Can staff members in this forum see the history of our private conversations?

[SuicidalOrganism]

When I open or accept a private conversation from someone, there is a "Report" button on bottom left of the user message box. Why though? Does this imply that our private conversations can be accessed and monitored by staff members?

 

[derpyderpins]

Yes . . . so . . . I mean, I personally haven't had any issues with mods, but I don't like not being sure who has seen what I've confided in people.

 

[Praestat_Mori]

Afaik, mods cannot see your private conversations unless you report certain posts (e.g. you want to report someone who harassed you).

However, there's a technical thing: Everything is stored on a server and the admin probably has access to everything that ever has been posted on here unless private messages would be locally encrypted with an unknown key. Someone with better tech knowledge may correct me please, or explain it in detail so it can be easily understood.

 

[ClamChowder]

Rules and FAQ

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Can mods or admins read my PMs?
Staff cannot read your PMs unless someone reports a message that is from you, in which case we will be able to see the reported message.

The rules still apply in private conversations. If someone feels harassed for example they can report the message. Screenshots can be manipulated unlike a reported message.

 

[SuicidalOrganism]

Rules and FAQ

Sanctioned Suicide Welcome to Sanctioned Suicide, a suicide discussion forum. We provide a safe space to discuss the topic of suicide without the censorship of other places, as well a community that can understand you and let you be yourself without judging you or forcing you to do anything...

sanctioned-suicide.net

Can mods or admins read my PMs?
Staff cannot read your PMs unless someone reports a message that is from you, in which case we will be able to see the reported message.

The rules still apply in private conversations. If someone feels harassed for example they can report the message. Screenshots can be manipulated unlike a reported message.

I see, thanks for the clarification. Must've missed that part when I was reading the rules

 

[derpyderpins]

I see, thanks for the clarification. Must've missed that part when I was reading the rules

Just remember this is a website of people dealing with mental health problems. afaik if someone decides to report you for something - legit or not - the mods will look through everything you've exchanged with that person, or at the very least you will be in the dark about what is examined and by whom.

 

[DefinitelyReady]

Yep, I wouldn't count on privacy