Messages

RVThinker includes a simple messaging system for communication between users and administrators.

Accessing Messages

1. Click the hamburger menu (☰) in the toolbar.
2. Click Messages.

You can also tell at a glance whether you have unread messages — a red badge with the unread count appears on the hamburger icon and the Messages menu item.

Inbox

The Inbox tab shows messages you've received. Each message displays:

• Sender — who sent it (often the system or an admin)
• Subject — the message topic
• Preview — first line of the message body
• Date — when it was sent
• Read/Unread indicator

Click a message to read it. Messages are automatically marked as read when you open them.

Sent Messages

The Sent tab shows copies of messages you've sent. This serves as a record of your outgoing communication.

Composing a Message

1. In the Messages modal, switch to the Compose tab.
2. Enter a subject and message body.
3. Click Send.

Messages are primarily used for communicating with site administrators — asking questions, reporting issues, or requesting account changes.

Replying to Messages

When viewing a received message, you can reply directly:

1. Open the message from your Inbox.
2. Click Reply.
3. The subject is auto-populated with "Re: [Original Subject]" and the original message is shown for context.
4. Type your reply and click Send.

Unread Badge

The unread message count is displayed as a red badge in two places:

• On the hamburger menu icon (☰) in the toolbar
• Next to the Messages item in the menu dropdown

This updates in real time, so you'll know immediately when a new message arrives.