Unsolicited spam?

[AlaskaProf]

I received a private message on TF advertising what seems to be a yacht broker. Is this normal?

 

[CharlieO.]

I reported it. I got the same thing.

 

[PhilPB]

And I just got one from Emerald Yachts

 

[ScottC]

Ditto here

 

[LarryM]

Same here.

 

[SteveK]

I suggested they become members of the commercial section and post there. That said how did they get our PM. Mods???

 

[C lectric]

Ditto about Emerald Yachts.

 

[Comodave]

And I just got one from Emerald Yachts

Got one of these and reported it

 

[PhilPB]

I reported it. I got the same thing.

How do you report these?

 

[SteveK]

How do you report these?

Look for the red triangle in the post.
I reported you for not knowing

 

[PhilPB]

Look for the red triangle in the post.
I reported you for not knowing

I probably should have been reported a long time ago for asking so many questions!!

 

[Comodave]

How do you report these?

Yup, the little red triangle. Then fill out the box as to why you are reporting it.

 

[Kuncicky]

I received a private message on TF advertising what seems to be a yacht broker. Is this normal?

I got one of those also. Mixed emotions about it. One the one hand, I consider it spam. But on the other hand, it is the only private message that I have ever gotten on TF. So that gave me a warm and fuzzy feeling.



Bill

 

[AlaskaProf]

But on the other hand, it is the only private message that I have ever gotten on TF. So that gave me a warm and fuzzy feeling.

Bill

Be careful what you ask for...

 

[Comodave]

I got one of those also. Mixed emotions about it. One the one hand, I consider it spam. But on the other hand, it is the only private message that I have ever gotten on TF. So that gave me a warm and fuzzy feeling.



Bill

It is still spam and should be reported to the mods so they can take the appropriate actions.

 

[Action]

I did too and reported it.

I guess the message was clear to the TF support team

 

[Janet H]

Thanks for the reports - this has been cleaned up.


https://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s22/pm-spam-today-emerald-yachts-69470.html#post1192764

 

[Shrew]

I suggested they become members of the commercial section and post there. That said how did they get our PM. Mods???

Any user can PM any other user. This isn't a hidden feature and you're account is not hidden.

How to send a PM

1) 'right-click' <user_name>
2) Select "Send a Private Message to <user_name>".​

In the future, rather than calling out the site team as though there's been some transgression, just reach out to someone from the site team and ask.