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error: "Unable to message this user"

Bill Kaczmarek
Bill Kaczmarek ✭✭
October 8, 2024 edited March 3 in FamilySearch Account

I tried to chat with someone (username removed) and get this error each time.
The linked page doesn't seem to explain it.

Why might I be getting this error?

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  • Alan E. Brown
    Alan E. Brown ✭✭✭✭✭
    October 9, 2024 Answer ✓

    The most likely reason for this error is that the person you are trying to contact is under 18 (or has not set an age on their profile, and so the system has to assume they might be under 18). I imagine there are other possibilities as well.

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  • Ashlee C.
    Ashlee C. mod
    October 8, 2024

    @Bill Kaczmarek Mod note: Your post was edited to maintain the privacy of a living person. Please see the Community Code of Conduct for more details.

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  • Bill Kaczmarek
    Bill Kaczmarek ✭✭
    October 8, 2024

    Ashlee, Thanks. I'm confused though. FamilySearch as a rule publishes that same ID on each page that has a "note" or a "change" - ie showing who entered the note.

    I'm not clear why, when it is on a Collaborate page etc, it is ok for FamilySearch to publish an ID, but when you are checking for error issues in the Community, that the very same tag is considered private??

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  • Ashlee C.
    Ashlee C. mod
    October 8, 2024 edited October 9, 2024

    To respect everyone's privacy, we don't share usernames of people who haven't chosen to join the conversation themselves. This ensures we protect their right to privacy and maintain a respectful environment for all participants.

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  • Bill Kaczmarek
    Bill Kaczmarek ✭✭
    October 8, 2024

    ok, got it. Thanks!
    I thought it was helpful to troubleshoot the error - but if you can help without it, great.

    Thanks again.

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