Several months ago I proposed disabling Visitor Messaging from the entire forum but there were objections from those who were already making regular use of the facility. The (then) prime objector subsequently had their entire VMs deleted and opted to disable it from their account.

It does seem to provide a certain amount of post-posting concern so I'm asking again whether there is anyone who finds this facility useful? If not, I shall disable it (this does not automatically delete VMs from the database, but the messages are no longer visible and no new messages can be posted).

Please object NOW if you want VMs to continue.

Just for clarity's sake, I'm assuming that Private Messaging will not be disabled - is that correct?

[french frank]

Just for clarity's sake, I'm assuming that Private Messaging will not be disabled - is that correct?

That is quite correct.

[johnb]

I've never had a Visitor Message!

[french frank]

I've never had a Visitor Message!

Nor have I - but that's because I disabled it for myself.

[BBMmk2]

Ive no objections, as i never received any, either!! As long as PMs are not affected.

[salymap]

As you know ff I will never use it again and think it a good idea Private Messages are useful though IMO.

[Nick Armstrong]

Just for clarity's sake, I'm assuming that Private Messaging will not be disabled - is that correct?

I second the honourable member

[Roehre]

As long as Private Messages (very helpful IMO) are possible I haven't got any objection against disabling Visitor messages

[antongould]

No objection from me, although I will perhaps be just a little sad to see the one in which salymap terms me "...a genius..." go!

[french frank]

salymap terms me "...a genius..."

I don't be-lieve it!

[salymap]

ff When I joined these boards someone sent me a VM and I replied to it. I assumed they would be deleteable but they are not, by me anyway. I didn't realise PM were 'there' until later.

Anton, I'll repeat it on PM if it makes you happy.

ff the remark to anton refers to 'Alphabet Associations' which I can't begin to solve these days.

[french frank]

ff When I joined these boards someone sent me a VM and I replied to it. I assumed they would be deleteable but they are not, by me anyway. I didn't realise PM were 'there' until later.

Anton, I'll repeat it on PM if it makes you happy.

ff the remark to anton refers to 'Alphabet Associations' which I can't begin to solve these days.

saly

It is possible for me to delete every VM you have posted. And you can delete your own and edit any on your profile page. But it does seem a general problem (not just on this forum) with people under the impression that they are having 'private' conversations. The profile pages can only be accessed by registered members who are logged in, but privacy is only assured in PMs.

[salymap]

ff Please delete the one I mentioned to you in a PM and the others if you are able to and it's not too much trouble.

I had no idea I was opening such a can of worms. Sorry.

[french frank]

ff Please delete the one I mentioned to you in a PM and the others if you are able to and it's not too much trouble.

I had no idea I was opening such a can of worms. Sorry.

You want ALL your own VMs deleted?