This was many years ago. If I recall correctly Bob and I discussed a situation between I and another poster I was getting pms from. Bob asked for permission to read them. I said yes. The way it should be
I never ever believed from any forum I go to that private means private.
What else would one expect management to say when asked can you read them?
Will technically no we can't with out your permission is the full disclosure answer but you won't see that at most sites because of obvious marketing reasons.
As we all know some may have integrity or not.
Bob was trying to help take care of a situation. Just so you all know this isn't about him doing anything wrong.
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