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?

Minukelsus · 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...

Jesus · 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.

heh · 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, 07:51 AM	#2
Minukelsus Beautiful Radiant Flower Join Date: May 2008 Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain: (the Empire on which the sun never sets) Gender: Posts: 1,710 Thanks: 154 Thanked 98 Times in 88 Posts	^....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: 28,504 Thanks: 1,658 Thanked 1,820 Times in 1,042 Posts	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 Awesome member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 15,896 Thanks: 1,130 Thanked 1,919 Times in 1,046 Posts	^^I actually was under the impression that only mods can see. Regardless, I kind of agree I don't understand why...

07-19-2008, 05:59 PM	#5
Jesus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Gender: Posts: 5,617 Thanks: 104 Thanked 139 Times in 101 Posts Blog Entries: 3	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.

07-19-2008, 10:36 PM	#6
heh 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: 9,849 Thanks: 710 Thanked 955 Times in 628 Posts	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: 28,504 Thanks: 1,658 Thanked 1,820 Times in 1,042 Posts	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: Twinklebutton Wintersprout Gender: Posts: 31,454 Thanks: 864 Thanked 851 Times in 632 Posts Blog Entries: 1	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 Awesome member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 15,896 Thanks: 1,130 Thanked 1,919 Times in 1,046 Posts	^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: 32,132 Thanks: 253 Thanked 951 Times in 640 Posts Blog Entries: 2	You ZM peeps are insane.

07-20-2008, 12:22 AM	#11
ZeldaGirl Awesome member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 15,896 Thanks: 1,130 Thanked 1,919 Times in 1,046 Posts	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: 32,132 Thanks: 253 Thanked 951 Times in 640 Posts Blog Entries: 2	There's not much incentive to do so on a competitive level...everyone else is a bit behind.