Functionality Questions

[AZZenny]

OK, anyone know what's the difference between sending a private message the old way, and 'posting' a visitor message on somebody's new profile page?

 

[Mulli]

OK, anyone know what's the difference between sending a private message the old way, and 'posting' a visitor message on somebody's new profile page?

I am pretty sure that others can see the messages you post on someone's profile page.

 

[abomb]

Mulli is correct (for once).

 

[Mike Olbinski]

Sounds about right to me.

 

[AZZenny]

And what exactly is the point of that?

It seems like much of new stuff is geared to a more exhibitionist or self-absorbed (i.e. adolescent) group -- closed social groups anyone can see, your messages being public -- is there a real practical value to these kinds of things?