Resolved - Implemented Better notification - can't PM due to new member status

[AllenB]

There is still some uncertainty with new members when they cannot PM. One example is when they sign up for Swap Meet and don't think to ask the seller to initiate the PM (not realising it is now presented in conversation form, and that they can indeed reply to them.) After discussions with member PRR, this suggestion has been put forward as one way to handle it.

I would add explaining the paging/mention system (@PRR ), the nature of the PM system and anything else that would help.
As a result of this, some post private details in public. I'm also concerned that some will needlessly give up.

 

[PRR]

To re-beat the dead horse: It's not "NEW". As Allen said elsewhere, it's "quality posts". The difference is clear to long-term mods like Allen and I, but needs better language to not be confusing or offensive to newbies (sorry!).

 

[Jason]

This is a good idea. Great communication is essential.

 

[Jason]

This has now been implemented.

Members under moderation are now shown a message that explains that they are in moderation, they can't send messages until they are out of moderation, and how they can get out of moderation.

 

[Resistorius]

There is still some uncertainty with new members when they cannot PM. One example is when they sign up for Swap Meet and don't think to ask the seller to initiate the PM (not realising it is now presented in conversation form, and that they can indeed reply to them.) After discussions with member PRR, this suggestion has been put forward as one way to handle it.

I would add explaining the paging/mention system (@PRR ), the nature of the PM system and anything else that would help.
As a result of this, some post private details in public. I'm also concerned that some will needlessly give u

Hi Allen
Writing you about the previous post in other thread .
Im still bit confused .
I looked at the rules and it seems that i violated rule nr.4 of which i was not ware honestly and it is not an excuse !
I was wrong i am sorry .
I will delete this account tomorrow if its possible, i dont realy know if i can do that by myself or moderator has to do that.
Sorry again. Regards

 

[AllenB]

I will delete this account tomorrow if its possible, i dont realy know if i can do that by myself or moderator has to do that.

I have done that for you. We are generally happy to do anything from name changes to more complex things, feel free to ask.