Visitor messages

[Old Magnet]

What does it take to delete old "Visitor Messages"??????

[chriscokid]

I have tried to do the same. I can delete the content of the message but not the message all together.
place a check in the message box ( upper RH side) then go to moderate tools (located at the bottom of the page) and click on delete message.

[Old Magnet]

Well, that sort of worked if you check the "Report" box.
I would really like to delete the entire "Visitor Message" function. I don't see any point of having it when the Private Message function is available.
Really don't want my system clogged up with these files that aren't removable.

[chriscokid]

I agree, maybe Megan can chime in with an answer when she has the time.

[B4D2]

Are you refering to the messages that a user can leave on your profile page?

[Old Magnet]

Yes, those are the ones.

[adco]

I can turn off visitor messaging if no one is using it and if you are finding it annoying rather than helpful. It seems a little redundant to me too, though I'm sure some types of forums have a use for it.

[Old Magnet]

Works for me.....I have no use for that feature.

[chriscokid]

I second that.

[ianoz]

I believe Visitors messages are a workable part of the forum .For some who have full PM boxes they get noteification of the message . It is Public so messages left can be read by others . I have used it ,as any message I have left can be read by others I have nothing to hide when i leave a visitors Message .

[chriscokid]

I am not sure but i think it has been decided to leave this option "on".
Just because myself and OM do not like it does not means it goes "off"

[B4D2]

Erik is correct. The committee reviewed it with the understanding that other users of the board regularly use the feature. Old Magnet, I can clear any messages from your profile if you wish. I'd be happy to do it.

[Old Magnet]

Yes, please clear mine off.