Why can members see what PMs people are looking at?

**Kargath** · 07-19-2008, 07:09 AM

This was interesting. I just opened up the "Who's Online" page out of curiosity, and I saw this block:

Quote:

Kevrosini
Viewing Private Message
Heroine of the Dragon

86.151.149.171

It just makes me wonder - why are we being shown the sender of private messages people happen to be reading? You can't see the messages, which is good - but why are we even being shown minor details of 'private' messages?

Kevrosini · 07-19-2008, 07:51 AM

^....Eh, good point? I would like someone to explain that as well my friend!!!

***Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds*** · 07-19-2008, 10:21 AM

It's not like it's something we specifically enabled. I don't even think I can access the settings for Who's Online, either.

***ZeldaGirl*** · 07-19-2008, 11:15 AM

^^I actually was under the impression that only mods can see. Regardless, I kind of agree I don't understand why...

wariovswario · 07-19-2008, 05:59 PM

I can see it too. Umm...is that because i'm a member moderator? Anyways, i think it's there to keep an eye on people if it's only for moderators. Umm, if normal members can view it too then idk why.

That Guy · 07-19-2008, 10:36 PM

this could mess up mafia games :/

***Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds*** · 07-19-2008, 10:42 PM

Because Mafia players only ever PM other Mafia players about Mafia-related subjects? Besides, every gift you receive comes with a PM from the sender. There's no way of telling what the PM is about.

***Heroine of the Dragon*** · 07-19-2008, 11:28 PM

That has been viewable since the change-over, Kargath!!

That Guy.... this is the WHOLE reason why I have insisted any of my Masons go 'invisible' whenever we've played Mafia games. They can change back to visible-mode once the game is done. And, it's also how the players 'stalk' each other... seeing who's online and what threads they're looking at... or what PMs they're viewing.

Every Mafia player still has the choice to go 'invisible' if they want regardless of their alignment!!

***ZeldaGirl*** · 07-19-2008, 11:29 PM

^I remember stalking PM's from ZM1.

Swordmaster Link · 07-19-2008, 11:37 PM

You ZM peeps are insane.

***ZeldaGirl*** · 07-20-2008, 12:22 AM

Oh go and play in the arcade.

Swordmaster Link · 07-20-2008, 12:38 AM

There's not much incentive to do so on a competitive level...everyone else is a bit behind.

07-19-2008, 05:59 PM	#5
wariovswario Don't ban me please. :( Join Date: Jul 2000 Gender: Posts: 4,148 Thanks: 87 Thanked 58 Times in 40 Posts Blog Entries: 2 Points: 1,893.78 Bank: 469,967.11 Total Points: 471,860.89 Donate	I can see it too. Umm...is that because i'm a member moderator? Anyways, i think it's there to keep an eye on people if it's only for moderators. Umm, if normal members can view it too then idk why. __________________ Click here to level up my card!

07-19-2008, 07:51 AM	#2
Kevrosini Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: In my Castle. Somewhere in England; eagerly awaiting my ban. For my existance here has no meaning! Gender: Posts: 864 Thanks: 33 Thanked 46 Times in 40 Posts Points: 6,392.17 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 6,392.17 Donate	^....Eh, good point? I would like someone to explain that as well my friend!!!

07-19-2008, 10:21 AM	#3
*Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds* Admin "mine.. not yours. NO. MINE." Epic Ladynerd Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Forteresse de Valois Gender: Posts: 23,709 Thanks: 273 Thanked 497 Times in 350 Posts Points: 41,855.35 Bank: 147,494.84 Total Points: 189,350.19 Donate	It's not like it's something we specifically enabled. I don't even think I can access the settings for Who's Online, either.

07-19-2008, 11:15 AM	#4
*ZeldaGirl* Venting SuperMod Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 12,014 Thanks: 509 Thanked 838 Times in 574 Posts Points: 27,836.30 Bank: 395,856.32 Total Points: 423,692.62 Donate	^^I actually was under the impression that only mods can see. Regardless, I kind of agree I don't understand why...

07-19-2008, 10:36 PM	#6
That Guy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: lo-ca-tion; Noun- 1. a place or situation occupied: That house is in a fine location Gender: Posts: 5,716 Thanks: 302 Thanked 325 Times in 272 Posts Points: 215.02 Bank: 43,827.40 Total Points: 44,042.42 Donate	this could mess up mafia games :/

07-19-2008, 10:42 PM	#7
*Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds* Admin "mine.. not yours. NO. MINE." Epic Ladynerd Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Forteresse de Valois Gender: Posts: 23,709 Thanks: 273 Thanked 497 Times in 350 Posts Points: 41,855.35 Bank: 147,494.84 Total Points: 189,350.19 Donate	Because Mafia players only ever PM other Mafia players about Mafia-related subjects? Besides, every gift you receive comes with a PM from the sender. There's no way of telling what the PM is about.

07-19-2008, 11:28 PM	#8
*Heroine of the Dragon* The Grinnie Fool! ♥ VGFCodes Staff Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: In a pretty place surrounded by sparkly faerie dust!! Gender: Posts: 27,765 Thanks: 277 Thanked 354 Times in 274 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Points: 20,810.15 Bank: 2,417,977.64 Total Points: 2,438,787.78 Donate	That has been viewable since the change-over, Kargath!! That Guy.... this is the WHOLE reason why I have insisted any of my Masons go 'invisible' whenever we've played Mafia games. They can change back to visible-mode once the game is done. And, it's also how the players 'stalk' each other... seeing who's online and what threads they're looking at... or what PMs they're viewing. Every Mafia player still has the choice to go 'invisible' if they want regardless of their alignment!!

07-19-2008, 11:29 PM	#9
*ZeldaGirl* Venting SuperMod Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 12,014 Thanks: 509 Thanked 838 Times in 574 Posts Points: 27,836.30 Bank: 395,856.32 Total Points: 423,692.62 Donate	^I remember stalking PM's from ZM1.

07-19-2008, 11:37 PM	#10
Swordmaster Link Super Bodyguard & King of the Arcade Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Wherever you want me to be Gender: Posts: 30,604 Thanks: 228 Thanked 732 Times in 520 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Points: 882.28 Bank: 1,421,773.60 Total Points: 1,422,655.88 Donate	You ZM peeps are insane.

07-20-2008, 12:22 AM	#11
*ZeldaGirl* Venting SuperMod Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 12,014 Thanks: 509 Thanked 838 Times in 574 Posts Points: 27,836.30 Bank: 395,856.32 Total Points: 423,692.62 Donate	Oh go and play in the arcade.

07-20-2008, 12:38 AM	#12
Swordmaster Link Super Bodyguard & King of the Arcade Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Wherever you want me to be Gender: Posts: 30,604 Thanks: 228 Thanked 732 Times in 520 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Points: 882.28 Bank: 1,421,773.60 Total Points: 1,422,655.88 Donate	There's not much incentive to do so on a competitive level...everyone else is a bit behind.