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Can I send or receive private messages (PMs) from other users in my account?

Yes. The mail icon in the upper right will show a number of messages in your Inbox (if there are unread message in your Inbox). Click on this icon to view your messages and see the four tabs:

  • Inbox
  • Outbox
  • Draft
  • Compose

Who can I send private message to through the system?

You may send a PM to any user within our terms. If you are a fan of users, their usernames will automatically show in a drop-down menu on your Compose tab. If you want to send a PM to another user, go to the user's profile page and click "Send a private message" next to the message icon.

How do I send a private message to another user?

If you are already a fan of the user:

  1. Sign in
  2. Click the PM (mail) icon in the upper right
  3. Click the Compose tab
  4. Find the user in the drop-down menu in the To: field
  5. Enter subject and message
  6. Click SEND, SAVE or CANCEL (saved PMs will automatically save to the Drafts tab)

How do I reply to a private message?

  1. Sign in
  2. Click the PM (mail) icon
  3. Click the Inbox tab
  4. Click Reply to the right of the message subject

How do I report a spam PM?

  1. Open the message on the Inbox tab
  2. Click Report Spam in the right corner

How do I forward a PM?

  1. Open the message on the Inbox tab
  2. Click Forward in the right corner

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