So now we can PM everybody...and I'm not sure if I like it. Now, I'm sure you all know why it can be bad, so my question is: Was this intentional, or something that happened with the switch. If it was intentional, why was the main factor that made you decide to do it? Are you going to start scanning the posts? Searching for keywords (code, registration, number), and reading those posts? Or maybe you just think that its easy enough anyway, so we aren't going to try? (It had better not be that reason :P)
Just my thoughts.
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thenameipicked
offlineMemberPosted 6 months ago # -
wizzard_of_ozz2004
offlineGames MasterPerhaps they trust us enough not to abuse it's power? That's what I'd like to think =)
Posted 6 months ago # -
Dragonlair
offlineMemberMy experiences with PM have basically been positive. Even the board where I admin, there has been little spamming through PMs. I think in the 4 years I've been admin, it's only happened about 3 or 4 times. In each case, it is reported quickly by a user and all the spam PMs removed with a single command. The last one was the really stupid one. All of his spam PMs were to staff members - no general users were caught at all.
I am confident that most of the users will use this tool wisely and as notblocklox said, the staff will handle any jerks promptly and effectively.
Diane
Posted 6 months ago # -
thenameipicked
offlineMemberIt wasn't spamming that I was worried about, it was giving out codes, due to the nature of this site. I just hope that there will be some security that doesn't just involve reporting, because then it will happen. I hate to say this, but trust doesn't suffice everybody. I don't think its very many of you (I really have no guesses), but it could happen.
Just my thoughts.Posted 6 months ago # -
Dragonlair
offlineMemberIt wasn't spamming that I was worried about, it was giving out codes, due to the nature of this site. I just hope that there will be some security that doesn't just involve reporting, because then it will happen. I hate to say this, but trust doesn't suffice everybody. I don't think its very many of you (I really have no guesses), but it could happen.
Just my thoughts.Believe me, I know EXACTLY what you are talking about and it is a difficult issue. The board to which I referred has that problem with illegal sharing of cross-stitch patterns through PMs.
There are tools but they vary depending on the software used. In many cased, you simply have to depend on honest users letting the staff know if they hear of anything underhanded like this. I believe that the staff (like ours does) will keep such contacts in confidence.
Diane
Posted 6 months ago # -
Whiterabbit-uk
offlineGames GuruThe ability to share your PM's with multiple users is a new one on me. I've never seen it before.
I like it.
:)
WR
Posted 6 months ago # -
Buckleysmom
offlineMemberWR....really? Wow, I'm surprised. I can't think of any other forum I've participated in where you can't pm other users/members. Hmm. But I like it too! And I am sooooo glad for the spell checker. (Hey Copmom.....guess you just lost your job.....hee hee).
Notclocklox.....Love your photo....you could be in a beauty contest :D
BKPosted 6 months ago # -
giving out codes
You know that I always tried to prevent fraudulent use of codes and illegal sharing, however when the GOTD team is willing to take the risks, why shouldn't I do it?
I think besides those illegal activities my main concern is to protect the users from abuse. We had that problem, not so long ago.
Therefore I will always delete abusive comments without any discussion and warning.As all PMs are stored on the server, I think there will be the possibility to set some filters.
graylox
Posted 6 months ago # -
pavid
offlineMemberOver all the forums that I am a member of, I have never been spammed through PM so I don't think that will be a problem. I don't think the code thing will be real trouble either. There might be one or two incidents in the beginning but in the long run, it won't be a big problem. As notafoxyblock has implied, there are ways to detect such things.
Posted 6 months ago # -
Dragonlair
offlineMemberOne thing that all users should be aware of. Although some board software have mods to allow staff (at some pre-defined level) to read other PMs, there is a way that PMs can be read by a very limited number of people that cannot be blocked.
If someone has access to the database itself, they have access to PMs. Some may think of it as a violation of privacy but it can also be thought of as a way to protect copyright. I'm not saying pro or on on the idea. I'm simply saying that it can be done with any board software so keep that in mind when you send a PM. It is not YOUR message. It belongs to the owners of the board and they can claim the right to read it!
Posted 6 months ago # -
wizzard_of_ozz2004
offlineGames MasterBuckleysmom, Rabbit was referring to the fact that in the middle of a pm string with someone, you can add someone else to the conversation and they will get the whole conversation. Very convenient if some form of confrontation is going on that mods/admin need to be aware of.
Posted 6 months ago # -
BuBBy
offlineAdministratorAs with email - never say anything in a PM that you wouldn't say to someone else in person.
Just as with email or SMS - nothing you say via PM can be considered truly private. Admins and staff etc could have full access to review messages, and any participant can add others to the conversation - passing your comments onto those you had not anticipated - even months after the discussion had taken place.
Be warned and very careful. The same rules apply to PMs (in terms of content) as apply to general forum posts.
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