Private messages work a little like email, but are limited to registered members with 15+posts. you may include bbcode, smilies and images in private messages that you send.
You may send a private message to a member by...
STEP 1 Click Private Conversation in your Account menu.
STEP 2 Enter member's name (you may include more than one), Subject, and Message
STEP 3 Review then click Send
Can I create folders for my messages?
By default, you will have the Inbox folder but you are free to add new folders.
The 'Inbox' folder contains any new messages you receive. It allows you to view every message you receive.
You can create additional folders for your messages by...
STEP 1 Click Inbox in your Account menu
STEP 2 Click Inbox then 'Add Folders'
STEP 3 Enter folder name
STEP 4 Click Add Folder to save
How do I delete a conversation?
You will need to periodically delete old messages. Each type of membership has a limit to the number of private conversations one can have in their folders. If you exceed this number, you will not be able to send or receive new messages until you delete some old ones.
To delete a message...
STEP 1 Open the conversation
STEP 2 Click the Options menu (cog icon) and select Delete Conversation.
How do I know if I receive/have a message to be read?
If you have messages waiting to be read in your inbox, you will be notified via a notification either by mail or alert that will display at the top of the page. It will be visible on any page that you land.
Why require 15 “quality posts?” Was there a problem with spam at one point? I wanted to send a message but this rule prevented me. I am genuinely curious and would love to understand!
Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
2 hours ago, Anonynurse66 said:
Why require 15 “quality posts?” Was there a problem with spam at one point? I wanted to send a message but this rule prevented me. I am genuinely curious and would love to understand!
thanks!
Yes, we did and still do have issues with spammers hence the 15 post rule
Thank You for explaining this. I’m trying to find current students of a program I’m looking to apply to ask them questions. This is message one of 15, LOL.
Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.
7 hours ago, Soulchild206 said:
Thank You for explaining this. I’m trying to find current students of a program I’m looking to apply to ask them questions. This is message one of 15, LOL.
You can always start a topic in the student section that is viewable by all- much more likely to get responses that way.
Yes, as long as they are quality posts. You can not post a response like " Good" or "I agree" in 15 posts and have the admins unlock your PM feature. They need to be at least a sentence each.
I experienced the message too, and I was a little confused. Thank you for explaining what the website considers to be "quality".
Gray_lover03
27 Posts
Ok thanks for your help!