Using Direct Messages
The names have changed over the years but the function is basically the same.
Private Message (or PM) 
Conversation Direct Messages (DM)
Conversation 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.
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.
You can use the other option in this dropdown menu to start a new DM.
Another option to start a DM with another member is to click or mouseover their Avatar and click the Start Direct Message button.
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.
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.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.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.Use Report to correct broken links, typos, or make suggestions.
