Hi, all.
We have a "real" private messaging system now that probably works more like the private messaging system in forums that you are used to.
Go to your "Profile" page and make sure "Enable private messages" is checked. If you want to receive an email any time a private message is sent to you, set "Send notification email" to "Yes".
The number of unread private messages waiting for you appears in the top menu to the right of the "Private Messages" link when you are logged in.
Please let me know if you experience any problems, either by posting to this thread or by using the "Contact Us" link in the top menu.
Enjoy... -bg