A Public Answer......

Sid Bonkers said:

Private messages (PM's) or conversations call them what you like should be as the name suggests "PRIVATE" and it is very bad form to post one to the open forum.

If you receive a PM that you feel is inappropriate then forward it to a moderator or Giverny thats what they are there for.

To post this on the open forum and mock the sender for his appearance is outrageous and if you are not sure if the PM is genuine then a courteous reply saying that you dont know anything about the condition would have been a better thing to do, of course you could also have reported it if you think that it was improper but from what you have posted it sounds like a genuine request for help to me.

And how is it possible for a member who has never posted to send PM's? You always had to have made 5 posts to use the PM feature? If that is no longer the case then it should be rectified immediately if only to stop spam.

This whole thread should be removed IMHO.

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Thank you for your comments, I have taken note. Just a couple of points.....I have neither disclosed the name of the sender who tried to involve me in conversation, or disclosed the rest of what they wrote...that indeed remains PRIVATE. I do not know what this person looks like so can't comment on their appearance. I merely gave information concerning the syndrome mentioned... but I did laugh...more about that when I reply to another post.

I have no idea how the person was able to send a conversation without having previously posted. (I searched and found nothing) Maybe they have found a way around the system because it isn't the first time this has happened to me. Closing any loophole is something for management to sort out, not me.

Finally, how I deal with something is surely my business, it might not meet with your approval but I wasn't seeking it in the first place. I don't see why the thread should be removed as imo it stands as an example of the sort of problems some of us come up against and hopefully a warning to other less savvy members. Thank you again for your contribution.

mo1905 said:

I have deleted the name of the condition as it doesn't really affect this thread as it was more to do with the PM than the content. Some good points made here but I do think it may be better to report any PM's of concern in the future as not everyone may be as strong as yourself Beachbag ( not sure if strong is the right word lol but couldn't think of a better one ! ) and may worry unduly.
Mo

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Mo, I've just replied to another post and was about to do as Pheonix suggested and remove the name of the syndrome so thank you for your help. I do actually know someone with this condition and they were amazed that it is associated with diabetes as they've never been told...... they also had a little laugh when I related what had happened, Obviously a difference in sense of humour
Other than the instigator of the conversation I offer my sincere apologies to any one whom I may have offended.
Strong? lol, Nooo, but I am not naïve about the ways of the internet, or the world.

@czj
Lol, Larkins Toads....stuff your pension etc. I love his poetry

@WhitbyJet
Very bizarre, and yes, your stone is probably the best place for you....but do watch out for toads. (I love them and photograph them often but they have a habit of sometimes oozing toxins from their skin. Fabulous eyes.

borofergie said:

Arggghh. I have huge phobia of Frogs and Toads. I'm now trying to read this thread with my eyes closed.

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They have a reputation for being associated with witchcraft but I find them harmless. Even the ones who hide under stones