I think it is would be nice if sololearn add private messaging for learners

Answer 1

Privacy here is not what I need most but I to be able to contact one.

Answer 2

private messages open a way for abuse.
it is easier to moderate when in public to everyone.

Answer 3

https://www.sololearn.com/discuss/396054/?ref=app
https://www.sololearn.com/discuss/271637/?ref=app
https://www.sololearn.com/discuss/334532/?ref=app
https://www.sololearn.com/discuss/396054/?ref=app

I believe they are working on changing the Q&A section up in some way though

Answer 4

In the past the comments could not be ordered by date (only by vote) so it was hard to follow a conversation. now this is solved so Private Message is not necessary any more in that respect.

Answer 5

I think the disadvantages are far greater than the benefits.😟

Answer 6

@wilson bol : if your comment is for someone specific you can prefix with '@name' (as a convention)

Answer 7

With millions of people using their free content, with literally anyone being able to use SoloLearn, keeping everything public helps the community moderate content. Keeping everything in the public Q&A/forum style keeps everything focused on coding and learning. Private messaging just isn't necessary for this site's purpose(s).

Answer 8

then what will be the difference between sololearn and a social networking site?

Answer 9

I like this idea

Answer 10

It'd cause a lot of new problems, but I do believe it'd create new opportunities too. The problem with it being not private isn't too hard to fix. Just gotta enable the mods to look into them if needed. I don't think anyone would complain if they were able to, because if you use it well, you'd talk about codes anyways.