Private messages verses forum posts?

[Rika Non]

Just a general etiquette question.

Since some of the topics that get tossed around can be somewhat personal, do people on here private message posters in reference to topics from the forums, or does sending private messages come across as "creeper".

Just wondering.

[xenon5]

Sure, why not?  If it seems like someone has specific knowledge about something that would be off topic or too detailed to ask about publicly, go for it.  I've learned some great advice from others on this forum doing that.

[swick]

I would say in general folks here are super friendly and don't mind private messages. I've had people randomly reach out to me through PM and I have done so to others and stuck up some friendships along the way.

[2ndTimer]

Had someone private message me about local trees.  Didn't seem creepy.

[HappierAtHome]

I would say in general folks here are super friendly and don't mind private messages. I've had people randomly reach out to me through PM and I have done so to others and stuck up some friendships along the way.

Me too. I even have a Mustachian penpal I gained via a personal message that was sent in response to one of my posts!

[arebelspy]

Similar to the above posters, I get a fair amount of PMs and am happy to answer, though a lot of times I think (and sometimes suggest) they should just post on the forums, to get a broader perspective and more thoughts than just mine.  :)

[GuitarStv]

The only issue with private messaging is that you have to notice them.  It usually takes a few days before I do.

[arebelspy]

The only issue with private messaging is that you have to notice them.  It usually takes a few days before I do.

Turn on email notifications for them.  I have email notifications turned off for almost everything else, but I'm okay getting an email for the occasional PM.

[Rika Non]

Thanks for the replys.

[dragoncar]

Similar to the above posters, I get a fair amount of PMs and am happy to answer, though a lot of times I think (and sometimes suggest) they should just post on the forums, to get a broader perspective and more thoughts than just mine.  :)

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[FuckRx]

lol! good one.

My opinion is post as much as you can publicly, it helps you and others. I find the fear that you may be revealing too much personal information unsubstantiated. 

[rubybeth]

I like the PM option on the forum and have used it multiple times to directly connect with posters when their posts are of a more sensitive nature or a conversation seems best kept between two people. I also have e-mail notices turned on so I get an alert that way.

[ender]

I have used it before.

All of us are here to share knowledge and enjoy the company of other like minded people. I expect that the number of people here who would be upset for legit questions about pretty much all the content of the forum to be a very small percentage.

[deborah]

I PM people when it is only for them, or I am not sure they will see things in the forum and I want responses quickly - for instance, I PMed the Melbourne Mustashians about the recent meetup, and at least one person turned up because of the PM.