Has there also been a change in the Messaging rules?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:41:57 -0400

Along with Yesterday's change to the Mention rules, did the Messaging rules change also. I am finding, this morning, that I can not PM any one I'm not connected to. I know in the past I have messaged unconnected members to get clarification on post, and to see if we were at some point in time at the same place, before making a connection.
SGM Erik Marquez, SSG Carlos Madden

Response by PO1 H Gene Lawrence made Mar 25 at 2021 2:43 PM

PO1 H Gene Lawrence — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:43:56 -0400

I keep getting something went wrong messages when I try to post a group tag.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2021 2:52 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:52:21 -0400

Rick, It would seem like there are a number of thing going on back in the RP back office...and that is not atypical of a technology based company... It may be days or weeks before we know much of anything, if at all...

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Mar 25 at 2021 2:53 PM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:53:35 -0400

SFC James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" any words of wisdom?

Response by 1SG Steven Imerman made Mar 25 at 2021 2:54 PM

1SG Steven Imerman — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:54:34 -0400

I had the same experience, tried to message Joe Davis, but couldn't as we are not connected. Did not want to bother him with a contact request.

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Mar 25 at 2021 3:27 PM

LTC Kevin B. — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:27:42 -0400

Yes, the messaging rules were changed. The change prevents users from spamming the community with unwanted messages. We've had a lot of that going on here on RP with people getting messages from dating scammers, crude photos, etc. Now you need to be connected with someone to send them private messages.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Mar 25 at 2021 3:32 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:32:50 -0400

If you're not connected to a member you will be unable to tag/mention or message them.