Can't send a PM?
p.1 #1Can't send a PM?
Hi there- how many posts does one need in order to PM someone, either from the Buy/Sell sub-forum, or any other forum here too?
I've searched all over the site, and couldn't find this information.
Thanks.
I've searched all over the site, and couldn't find this information.
Thanks.
Jul 17, 2026 at 01:40 PM
p.1 #2Can't send a PM?
I'm pretty sure you need 25 posts, so start posting meaningful comments in any forums that are of interest to you..
Jul 17, 2026 at 10:10 PM
p.1 #3Can't send a PM?
This seems insane, but here I am posting to get to 25. Seems so limiting for sellers.
Jul 19, 2026 at 04:56 PM
p.1 #7Can't send a PM?
Is this you?
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1949331/
It is all OVER this Forum!
Not trying to be harsh but I did 1 'search" just to make sure the "Search engine" was working and there were so many that Fred message requested me to "narrow my search"....
Dan
A post is a post...replying is a post..WELCOME "mig_snaps"..l
Edited on Aug 06, 2026 at 10:07 AM · View previous versions
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1949331/
It is all OVER this Forum!
Not trying to be harsh but I did 1 'search" just to make sure the "Search engine" was working and there were so many that Fred message requested me to "narrow my search"....
Dan
A post is a post...replying is a post..WELCOME "mig_snaps"..l
Edited on Aug 06, 2026 at 10:07 AM · View previous versions
Aug 06, 2026 at 10:04 AM
p.1 #8Can't send a PM?
NKahler wrote:
I agree 25 seems wild! Trying to get there myself.
25 is NOT wild if you have been scammed...If you are interested in photography, you can get 25 in a few days easy.
Good luck and WELCOME!
Dan
I agree 25 seems wild! Trying to get there myself.
25 is NOT wild if you have been scammed...If you are interested in photography, you can get 25 in a few days easy.
Good luck and WELCOME!
Dan
Aug 06, 2026 at 10:06 AM
p.1 #9Can't send a PM?
Fred Amico wrote:
I'm pretty sure you need 25 posts, so start posting meaningful comments in any forums that are of interest to you..
EXACTAMUNDO!!!!!
I'm pretty sure you need 25 posts, so start posting meaningful comments in any forums that are of interest to you..
EXACTAMUNDO!!!!!
Aug 06, 2026 at 10:10 AM
p.1 #10Can't send a PM?
dfreese wrote:
This seems insane, but here I am posting to get to 25. Seems so limiting for sellers.
What is wrong with you Newbies?
The primary purpose of this private website is to share photographs and discuss photography. It is not a photography buy and sell site, especially for new members that only sign up for that reason and have no credible feedback here as either a seller or buyer.
Comprende
And a posting is a posting, in plain English.
This seems insane, but here I am posting to get to 25. Seems so limiting for sellers.
What is wrong with you Newbies?
The primary purpose of this private website is to share photographs and discuss photography. It is not a photography buy and sell site, especially for new members that only sign up for that reason and have no credible feedback here as either a seller or buyer.
Comprende
And a posting is a posting, in plain English.
Aug 06, 2026 at 01:22 PM
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p.1 #12Can't send a PM?
jcolwell wrote:
Pay him no mind.
Pay you no mind either.
Pay him no mind.
Pay you no mind either.
Aug 06, 2026 at 04:35 PM
p.1 #13Can't send a PM?
Danpbphoto wrote:
25 is NOT wild if you have been scammed...If you are interested in photography, you can get 25 in a few days easy.
Good luck and WELCOME!
Dan
Thanks Dan. That's a good perspective, but another difficulty is the fact that you're restricted to posting once every X amount of minutes (feels like ~10?). Either way, I'll get there eventually, but it would be nice to have an easier route to verification.
NKahler wrote
I agree 25 seems wild! Trying to get there myself.Good luck and WELCOME!
Dan
Thanks Dan. That's a good perspective, but another difficulty is the fact that you're restricted to posting once every X amount of minutes (feels like ~10?). Either way, I'll get there eventually, but it would be nice to have an easier route to verification.
Aug 07, 2026 at 08:35 PM
p.1 #14Can't send a PM?
It took me like half an afternoon to get to 25. Then I bought a lens.
NKahler wrote:
25 is NOT wild if you have been scammed...If you are interested in photography, you can get 25 in a few days easy.
Good luck and WELCOME!
DanThanks Dan. That's a good perspective, but another difficulty is the fact that you're restricted to posting once every X amount of minutes (feels like ~10?). Either way, I'll get there eventually, but it would be nice to have an easier route to verification.
NKahler wrote:
Danpbphoto wrote
NKahler wrote
I agree 25 seems wild! Trying to get there myself.Good luck and WELCOME!
Dan
Aug 07, 2026 at 08:39 PM
p.1 #15Can't send a PM?
For selling, sure. If I want to send someone money, is that so bad?
Imagemaster wrote:
What is wrong with you Newbies?
The primary purpose of this private website is to share photographs and discuss photography. It is not a photography buy and sell site, especially for new members that only sign up for that reason and have no credible feedback here as either a seller or buyer.
Comprende
And a posting is a posting, in plain English.
Imagemaster wrote:
dfreese wrote
This seems insane, but here I am posting to get to 25. Seems so limiting for sellers.The primary purpose of this private website is to share photographs and discuss photography. It is not a photography buy and sell site, especially for new members that only sign up for that reason and have no credible feedback here as either a seller or buyer.
Comprende
And a posting is a posting, in plain English.
Aug 07, 2026 at 08:39 PM
p.1 #16Can't send a PM?
dfreese wrote:
For selling, sure. If I want to send someone money, is that so bad?
Selling was what you said you were so concerned about:
dfreese wrote:
This seems insane, but here I am posting to get to 25. Seems so limiting for sellers.
For selling, sure. If I want to send someone money, is that so bad?
Selling was what you said you were so concerned about:
dfreese wrote:
This seems insane, but here I am posting to get to 25. Seems so limiting for sellers.
Aug 07, 2026 at 09:13 PM
p.1 #17Can't send a PM?
Yes. In the fact that only people on the board can message them. You cut off a huge number of buyers. You can just pay tonsell something here, but who is going to pay to potentially buy something?
Imagemaster wrote:
Selling was what you said you were so concerned about:
Imagemaster wrote:
dfreese wrote
For selling, sure. If I want to send someone money, is that so bad?dfreese wrote
This seems insane, but here I am posting to get to 25. Seems so limiting for sellers.Aug 08, 2026 at 07:24 AM
p.1 #18Can't send a PM?
dfreese wrote:
Yes. In the fact that only people on the board can message them. You cut off a huge number of buyers. You can just pay to sell something here, but who is going to pay to potentially buy something?
Well this site has been around since 2000 and according to Alexa Internet, Fredmiranda.com is the 7th most popular website focused on avant-garde photography. The site boasts a community of nearly 350,000 members and receives 8 million visitors worldwide every month, as reported by Google Analytics.
I guess the Buy & Sell format is working just fine the way it is.
Yes. In the fact that only people on the board can message them. You cut off a huge number of buyers. You can just pay to sell something here, but who is going to pay to potentially buy something?
Well this site has been around since 2000 and according to Alexa Internet, Fredmiranda.com is the 7th most popular website focused on avant-garde photography. The site boasts a community of nearly 350,000 members and receives 8 million visitors worldwide every month, as reported by Google Analytics.
I guess the Buy & Sell format is working just fine the way it is.
Aug 08, 2026 at 09:09 AM
p.1 #19Can't send a PM?
NKahler wrote:
25 is NOT wild if you have been scammed...If you are interested in photography, you can get 25 in a few days easy.
Good luck and WELCOME!
DanThanks Dan. That's a good perspective, but another difficulty is the fact that you're restricted to posting once every X amount of minutes (feels like ~10?). Either way, I'll get there eventually, but it would be nice to have an easier route to verification.
I was ignorant about the time limit....didn't know there was one....see even an olde fart of a FM'r learns something new in 2026!
You will get there....
Sam and Dave sang it best..."Hold On, hold on I'm coming, I'm coming...."
Thanks!
Dan
Danpbphoto wrote
NKahler wrote
I agree 25 seems wild! Trying to get there myself.Good luck and WELCOME!
Dan
I was ignorant about the time limit....didn't know there was one....see even an olde fart of a FM'r learns something new in 2026!
You will get there....
Sam and Dave sang it best..."Hold On, hold on I'm coming, I'm coming...."
Thanks!
Dan
Aug 08, 2026 at 09:48 AM
p.1 #20Can't send a PM?
dfreese wrote:
Yes. In the fact that only people on the board can message them. You cut off a huge number of buyers. You can just pay tonsell something here, but who is going to pay to potentially buy something?
Selling was what you said you were so concerned about:
I believe Fred put the "restrictions" in place because FM had become a huge place for fraud of EVERY type.
He was trying to lessen the impact of buyers getting scammed.
Fred was making it harder for sellers/buyers to do that.
Dan
Yes. In the fact that only people on the board can message them. You cut off a huge number of buyers. You can just pay tonsell something here, but who is going to pay to potentially buy something?
Imagemaster wrote
dfreese wrote
For selling, sure. If I want to send someone money, is that so bad?dfreese wrote
This seems insane, but here I am posting to get to 25. Seems so limiting for sellers.I believe Fred put the "restrictions" in place because FM had become a huge place for fraud of EVERY type.
He was trying to lessen the impact of buyers getting scammed.
Fred was making it harder for sellers/buyers to do that.
Dan
Aug 08, 2026 at 09:51 AM