PMing Solutions in the PF Forum: Allowed or Not?

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The discussion centers around the appropriateness of sharing solutions via private messages (PMs) in a forum setting. A user inquired if they could send their solution privately after being prompted to post it publicly. Responses affirm that while private messaging is permissible, the preference is for solutions to be shared openly in the forum to benefit all members. There is a consensus that the forum should serve as a collaborative learning environment rather than a platform for private tutoring. Some light-hearted comments about the nature of PMs are included, but the main focus remains on encouraging transparency and shared knowledge within the community.
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A user posts a question in the forum. I asked him to post his solution. He PMs me and asks whether he could PM his solution to me. Is this allowed.

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Of course, that's fine. Whatever you do with another user via PM is no one's business but yours.

- Warren
 
chroot said:
Of course, that's fine. Whatever you do with another user via PM is no one's business but yours.

- Warren


Hmmm...

*plots evil things with PMs*

hehehe...



Sorry, i just couldn't help myself.
 
We have enough evil things with PMS. (no, I just couldn't resist the pun)
 
Gamma said:
A user posts a question in the forum. I asked him to post his solution. He PMs me and asks whether he could PM his solution to me. Is this allowed.
As Warren said, what you do via PM is up to you (up to a point :wink:). However I'm not too keen on giving private help via PM (except for very quick questions). This a forum, not a private tutoring service: I think all members should be able to profit from seeing solutions and subsequent discussions. That way we all learn.
 
Yeah I agree with Doc. If it is something good and could provide usefull to the rest of us, then you should post it. However, if you are like Franz, and you send out a bunch of sex related pms, then I would leave that between the two of you.
 

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