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

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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Old 03-23-2008, 04:36 AM   #2
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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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Re: People sending visitor messages instead of private messages
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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Re: People sending visitor messages instead of private messages
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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Re: People sending visitor messages instead of private messages
You could disabled it via usergroups
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Re: People sending visitor messages instead of private messages
Or post a reminder notice - remind the difference of visitor and private messages
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Maybe they just want to post a public message?
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Re: People sending visitor messages instead of private messages
education...thats the only way...maybee have something in your sig
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You can direct them by informing your members the difference.
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