Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

How do I send a member a Private Message?

Roll over their username and click on the Start Conversation button.

Vivaldi.png
 
  • Like
Reactions: relaxo, Amethyst1 and Weaselboy
I went to a user I know, but all it allowed me to do is post message on his profile page. Did I miss something? There’s no button for " start conversation"
 
OLDTMR said:
I went to a user I know, but all it allowed me to do is post message on his profile page. Did I miss something? There’s no button for " start conversation"
Click to expand...
Probably because that user has their Privacy > Start Conversations setting set to Nobody.
 
As I recall, the forum software requires a minimum number of posts before it will allow a member to start a Conversation. I don't recall what the exact number is, but it's something like 5 or 10.

Since @OLDTMR is a new user with only 2 posts (both in this thread), that's not enough to meet the threshold.

P.S. I moved this thread to a more suitable forum.
 
  • Like
Reactions: relaxo, Scepticalscribe, AngerDanger and 1 other person
chown33 said:
As I recall, the forum software requires a minimum number of posts before it will allow a member to start a Conversation. I don't recall what the exact number is, but it's something like 5 or 10.

Since @OLDTMR is a new user with only 2 posts (both in this thread), that's not enough to meet the threshold.

P.S. I moved this thread to a more suitable forum.
Click to expand...

It used to be that a user had to have five posts before they could send a DM, or PM to another member of the forum.

Since the platform change, I am not sure whether this requirement remains the same.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Weaselboy
The member you wish to PM also needs to have Settings > Privacy > Start conversations with you > set to Members Only or People you follow. You won't be able to PM a member if you're not in one of those groups; Members of course is the broadest level. Turning it "off" means having it set to Nobody.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Scepticalscribe
WildSky said:
The member you wish to PM also needs to have Settings > Privacy > Start conversations with you > set to Members Only or People you follow. You won't be able to PM a member if you're not in one of those groups; Members of course is the broadest level. Turning it "off" means having it set to Nobody.
Click to expand...
Copy. Thanks for that extra explanation.
 
Very helpful thread! I think it would make a lot more sense to display the "Start Conversation" button even if the user hasn't met the minimum number of posts, but have it show a message that explains what's going on.
 
Very helpful! I have not been part of a forum in a while but glad I still know how to use the handy search function.
 
haramia said:
I was looking for this info, thanks!
Click to expand...

vivancos said:
Hello, I was also in trouble trying to start a private conversation. Thank you!
Click to expand...
To be perfectly candid, I must admit that I have, or harbour, a rather strong reservation about receiving any sort of communication from a "newbie", as I prefer to have some sense of the person in question before I hear from them privately.
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Clix Pix
Wish this was more obviouis, found an old thread where someone said to PM them but was really strugging to figure out how.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back