Can't alert on posts.

[EarlG]

21. I can't determine whether or not you were threatened because I have not seen the message

That's because there is currently a bug in the DU Mail alert process which we will hopefully have resolved shortly. Once that's fixed I'll let you know and you can alert on the message.

With regard to the rules on DU Mail messages -- you are correct that you can say things in private messages that you cannot say in public. The fact is that from time to time members get heated and decide to take it out on each other in private. This is not subject to the Jury system.

Frankly, I'm not really concerned about this, because we provide a tool for members to deal with unwanted DU Mail messages -- you can simply block the sender, and the problem is resolved.

If I get an alert on DU Mail messages and it's apparent that it's just two people butting heads in private, then it's not really my concern. I will only step in if I receive an alerted message which contains something highly egregious -- a threat of physical violence, bigotry, or something along those lines. If something like that happens then the sender will likely be banned, but this is something that has not happened in years.