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#1   03-23-2008, 05:03 AM
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People sending visitor messages instead of private messages




I have seen a massive amount of visitor messages being sent when I think most people are really trying to send private messages.

Any suggestions how to improve the option?

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Re: People sending visitor messages instead of private messages


Visitor message? Do you mean through contact us form?
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hi. Its happening when people view each others profiles and see the message area and submit button. I'm sure they think its private however its the visitor profile message (v 3.7)
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#4   03-23-2008, 10:29 AM
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Maybe placing a private message link on top of the profile message box would help else I think you can make profile comments private.
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#5   03-23-2008, 10:41 AM
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Re: People sending visitor messages instead of private messages


You could disabled it via usergroups ;)
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#6   03-25-2008, 01:51 AM
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Or post a reminder notice - remind the difference of visitor and private messages
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Re: People sending visitor messages instead of private messages


Maybe they just want to post a public message?
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education...thats the only way...maybee have something in your sig
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Re: People sending visitor messages instead of private messages


You can direct them by informing your members the difference.
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