Conversations replace the Private Messaging system. Conversations look similar to posts with threaded replies displayed.
To initiate a new conversation, click on a member's name to go to their profile page. Then click the "Start a Conversation" button under the member's avatar.
You can view your conversations in the top panel of your homepage, or by clicking the link at the top right of your screen. You can control who can send you a conversation by Editing your profile, then selecting the Site Options tab. Scroll down to the Conversation Configuration section to make changes, then click Save.
Members can control their conversation settings by going to Edit, then selecting the Site Options tag. The default setting is "Friends Only" - if you would like to be able to receive conversations from others, please be sure to change this setting.