How do i send someone on this site a private message

[bernhugo]

Sorry, but I have searched and can't find a way to do this.
Thanks for any help

 

[Bradypus]

Sorry, but I have searched and can't find a way to do this.
Thanks for any help

There may be an easier way but here is what I do:

Move the mouse cursor over your username at the top-right of the screen. When the drop-down menu appears click on "Conversations". There is then a box for "start a new conversation". Click that, enter the forum name of the person you want to contact in the search box and then click on them when they appear in a drop-down list. Then type your message in the large text box and post when finished. When someone sends you a reply you will see a little red icon beside your username on the top-right of the page. Go to "Conversations" to read and reply.

Edit: the moment I posted this I saw there is a shortcut on the list of posts. Under "Recent Posts" you can just click on "Private Conversations". Saves one click!

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Up on the top right of each page is your name, "Inbox" and "Alerts".
Click "Inbox."
Towards the bottom of the new page is a button labelled "Start a new conversation."
Click and go.

 

[BShea]

Even easier... click on the persons avatar. A black box will pop up. Click on "Start a conversation".

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Even easier... click on the persons avatar. A black box will pop up. Click on "Start a conversation".

I thought that might work but when I tried it to post about it the "Start a conversation" didn't show up. Silly me, I clicked on my own avatar.

 

[HedaP]

It doesn't seem to work for everyone. I think some members have opted out of conversation.

 

[bernhugo]

Thanks folks, I got most of the way but got"Error occured", "Please enter at least one valid recipient."
Fine but where do I put this?

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Thanks folks, I got most of the way but got"Error occured", "Please enter at least one valid recipient."
Fine but where do I put this?

In the top box of the picture below.
Topic subject in the one below that.
Message in the big box below that.
Send the message by clicking the "Start a Conversation" button (not a great name for this.)

 

[bernhugo]

Thanks Rick, message now sent

 

[jmcarp]

Even easier... click on the persons avatar. A black box will pop up. Click on "Start a conversation".

That's the way I've always done it for a private conversation with just one other person. I've never done a conversation with more than one other person, but the method suggested by others is probably the best (only?) way for multi-party conversations.