SpiritBoard Instructions |
Sending and Receiving Private Messages |
Private Messages are a way of communicating with other members without having to post a publicly viewable message. Each time you log on you are taken to your 'Home' section where any new private messages will be listed. In addition, if you received a private message whilst you are logged in, a note will let you know when you view the Main Index. Further, if selected in your User Settings, whenever you receive a private message, you will be emailed to let you know. Private messages are listed down the page and the following summary information is shown:
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Reading Private Messages |
To read a private message simply click on the subject of the message. When the message is displayed you have the option to reply to it, delete it or return to your 'Home' section. |
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Sending Private Messages |
When sending a private message you need to supply the username of the person the message is going to, enter a subject for the message and finally enter the message itself. If the username is not valid you will be told when you try to submit the message. If you are creating a private message from a user profile then the username will be filled in for you. You have these options when sending:
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Deleting Private Messages |
If you are viewing your 'Home' section then read or sent private messages can be deleted by checking the Delete column for each private message you want to delete and then clicking on the 'Delete Checked' button. If you are viewing a private message then you have the option of deleting it immediately. |
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The Status Codes |
To the left hand side of each message shown on your 'Home' page you will see a one letter code. These stand for:
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