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Private messages.

Scorpion0x17

Can we please have a private message facility.

Well, either that, or some other mechanism by which anyone that decides for themselves, as a free-thinking independent adult, to share further contact details with other free-thinking independent adults, can do so.

Thanks.

Parents

  • Hi Scorpion, 

    I'm really sorry about the frustration this must cause. We are continually reviewing the decision and are aware that people would welcome this functionality, or a way to share contact details. The decision to launch the community wasn't a certain thing at all and it's important we can demonstrate how we'd have the capacity the handle any problems as well as balance this with the risks. 

    We've already seen certain times where problems have appeared that the decision to not have messages has helped but that naturally doesn't mean we're dismissive of the real benefits private messages could offer. 

    Right now the protection offered to particularly vulnerable users of our services, such as parents who may just be aware of autism and may be particularly open to spamming, cures, etc, as well as the evidence we've already seen of researchers posting inappropriately means it is something that presents significant issues. 

    For now we're pleased we have the opportunity to provide this service and we will look to review possible changes but I'm not going to lie that this would be a quick decision we'd reach. 

    So I'm sorry for that but I can at least promise these discussions are ongoing. I know that doesn't change how frustrating it is though.

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  • Hi Scorpion, 

    I'm really sorry about the frustration this must cause. We are continually reviewing the decision and are aware that people would welcome this functionality, or a way to share contact details. The decision to launch the community wasn't a certain thing at all and it's important we can demonstrate how we'd have the capacity the handle any problems as well as balance this with the risks. 

    We've already seen certain times where problems have appeared that the decision to not have messages has helped but that naturally doesn't mean we're dismissive of the real benefits private messages could offer. 

    Right now the protection offered to particularly vulnerable users of our services, such as parents who may just be aware of autism and may be particularly open to spamming, cures, etc, as well as the evidence we've already seen of researchers posting inappropriately means it is something that presents significant issues. 

    For now we're pleased we have the opportunity to provide this service and we will look to review possible changes but I'm not going to lie that this would be a quick decision we'd reach. 

    So I'm sorry for that but I can at least promise these discussions are ongoing. I know that doesn't change how frustrating it is though.

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