What is a ‘PM’? (and how do I send one?)

 
‘PM’ stands for Private Message. This is a useful function for exchanging information you may not wish to put up on the public part of the site - for all to see.

To send a Private Message… at the top right corner of the screen you will see a ‘speech bubble’ next to your avatar. Click on this and then click on the ‘Start a New Private Topic’ button. You will also be able to see your past Private Message conversations.
 

Alternatively, you can click on the name of a member here on the forum that you wish to contact - and select the ‘Start a Private Topic’ option to send them a PM.

When the speech bubble at the top right of the screen is filled in (a solid pale blue colour) it means you have received a new PM to read. If the speech bubble is hollow it means you have no new PMs to read.
 

You can leave a PM conversation at any time - but you cannot later re-join a PM conversation.