For the past week or two I've noticed that any time I try to send a Direct Message, I get an error telling me to contact someone from a list of staff members (and said list is empty).
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That's correct and @carrythatweight has already made the correct assumption.For the past week or two I've noticed that any time I try to send a Direct Message, I get an error telling me to contact someone from a list of staff members (and said list is empty).
Hi…I am trying to DM Duke Dive Medicine (you are also on the message). I have the required 5 comments, but I am getting an automatic message that my content is inappropriate (it concerns a recent breast cancer diagnosis). Could you review and send it on? Thanks, CherryCurrently the threshold is set to 10 messages. Obviously, we're looking for input as to what that number should be.
I vote for much higher!Currently the threshold is set to 10 messages. Obviously, we're looking for input as to what that number should be.
I'd say a combination of number of messages and how long you've been on the Board. Ten (or most any number) can be obtain in almost no time....and the point is to prevent newbie scammers, so focus on "newbie" by how long they have been signed up. Maybe 1 month minimum?I vote for much higher!