If you see “System Message” at the bottom of a message you receive, that is not sent specifically to you. That is a message that is going out to every member on this site.
I sent one recently and I have had numerous people message me thinking that I sent it to them directly and no one else. That’s not what happened. There was a report about the Stream, I have no idea who was breaking the rules… But I just thought I would send a site-wide reminder to everyone about how that area is to be used and not to be used.
I hope that everyone who is confused happens to see this journal entry and has a better understanding of System Messages. Some people have literally freaked out taking personal offense to this and it’s a little ridiculous. If you’re not doing anything wrong, you don’t have anything to be worried about – people immediately assuming a message is specifically for them has an implication that the metaphorical shoe fits.
Once again, I had no idea who was misusing the Stream when I got the report – it was just something brought to my attention so I wanted to remind everyone of those rules.
COMMENTS
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STABB666
01:47 Dec 12 2024
I wasn't me! Honest guv! I'm innocent, I tell ya!
Surreal
04:57 Dec 13 2024
*facepalm* Wasn't me - but I had a blonde moment for a second before I realized that I hadn't even used the Stream in months.