PM function - Good or Bad?

Ronn_Bman · 11-07-2001, 03:25 PM

I actually like the PM function, but lately I've wondered whether or not it might affect posting. Initially, I thought "this will keep people from chit chatting and going off topic" but then an idea struck me.

Many of the threads I've gotten interested in on GD have been started by a couple of people talking back and forth, or people going off topic on a post and turning it into something interesting.

Just makes me wonder if I'm missing anything

domingo · 11-07-2001, 03:27 PM

hmmm thats a good point ... never thought of it that way ....

Grojlach · 11-07-2001, 03:30 PM

In a voyeuristic mood, Ronn_Bman?

Ronn_Bman · 11-07-2001, 04:44 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Grojlach:
In a voyeuristic mood, Ronn_Bman?

Yes, but only in a wholesome way *winks*

Memnoch · 11-08-2001, 09:16 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Ronn_Bman:
I actually like the PM function, but lately I've wondered whether or not it might affect posting. Initially, I thought "this will keep people from chit chatting and going off topic" but then an idea struck me.

Many of the threads I've gotten interested in on GD have been started by a couple of people talking back and forth, or people going off topic on a post and turning it into something interesting.

Just makes me wonder if I'm missing anything

I don't think so. PMs should be used for, well, private messages.

PMs are good for asking a specific person a specific question. It's also a great (and private) way of letting a person know in case you weren't happy with something they posted. Avoids the possibility of public flames. Also, for mods and admin it's a great way to let someone know they've done the wrong thing, without embarrassing them in public.

Unless of course they deserve to be embarrassed...

AzureWolf · 11-08-2001, 10:36 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Memnoch:

Unless of course they deserve to be embarrassed...

This HAD to be directed at me

I swear in every genie post there is a subtle insult to either me or Mr Elephant

Memnoch · 11-08-2001, 08:19 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Hamlet Overlord:

This HAD to be directed at me

I swear in every genie post there is a subtle insult to either me or Mr Elephant

You don't need to be embarrassed by anyone, Hamlet Man - you do that all by yourself!!

[img]tongue.gif[/img]

Tom · 11-08-2001, 09:58 PM

The PM thingy kicks @$$!

AzureWolf · 11-09-2001, 02:24 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Memnoch:

You don't need to be embarrassed by anyone, Hamlet Man - you do that all by yourself!! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Need I even reply? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Memnoch · 11-09-2001, 04:16 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Hamlet Overlord:

Need I even reply? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

D'oh! You did it again!

[img]tongue.gif[/img]

11-07-2001, 03:25 PM	#1
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	I actually like the PM function, but lately I've wondered whether or not it might affect posting. Initially, I thought "this will keep people from chit chatting and going off topic" but then an idea struck me. Many of the threads I've gotten interested in on GD have been started by a couple of people talking back and forth, or people going off topic on a post and turning it into something interesting. Just makes me wonder if I'm missing anything __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

11-07-2001, 03:27 PM	#2
domingo Zhentarim Guard Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: St. George Utah USA Posts: 331	hmmm thats a good point ... never thought of it that way .... __________________ <br /><i>You can only call someone something so many times before they become that which you did not wish them to be! <br />Bad things happen to bad people!</i>

11-07-2001, 03:30 PM	#3
Grojlach Zartan Join Date: May 2, 2001 Location: Ulpia Noviomagus Batavorum Age: 43 Posts: 5,281	In a voyeuristic mood, Ronn_Bman? __________________ [url]\"http://www.audioscrobbler.com/user/Grobbel/\" target=\"_blank\"> [img]\"http://www.denness.net/rpi/username/Grobbel\" alt=\" - \" /></a>

11-07-2001, 04:44 PM	#4
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	quote: Originally posted by Grojlach: In a voyeuristic mood, Ronn_Bman? Yes, but only in a wholesome way winks __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

11-08-2001, 09:16 AM	#5
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	quote: Originally posted by Ronn_Bman: I actually like the PM function, but lately I've wondered whether or not it might affect posting. Initially, I thought "this will keep people from chit chatting and going off topic" but then an idea struck me. Many of the threads I've gotten interested in on GD have been started by a couple of people talking back and forth, or people going off topic on a post and turning it into something interesting. Just makes me wonder if I'm missing anything I don't think so. PMs should be used for, well, private messages. PMs are good for asking a specific person a specific question. It's also a great (and private) way of letting a person know in case you weren't happy with something they posted. Avoids the possibility of public flames. Also, for mods and admin it's a great way to let someone know they've done the wrong thing, without embarrassing them in public. Unless of course they deserve to be embarrassed... __________________

11-08-2001, 10:36 AM	#6
AzureWolf 20th Level Warrior Join Date: May 3, 2001 Location: . Age: 40 Posts: 2,762	quote: Originally posted by Memnoch: Unless of course they deserve to be embarrassed... This HAD to be directed at me I swear in every genie post there is a subtle insult to either me or Mr Elephant

11-08-2001, 08:19 PM	#7
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	quote: Originally posted by Hamlet Overlord: This HAD to be directed at me I swear in every genie post there is a subtle insult to either me or Mr Elephant You don't need to be embarrassed by anyone, Hamlet Man - you do that all by yourself!! [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________

11-08-2001, 09:58 PM	#8
Tom Elminster Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: MA USA - Cape Cod Age: 34 Posts: 449	The PM thingy kicks @$$!

11-09-2001, 02:24 AM	#9
AzureWolf 20th Level Warrior Join Date: May 3, 2001 Location: . Age: 40 Posts: 2,762	quote: Originally posted by Memnoch: You don't need to be embarrassed by anyone, Hamlet Man - you do that all by yourself!! [img]tongue.gif[/img] Need I even reply? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

11-09-2001, 04:16 AM	#10
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	quote: Originally posted by Hamlet Overlord: Need I even reply? [img]tongue.gif[/img] D'oh! You did it again! [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________

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