FAQ Using Direct Messages

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Using Direct Messages​


The names have changed over the years but the function is basically the same.

Private Message (or PM) :rtarrow: Conversation :rtarrow: Direct Messages (DM)

Direct Message is ScubaBoard's internal private email system between members. You can access it by clicking on the envelope icon. There will be a red box with a number showing how many unread Direct Messages you have.

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Clicking on the envelope icon will pop this drop-down menu. Recent DMs are listed along with the two options at the bottom.

This page is typical of the "Show all" list of your DMs.

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You can use the other option in this dropdown menu to start a new DM.

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Another option to start a DM with another member is to click or mouseover their Avatar and click the Start Direct Message button.

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More than one member can be included in your list of Recipients. This is an example of adding another Recipient.

Note the auto-complete feature helps ensure against typos and the avatar helps pick the member visually.

Enter your message in the editor box like a normal post. Review the two options at the bottom and click on your choices before clicking the Save (send) button.

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Quote a Post in a Direct Message​

You can click Quote in DM at the bottom-left of each post. That will quote the entire post in a DM to the member who wrote the post. It is a very convenient way to discuss comments privately.

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Starred Direct Messages​

You have the option to "Star" the message, which can help you locate more important messages that you want to revisit later.

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Searching Messages​

ScubaBoard Supporters can search your direct messages by clicking on your DM/envelope icon and the Show all option. Then Click the Conversation search button.

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