Heya peeps
One of my favourite activities when logging into the forum is to check the forum section on the right-hand side of the main page for New Profile Posts. I have to admit, there is a bit of schadenfreude involved in this because, among other things, the 'published' posts (i.e. those appearing on the main page) include things like:
1) People divulging personal details like addresses in their communications with vendors.
2) Posters lambasting other posters in the belief that it's a private conversation.
3) New vendors contacting admins with requests to become official vendors.
And so on. It sure does give one some unique perspectives on what is happening behind the scenes on the forum.
It appears that many forum users are unaware of the PM function or how it works, so they make posts on the recipient's profile page instead when they wish to communicate. That is well and good but you should be aware that your 'private' posts are actually published on the main page. Sure, the New Profile Posts box is kinda out of the way and not the first thing that catches your eye when you log on. Nevertheless, it is plainly visible. Just something to think about if you communicate with somebody else and wish to keep your convo private.
Alternatively, [USERGROUP=3]@Admins[/USERGROUP], I'm wondering if that section of the main page is even necessary? I suppose it allows members to post some new slogan or whatever that they would like to share. But, more often than not, it just contains juicy details of private communications. If somebody wants to stir trouble on the forum, it's certainly a rich mine of information.
One of my favourite activities when logging into the forum is to check the forum section on the right-hand side of the main page for New Profile Posts. I have to admit, there is a bit of schadenfreude involved in this because, among other things, the 'published' posts (i.e. those appearing on the main page) include things like:
1) People divulging personal details like addresses in their communications with vendors.
2) Posters lambasting other posters in the belief that it's a private conversation.
3) New vendors contacting admins with requests to become official vendors.
And so on. It sure does give one some unique perspectives on what is happening behind the scenes on the forum.
It appears that many forum users are unaware of the PM function or how it works, so they make posts on the recipient's profile page instead when they wish to communicate. That is well and good but you should be aware that your 'private' posts are actually published on the main page. Sure, the New Profile Posts box is kinda out of the way and not the first thing that catches your eye when you log on. Nevertheless, it is plainly visible. Just something to think about if you communicate with somebody else and wish to keep your convo private.
Alternatively, [USERGROUP=3]@Admins[/USERGROUP], I'm wondering if that section of the main page is even necessary? I suppose it allows members to post some new slogan or whatever that they would like to share. But, more often than not, it just contains juicy details of private communications. If somebody wants to stir trouble on the forum, it's certainly a rich mine of information.
dodged that bullet!! But interesting to see that there is more to the home page than just Vape Discussions and Classifieds..... I have been schooled
