How to start a conversation/private message with another member

Pauly

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There is more than one way to start a conversation so lets look at the options

First and most obvious way is to do it directly with the messaging system, click (1) the envelope icon to make the conversations tab appear, then click (2) 'start a new conversation'

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This will take you to the start conversation page, much like starting a thread we then simply need to
1 Enter the recipient
2 Give it a title
3 Type our message
4 Click 'start conversation'

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If you are a VIP member then you will also have the option to 'attach files' more info on this can be found here - Attaching pictures and files to your posts


The other (and easier) way to start a conversation is to do it via someones username, anywhere you see another users name you can click on their name to make their membercard appear, here you will then see a button to 'start conversation'

In this example i am in a thread and clicking on a username

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In this example i am on the homepage of the forum and clicking on a username

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If you are a VIP member then you can have more than 1 participant in a conversation (up to 10)
To have more than one person you simply need to click in the recipient bar and start typing the name/s of the people you would like to include and enter/select them one at a time, just enter a comma or hit return after each name and it will add them to the list

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Hi, I just searched ‘DM help’ and ended up here.

I’m a new member trying to work out how to Direct Message a member (hoping to buy springs from next week).

I can’t see how to private message… please point out the magic button for me!
Thanks
 
Hi, I just searched ‘DM help’ and ended up here. I’m a new member trying to work out how to DM a ‘VIP legend’ (hoping to buy springs from next week). I can’t see how to DM… please point out the magic button for me! Thanks
when you hoover over the members name it will open a window with their details in and just click "start conversation"
 
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