Why can't I start a private conversation?
If you're new to the forum you may have noticed that the option to start a new private conversation is not available. This is an attempt to prevent/reduce spam on the forum.
Since admin can't (and wouldn't) view private messages there is no way to determine if a new member is sending spam in private conversations. The forum has anti-spam measures in place, but with advances in AI technology it's becoming increasingly difficult to weed out bots by a simple formula / CAPTCHA verification.
As a result, certain forum functionality will be temporarily unavailable to newly registered members. Full functionality will be automatically unlocked after a brief period of regular forum use.
What if I need to contact an admin?
There are no restrictions on starting a private conversation with an admin or moderator.
I'm not a new member but still can't start a private conversation.... What gives?
If you have been an established member for some time and are still unable to start private conversations shoot me a message.
If you're new to the forum you may have noticed that the option to start a new private conversation is not available. This is an attempt to prevent/reduce spam on the forum.
Since admin can't (and wouldn't) view private messages there is no way to determine if a new member is sending spam in private conversations. The forum has anti-spam measures in place, but with advances in AI technology it's becoming increasingly difficult to weed out bots by a simple formula / CAPTCHA verification.
As a result, certain forum functionality will be temporarily unavailable to newly registered members. Full functionality will be automatically unlocked after a brief period of regular forum use.
What if I need to contact an admin?
There are no restrictions on starting a private conversation with an admin or moderator.
I'm not a new member but still can't start a private conversation.... What gives?
If you have been an established member for some time and are still unable to start private conversations shoot me a message.